Civic Intelligence

Backpacks for Life Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 47-1281873

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Mar 06, 2018

Organization ProfileWWW.BACKPACKSFORLIFE.ORG
55 Sunset AveVerona, NJ 07044

(862) 266-1704

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

87th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 87% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • NTEE T • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

84th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • NTEE T • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

68th percentile

22%

Higher net margin than 68% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • NTEE T • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

94th percentile

$3,333

Higher top officer pay than 94% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.8% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • NTEE T • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

89th percentile

70%

Faster asset growth than 89% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • NTEE T • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

81st percentile

107%

Faster revenue growth than 81% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • NTEE T • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets87th percentile

Assets

Up

$212,082

Up $87,090 (+70%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$209,643

Up $84,651 (+68%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$2,439

Up $2,439 from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue84th percentileNet Margin68th percentile

Revenue

Up

$392,525

Up $203,308 (+107%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$307,875

Up $219,424 (+248%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

$84,650

Down $16,116 (-16%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth89th percentile

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

$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

2017

Assets$212,082
Liabilities$2,439
Net Assets$209,643
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth81st percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this 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

2017

Revenue$392,525
Expenses$307,875
Net Income$84,650
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Mar 6, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.2
Gross Receipts
$392,748
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
Inventories for Sale or Use$66,779$191,237▲ $124,458
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$55,550$14,310▼ $41,240
Accounts Receivable-$3,500-
Intangible Assets$2,664$3,035▲ $371
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$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-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$124,993$212,082▲ $87,089
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$2,439-
Total Liabilities$0$2,439▲ $2,439
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$124,993$209,643▲ $84,650
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$124,993$209,643▲ $84,650
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$124,993$212,082▲ $87,089
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay94th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Alexa ModeroVice PresidentPT$3,333$3,333

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
BRETT D'ALESSANDROPresident
Michael FotiaSecretary
James PiazzaTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$375,232
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$17,293
All Other Contributions
$375,232
Change in Net Assets
$84,650

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 Table300$348,669Fair Market Value (FMV)
Total Noncash Contributions300$348,669-
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$299,694
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$8,181
Total Fundraising Expense$2,663
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Travel$4,020$2,818$702$7,540
Occupancy$4,652--$4,652
Advertising$648$3,785$162$4,595
Other Salaries and Wages$3,667$143$190$4,000
Other Expenses$3,805$822$367$3,805
Fees for Services Accounting-$3,700-$3,700
All Other Expenses$1,085$1,878$412$3,375
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$2,167$500$667$3,334
Depreciation Depletion-$2,850-$2,850
Office Expenses-$1,896-$1,896
Payroll Taxes$674$74$99$847
Information Technology-$725-$725
Insurance$437$48$64$549
Fees for Services Legal-$282-$282
Fees for Services Other-$200-$200
Total Functional Expenses$285,491$19,721$2,663$307,875
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$17,516
Fundraising Direct Expenses$223
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Hatchet Hurl Fundraiser$7,433$7,433-$7,433
Spar a Thon$5,687$5,687-$5,687
Total Events$13,120$13,120-$13,120
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
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
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, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

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

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“Organization makes financial documents available upon request”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Backpacks for Life Inc
EIN
47-1281873
Phone
8622661704
Address
55 SUNSET AVE, VERONA, NJ 07044

Signing Officer

Name
BRETT D'ALESSANDRO
Title
President
Signed
2018-03-06
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
BRETT D'ALESSANDRO
Formed
2014
Legal Domicile
Nj
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
2

Preparer

Firm
Kinzel & Co LLC
Address
195 Fairfield Ave Suite 1D, West Caldwell, NJ 07006
Preparer
Philip Kinzel
Phone
9732261430
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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$212,082
Liabilities
$2,439
Net assets
$209,643
Revenue
$392,525
Expenses
$307,875
Net income
$84,650
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