2024-08-12T13:47:02-04:00 2023-12-31 592309183 HSCTuscan & Company PA 1470 Royal Palm Square Blvd Fort Myers FL 33919 990 2023-01-01 592602772 Community Cooperative Inc COMM PO Box 2143 Fort Myers FL 33902 Stefanie Ink Edwards CEO 2393327687 2024-07-03 true true Jeffrey M Tuscan CPA P00184439 2399392233 2024-07-03 2023 2024-08-08 14:25:15Z Stefanie Ink Edwards 5794161 false X www.communitycooperative.com X 1985 FL 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. 12 11 49 0 0 4441013 3718462 537404 564780 6632 118125 1009162 1067974 5994211 5469341 307141 850696 0 1415833 1687625 0 174333 2878465 2897597 4601439 5435918 1392772 33423 6039442 6180412 108461 144518 5930981 6035894 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. false false 2695219 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. 1452879 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. 679624 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. 138518 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. 138518 4966240 true true false false false false false false false true true false false false false true true false false false false false false false true false false false true true false false false false false true true false true false false false false false false false false false true 31 0 49 true false false false false false true true false false false false false false false X 12 11 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false FL X X X The Organization 2393327687 3429 MLK Blvd Fort Myers FL 33916 Stefanie Ink Edwards CEOEx-Officio Director 50.00 0.00 X X 163077 0 0 Blair Fretwell CFO 50.00 0.00 X 103077 0 0 Tracy Siekmann COO 50.00 0.00 X 10385 0 0 Robert Galloway Board MemberDirector 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Noelle Branning Board MemberDirector 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Tracy McMillion Board MemberDirector 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Tim Mitchell Board MemberDirector 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Julie Klein Board MemberDirector 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ty Roland Board MemberDirector 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Joseph Catti Board MemberDirector 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ryan Carter Board MemberDirector 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Keith Banasiak Board MemberChair 0.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Ryan VanHorn Board MemberSecretaryTreasu 0.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Charlotte Miller Board MemberVice Chair 0.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 276539 0 0 2 false true false 456000 121028 3141434 1331807 3718462 Meal Delivery 624200 205113 205113 School Lunch Program 624200 359667 359667 564780 112764 112764 126524 53482 174645 -48121 53482 5361 5361 1208707 150175 1058532 1058532 Other 624200 9442 9442 9442 5469341 579583 0 1171296 850696 850696 276538 235442 27772 13324 1218095 1037074 122327 58694 82422 71169 7576 3677 110570 95475 10163 4932 72262 23547 43076 5639 18077 2068 16009 28968 8728 16953 3287 63617 49727 6791 7099 9392 8017 825 550 24990 6058 4769 14163 168305 143060 15147 10098 116246 98827 10444 6975 Food Supplies 2055828 2055828 Program Supplies 83259 77970 5289 Repairs and Maintenance 65607 53513 11218 876 Utilities 67367 60065 4381 2921 123679 91044 11835 20800 5435918 4966240 295345 174333 1993303 710453 1032416 2906980 91717 90828 70360 50258 63558 44362 27175 66863 2958692 1432010 1099762 1526682 1589022 705754 71344 77447 785 785 6039442 6180412 103461 139518 5000 5000 108461 144518 X 4711601 5484929 1219380 550965 5930981 6035894 6039442 6180412 33423 71490 0 X false true X true false X 2737080 4970451 3159127 4441013 3718462 19026133 2737080 4970451 3159127 4441013 3718462 19026133 5362814 13663319 9262 10672 25428 37470 112764 195596 763760 1018784 1214202 1165751 1208707 5371204 24592933 2539839 0.55560 0.57030 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 386423 29054 55179 2956 1697 466003 438098 -47155 2691 1829 386423 275358 125588 41740 2618 1970 438098 67082 188887 23684 2689 1606 275358 60187 11037 2722 1420 67082 1.00000 true false 555224 555224 1690564 915661 774903 420370 323605 96765 4644 287890 192744 99790 1526682 Beneficial Interest 77447 F 77447 Deposits 785 785 X 5692062 71490 42887 114377 5577685 -108344 -108344 5469341 5587149 42887 108344 151231 5435918 5435918 Endowment funds intended uses (Part V, line 4) The Community Cooperative endowment efforts consists of two funds; one held by a local foundation and one being developed internally. In accordance with the terms of the agreement with the local foundation, these funds are the property of the foundation and not Community Cooperative and are not available for distribution to Community Cooperative. The