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Day 1 Bags

EIN 84-5024295 · Boerne, TX

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair66 out of 100GovernanceFair66 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SUPPLIES AND ESSENTIAL ITEMS IN NEW BACKPACKS TO FOSTERS AND AT-RISK CHILDREN WHEN BEING REMOVED FROM THEIR HOME

Income
$934,577
Spending
$920,695
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
0.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
3
Volunteers
45
Highest pay
$65,000, officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 66 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 66 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (3)
  1. $144,189 spent. DAY 1 BAGS PROVIDES BACKPACKS AND DUFFEL BAGS TO FOSTER YOUTH, AGED OUT OF FOSTER YOUTH, AND AT RISK CHILDREN WHEN BEING REMOVED FROM HOME, MOVED BETWEEN SHELTERS, AND AGING OUT WE ALSO INCLUDE SERVICE RELATED INITIATIVES THAT SUPPORT THE TRUE NEEDS OF THE YOUTH WHILE EXPERIENCING FOSTER CARE INCLUDING TOOLS TO DEAL WITH TRAUMA
  2. $620,150 spent. DAY 1 BAGS WORKS WITH PREPARATION FOR ADULT LIVING, TEXAS COUNCIL OF CHILD WELFARE BOARDS, AND TEXAS QUILTING GUILD TO PROVIDE EVERY GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR THAT LIVES IN THE FOSTER SYSTEM WITH OUR OFFICIAL DAY 1 BAG, A GIFT CARD, AND OTHER ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES FOR THEIR NEXT STAGE OF LIFE
  3. $17,009 spent. DAY 1 BAGS WORKS WITH AT RISK YOUTHS TO SUPPLY THE MOST DURABLE AND APPROPRIATELY SIZED BACKPACKS FOR RETURNING TO SCHOOL

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. 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 October 13, 2026.

  3. 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.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 2020.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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 October 21, 2026.

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