Bucyrus Backpack Program
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
IT SHALL BE THE MISSION OF THE CORPORATION TO PROVIDE FOOD FOR HUNGRY AND UNDERSERVED CHILDREN IN OUR LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
- Income
- $86,459
- Spending
- $71,836
- Reserves
- 28.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 96%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- $69,979 spent. THE BUCYRUS BACKPACK PROGRAM WAS FORMED TO RECOGNIZE AND PROMOTE THE OVERALL HEALTH, WELFARE, EDUCATION, AND OTHER SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC NEEDS OF THE STUDENTS OF LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS INCLUDING BUCYRUS, WYNFORD, COLONEL CRAWFORD, BUCKEYE CENTRAL, CRESTLINE, FAIRWAY PRESCHOOL, HIGH ROAD ACADEMY, GOAL ACADEMY, AND ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL-CRESTLINE. THE ORGANIZATION HELPS TO ERADICATE HUNGER AMONG THE STUDENTS OF THE BUCYRUS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT WHOSE PARENTS ARE STRUGGLING ECONOMICALLY. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES A BACKPACK FILLED WITH MEALS THAT WILL FEED THE STUDENT AND/OR MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY OVER THE WEEKEND. THE PROGRAM DISTRIBUTED 15,681 BAGS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 2013.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.
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