Nonprofit · EIN 88-0684867
BACKPACK BUDDIES OF METRO ATLANTA INC
Tax-exempt · ATLANTA, GA 30338
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,068,718 | $731,708 | $337,010 | $1,306,950 | $137,597 | $1,169,353 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,352,059 | $1,159,437 | $192,622 | $868,262 | $35,919 | $832,343 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,219,773 | $884,846 | $334,927 | $733,715 | $94,499 | $639,216 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,021,090
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $4,423
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $1,891
- Net income from fundraising events
- $43,205
- Other revenue
- $43,205
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $119,477
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $129,720
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $23,536
- Occupancy
- $31,500
- Travel
- $1,360
- Depreciation
- $12,098
- Program services (functional)
- $608,932
- Management and general (functional)
- $102,004
- Fundraising (functional)
- $20,772
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $868,262
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,306,950
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $137,597
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,169,353
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $94,935
- Gross receipts
- $1,426,495
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2022
- State of legal domicile
- GA
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TERRI BAGEN | BOARD CHAIRWOMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DEBBIE SONENSHINE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ELEANOR FLANAGAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KELLY DENNIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARK ROTHBERG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANTHONY LEVINSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID OYLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DENISE BJURHOLM | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $0 |
| JONATHAN HALITSKY | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Trustee or director | 38 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JONATHAN HALITSKY | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Trustee or director | 38 | $69,449 |
| DENISE BJURHOLM | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $57,962 |
| TERRI BAGEN | BOARD CHAIRWOMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DEBBIE SONENSHINE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ELEANOR FLANAGAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KELLY DENNIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARK ROTHBERG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANTHONY LEVINSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RONALD J ROBBINS | BOARD CHAIRMAN (UNTIL 12-7-2023) Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| TERRI BAGEN | BOARD CHAIRWOMAN (FROM 12-7-2023) Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| DEBBIE SONENSHINE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| ELEANOR FLANAGAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| MARK ROTHBERG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| KELLY DENNIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DOUG SANDERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LAURA DEUPREE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2458 JETT FERRY RD STE 350, ATLANTA, GA 30338-3060
- In care of
- % ELEANOR FLANAGAN
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- TERRI BAGEN, 2480 JETT FERRY RD 350, DUNWOODY, GA 30338
- Signed the 990
- TERRI BAGEN, BOARD CHAIRWOMAN
- Phone
- (404) 465-4050
- Return prepared by
- BIRNBREY MINSK & MINSK LLC
Mission
TO PROVIDE WEEKEND MEALS TO FOOD-INSECURE CHILDREN IN METRO ATLANTA AND TO ENHANCE THEIR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH AS WELL THEIR ABILITY TO LEARN
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDED WEEKEND MEALS TO FOOD-INSECURE CHILDREN IN METRO ATLANTA TO ENHANCE THEIR MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH AS WELL AS THEIR ABILITY TO LEARN. BPBMA SERVES OVER 2,500 CHILDREN EACH WEEKEND AND PLANS TO INCREASE THAT NUMBER EACH WEEKEND IN THE NEXT TWO YEARSMORE THAN 200,000 CHILDREN IN METRO ATLANTA ARE FOOD-INSECURE, AT RISK OF HUNGER DUE TO UNPREDICTABLE ACCESS TO MEALS. DURING THE WEEK, MOST RECEIVE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH AT SCHOOL AT LITTLE OR NO COST, A LIFELINE FOR FOOD-INSECURE CHILDREN. BUT FOR SOME, THE SCHOOL LUNCH ON FRIDAY IS THE LAST GOOD MEAL THEY WILL GET UNTIL THEY RETURN TO SCHOOL ON MONDAY. FOR TENS OF THOUSANDS OF AT-RISK CHILDREN IN METRO ATLANTA, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY ARE DAYS OF HUNGER. BACKPACK BUDDIES OF METRO ATLANTA IS WORKING TO CHANGE THIS REALITY FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES BY PROVIDING HEALTHY WEEKEND MEALS THROUGH OUR WEEKEND FEEDING PROGRAM. DURING THE 2024/2025 SCHOOL YEAR, BACKPACK BUDDIES PROVIDED OVER 570,000 NUTRITIOUS MEALS TO 2,500 KIDS IN 50 TITLE 1 SCHOOLS IN METRO ATLANTA. TO LEARN MORE, VISIT WWW.BACKPACKBUDDIESATL.ORG.Expenses $608,932
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 88-0684867
- 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
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,306,950
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,426,495
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,068,718 | $731,708 | $1,306,950 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,352,059 | $1,159,437 | $868,262 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,219,773 | $884,846 | $733,715 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $451,412 | $284,866 | $168,227 | 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 88-0684867).
Questions about BACKPACK BUDDIES OF METRO ATLANTA INC
- What is the EIN of BACKPACK BUDDIES OF METRO ATLANTA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BACKPACK BUDDIES OF METRO ATLANTA INC is 88-0684867.
- Is BACKPACK BUDDIES OF METRO ATLANTA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to BACKPACK BUDDIES OF METRO ATLANTA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BACKPACK BUDDIES OF METRO ATLANTA INC 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 BACKPACK BUDDIES OF METRO ATLANTA INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BACKPACK BUDDIES OF METRO ATLANTA INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BACKPACK BUDDIES OF METRO ATLANTA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names TERRI BAGEN.
- Who are the officers and directors of BACKPACK BUDDIES OF METRO ATLANTA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BACKPACK BUDDIES OF METRO ATLANTA INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,068,718, expenses of $731,708 and total assets of $1,306,950 at year end.
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