Enchanted Backpack
Chicago, Illinois · EIN 814035984 · Private foundation
Enchanted Backpack is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $947K in grants paid and $1.3M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 794 individual grants from this funder — $4.7M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Enchanted Backpack funds
Enchanted Backpack's giving carries a documented focus on education.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Star IN-KIND DONATION OF CLOTHING AND HOME GOODS | Chicago, IL | $57K | 2023 |
| Wings IN-KIND DONATION OF CLOTHING AND HOME GOODS | Palatine, IL | $55K | 2022 |
| Chicago Chesed Fund IN-KIND DONATION OF CLOTHING AND HOME GOODS | Lincolnwood, IL | $55K | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from Enchanted Backpack
Enchanted Backpack's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at enchantedbackpack.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Enchanted Backpack
- Does Enchanted Backpack accept grant applications?
- Enchanted Backpack's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Enchanted Backpack fund?
- Enchanted Backpack's grants focus on education. Example recipients include Bright Star, Wings, Chicago Chesed Fund. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Enchanted Backpack give in grants?
- Enchanted Backpack reported $947K in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.7M over 794 grants.
- Where is Enchanted Backpack located?
- Enchanted Backpack is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 814035984.
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