Program areas at Backpacks for Life
Backpacks program: The Organization distributes backpacks containing the daily essentials at various events held throughout the year. Backpacks and the supplies that are delivered in them are mainly acquired through donation and purchase. The Organization has also developed a proprietary backpack that they will distribute as part of this program.
Coaching & 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.
Who funds Backpacks for Life
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Backpacks for Life
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Alexa D'Alessandro | Founder and Executive Director | $40,000 | 2024-11-25 |
| Alexa Modero | Executive Director | $24,000 | 2023-02-27 |
| Brett D'Alessandro | Founder and President | $0 | 2024-11-25 |
| James Piazza | Past Treasurer | $0 | 2023-12-31 |
| Kara Desmet | Secretary | $20,005 | 2019-12-31 |
Financials for Backpacks for Life
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $292,760 | $313,116 | -6.5% |
| Program services | $0 | $0 | - |
| Investment income and dividends | $2,505 | $81 | 2992.6% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $30,039 | $19,063 | 57.6% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $325,304 | $332,260 | -2.1% |
Organizations like Backpacks for Life
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Project New Hope | 501(c)(3) | Worcester, MA | $670,112 |
| De-Cruit | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $199,970 |
| Lets Chow | 501(c)(3) | Annapolis, MD | $252,021 |
| Project Refit | 501(c)(3) | Voorhees, NJ | $170,703 |
| Veterans Matter / 1mattersorg | 501(c)(3) | Toledo, OH | $1,118,571 |
| The Joshua Chamberlain Society | 501(c)(3) | Clayton, MO | $622,490 |
| Operation Shoebox USA | 501(c)(3) | Belleview, FL | $753,415 |
| NC National Guard Soldiers and Airmen Assistance Fund | 501(c)(3) | Raleigh, NC | $215,352 |
| Indiana National Guard Relief Fund | 501(c)(3) | Kokomo, IN | $243,993 |
| Hearts and Homes for Veterans | 501(c)(3) | Fort Myers, FL | $1,435,261 |
Data update history
November 27, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Columbus Foundation Nonprofit Types
Public sector nonprofitsMilitary and veteran charitiesFamily service centersCharities
Issues
Human servicesHomelessnessMilitary and veterans
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 28 Bright St Unit 401
- Jersey City, NJ 07302
- Metro area
- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- County
- Hudson County, NJ
- Website URL
- backpacksforlife.org/Â
- Phone
- (833) 235-8387
IRS details
- EIN
- 47-1281873
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2014
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- W30: Military, Veterans Organizations
- NAICS code, primary
- 624190: Individual and Family Services
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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