Blessings in a Backpack
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2021–2026
Total received
$2.1M
Foundation funders
114
Grants recorded
200
Years covered
2021–2026
Who funds Blessings in a Backpack?
Blessings in a Backpack is funded by 114 grantmakers, led by The Afognak Fund ($325K), The Cigna Group Foundation ($228K), Parkview Health System Inc ($154K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.1M in grants to Blessings in a Backpack between 2021–2026.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2026) to $594K (2024). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $50K.
What grants has Blessings in a Backpack received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Jingled Elves Inc | FOOD FOR CHILDREN | $32,000 |
| 2026 | Do It Best Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $18,075 |
| 2025 | The Afognak Fund | General Operating Support | $125,000 |
| 2025 | Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne Inc | CHARITABLE SUPPORT | $26,300 |
| 2025 | The Kahlert Foundation Inc | ENDING THE WEEKEND HUNGER GAP FOR FREDERICK COUNTY CHILDREN | $25,000 |
| 2025 | American Electric Power Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Zollner Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Jingled Elves Inc | FOOD FOR CHILDREN | $20,000 |
| 2025 | United Way of Allen County Inc | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Ian & Miriam Rolland Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Kuhne Charles Char Fdn T-W Main | GENERAL OPERATING | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Neale Family Foundation Northern Trust NA as | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc | Human Services Grants | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Do It Best Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $14,055 |
| 2025 | Patrick J and Janet L Thompson | FOOD PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN OF NEEDY FAMILIES | $13,000 |
| 2025 | Fraserhugh a | GENERAL OPERATING | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Ingredion Charitable Foundation | Food for underprivileged families | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Donald F Wood and Darlene M | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Aprio Foundation Inc | Community Impact Grant | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Feller Family Charitable | GENERAL USE | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Fred & Jean Allegretti Foundation | COMMUNITY SERVICES | $10,000 |
| 2025 | United Way of Miami County Kansas | Food programs for children | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Doug Meijer and Kendall Meijer | PROJECT/PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Trustmark Foundation | Contribution provided | $7,500 |
| 2025 | Eric a Baae and Mary C Baade Charitable | GENERAL OPERATING | $7,500 |
| 2025 | Elm Grove Junior Guild | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | $6,000 |
| 2025 | G3 Foundation Ltd | UNRESTRICTED | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Patricia Schoenberg Charitable | UNRESTRICTED | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Parrot Charitable Foundation | STUDENT SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD | $5,000 |
| 2025 | John & Orlena Marsh Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 200 recorded grants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Blessings in a Backpack?
Blessings in a Backpack is funded by 114 grantmakers, led by The Afognak Fund ($325K), The Cigna Group Foundation ($228K), Parkview Health System Inc ($154K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.1M in grants to Blessings in a Backpack between 2021–2026.
Who is Blessings in a Backpack's largest funder?
The Afognak Fund is the largest recorded funder of Blessings in a Backpack, with $325K across 3 grants (2023–2025).
How much grant funding has Blessings in a Backpack received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.1M in grants to Blessings in a Backpack across 200 grants from 114 funders between 2021–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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