BACKPACKS FOR LIFE INC

EIN: 471281873 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

JERSEY CITY, NJ

Total Revenue
$325,304
Total Expenses
$341,886
Total Assets
$402,481
Net Assets
$400,315
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2014
Legal Domicile
NJ
Principal Officer
BRETT D'ALESSANDRO
Phone
8332358387
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

BACKPACKS FOR LIFE INC, founded in 2014, is a small nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $325K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023.

Mission

THE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO HELP HOMELESS AND DISADVANTAGED VETERANS BY PROVIDING THEM WITH DAILY LIFE ESSENTIALS AS WELL AS COMMUNICATE TO THEM ABOUT THE VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND AGENCIES THAT ARE IN PLACE TO HELP THEM ADAPT AND SUCCEED AS THEY TRANSITION TO LIFE AFTER SERVICE.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $292,760
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $2,505
Other Revenue $30,039
TOTAL REVENUE $325,304

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $44,900
Fundraising Expenses $10,888
Program Expenses $287,157
Other Expenses $296,986
TOTAL EXPENSES $341,886

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $325,304 $332,260 0.0%
Expenses $341,886 $296,611 +0.2%
Net Income $-16,582 $35,649 -1.5%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
3
Independent Members
3
Employees
1
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$40,000
Total Directors
0
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ALEXA D'ALESSANDRO Exec. Director 35.00
Officer
$40,000 $0 $40,000
BRETT D'ALESSANDRO President 0.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
JAMES PIAZZA Treasurer 0.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $325,304 $341,886 $402,481 $-16,582
2022 $332,260 $296,611 $420,764 $35,649
2021 $605,363 $446,098 $384,826 $159,265
2020 $640,585 $606,726 $412,617 $33,859
2019 $251,529 $248,382 $189,848 $3,147
2018 $273,661 $298,327 $186,098 $-24,666
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