Enchanted Backpack
- Assets
- $1.3m
- Revenue
- $2.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 08/2017
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 81-4035984
Organization Overview
Enchanted Backpack is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (T20) the organization is classified as: Private Grantmaking Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Enchanted Backpack is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Enchanted Backpack generated $2.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.8m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2020, Enchanted Backpack has awarded 886 individual grants totaling $4,877,137. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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MOBILE VAN PROGRAM - ENCHANTED BACKPACK CARRIES OUT ITS EXEMPT ACTIVITIES BY ACQUIRING SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND SCHOOL ACCESSORIES BASED ON FOCUS GROUPS AND SURVEYS WITH SCHOOL PRINCIPALS, ADMINISTRATORS AND TEACHERS. ENCHANTED BACKPACK PROVIDES TOOLS TO HELP IMPROVE LEARNING AND TEACH IMPORTANT VALUES SUCH AS SHARING AND SELF-RESPECT TO YOUNGER CHILDRENDURING THEIR FORMATIVE YEARS. THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN EXPANDED TO INCLUDE THE TEACHER APPRECIATION AND WASHER DRYER PROGRAMS. THE TEACHER APPRECIATION PROGRAM PROVIDES SCHOOLS WITH RESOURCES TO SHOW GRATITUDE AND SUPPORT TO THEIR TEACHERS. THE WASHER DRYER PROGRAM PROVIDES WASHING MACHINES, DRYERS AND RELATED SUPPLIES TO SCHOOLS TO ENHANCE STUDENTS' SELF-ESTEEM AND ATTENDANCE. ENCHANTED BACKPACK WANTS TO MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND TEACHERS BY REINFORCING KEY VALUES AND SUPPORTING THE GROWTH OF BETTER EDUCATED, PRINCIPLE DRIVEN INDIVIDUALS.
ADOPT A SCHOOL PROGRAM - ENCHANTED BACKPACK CARRIES OUT ITS EXEMPT ACTIVITIES BY PARTNERING WITH SELECTED SCHOOL TEACHERS AND PRINCIPALS TO DETERMINE LARGER NEEDS OUTSIDE OF CLASSROOM SUPPLIES. THESE COULD BE PROJECTS SUCH AS PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT, ENHANCED READING CENTERS, UPGRADED TECHNOLOGY OR OTHER INNOVATIVE IDEAS. ENCHANTED BACKPACK THEN DONATES UP TO $20,000 TO THESE SCHOOLS TO FUND THESE EFFORTS. THE PARTNERSHIP LASTS AN ENTIRE SCHOOL YEAR, WITH ADDITIONAL SUPPORT PROVIDED BY ENCHANTED BACKPACK TO ENSURE THE SUCCESS OF THESE PROJECTS. THIS PROGRAM FURTHER SUPPORTS ENCHANTED BACKPACK'S MISSION TO MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE IN LIVES OF CHILDREN AND TEACHERS.
CC'S WISH LIST ENCHANTED BACKPACK CARRIES OUT ITS EXEMPT ACTIVITIES BY DONATING INKIND GOODS TO TAXEXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTING THOSE IN NEED IN THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH THEY OPERATE. QUALIFYING ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVE INFORMATION ON AVAILABLE MERCHANDISE FROM CC'S WISH LIST ON A ROTATING BASIS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AND SUBMIT A WISH LIST BASED ON WHAT ITEMS FROM THE LIST WILL BEST SERVE THE CONSTITUENTS, CLIENTS, GUESTS AND COMMUNITY WITHIN WHICH THEY PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES. INKIND DONATION ITEMS GENERALLY INCLUDE CLOTHING, OUTERWEAR, SHOES, BEDDING, AND HOME GOODS. THE PROGRAM MAXIMIZES COMMUNITY IMPACT WITH INCREDIBLE GIFTS INKIND, ACHIEVING THE ENCHANTED BACKPACK MISSION TO MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND THEIR SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Carol L Bernick President/director | 2 | $0 | |
Elizabeth Bernick Huber Vice-President/director | 2 | $0 | |
Craig Bernick Director | 1 | $0 | |
Daniel Huber Director | 1 | $0 | |
Patrick Moore Treasurer/director | 1 | $0 | |
Barbara Bernick Secretary/director | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,194,519 |
| Interest on Savings | $889 |
| Dividends & Interest | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain on Sale of Assets | $0 |
| Capital Gain Net Income | $0 |
| Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
| Income Modifications | $0 |
| Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
| Other Income | $2,600 |
| Total Revenue | $2,198,008 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $0 |
| Other employee salaries and wages | $458,589 |
| Pension plans, employee benefits | $142,983 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Taxes | $438 |
| Depreciation | $48,903 |
| Occupancy | $314,662 |
| Travel, conferences, and meetings | $17,925 |
| Printing and publications | $116 |
| Other expenses | $212,601 |
| Total operating and administrative expenses | $1,299,249 |
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $1,459,389 |
| Total expenses and disbursements | $2,758,638 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $189,835 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $16,381 |
| Net Accounts receivable | $0 |
| Net Pledges Receivable | $0 |
| Grants receivable | $0 |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $885,995 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 |
| Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
| Investments—other | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $253,869 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,346,080 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $25,579 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $25,579 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Enchanted Backpack has awarded $1,459,389 in support to 212 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
A SAFE PLACE PURPOSE: IN-KIND DONATION OF CLOTHING AND HOME GOODS | $5,460 |
A SAFE HAVEN PURPOSE: IN-KIND DONATION OF CLOTHING AND HOME GOODS | $11,712 |
ABOVE AND BEYOND FAMILY RECOVERY CENTER PURPOSE: IN-KIND DONATION OF CLOTHING AND HOME GOODS | $1,953 |
A VITO MARTINEZ MIDDLE SCHOOL PURPOSE: DONATION OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES & OTHER EDUCATIONAL ITEMS | $10,430 |
AMERICAN RED CROSS PURPOSE: IN-KIND DONATION OF CLOTHING AND HOME GOODS | $22,225 |
AMERICAN RED CROSS - CENTRAL FLORIDA AND USVI PURPOSE: IN-KIND DONATION OF CLOTHING AND HOME GOODS | $1,485 |