Passback
Passback upcycles team sports gear, so every kid can play. Our vision is to create a circular economy for sports gear and textile, accomplished through our primary programs: community development, sustainability, and education & advocacy.
Passback at a glance
In short: Passback gave $182K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $30K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $181,692
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- Average grant
- $30,282
- Median grant
- $25,096
- Total assets
- $308,585
- +172.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Passback funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boys & Girls Club of St Louis ($68K). Together the top 6 received $182K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $182K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of St Louis St. Louis, MO | Support youth sports, fitness, and recreation programs | $67,822 |
| St Louis City SC - City Futures St. Louis, MO | Support free youth soccer training and access programs | $42,183 |
| Youth in Motion Inc St. Louis, MO | Expand access to sports and recreational opportunities for underserved youth | $33,677 |
| International Institute of Metro St Louis St. Louis, MO | Provide sports and recreation resources to immigrant and refugee youth and families | $16,514 |
| Street Patrol St. Louis, MO | Provide sports and recreation resources to underserved community members | $14,813 |
| Just Used Tech University City, MO | Support community access to reusable sports equipment | $6,683 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $308,585 | $416,150 | $222,448 | $181,692 | 6 | $42 |
| 2024 | $113,398 | $160,523 | $61,055 | — | — | — |
About Passback
Based on IRS filings
Passback is a public charity, based in St. Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $309K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $182K. Net investment income was $42.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Passback is led by Magdalen Sparrow, Executive Director & Founder on the 2025 filing; 2 of 8 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Magdalen Sparrow
Executive Director & Founder
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$12K (2025)
Mason Morgan
Board President
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hayden Sparrow
CFO
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
$4K (2025)
Angie Winschel
Board Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon Lee
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kemba C. Noel London
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lee Strande
Board Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Johnson
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Karli McIntyre (2024) — Board Member & Treasurer
- Former: Magdalen Pike (2024) — Executive Director & Founder
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $12K, to Magdalen Sparrow (Executive Director/Founder). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Passback
How much does Passback give each year?
Passback gave $182K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Passback's typical grant size?
Passback's median grant in 2025 was $25,096, and its average grant was $30,282, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Passback give grants?
Passback gives mostly in Missouri: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (5 grants).
Does Passback give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Passback's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Passback's largest grantees?
Passback's largest 2025 grantees include Boys & Girls Club of St Louis ($67,822), St Louis City SC - City Futures ($42,183) and Youth in Motion Inc ($33,677), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Passback?
Passback reported $309K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $416K.
What is Passback's EIN?
Passback's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-2313909. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 1, 2026)
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