Nonprofit · EIN 46-4364374
BACKPACK ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Tax-exempt · WHITEFISH, MT 59937
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $141,266 | $88,874 | $52,392 | $376,440 | – | $376,440 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $128,882 | $85,868 | $43,014 | $324,048 | – | $324,048 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $141,301
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$35
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $2,837
- Occupancy
- $6,988
- Printing, publications and postage
- $350
- Other expenses
- $78,699
- Program services (functional)
- $85,501
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $324,048
- Total assets, end of year
- $376,440
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $376,440
- Cash, savings and investments
- $376,440
- Gross receipts
- $141,301
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHANCE COOKE | President | 5 | $0 |
| AMY RIDGEWAY | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| KIRSTIN SABIN | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| KELLIE CAHILL | Vice President | 5 | $0 |
| MICHAEL JAFFE | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHANCE COOKE | President | 5 | $0 |
| AMY RIDGEWAY | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| KIRSTIN SABIN | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| KELLIE CAHILL | Vice President | 5 | $0 |
| MICHAEL JAFFE | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 981, WHITEFISH, MT 59937-0981
- In care of
- % CARL HUGHES
- Mailing address (990-N for 2018)
- 1661 WHITEFISH HILLS, WHITEFISH MT 59937
- Principal officer (990-N for 2018)
- Carl Hughes, 1661 WHITEFISH HILLS, WHITEFISH MT 59937
- Signed the 990-EZ
- MICHAEL JAFFE, Treasurer
- Phone
- (406) 249-9086
- Return prepared by
- Kristi Taylor CPA PLLC
Mission
PROVIDE FOOD TO WHITEFISH AND OLNEY-BISSEL K-8 STUDENTS IN THE FREE LUNCH PROGRAM. FOOD IS FOR THE WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. ALSO PROVIDE THE NORTH VALLEY FOOD BANK WITH BAGS EACH WEEK TO GO OUT WITH THE FOOD BANKS DONATION PACKAGES.
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDE FOOD FOR WEEKLY DISTRIBUTION, CHRISTMAS BAGS AND SPRING BREAK BAGS FOR CHILDREN IN K-8 WHITEFISH MULDOWN AND CENTRAL SCHOOLS AND OLNEY-BISSEL SCHOOL; ALSO FOOD BAGS FOR KIDS THROUGH THE NORTH VALLEY FOOD BANK.Expenses $85,501 · grants $47,179
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-4364374
- 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
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $376,440
- Income (IRS master file)
- $141,301
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $141,266 | $88,874 | $376,440 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $128,882 | $85,868 | $324,048 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: Carl Hughes | December 31, 2018 | ≤ $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 46-4364374).
Questions about BACKPACK ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
- What is the EIN of BACKPACK ASSISTANCE PROGRAM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BACKPACK ASSISTANCE PROGRAM is 46-4364374.
- Is BACKPACK ASSISTANCE PROGRAM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to BACKPACK ASSISTANCE PROGRAM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BACKPACK ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 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 ASSISTANCE PROGRAM due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BACKPACK ASSISTANCE PROGRAM last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of BACKPACK ASSISTANCE PROGRAM?
- The 990-N for 2018 names Carl Hughes.
- Who are the officers and directors of BACKPACK ASSISTANCE PROGRAM?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BACKPACK ASSISTANCE PROGRAM have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $141,266, expenses of $88,874 and total assets of $376,440 at year end.
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