Civic Intelligence

Backpacks for Life Inc.

EIN 47-1281873 • 501(c)3 • Jersey City, NJ

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N CoverageNTEE T19

Profile

The organization was formed to help homeless veterans by providing them with daily life essentials.

201 Montgomery Street 263Jersey City, NJ 07302

www.backpacksforlife.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

63rd percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 63% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

65th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 65% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

42nd percentile

-1.3%

Higher net margin than 42% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

48th percentile

-2.8%

Faster asset growth than 48% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Revenue Growth

55th percentile

2.5%

Faster revenue growth than 55% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets63rd percentile

Assets

Down

$397,470

Down $5,011 (-1.2%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$1,595

Down $571 (-26%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$395,875

Down $4,440 (-1.1%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue65th percentileNet Margin42nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$349,191

Up $23,887 (+7.3%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$353,631

Up $11,745 (+3.4%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

-$4,440

Up $12,142 (+73%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth48th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2015: $24,225Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $24,2252015Assets 2016: $124,992Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $124,9922016Assets 2017: $212,082Liabilities 2017: $2,439Net Assets 2017: $209,6432017Assets 2018: $186,098Liabilities 2018: $1,121Net Assets 2018: $184,9772018Assets 2019: $189,848Liabilities 2019: $1,724Net Assets 2019: $188,1242019Assets 2020: $412,617Liabilities 2020: $190,634Net Assets 2020: $221,9832020Assets 2021: $384,826Liabilities 2021: $3,578Net Assets 2021: $381,2482021Assets 2022: $420,764Liabilities 2022: $3,867Net Assets 2022: $416,8972022Assets 2023: $402,481Liabilities 2023: $2,166Net Assets 2023: $400,3152023Assets 2024: $397,470Liabilities 2024: $1,595Net Assets 2024: $395,8752024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$397,470
Liabilities$1,595
Net Assets$395,875
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth55th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2015: $34,917Expenses 2015: $12,902Net Income 2015: $22,0152015Revenue 2016: $189,217Expenses 2016: $88,451Net Income 2016: $100,7662016Revenue 2017: $392,525Expenses 2017: $307,875Net Income 2017: $84,6502017Revenue 2018: $273,661Expenses 2018: $298,327Net Income 2018: -$24,6662018Revenue 2019: $251,529Expenses 2019: $248,382Net Income 2019: $3,1472019Revenue 2020: $640,585Expenses 2020: $606,726Net Income 2020: $33,8592020Revenue 2021: $605,363Expenses 2021: $446,098Net Income 2021: $159,2652021Revenue 2022: $332,260Expenses 2022: $296,611Net Income 2022: $35,6492022Revenue 2023: $325,304Expenses 2023: $341,886Net Income 2023: -$16,5822023Revenue 2024: $349,191Expenses 2024: $353,631Net Income 2024: -$4,4402024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$349,191
Expenses$353,631
Net Income-$4,440
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$397,470
Liabilities
$1,595
Net assets
$395,875
Revenue
$349,191
Expenses
$353,631
Net income
-$4,440
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.97$0.02$3.96$3.49$3.54$0.04
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.02$0.02$4.00$3.25$3.42$0.17
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.21$0.04$4.17$3.32$2.97$0.36
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.85$0.04$3.81$6.05$4.46$1.59
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.13$1.91$2.22$6.41$6.07$0.34
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.90$0.02$1.88$2.52$2.48$0.03
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.86$0.01$1.85$2.74$2.98$0.25
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.12$0.02$2.10$3.93$3.08$0.85
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.25$0.00$1.25$1.89$0.88$1.01
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.24$0.00$0.24$0.35$0.13$0.22
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 13, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$389,912
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The organization was formed to help homeless veterans by providing them with daily life essentials.

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.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$158,515$213,072▲ $54,557
Inventories for Sale or Use$160,570$130,954▼ $29,616
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$53,685$32,093▼ $21,592
Intangible Assets$19,623$11,771▼ $7,852
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$10,088$9,580▼ $508
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Total Assets$402,481$397,470▼ $5,011
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$2,166$1,595▼ $571
Total Liabilities$2,166$1,595▼ $571
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$400,315$395,875▼ $4,440
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$400,315$395,875▼ $4,440
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$402,481$397,470▼ $5,011

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$31,896$38,559$70,455
Other Land Buildings$197$863$1,060
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
ALEXA D'ALESSANDROExec. DirectorFT$40,000$40,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
BRETT D'ALESSANDROPresident
James PiazzaTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$296,825
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$1,259
Other Revenue
$51,107
All Other Contributions
$296,825
Change in Net Assets
$-4,440

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$60,000Fair Market Value (FMV)
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$2,193Fair Market Value (FMV)
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$1,500Fair Market Value (FMV)
Total Noncash Contributions3$63,693-
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$310,417
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$43,214
Total Fundraising Expense$15,565
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$28,000$6,000$6,000$40,000
Depreciation Depletion$37,750$93-$37,843
Advertising$17,436$3,736$3,736$24,908
All Other Expenses$16,045$4,509$1,735$22,289
Fees for Services Accounting$15,500--$15,500
Other Expenses$12,190--$12,190
Fees for Services Legal$12,165--$12,165
Occupancy$7,350$1,575$1,575$10,500
Information Technology$8,789$699$699$10,187
Insurance$6,246$1,338$1,338$8,922
Payroll Taxes$2,250$482$482$3,214
Travel$1,470--$1,470
Office Expenses-$874-$874
Fees for Services Other-$225-$225
Total Functional Expenses$318,535$19,531$15,565$353,631
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$91,828
Fundraising Direct Expenses$40,721
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Golf Outing$67,423$67,423$37,571$29,852
Nyc Marathon Drive$18,089$18,089$3,150$14,939
Total Events$85,512$85,512$40,721$44,791
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2

“The president and executive director are married to each other.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“An officer of the organization reviews the tax returns before filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Organization has copies of its 990 available on its website and its financial statements are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Backpacks for Life Inc
EIN
47-1281873
Phone
8332358387
Address
201 MONTGOMERY STREET 263, JERSEY CITY, NJ 07302

Signing Officer

Name
ALEXA D'ALESSANDRO
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2025-11-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
BRETT D'ALESSANDRO
Formed
2014
Legal Domicile
Nj
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
1

Preparer

Firm
Kinzel & Co LLC
Address
195 Fairfield Ave Suite 1D, West Caldwell, NJ 07006
Preparer
Philip Kinzel
Phone
9732261430
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C

“The Executive Director and the President work with the auditors and report to the board.”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0Coaching & Mentoring: The Organization has developed an online resource portal, ROGER, where veterans and their families can search for resources in their area. As part of this program, The Organization gets directly involved with some of the most at risk veterans. Services to these veterans includes counseling on where and how to find the help they may need in a quick and efficient manner. Critical assistance may also be provided for housing, transportation, and food. Special projects may also be catagorized to this program.
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IRS990ScheduleM/OtherNonCashContriTableGrp/Desc0BACKPACKS AND OTHER
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ARE MARRIED TO EACH OTHER.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1AN OFFICER OF THE ORGANIZATION REVIEWS THE TAX RETURNS BEFORE FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2ORGANIZATION HAS COPIES OF ITS 990 AVAILABLE ON ITS WEBSITE AND ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The Executive Director and the President work with the auditors and report to the board.
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