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Blessings in a Book Bag Inc.

990EZ • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 46-5286313

Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 • Filed on Apr 19, 2016

2102 Auburn StreetSavannah, GA 31404

(912) 436-9094

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

55th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

55th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

74th percentile

17%

Higher net margin than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

75th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 75% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2015

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2015

Assets

$2,183

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$2,183

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$0

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue

$7,129

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$5,891

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$1,238

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$20K$15K$10K$5.0K$0Assets 2015: $2,183Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $2,1832015Assets 2016: $3,201Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $3,2012016Assets 2017: $4,961Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $4,9612017Assets 2018: $9,235Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $9,2352018Assets 2020: $1,555Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $1,5552020Assets 2021: $7,117Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $7,1172021Assets 2022: $17,802Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $17,8022022Assets 2023: $17,411Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $17,4112023Assets 2024: $19,062Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $19,0622024

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$2,183
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$2,183

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$30K$20K$10K$0Revenue 2015: $7,129Expenses 2015: $5,891Net Income 2015: $1,2382015Revenue 2016: $13,990Expenses 2016: $12,972Net Income 2016: $1,0182016Revenue 2017: $24,472Expenses 2017: $20,243Net Income 2017: $4,2292017Revenue 2018: $11,290Expenses 2018: $7,016Net Income 2018: $4,2742018Revenue 2020: $7,230Expenses 2020: $7,230Net Income 2020: $02020Revenue 2021: $7,118Expenses 2021: $7,118Net Income 2021: $02021Revenue 2022: $21,559Expenses 2022: $10,874Net Income 2022: $10,6852022Revenue 2023: $14,180Expenses 2023: $14,180Net Income 2023: $02023Revenue 2024: $24,514Expenses 2024: $22,863Net Income 2024: $1,6512024

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$7,129
Expenses$5,891
Net Income$1,238
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
Apr 19, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Gross Receipts
$7,129
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Blessings in a Book Bag Inc. wants to insure that impoverished elementary school children are fed on the weekends, and throughout the school year. While also providing students in the community with the educational tools and resources that they need to further their education, and give them a head start in today's workforce.

Blessings in a Book Bag Inc. wants to insure that impoverished elementary school children are fed on the weekends, and throughout the school year. While also providing students in the community with the educational tools and resources that they need to further their education, and give them a head start in todays workforce.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Bike Giveaway with Savannah Bicycle Campaign Savannah Gardens Apts. Movies and Meatballs Fundraiser Movie - National Lampoons Christmas starring Chevy Chase 5pm-7pm at the Florence Restaurant. Christmas Play titled Ain't No Santa Claus? performed by The Theater Group "Picasso" at New Generation Gospel Church on 38th street. Christmas Toy Giveaway at DTLR clothing store Garden City. Christmas Toy Giveaway at Savannah Gardens Apts. Christmas Brown Bag Giveaway on Augusta Ave. Change For Change is a campaign that will begin in October around Savannah. We will be visiting different businesses and organizations throughout Savannah and dropping off change containers to collect coins that will motivate change. All proceeds will be put towards Blessings In A Book Bag allowing us to raise money for perishable items such as fruits and vegetables. Blessings In A Book Bag 3rd annual Back To School Bash at DTLR in Garden City. Free hair cuts/hair do's, food, school supplies, uniforms and giveaways will take place. The Blessings In A Book Bag Back To School Bash was a major success! We provided 48 free dental screenings and cleanings. We gave away 200 school uniforms, 100 book bags, and 300 bags of school supplies. The Annual MLK 5K & Music Festival In Forsyth Park.$0$4,575
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Kareem EvansBoard MemberPT$0--
Erica BacusBoard MemberPT$0--
Laura Lee BocadeBoard MemberPT$0--
Craig CookBoard MemberPT$0--
Nashia WitenburgBoard MemberPT$0--
Weslyn BowersDirector/Chairman Of BoardPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Blessings in a Book Bag Inc
EIN
46-5286313
Phone
9124369094
Address
2102 Auburn Street, Savannah, GA 31404

Signing Officer

Name
Weslyn Bowers
Title
Director/ Chairman of Board
Phone
9124369094
Signed
2016-04-19
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Velmarq Group LLC
Address
6605 Abercorn Street Suite 211, Savannah, GA 31404
Preparer
Craig Cook
Phone
9122722304
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