Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations
Backpacks For Life Inc
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Total revenue
$349K
Total expenses
$354K
Net assets
$396K
Grants received
$262K
47 grants
EIN
471281873
Tax year
2024
Mission
The primary exempt purpose of the organization is to help homeless and disadvantaged veterans by providing them with daily life essentials as well as communicate to them about the various programs and agencies that are in place to help them adapt and succeed as they transition to life after service.
Programs
1 program
Coaching & Mentoring: The Organization has developed an online resource portal, ROGER, where veterans and their families can search for resources in their area. As part of this program, The Organization gets directly involved with some of the most at risk veterans. Services to these veterans includes counseling on where and how to find the help they may need in a quick and efficient manner. Critical assistance may also be provided for housing, transportation, and food. Special projects may also be catagorized to this program.
Financials
FY 2024
Revenue
Expenses
People
3 listed
ALEXA D'ALESSANDRO
Exec. Director
$40K
35 hrs/wk
BRETT D'ALESSANDRO
President
—
0JAMES PIAZZA
Treasurer
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Funded by
$262K from 25 funders · 47 grants · 2018–2024
$80K · 4 grants · 2021–2024
$30K · 1 grant · 2019
$25K · 1 grant · 2022
$20K · 1 grant · 2018
$20K · 4 grants · 2020–2023
$18K · 2 grants · 2023–2024
$14K · 1 grant · 2022
$14K · 2 grants · 2020–2023