Enchanted Backpack
Grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois · EIN 81-4035984
- Illinois
- Chicago
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Illinois
- Grants itemized on the 990
- $1.1MTax year 2024
- Grants made
- 155Tax year 2024
- Total assets
- $4.7MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2024Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
MOBILE 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.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Help Agency of the Forest Inc Sozo Kids | $41K | 2024 |
| Wings | $25K | 2024 |
| Fill a Heart 4 Kids | $24K | 2024 |
| College of Lake County | $20K | 2024 |
| Chicago Hope Academy | $20K | 2024 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (155 grants in 2024) is available with a free account.
Website: enchantedbackpack.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2024. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.