Enchanted Backpack
Historical FunderChicago, Illinois · EIN 81-4035984 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$1.1M
Organizations funded157
Typical grant$4,995
Total assets$4.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,307 and $9,927.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JACOB MAYER |
|---|---|
| Address | 155 N WACKER DRIVE SUITE 1680, CHICAGO IL 60606 |
| Phone | 3124777603 |
| Form and materials | CONTACT THE FOUNDATION OFFICE FOR APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS. |
| Deadlines | NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES. |
| Restrictions | ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS ARE A MINIMUM OF 50% OF THE CHILDREN NEED TO BE PART OF A FREE OR REDUCED LUNCH PROGRAM OR AN EQUIVALENT "IN NEED" FEDERAL OR STATE PROGRAM AND THE SCHOOL OR ORGANIZATION MUST BE FOCUSED ON SERVING CHILDREN IN ONE OR MORE GRADES FROM PRE-KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 8TH GRADE IN THE CHICAGOLAND AREA. PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO SCHOOLS. ADDITIONAL CRITERIA MAY BE PUBLISHED FROM TIME TO TIME. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
19% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Help Agency of the Forest Inc Sozo Kids | Silver Springs, FL | In-Kind donation of clothing and home goods | $41,221 |
| Wings | Palatine, IL | In-Kind donation of clothing and home goods | $25,496 |
| Fill a Heart 4 Kids | Lake Forest, IL | In-Kind donation of clothing and home goods | $23,687 |
| College of Lake County | Grayslake, IL | In-Kind donation of clothing and home goods | $19,610 |
| Chicago Hope Academy | Chicago, IL | In-Kind donation of clothing and home goods | $19,525 |
| Scott Middle School | Hammond, IN | Adopt a school program grant recipient | $17,774 |
| Saint Sabina Catholic Church | Chicago, IL | In-Kind donation of clothing and home goods | $14,381 |
| The Endeleo Institute Inc | Chicago, IL | In-Kind donation of clothing and home goods | $13,142 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | In-Kind donation of clothing and home goods | $12,353 |
| YMCA of Tampa | Tampa, FL | In-Kind donation of clothing and home goods | $12,269 |
| Our Lady of the Angels | Chicago, IL | In-Kind donation of clothing and home goods | $12,216 |
| Cics Longwood Elementary | Chicago, IL | Donation of school supplies & other educational items | $11,873 |
| Archdiocese of Chicago | Chicago, IL | In-Kind donation of clothing and home goods | $11,708 |
| Perkins Bass Elementary | Chicago, IL | Donation of school supplies & other educational items | $11,497 |
| Joseph Brennemann Elementary School | Chicago, IL | Donation of school supplies & other educational items | $11,486 |
| Paul Revere Elementary School | Chicago, IL | Donation of school supplies & other educational items | $11,398 |
| Altus Academy | Chicago, IL | Adopt a school program grant recipient | $11,360 |
| One Family Illinois (Fka Sos Childrens Village of Il) | Chicago, IL | In-Kind donation of clothing and home goods | $11,267 |
| Guiding Light of Hope | Cicero, IL | In-Kind donation of clothing and home goods | $11,042 |
| The Salvation Army | Alexandria, VA | In-Kind donation of clothing and home goods | $11,042 |
| Village Elementary School | Round Lake, IL | Donation of school supplies & other educational items | $10,864 |
| Paul Revere Primary School | Blue Island, IL | Donation of school supplies & other educational items | $10,533 |
| Mercy Home for Boys & Girls | Chicago, IL | In-Kind donation of clothing and home goods | $10,529 |
| Benjamin E Mays Academy | Chicago, IL | Donation of school supplies & other educational items | $10,327 |
| Washington Irving Elementary School | Hammond, IN | Donation of school supplies & other educational items | $10,216 |
| Higgins Community Academy | Chicago, IL | Donation of school supplies & other educational items | $10,208 |
| Crete Monee Middle School | University Park, IL | Donation of school supplies & other educational items | $10,201 |
| Ruth and Norman Rales Family Services | Boca Raton, FL | In-Kind donation of clothing and home goods | $10,193 |
| Heart 2 Heart | Maywood, IL | In-Kind donation of clothing and home goods | $10,059 |
| Tarkington School of Excellence | Chicago, IL | Donation of school supplies & other educational items | $10,016 |
| Wauconda Grade School | Wauconda, IL | Pay it forward program grant recipient | $10,003 |
| Howe School of Excellence | Chicago, IL | Pay it forward program grant recipient | $10,002 |
| Freedom Middle School | Berwyn, IL | Pay it forward program grant recipient | $10,000 |
| San Miguel School | Chicago, IL | Pay it forward program grant recipient | $10,000 |
| St Malachy School | Chicago, IL | Pay it forward program grant recipient | $10,000 |
| Stanton Middle School | Fox Lake, IL | Pay it forward program grant recipient | $10,000 |
| Monarcas Academy | Chicago, IL | Pay it forward program grant recipient | $9,999 |
| Ridge Central Elementary | Chicago Ridge, IL | Pay it forward program grant recipient | $9,991 |
| William Mckinley Elementary School | East Chicago, IN | Pay it forward program grant recipient | $9,989 |
| Brodnicki Elementary | Justice, IL | Pay it forward program grant recipient | $9,927 |
| Hoover Elementary School | Calumet City, IL | Donation of school supplies & other educational items | $9,859 |
| St Catherinest Lucy | Oak Park, IL | Pay it forward program grant recipient | $9,837 |
| Edward N Hurley Elementary School | Chicago, IL | Donation of school supplies & other educational items | $9,822 |
| Rhema Revealed Worship Center | Chicago, IL | In-Kind donation of clothing and home goods | $9,676 |
| Metroplitan Family Services | Merrionette Park, IL | In-Kind donation of clothing and home goods | $9,577 |
| Cics West Belden | Chicago, IL | Donation of school supplies & other educational items | $9,189 |
| Whittier Intermediate School | Waukegan, IL | Donation of school supplies & other educational items | $9,170 |
| Glen Park Academy | Gary, IN | Donation of school supplies & other educational items | $9,031 |
| St Nicholas of Tolentine School | Chicago, IL | Donation of school supplies & other educational items | $8,921 |
| Morton Elementary | Hammond, IN | Donation of school supplies & other educational items | $8,749 |
| Cics Loomis Primary | Chicago, IL | Donation of school supplies & other educational items | $8,699 |
| Caael | LA Grange, IL | In-Kind donation of clothing and home goods | $8,693 |
| Neil Armstrong Elementary | Richton Park, IL | Donation of school supplies & other educational items | $8,629 |
| Homer Iddings Elementary | Merrillville, IN | Donation of school supplies & other educational items | $8,447 |
| Sarah's Inn | Forest Park, IL | In-Kind donation of clothing and home goods | $8,404 |
| Willa Cather Elementary School | Chicago, IL | Donation of school supplies & other educational items | $8,401 |
| Nathan Hale Primary School | Crestwood, IL | Donation of school supplies & other educational items | $8,386 |
| A Safe Haven | Chicago, IL | In-Kind donation of clothing and home goods | $8,186 |
| Charles W Earle Elementary School | Chicago, IL | Donation of school supplies & other educational items | $7,908 |
| Casa Esperanza | Chicago, IL | In-Kind donation of clothing and home goods | $7,878 |
Showing the 60 largest of 157 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,051,426 | 157 |
| 2023 | $1,459,389 | 212 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543159349102859
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-4035984
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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