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Nonprofit · EIN 84-5024295

DAY 1 BAGS

Tax-exempt · BOERNE, TX 78006

Financials

$775K$777K2023$935K$921K2024$1.4M$1.3M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DAY 1 BAGS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$1,361,308$1,283,785$77,523$135,299$5,505$129,794
December 31, 2024990$934,577$920,695$13,882$69,748$110$69,638
December 31, 2023990$775,460$776,845-$1,385$60,283$4,732$55,551
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,361,308
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$1,166,449
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$83,458
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$89,843
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,500
Travel
$109
Program services (functional)
$1,166,449
Management and general (functional)
$117,336

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$69,748
Total assets, end of year
$135,299
Total liabilities, end of year
$5,505
Net assets, end of year
$129,794
Gross receipts
$1,361,308
Employees
3
Volunteers
1,500
Year formed
2020
State of legal domicile
TX

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
HUNTER BEATONOFFICER
Officer
30$40,000
PAULA BEATONOFFICER
Officer
20$37,595
HAILEY BEATONEMPLOYEE
Key employee
20$5,863
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
HUNTER BEATONOFFICER
Officer
30$65,000
PAULA BEATONOFFICER
Officer
20$29,520
HAILEY BEATONEMPLOYEE
Key employee
20$14,693
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
HUNTER BEATONOFFICER
Officer
20$62,640
PAULA BEATONOFFICER
Officer
20$33,820
HAILEY BEATONEMPLOYEE
Key employee
15$20,620

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
118 LAKE FRONT DR, BOERNE, TX 78006-5630
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
HUNTER BEATON, 118 LAKE FRONT DRIVE, BOERNE, TX 78006
Signed the 990
JOHN KING, ACCOUNTANT
Phone
(210) 865-6617

Mission

ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SUPPLIES AND ESSENTIAL ITEMS IN NEW BACKPACKS TO FOSTERS AND AT-RISK CHILDREN WHEN BEING REMOVED FROM THEIR HOME

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • DAY 1 BAGS PROVIDES BACKPACKS AND DUFFEL BAGS TO FOSTER YOUTH, AGED OUT OF FOSTER YOUTH, AND AT RISK CHILDREN WHEN BEING REMOVED FROM HOME, MOVED BETWEEN SHELTERS, AND AGING OUT WE ALSO INCLUDE SERVICE RELATED INITIATIVES THAT SUPPORT THE TRUE NEEDS OF THE YOUTH WHILE EXPERIENCING FOSTER CARE INCLUDING TOOLS TO DEAL WITH TRAUMA
    Expenses $60,485
  • DAY 1 BAGS WORKS WITH PREPARATION FOR ADULT LIVING, TEXAS COUNCIL OF CHILD WELFARE BOARDS, AND TEXAS QUILTING GUILD TO PROVIDE EVERY GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR THAT LIVES IN THE FOSTER SYSTEM WITH OUR OFFICIAL DAY 1 BAG, A GIFT CARD, AND OTHER ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES FOR THEIR NEXT STAGE OF LIFE
    Expenses $1,018,455
  • DAY 1 BAGS WORKS WITH AT RISK YOUTHS TO SUPPLY THE MOST DURABLE AND APPROPRIATELY SIZED BACKPACKS FOR RETURNING TO SCHOOL
    Expenses $24,194
  • ASAP Bags (A Serenity Activity Pack) are trauma-informed comfort kits placed in emergency vehicles and provided to children during crises. Each bag contains age-appropriate comfort, sensory, and activity items that help reduce anxiety, provide emotional support, and bring a sense of dignity and security during difficult moments.
    Expenses $45,363
  • Beyond the Bag expands Day 1 Bags' mission beyond providing proper luggage by creating moments of dignity, belonging, and celebration for youth in foster care. From adoption and reunification ceremonies to graduations, holidays, and milestones, the program ensures children and young adults receive the support, encouragement, and recognition they deserve.
    Expenses $15,120
  • Day 1 Bags' annual Christmas Holiday Parties provide trauma-informed holiday experiences for hundreds of youth in foster care and other vulnerable populations. Through community partnerships and volunteer support, children receive gifts, stockings, holiday meals, and opportunities to participate in cherished seasonal traditions. The program helps reduce feelings of isolation, promotes positive childhood experiences, and reminds each child that they are valued, celebrated, and not forgotten during the holiday season. In recent years, the events have served approximately 700 youth from more than 15 child welfare agencies throughout South and Central Texas.
    Expenses $2,832

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
84-5024295
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2020
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$135,299
Income (IRS master file)
$1,361,308

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$1,361,308$1,283,785$135,299XML
990December 2024$934,577$920,695$69,748XML
990December 2023$775,460$776,845$60,283XML
990December 2022$305,981$298,057$58,402IRS
990December 2021–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 84-5024295).

Questions about DAY 1 BAGS

What is the EIN of DAY 1 BAGS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DAY 1 BAGS is 84-5024295.
Is DAY 1 BAGS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
Are donations to DAY 1 BAGS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does DAY 1 BAGS file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of DAY 1 BAGS due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did DAY 1 BAGS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of DAY 1 BAGS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names HUNTER BEATON.
Who are the officers and directors of DAY 1 BAGS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $40,000 (HUNTER BEATON, OFFICER).
How much revenue does DAY 1 BAGS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,361,308, expenses of $1,283,785 and total assets of $135,299 at year end.

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