ENCHANTED BACKPACK
Chicago, IL, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
81-4035984
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Open for Solicitation
Private Operating Foundation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Chicago, IL, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
81-4035984
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Open for Solicitation
Private Operating Foundation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
Enchanted Backpack is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that has distributed $1.1 million in grants to 164 grantees in the filing year 2024. The organization is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of their profile page to determine eligibility and fit.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
WINGS PROGRAM INC
$103.9K
2%
FILL A HEART 4 KIDS INC
$92.5K
2%
THE SALVATION ARMY
$86.4K
1%
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Total No. of Grants
157
Median 1st year grant
$3.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$3.4K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ENCHANTED BACKPACK?
Yes. ENCHANTED BACKPACK accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does ENCHANTED BACKPACK give?
ENCHANTED BACKPACK primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Florida, and Indiana. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are ENCHANTED BACKPACK’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ENCHANTED BACKPACK fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $3,059. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ENCHANTED BACKPACK make each year?
In 2024, ENCHANTED BACKPACK awarded about 160 grants, totaling nearly $1.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ENCHANTED BACKPACK fund recently?
In 2024, ENCHANTED BACKPACK awarded grants to about 160 grantees. Recent grantees include WINGS PROGRAM INC, FILL A HEART 4 KIDS INC, and THE SALVATION ARMY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ENCHANTED BACKPACK?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting ENCHANTED BACKPACK’s website.