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Nonprofit · EIN 80-0600633

FOOD BACKPACKS 4 KIDS

Also known as Food Backpacks 4 Kids Peninsula Homeless Initiative

Tax-exempt · GIG HARBOR, WA 98335

Financials

$1M$986K2023$1.5M$1.2M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FOOD BACKPACKS 4 KIDS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$1,485,698$1,218,130$267,568$1,123,656$375,569$748,087
June 30, 2024990$1,003,313$985,575$17,738$485,834$5,315$480,519
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,479,193
of which government grants
$77,221
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$6,505
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$917,304
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$114,972
Other salaries and wages
$85,881
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$216,469
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$3,250
Occupancy
$24,012
Travel
$920
Depreciation
$12,736
Program services (functional)
$1,130,107
Management and general (functional)
$88,023

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$485,834
Total assets, end of year
$1,123,656
Total liabilities, end of year
$375,569
Net assets, end of year
$748,087
Land, buildings and equipment
$607,680
Publicly traded securities
$35,044
Net assets without donor restrictions
$748,087
Gross receipts
$2,333,263
Employees
5
Volunteers
150
Year formed
2010
State of legal domicile
WA

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ZAIDA WOODWORTHExecutive Dir.
Trustee or director, Officer
40$73,185
MICHELLE JOHNSONDIRECTOR30$42,039
RENEE CASSIDYOFFICE ADMIN30$31,060
BRENDA DAHLMANAGER20$19,515
ERIN WELCHMANAGER20$12,756
KATE LANDONMANAGER10$9,463
RACHEL OLSONMANAGER10$5,250
JENNIFER SIEVERSPresident
Officer
2$0
OLGA INGLEBRITSONVice President
Officer
2$0
BRYAN LICHAUTreasurer
Officer
4$0
RENA BLALOCKBoard Member
Officer
1$0
NATHAN BETTSBoard Member
Officer
1$0
ANGELA MATTISON-LINDBOMBoard Member
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ZAIDA WOODWORTHExecutive Dir.
Trustee or director, Officer
40$65,795
MICHELLE JOHNSONDIRECTOR30$49,392
RENEE CASSIDYOFFICE ADMIN30$24,589
JAYDEN MCGRATHOFFICE ADMIN30$13,868
BRENDA DAHLMANAGER10$6,290
JENNIFER SIEVERSPresident
Officer
2$0
OLGA INGLEBRITSONVice President
Officer
2$0
BRYAN LICHAUTreasurer
Officer
4$0
MONICA WULFFSecretary
Officer
2$0
RENA BLALOCKBoard Member
Officer
1$0
NATHAN BETTSBoard Member
Officer
1$0
ANGELA MATTISON-LINDBOMBoard Member
Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 173, GIG HARBOR, WA 98335-0173
Mailing address (990-N for 2010)
PO Box 352, Wauna WA 98395
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
BRYAN LICHAU, PO BOX 173, GIG HARBOR, WA 983350173
Principal officer (990-N for 2010)
David Shaw, 5302 Baker Way NW, Gig Harbor WA 98332
Signed the 990
BRYAN LICHAU, Treasurer
Phone
(253) 857-7401

Mission

Our mission is to meet the nutritional needs of hungry children and families at times when other resources are not available and to be a stable source of healthy foods for those who need it most.Our vision is a community where every child is well-fed, can achieve their full potential, and where no family is food insecure.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • WE PROVIDE FOOD DIRECTLY TO FOOD INSECURE CHILDREN THROUGH OUR PROGRAMS. WEEKLY FOOD BACKPACKS ARE DELIVERED TO LOCAL SCHOOLS EACH WEEK. THROUGH OUR CARE CUPBOARD PROGRAM, SCHOOLS ALSO RECEIVE FOOD SUPPLIES TO KEEP ON HAND FOR CHILDREN TO ACCESS AND PUT IN THEIR OWN BACKPACKS. FAMILIES IN NEED ARE INVITED TO SHOP EACH WEEK AT OUR FAMILY PANTRY WHERE THEY CAN CHOOSE FROM A SELECTION OF FRESH PRODUCE, FROZEN PROTEINS, CANNED AND DRY FOODS. WE DELIVER GROCERIES TO FIFTY FAMILIES EACH WEEK WHO ARE WITHOUT TRANSPORTATION OR MEANS TO COME TO US. OUR PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO ENSURE EVERY CHILD IN OUR COMMUNITY HAS DIRECT AND CONSISTENT ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD - AT SCHOOL AND AT HOME.
    Expenses $1,130,107

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 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
80-0600633
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
2010
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,123,656
Income (IRS master file)
$2,333,263

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$1,485,698$1,218,130$1,123,656XML
990June 2024$1,003,313$985,575$485,834XML
990August 2022–––IRS
990August 2021–––IRS
990August 2020–––IRS
990August 2019–––IRS
990August 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2010
Officer: David Shaw
December 31, 2010≤ $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 80-0600633).

Questions about FOOD BACKPACKS 4 KIDS

What is the EIN of FOOD BACKPACKS 4 KIDS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FOOD BACKPACKS 4 KIDS is 80-0600633.
Is FOOD BACKPACKS 4 KIDS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
Are donations to FOOD BACKPACKS 4 KIDS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FOOD BACKPACKS 4 KIDS 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 FOOD BACKPACKS 4 KIDS 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 FOOD BACKPACKS 4 KIDS 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 FOOD BACKPACKS 4 KIDS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names BRYAN LICHAU.
Who are the officers and directors of FOOD BACKPACKS 4 KIDS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $73,185 (ZAIDA WOODWORTH, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does FOOD BACKPACKS 4 KIDS have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,485,698, expenses of $1,218,130 and total assets of $1,123,656 at year end.

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