assets of the agreement are held for the benefit of Community Cooperative and a portion of the income from the fund is available to be distributed to Community Cooperative annually subject to the approval of the foundations Board of Directors. Annual income from the agreement has, historically, been reinvested by the respective Foundation at the direction of Community Cooperative. Once the annual income is reinvested, it historically was not availble for future distribution to Community Cooperative. The agreement also incurs investment management costs. The endowment fund agreement permits additional endowment gifts to be contributed. In 2018, Community Cooperative entered into an agreement with a donor to create an endowment fund for the benefit of Community Cooperative. The Organization established a spending policy which provides a prudent portion of the annual earnings an/or accumulated appreciation of each fund to be expended each year. Once an endowment has grown to at least 120% of its initial gift value, then management, according to the Spending Policy, shall deem it prudent to allow spending from the endowment. Other revenues included on Form 990 (Part XI, line 4b) For audit purposes, only the direct benefit to the donor is reported as a contra-revenue account. For 990 purposes, the entire fundraising expense is reported as a contra-revenue account. Other expenses not included on Form 990 (Part XII, line 2d) For audit purposes, only the direct benefit to the donor is reported as a contra-revenue account. For 990 purposes, the entire fundraising expense is reported as a contra-revenue account. Footnote for uncertain tax position under FIN 48 (Part X) The Financial Accounting Standards Board has issued guidance on accounting for uncertainty in income taxes and the Organization has adopted this guidance. The Organization has evaluated its tax provision and any estimates utilized in its tax returns, and concluded that it has taken no uncertain tax positions that require adjustment to the financial statements to comply with the provisions of this guidance. Interest and penalties associated with uncertain tax positions will be recognized in income tax expenses, if required. SKB 1061048 14179 1046869 80918 Cosmo 129614 129614 56360 1 18045 18045 12897 1208707 14179 1194528 150175 150175 1044353 true Utility and rent assistance 448 850696 Cost Utility and rent assistance Monitoring procedures (Part I, line 2) To be awarded assistance for rent or utilities, individuals must provide documentation regarding income levels, dependents, and meet certain qualifications. Upon reviewing the information provided, the Organization will schedule an interview with the individual to educate and inform and provide ways to help beyond that of the direct assistance. X false false false false false false Stefanie Ink Edwards CEOEx-Officio Director 136154 20000 6923 163077 see Part V Board Members false Supplemental Information for Schedule L During the year ended December 31, 2023, contributions and grants included $398,598 from members of the Board.As of December 31, 2023, the Organization held $4,322,687 (carrying amount) in banks and an investment company in which members of the Board held management positions.The Organizations LOC is also through an entity in which a Board member is employed. X 719623 1388873 193lb false true false Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 Document is presented as an approval item at a monthly finance meeting. The return is reviewed with full Board and approved prior to filing. Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c Each Board Member completes a conflict of interest form annually that is reviewed by the CEO and the Board Chairman. Any questions or concerns are addressed by the Board. CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a The Finance Committee reviews contract, researches and presents recommendations to full Board for approval. Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b Board officers are not compensated. CEO compensation is approved by Board.Employee salaries are determined by CEO based on job duties, comparable agency salaries and budgeted funds availability. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 The Organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request. The financial statements are available on the Organizations website. General explanation attachment There are 14 people listed in part VII. Blair Fretwell, CFO and Tracy Siekmann, COO are both non voting officers of the Corporation and not board members therefore, part VI lists 12 members. Stefanie Ink Edwards is the CEO and Ex-Officio Director. Per the bylaws, the Ex-Officio Director has all of the rights, powers, and privileges of Elected Directors. Stefanie is a voting director and receives wages therefore, she is not independent.