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 12/2023, Community Cooperative Inc employed 49 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 12/2023, Community Cooperative Inc generated $5.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.4m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.8% per year over the past 9 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO ENDING HUNGER AND HOMELESSNESS IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WHILE INSPIRING AND SUPPORTING SUSTAINED POSITIVE CHANGE. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY PROVIDING NUTRITIOUS MEALS, GROCERIES, SOCIAL SERVICES AND EDUCATION 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 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 COMMUNITYAND MOBILE FOOD PANTRIES 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, AS WELL AS ACCESS TO A HOT MEAL AND ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND ASSISTANCE.
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.
SOCIAL & EDUCATION RESOURCE CENTERS PARTNER WITH A MYRIAD OF COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND 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, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, AND GOAL SETTING AND TO ENGAGE AND HELP WITH POSITIVE, SUSTAINABLE LONG-TERM CHANGE.
THE MEALS ON WHEELS HOME DELIVERED MEAL PROGRAM DELIVERS MEALS TO SOUTHWEST FLORIDA 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. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES GROCERIES, A PET PROGRAM AND ADDITIONAL SUPPORT AND RESOURCES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Stefanie Ink Edwards Ceoex-Officio Director | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $163,077 |
Blair Fretwell CFO | Officer | 50 | $103,077 |
Tracy Siekmann COO | Officer | 50 | $10,385 |
Robert Galloway Board Memberdirector | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Noelle Branning Board Memberdirector | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Tracy Mcmillion Board Memberdirector | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $456,000 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $121,028 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,141,434 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,331,807 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,718,462 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $564,780 |
Investment income | $112,764 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $5,361 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $1,058,532 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $5,469,341 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $850,696 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $276,538 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $27,772 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,218,095 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $82,422 |
Payroll taxes | $110,570 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $72,262 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $18,077 |
Office expenses | $28,968 |
Information technology | $63,617 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $9,392 |
Travel | $24,990 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $168,305 |
Insurance | $116,246 |
All other expenses | $123,679 |
Total functional expenses | $5,435,918 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $710,453 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,906,980 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $90,828 |
Accounts receivable, net | $50,258 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $44,362 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $66,863 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,526,682 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $705,754 |
Investments—other securities | $77,447 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $785 |
Total assets | $6,180,412 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $139,518 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $5,000 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $144,518 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,484,929 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $550,965 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $6,180,412 |