# Backpack Friends Inc

Youth development nonprofit in Swansboro, North Carolina 28584. EIN 83-1653529. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development (IRS activity code O99)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2019
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## How it compares

- Revenue $453,627 is higher than roughly 70 to 80% of 352 youth development nonprofits in North Carolina; median $180,944.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Carteret County, North Carolina: about 11,487 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 56 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 4.9 per 1,000 children.
- North Carolina rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/north-carolina

## Questions

**What is Backpack Friends Inc's EIN?**

Backpack Friends Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1653529. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Backpack Friends Inc a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Backpack Friends Inc in Swansboro, North Carolina as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2019. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Backpack Friends Inc tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Backpack Friends Inc as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Backpack Friends Inc do?**

The IRS classifies Backpack Friends Inc as: Youth development. It has not filed a Form 990 or 990-EZ with a mission statement that we have loaded.

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.