Backpacks for Life Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$282K
Foundation funders
25
Grants recorded
60
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Backpacks for Life Inc?
Backpacks for Life Inc is funded by 25 grantmakers, led by Lernihan-Schramm Foundation ($103K), Michael T and Marjorie V Gasparik ($35K), Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Metrowest NJ ($30K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $282K in grants to Backpacks for Life Inc between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lernihan-Schramm Foundation | $102,500 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Michael T and Marjorie V Gasparik | $35,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Metrowest NJ | $30,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Columbus Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Second Service Foundation Inc | $15,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| Charity Bridge Fund | $14,176 | 1 | 2023 |
| Devils Care Foundation Inc | $13,956 | 2 | 2020–2023 |
| Hudson Lutheran Charity Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Metzler Family Foundation | $7,940 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Allegis Group Foundation Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Ford Philanthropy | $5,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Verizon Foundation | $3,713 | 21 | 2021–2024 |
| Timothy J Piazza Memorial Foundation | $3,300 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | $3,270 | 3 | 2022–2023 |
| The Redhead Foundation Inc | $2,127 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Sumas Family Foundation Inc | $2,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Thorson Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| W G Christianson Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Knip Fund | $1,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Columbia Bank Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2021 |
| Zadeck Family Foundation | $350 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| The Cigna Group Foundation | $106 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Dan Goggin Nunsense Charitable Trust | $100 | 1 | 2021 |
| JPMorgan Chase Foundation | $83 | 2 | 2021–2025 |
| Rightgift Foundation | $29 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2019) to $72K (2023). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $33K.
What grants has Backpacks for Life Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Lernihan-Schramm Foundation | CHARITABLE | $22,500 |
| 2025 | Michael T and Marjorie V Gasparik | HELP HOMELESS VETERANS | $10,000 |
| 2025 | JPMorgan Chase Foundation | MATCHING CONTRIBUTION (GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT) | $53 |
| 2024 | Lernihan-Schramm Foundation | CHARITABLE | $26,000 |
| 2024 | Michael T and Marjorie V Gasparik | HELP HOMELESS VETERANS | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Metzler Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $3,940 |
| 2024 | Verizon Foundation | OTHER CIVIC / COMMUNITY | $688 |
| 2024 | The Cigna Group Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSE | $106 |
| 2023 | Lernihan-Schramm Foundation | CHARITABLE | $26,000 |
| 2023 | Charity Bridge Fund | General Support | $14,176 |
| 2023 | Devils Care Foundation Inc | UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | $8,386 |
| 2023 | Michael T and Marjorie V Gasparik | HELP HOMELESS VETERANS | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Allegis Group Foundation Inc | GENERAL USE | $5,000 |
| 2023 | The Metzler Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $4,000 |
| 2023 | The Pfizer Foundation Inc | VOLUNTEER PROGRAM | $2,820 |
| 2023 | The Sumas Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,000 |
| 2023 | The Thorson Foundation | GENERAL | $1,000 |
| 2023 | W G Christianson Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Knip Fund | COMMUNITY | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Verizon Foundation | OTHER CIVIC / COMMUNITY | $515 |
| 2023 | The Pfizer Foundation Inc | MATCHING GIFTS | $400 |
| 2023 | Verizon Foundation | OTHER CIVIC / COMMUNITY | $395 |
| 2023 | Verizon Foundation | OTHER CIVIC / COMMUNITY | $212 |
| 2023 | Verizon Foundation | OTHER CIVIC / COMMUNITY | $25 |
| 2022 | Columbus Foundation | ADVANCING PHILANTHROPY | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Lernihan-Schramm Foundation | CHARITABLE | $18,000 |
| 2022 | Hudson Lutheran Charity Inc | GENERAL PURPOSES | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Michael T and Marjorie V Gasparik | HELP HOMELESS VETERANS | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Verizon Foundation | MIP PAYOUT FOR 07/05/2022 | $106 |
| 2022 | Verizon Foundation | MIP PAYOUT FOR 05/04/2022 | $103 |
Showing 30 most recent of 60 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Backpacks for Life Inc?
Backpacks for Life Inc is funded by 25 grantmakers, led by Lernihan-Schramm Foundation ($103K), Michael T and Marjorie V Gasparik ($35K), Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Metrowest NJ ($30K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $282K in grants to Backpacks for Life Inc between 2019–2025.
Who is Backpacks for Life Inc's largest funder?
Lernihan-Schramm Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Backpacks for Life Inc, with $103K across 5 grants (2021–2025).
How much grant funding has Backpacks for Life Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $282K in grants to Backpacks for Life Inc across 60 grants from 25 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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