Community Cooperative Inc

Organization Overview

Community Cooperative Inc is located in Fort Myers, FL. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Community Cooperative Inc employed 33 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Community Cooperative Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Community Cooperative Inc generated $4.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.9% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO ENDING HUNGER AND HOMELESSNESS IN LEE COUNTY WHILE INSPIRING AND SUPPORTING SUSTAINED POSITIVE CHANGE. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY PROVIDING NUTRITIOUS MEALS, GROCERIES, LIFE COACHING AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO THE IMPOVERISHED.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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SAMS COMMUNITY CAF & KITCHEN IS AN INNOVATIVE DELIVERY MODEL FOR FEEDING THE HUNGRY IN OUR COMMUNITY. THE CAF MODEL PROVIDES BREAKFAST AND LUNCH DINING IN A COMPASSIONATE, COMMUNAL ATMOSPHERE WHERE PEOPLE CAN SIT DOWN, EAT A MEAL, AND BE INTRODUCED TO RESOURCES THAT WILL HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES ADDRESS THE UNDERLYING ISSUES CAUSING HUNGER. THE COMMUNITY AND MOBILE MARKETS ARE SUSTAINABLE, CLIENT CHOICE MODELS FOR LONG-TERM HUNGER ELIMINATION THAT PROVIDES A CHOICE AND A VOICE FOR THE HUNGRY IN OUR COMMUNITY. THE MARKETS PROVIDE CUSTOMERS AN OPPORTUNITY TO CHOOSE THEIR OWN FOOD OFF MARKET SHELVES INSTEAD OF RECEIVING A BOX OF FOOD FILLED WITH ITEMS THAT MAY NOT BE USED.


THE MEALS ON WHEELS HOME DELIVERED MEAL PROGRAM DELIVERS MEALS TO LEE COUNTY RESIDENTS WHO ARE ELDERLY, ILL OR DISABLED AND ARE UNABLE TO SHOP OR PREPARE THEIR OWN FOOD. THIS SERVICE PROVIDES DAILY NUTRITION AND CONTACT FOR HOMEBOUND RESIDENTS REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY.


SOCIAL & EDUCATION RESOURCE CENTERS PARTNER WITH A MYRIAD OF AGENCIES TASKED WITH ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS WITH POSITIVE, SUSTAINABLE CHANGE THROUGH DIRECT SERVICES, REFERRAL, AND FOLLOW-UP ALL UNDER ONE ROOF. ON-SITE AND REFERRAL RESOURCES FOR JOB TRAINING, HOUSING, MENTAL HEALTH, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, CHILD-CARE, EDUCATION, FINANCIAL WELL-BEING, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, AND LIFE COACHING ARE AVAILABLE. ASSISTANCE WITH MEDICAID AND SNAP APPLICATIONS IS PROVIDED, AS WELL AS PROVIDING BASIC NEEDS SUCH AS CLOTHING, HYGIENE PRODUCTS AND MAIL SERVICES FOR OUR HOMELESS CLIENTS. IN ADDITION TO SERVING THE BASIC NEEDS OF FAMILIES IN CRISIS, COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE PROVIDES CLASSROOM OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS TO LEARN EMPLOYMENT AND FINANCIAL SKILLS, SELF-DEVELOPMENT AND GOAL SETTING AND TO ENGAGE IN A VARIETY OF OTHER CLASSES ON HEALTH AND WELLNESS TOPICS.


THIS DEPARTMENT CONTINUALLY RECRUITS AND ORGANIZES VOLUNTEERS FOR ALL CCI PROGRAMS. CCI RELIES ON APPROXIMATELY 2,400 VOLUNTEERS ANNUALLY TO DELIVER SERVICES TO ALL OF THE PROGRAMS. VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE FOOD DELIVERY TO HOMEBOUND ELDERLY CUSTOMERS, GUIDING CUSTOMERS IN COLLECTING TAKE HOME FOOD FOR FAMILIES, PREPARING, SERVING, HOSTING AND CLEANING UP THE KITCHEN IN THE CAFS. OTHER VOLUNTEER DUTIES INCLUDE ASSESSING CUSTOMERS FOR SERVICES AND NEEDS INCLUDING PREPARING APPLICATIONS, IN ADDITION TO TYPING, MAILING AND ANSWERING PHONES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Stefanie Edwards
CEO
$99,538
Blair Fretwell
CFO
$87,418
Tracey Galloway
CEO
$62,308
Keith Banasiak
Board Memberchair
$0
Ryan Vanhorn
Board Membersecretarytreasu
$0
Charlotte Miller
Board Membervice Chair
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$371,000
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $198,280
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,589,847
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $1,272,840
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,159,127
Total Program Service Revenue$433,460
Investment income $25,428
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $38,813
Net Income from Fundraising Events $1,109,425
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $4,780,992

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Community Cooperative Inc has recieved totaling $11,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Bridge Fund

Bonita Springs, FL

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$10,000
Jin And Joo Lee Family Foundation

Naperville, IL

PURPOSE: FOOD PANTRY DONATION

$1,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$275,358
Earnings$41,740
Admin Expense$1,970
Net Contributions$125,588
Grants$2,618
Ending Balance$438,098

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