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Backpack Beginnings

Backpack Beginnings

Greensboro, NC 27408
Tax ID46-1251223

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About this organization

Revenue

$645,130

Expenses

$646,228

Website

backpackbeginnings.org

Mission

BackPack Beginnings' mission is deliver child-centric services to feed, comfort and clothe children in need. Our vision is a community of health and well-nurtured children.

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THE OBJECTIVE OF OUR FOOD BACKPACK PROGRAM IS TO FIGHT CHILDHOOD HUNGER IN OUR COMMUNITY BY FILLING THE WEEKEND FOOD GAP FOR CHILDREN IN NEED. OUR PROGRAM REDUCES THE NEGATIVE IMPACTS OF HUNGER SO CHILDREN ARE READY TO LEARN IN SCHOOL AND SUCCEED IN LIFE. WE ARE FEEDING APPROXIMATELY 1,350 EACH WEEK. $226,834 WAS SPENT FOR THE FOOD BACKPACK PROGRAM IN 2018-2019. THE OBJECTIVE OF OUR FOOD PANTRY PROGRAM IS TO REDUCE CHILDHOOD HUNGER IN OUR COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING DIRECT ACCESS TO FREE AND NUTRITIOUS FOOD TO MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL CHILDREN IN NEED. WE ARE SERVING 25 MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS, AS WELL AS PROVIDING FRESH FOOD TO SOME OF THE CHILDREN WE SERVE. $130,181 WAS SPENT FOR THE FOOD PANTRY IN 2018-2019.OUR COMFORT BACKPACKS OFFER CARE, COMFORT AND BASIC NECESSITIES FOR CHILDREN DURING TRAUMATIC SITUATIONS. WE PROVIDE BACKPACKS FULL OF COMFORT ITEMS SUCH AS BLANKETS, STUFFED ANIMALS, BOOKS, HYGIENE PRODUCTS, SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND MORE TO ABUSED/NEGLECTED, HOMELESS, FOSTER, AND REFUGEE CHILDREN. WE DISTRIBUTED OVER 1,800 COMFORT BACKPACKS. $49,854 WAS SPENT FOR THE COMFORT BACKPACKS IN 2018-2019.THE CLOTHING PANTRY PROGRAM WAS OPENED IN RESPONSE TO ONGOING REQUESTS FROM SOCIAL WORKERS IN NEED OF APPROPRIATE CLOTHING FOR THE CHILDREN THEY SERVE. OUR PANTRIES PROVIDE ACCESS TO 100% FREE DAILY WEAR AND STANDARD MODE OF DRESS (SMOD) CLOTHING FOR CHILDREN IN GUILFORD COUNTY. MONTHLY, WE ARE DISTRIBUTING APPROXIMATELY 15,000 CLOTHING ITEMS TO 1,700 CHILDREN ANNUALLY. $93,994 WAS SPENT IN 2018-2019.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

From their filing, the objective of the non-profit is stated as “Backpack beginnings' mission is to deliver child-centric services to feed, comfort and clothe children in need. by ensuring food and basic necessities are given directly to children in need, we make a positive and lasting impact on their health and well-being.”.

When talking about its functions, they were outlined as: “Backpack beginnings' mission is to deliver child-centric services to feed, comfort and clothe children in need. by ensuring food and basic necessities are given directly to children in need, we make a positive and lasting impact on their health and well-being.”.

  • The legally reported state of operation for the non-profit is NC.
  • According to the filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 is 3707 ALLIANCE DRIVE NO D, GREENSBORO, NC, 27407.
  • The non-profit organization as of 2020 has a total of 2 employees reported on their form.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
  • Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
  • Revenue less expenses is -$1,098.
  • The organization has 5 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 2012.
  • The organization pays $45,277 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $2,164 in fundraising expenses.

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