Civic Intelligence

Backpack Buddies of Indiana Inc.

EIN 84-4421482 • 501(c)3 • Ireland, IN

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N Coverage

Profile

Community food distribution

PO Box 69Ireland, IN 47545
Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

60th percentile

0.00x

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

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

Liabilities / Revenue

62nd percentile

0.00x

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

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

Net Margin

28th percentile

-13%

Higher net margin than 28% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

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

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

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

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

Source year 2024

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

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

Source year 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets60th percentile

Assets

$12,860

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$0

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$12,860

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue62nd percentileNet Margin28th percentile

Revenue

$83,325

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$93,951

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

-$10,626

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

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

$15K$10K$5.0K$0Assets 2024: $12,860Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $12,8602024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$12,860
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$12,860
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

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

$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2024: $83,325Expenses 2024: $93,951Net Income 2024: -$10,6262024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$83,325
Expenses$93,951
Net Income-$10,626
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$12,860
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$12,860
Revenue
$83,325
Expenses
$93,951
Net income
-$10,626
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$12.9$0.00$12.9$83.3$94.0$10.6
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 14, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$83,325
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Community food distribution

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
THIS ORGANIZATION ADDRESSES FOOD INSECURITY AMONG SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN. DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR, THE PROGRAM ASSEMBLES AND DISTRIBUTES FOOD PACKAGES IN FIVE PUBLIC SCHOOLS ACROSS PIKE COUNTY TO ENSURE STUDENTS HAVE MEALS FOR WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS. THE PROGRAM CURRENTLY SERVES APPROXIMATELY 575 STUDENTS AND RELIES ON 71 VOLUNTEERS, ALONG WITH STUDENT HELPERS, TO CARRY OUT THESE EFFORTS.-$93,509
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Elaine BarrettPresident-$0--
Denise BleemelSecretary-$0--
Lori WigandTreasurer-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Backpack Buddies of Indiana Inc
EIN
84-4421482
Phone
8126308700
Address
PO Box 69, Ireland, IN 47545

Signing Officer

Name
Douglas Bawel
Title
Officer
Phone
8126308700
Signed
2025-11-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Forvis Mazars LLP
Address
1222 Demonbreun St Suite 950, Nashville, TN 37203-3357
Preparer
Jeff Smith
Phone
6154549800
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 Other Expenses

“Misc Expense - 370; Supplies Expense - 93509;”

Form 990EZ, Part III, Line 28 DESCRIPTION OF OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES

“This organization addresses food insecurity among school-aged children. During the school year, the program assembles and distributes food packages in five public schools across pike county to ensure students have meals for weekends and holidays. The program currently serves approximately 575 students and relies on 71 volunteers, along with student helpers, to carry out these efforts.”

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