Backpack Society
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2024
Total received
$364K
Foundation funders
15
Grants recorded
23
Years covered
2020–2024
Who funds Backpack Society?
Backpack Society is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by Colorado Gives Foundation ($219K), Trailhead Institute ($38K), Mile High United Way Inc ($25K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $364K in grants to Backpack Society between 2020–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Gives Foundation | $218,650 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Trailhead Institute | $38,000 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| Mile High United Way Inc | $25,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Kroger Co Foundation | $20,500 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| The Ajl Charitable Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Denver Foundation | $16,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Ewomennetwork Foundation | $6,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Giving Brands | $5,400 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Albertsons Companies Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Bellco Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Lillis Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Tappan Easton Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Cigna Group Foundation | $350 | 1 | 2020 |
| Xcel Energy Foundation | $50 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Backpack Society received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Colorado Gives Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $83,447 |
| 2024 | The Ajl Charitable Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2024 | The Denver Foundation | FOOD PROGRAMS | $16,000 |
| 2024 | Ewomennetwork Foundation | BACKPACK SOCIETY IS A NONPROFIT WITH A MISSION OF REMOVING FOOD AND SECURITY AS AN OBSTACLE FOR CHILDREN SO THEY CAN GROW, LEARN, AND THRIVE. THEY DO THIS BY OFFERING SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION FOR THE WEEKENDS AND SCHOOL BREAKS, WHEN A CHILD IS MOST AT RISK OF MISSING A MEAL. | $6,000 |
| 2024 | The Kroger Co Foundation | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $5,500 |
| 2024 | The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation | HUMAN SERVICES | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Bellco Foundation | FOOD PANTRY FOCUSED ON SUPPORTING STUDENTS IN THE COMMUNITY. | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Xcel Energy Foundation | MATCH PAYROLL DEDUCTION (HIGHER ED) GRANT | $50 |
| 2023 | Colorado Gives Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $67,501 |
| 2023 | Trailhead Institute | — | $11,200 |
| 2023 | Giving Brands | — | $5,400 |
| 2023 | The Kroger Co Foundation | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Colorado Gives Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $43,725 |
| 2022 | Trailhead Institute | — | $9,800 |
| 2022 | The Kroger Co Foundation | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Lillis Foundation | DISCRETIONARY GRANT - GWEN LILLIS (GENERAL OPERATING) | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Tappan Easton Foundation | RAISING FUNDS AND COLLECTING FOOD DONATIONS TO SERVE OUR NEIGHBORS WHO NEED IT MOST | $1,000 |
| 2021 | Mile High United Way Inc | COVID | $25,000 |
| 2021 | Colorado Gives Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $23,977 |
| 2021 | Trailhead Institute | — | $17,000 |
| 2021 | The Kroger Co Foundation | ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| 2020 | The Albertsons Companies Foundation | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $5,000 |
| 2020 | The Cigna Group Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES | $350 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Backpack Society?
Backpack Society is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by Colorado Gives Foundation ($219K), Trailhead Institute ($38K), Mile High United Way Inc ($25K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $364K in grants to Backpack Society between 2020–2024.
Who is Backpack Society's largest funder?
Colorado Gives Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Backpack Society, with $219K across 4 grants (2021–2024).
How much grant funding has Backpack Society received?
IRS 990 filings record $364K in grants to Backpack Society across 23 grants from 15 funders between 2020–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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