Blessings in a Backpack
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
The BBB Wise Giving Alliance requested but did not receive complete information from the organization and is unable to verify the organization's compliance with the following Standard(s) for Charity Accountability: 7
Blessings in a Backpack meets the remaining 19 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to mobilize communities, individuals, and resources to provide food on the weekends for school-aged children across America who might otherwise go hungry."
Year, State Incorporated:
2008, KY
Blessings in a Backpack (BB) reports that it provides children with non-perishable, child-friendly food items to have over the weekend when there is no school breakfast or lunch. The organization has seven regional chapters and over 1,200 community-driven program locations. BB strives to ensure children do not go hungry on the weekends by empowering individuals and communities to take action.
For the year ended June 30, 2022, Blessings in a Backpack's program expenses were:
| Program services | $10,001,355 |
| Total Program Expenses | $10,001,355 |
Chief Executive
Erin Kerr, Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*
$181,800
Chair of the Board
Joe DePippo
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Tournant, Inc. Founding Partner
Board Size
13
Paid Staff Size
39
*2021 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Radio, Special events, Foundation grants, Print advertisements, Corporate solicitation
Fundraising costs were 14% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $11,192,725, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Blessings in a Backpack's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2022.
Source of Funds
| Investment income | $9,451 |
| Other income | $314,028 |
| In-kind contributions | $336,670 |
| Grants | $562,671 |
| Fundraising events | $709,402 |
| Contributions | $9,583,982 |
| Total Income | $11,516,204 |
Programs: 79% Fundraising: 12% Administrative: 9%
| Total Income | $11,516,204 |
| Total expenses: | $12,698,350 |
| Program expenses | $10,001,355 |
| Fundraising expenses | $1,520,031 |
| Administrative expenses | $1,176,964 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-1,182,146 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $14,834,943 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $13,652,797 |
| Total Liabilities | $895,364 |
| Total Assets | $14,548,161 |
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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance