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Nonprofit · EIN 46-2130254

BACKPACK BLESSINGS INC

Tax-exempt · NEW BERN, NC 28560

Financials

$161K$141K2022$150K$140K2023$148K$152K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BACKPACK BLESSINGS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990-EZ$148,094$152,153-$4,059$316,354$526$315,828
June 30, 2024990-EZ$149,981$139,764$10,217$322,910$3,023$319,887
June 30, 2023990-EZ$161,145$140,704$20,441$310,231$563$309,668
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$142,501
Investment income
$5,593

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$20,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$21,530
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$640
Other expenses
$129,983
Program services (functional)
$146,513

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$322,910
Total assets, end of year
$316,354
Total liabilities, end of year
$526
Net assets, end of year
$315,828
Cash, savings and investments
$302,936
Gross receipts
$148,094

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-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RUTH POWERSCO-EXECUTIVE10$15,000
JOANNE BOYLECO-EXECUTIVE10$5,000
BECKY HUGHESPRESIDENT2.85$0
MARY COLEMANVICE PRESIDE0.35$0
ANTHONY G SALEMTREASURER1.85$0
SHERON BENDERSECRETARY0.35$0
SUSAN SAWYERBOARD MEMBER0.15$0
CAROLE HARTBOARD MEMBER0.15$0
REVA MARTINBOARD MEMBER0.15$0
JACKIE ATTAWAYBOARD MEMBER0.15$0
MICHELLE GASKINSBOARD MEMBER0.15$0
LYNN MALETZKYBOARD MEMBER0.15$0
JANE DAILBOARD MEMBER0.15$0
STACY LEEBOARD MEMBER0.15$0
STEVE DUTTRYBOARD MEMBER0.15$0
1 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
NANCY DUTTRYBOARD MEMBER0.15$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 16 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RUTH POWERSCO-EXECUTIVE10$15,000
JOANNE BOYLECO-EXECUTIVE10$5,000
BECKY HUGHESPRESIDENT2.85$0
MARY COLEMANVICE PRESIDE0.35$0
ANTHONY G SALEMTREASURER1.85$0
SHERON BENDERSECRETARY0.35$0
SUSAN SAWYERBOARD MEMBER0.15$0
CAROLE HARTBOARD MEMBER0.15$0
REVA MARTINBOARD MEMBER0.15$0
JACKIE ATTAWAYBOARD MEMBER0.15$0
MICHELLE GASKINSBOARD MEMBER0.15$0
LYNN MALETZKYBOARD MEMBER0.15$0
JANE DAILBOARD MEMBER0.15$0
STACY LEEBOARD MEMBER0.15$0
STEVE DUTTRYBOARD MEMBER0.15$0
NANCY DUTTRYBOARD MEMBER0.15$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2023: 16 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RUTH POWERSCO-EXECUTIVE10$15,000
JOANNE BOYLECO-EXECUTIVE10$5,000
BECKY HUGHESPRESIDENT2.85$0
MARY COLEMANVICE PRESIDE0.35$0
ANTHONY G SALEMTREASURER1.85$0
SHERON BENDERSECRETARY0.35$0
SUSAN SAWYERBOARD MEMBER0.15$0
CAROLE HARTBOARD MEMBER0.15$0
REVA MARTINBOARD MEMBER0.15$0
JACKIE ATTAWAYBOARD MEMBER0.15$0
MICHELLE GASKINSBOARD MEMBER0.15$0
LYNN MALETZKYBOARD MEMBER0.15$0
JANE DAILBOARD MEMBER0.15$0
STACY LEEBOARD MEMBER0.15$0
STEVE DUTTRYBOARD MEMBER0.15$0
NANCY DUTTRYBOARD MEMBER0.15$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
210 CRAVEN ST, NEW BERN, NC 28560-2152
In care of
% ANTHONY G SALEM CPA
Mailing address (990-N for 2012)
PO Box 1675, New Bern NC 28563
Principal officer (990-N for 2012)
Anthony G Salem CPA, PO Box 1675, New Bern NC 28563
Signed the 990-EZ
ANTHONY G SALEM, TREASURER
Phone
(252) 636-8780
Return prepared by
SALEM SMITH REGISTER & KNOTT PLLC

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION'S PRESENT ACTIVITY IS TO SEEK FUNDING THROUGH INDIVIDUAL AND BUSINESS CONTRIBUTIONS AS WELL AS GRANT WRITING TO PROVIDE WEEKEND NOURISHMENT THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO NEEDY STUDENTS IN CRAVEN COUNTY, PAMLICO COUNTY AND JONES COUNTY NC.

990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PROVIDE NOURISHMENT TO NEEDY STUDENTS
    Expenses $146,513

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990-EZ on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for BACKPACK BLESSINGS INC

Due November 16, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
46-2130254
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
2013
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$316,354
Income (IRS master file)
$148,094

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZJune 2025$148,094$152,153$316,354XML
990-EZJune 2024$149,981$139,764$322,910XML
990-EZJune 2023$161,145$140,704$310,231XML
990-EZJune 2022–––IRS
990-EZJune 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2012
Officer: Anthony G Salem CPA
June 30, 2013≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 46-2130254).

Questions about BACKPACK BLESSINGS INC

What is the EIN of BACKPACK BLESSINGS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BACKPACK BLESSINGS INC is 46-2130254.
Is BACKPACK BLESSINGS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
Are donations to BACKPACK BLESSINGS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BACKPACK BLESSINGS 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 BLESSINGS 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 BLESSINGS INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BACKPACK BLESSINGS INC?
The 990-N for 2012 names Anthony G Salem CPA.
Who are the officers and directors of BACKPACK BLESSINGS INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 16 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $15,000 (RUTH POWERS, CO-EXECUTIVE).
How much revenue does BACKPACK BLESSINGS INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $148,094, expenses of $152,153 and total assets of $316,354 at year end.

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