BACKPACK FRIENDS INCORPORATED

EIN: 831109816 501(c)(3) Human Services

Pflugerville, TX

Total Revenue
$207,581
Total Expenses
$213,279
Total Assets
$101,810
Net Assets
$101,810
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2018
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
Thomas F Cottar IV
Phone
5129653052
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

BACKPACK FRIENDS INCORPORATED, founded in 2018, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $208K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 23% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring.

Mission

Our mission is to alleviate weekend hunger among school children in Texas. We do this by (1) providing shelf-stable, kid-friendly, nutritious food, (2) creating community partnerships, and (3) building awareness.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $207,581
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $207,581

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $129,469
Fundraising Expenses $20,681
Program Expenses $192,598
Other Expenses $83,810
TOTAL EXPENSES $213,279

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $207,581 $268,225 -0.2%
Expenses $213,279 $280,714 -0.2%
Net Income $-5,698 $-12,489 -0.5%
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
4
Independent Members
N/A
Employees
2
Volunteers
2000

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
$0
Total Directors
1
$82,955
Key Employees
1
$82,955
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Tom Cottar Executive Director 60
Director Key Emp Highest
$82,955 $0 $82,955
Debbie Walker Treasurer 5
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Lyn Trott Secretary 5
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Jessica Mosman Grondin Board Member At Large 10
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
2023 $207,581 $213,279 $101,810 $-5,698
2022 $268,225 $280,714 $86,827 $-12,489
2021 $257,654 $253,720 $99,076 $3,934
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