Private non-operating foundationEIN 814035984Est. 2017-08
ENCHANTED BACKPACK
CHICAGO, IL 60606
Total Assets
$1.3M
FY 2023
Annual Giving
$1.5M
FY 2023
Grants Made
212
FY 2023
Avg Grant
$7K
FY 2023
Grant Range
$36–$57K
Typical
Deadlines
—
Applications
Programs & Activities
Program 1
$1.3MMobile van program - enchanted backpack carries out its exempt activities by acquiring school supplies and school accessories based on focus groups and surveys with school principals, administrators and teachers. Enchanted backpack provides tools to help improve learning and teach important values such as sharing and self-respect to younger childrenduring their formative years. This program has been expanded to include the teacher appreciation and washer dryer programs. The teacher appreciation program provides schools with resources to show gratitude and support to their teachers. The washer dryer program provides washing machines, dryers and related supplies to schools to enhance students' self-esteem and attendance. Enchanted backpack wants to make a real difference in the lives of children and teachers by reinforcing key values and supporting the growth of better educated, principle driven individuals.
Program 2
$6KAdopt a school program - enchanted backpack carries out its exempt activities by partnering with selected school teachers and principals to determine larger needs outside of classroom supplies. These could be projects such as playground equipment, enhanced reading centers, upgraded technology or other innovative ideas. Enchanted backpack then donates up to $20,000 to these schools to fund these efforts. The partnership lasts an entire school year, with additional support provided by enchanted backpack to ensure the success of these projects. This program further supports enchanted backpack's mission to make a real difference in lives of children and teachers.
Program 3
$1.2MCc's wish list enchanted backpack carries out its exempt activities by donating inkind goods to taxexempt organizations supporting those in need in the communities in which they operate. Qualifying organizations receive information on available merchandise from cc's wish list on a rotating basis throughout the year and submit a wish list based on what items from the list will best serve the constituents, clients, guests and community within which they provide support services. Inkind donation items generally include clothing, outerwear, shoes, bedding, and home goods. The program maximizes community impact with incredible gifts inkind, achieving the enchanted backpack mission to make a real difference in the lives of children and their surrounding communities.
Focus Areas
Financial Snapshot
2023 filing
Total Revenue
$2.2M
Total Expenses
$2.8M
Qualifying Distributions
$2.5M
Min. Investment Return
$69K
Grant Range
212 grants
Logarithmic scale — typical grant portfolios span orders of magnitude, so distances are proportional to multiplicative change, not dollar gaps.
Giving Over Time
3 years
Total dollars recorded per filing year. Scale adjusts to the foundation's range.
Top Recipients
500 grants
Grant Size Distribution
500 grants
Geographic Focus
10 states
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