EIN 81-4035984

Enchanted Backpack

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
3
Year formed
2017
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Enchanted Backpack is a private foundation that provides grants to Bayou Woods Elementary School. It is supported by the Lavin Family Foundation and is located in Chicago, IL.
Total revenues
$2,785,211
2022
Total expenses
$2,329,823
2022
Total assets
$1,887,416
2022
Num. employees
3
2022

Program areas at Enchanted Backpack

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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Grants made by Enchanted Backpack

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
WINGS ProgramIn-Kind Donation of Clothing and Home Goods$55,164
The Woman's Board of Northwestern Memorial HospitalIn-Kind Donation of Clothing and Home Goods$50,078
St Margaret of Scotland Parish and SchoolDonation of School Supplies & Other Educational Items$41,353
...and 73 more grants made totalling $553,116

Who funds Enchanted Backpack

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Chicago Community TrustGeneral Operating Support$1,076,000
Lavin Family FoundationGeneral Fund$400,000
Lavin Family FoundationQ4 Funding$400,000
...and 17 more grants received

Personnel at Enchanted Backpack

NameTitleCompensation
Patrick WhealyDirector of Logistic / Logistics Manager$71,250
Joe FroelichAssistant Logistics Manager$52,833
Carol BernickPresident$0
Hillary FashDirector$115,458

Financials for Enchanted Backpack

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,781,647
Investment income and dividends$89
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Gross sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$3,475
Total revenues$2,785,211

Form 990s for Enchanted Backpack

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-13990PFView PDF
2021-122022-11-15990PFView PDF
2020-122021-11-15990PFView PDF
2019-122022-02-23990PFView PDF
2018-122019-09-05990PFView PDF
...and 2 more Form 990s

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Data update history
January 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
January 14, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2022
December 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $1,076,000 from The Chicago Community Trust
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2021
June 30, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsPrivate foundationsPrivate operating foundationsCharities
Issues
No issues found
Characteristics
Provides grantsPartially liquidatedState / local levelTax deductible donations
General information
Address
155 N Wacker Dr 1680
Chicago, IL 60606
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
Website URL
enchantedbackpack.org/ 
Phone
(312) 477-7603
IRS details
EIN
81-4035984
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-PF
Year formed
2017
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T20: Private Foundations
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
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