2024-03-30T15:50:58-04:00 2023-06-30 364050248 HEARNE & ASSOCIATES PC 19250 EVERETT LN STE 200 MOKENA IL 60448 990 2022-07-01 363666952 TOGETHER WE COPE TOGE 7082630302 17010 SOUTH OAK PARK AVE TINLEY PARK IL 60477 KATHRYN STRANIERO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 7082630302 2024-03-28 true KATHRYN STRANIERO 999009999 false JOHN C WILLIAMS CPA P00197220 7084784650 2024-03-28 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z FRANK TROMBLEY 2987468 false X WWW.TOGETHERWECOPE.COM X 1982 THE ORGANIZATION BRIDGES THE GAP FOR CHICAGO SOUTHLAND RESIDENTS IN TEMPORARY CRISIS BY PROVIDING FOOD, SHELTER, CLOTHING AND REFERRALS, EMPOWERING THEM TO RETURN TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY. ITS MISSION IS ESSENTIALLY TWOFOLD. FIRST, TO PROVIDE GOODS AND SERVICES DIRECTLY TO THE POOR AND NEEDY. SECONDLY, THE ORGANIZATION ACTS AS CONDUIT IN THE BROADER NETWORK OF SOCIAL SERVICES. 7 7 32 80 0 2715420 2316526 0 0 60472 626829 2775892 2943355 1574439 1412325 0 929439 957729 0 50624 202662 335085 2706540 2705139 69352 238216 1352892 1764686 29946 203524 1322946 1561162 X THE ORGANIZATION BRIDGES THE GAP FOR CHICAGO SOUTHLAND RESIDENTS IN TEMPORARY CRISIS BY PROVIDING FOOD, SHELTER, CLOTHING AND REFERRALS, EMPOWERING THEM TO RETURN TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY. ITS MISSION IS ESSENTIALLY TWOFOLD. FIRST, TO PROVIDE GOODS AND SERVICES DIRECTLY TO THE POOR AND NEEDY. SECONDLY, THE ORGANIZATION ACTS AS CONDUIT IN THE BROADER NETWORK OF SOCIAL SERVICES. false false 1087788 744259 THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A FOOD PANTRY FIVE DAYS A WEEK LOCATED ON ITS PREMISES, PROVIDING A WEEK'S WORTH OF GROCERIES AND PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS TO RESIDENTS IN NEED FROM 26 CHICAGO SOUTH SUBURBAN COMMUNITIES. THE STAFF IS ASSISTED BY A LARGE VOLUNTEER FORCE, WHICH DONATED 7,868 HOURS OF SERVICE THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2023. IN THAT SAME TIME PERIOD, AN AVERAGE OF 656 PERSONS PER MONTH RECEIVED ASSISTANCE FROM THE FOOD PANTRY. FAMILIES RECEIVED CANNED AND BOXED FOOD, BREAD, MEAT OR POULTRY OR FISH AS AVAILABLE AND PRODUCE (IN SEASON). ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED DURING THE THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS SEASONS IN THE FORM OF COMPLETE HOLIDAY MEALS. FURTHER ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS WHEN SCHOOL IS OUT OF SESSION AND CHILDREN NEED BREAKFAST AND LUNCH IN THE HOME. 1019997 668066 THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO BRIDGE THE GAP FOR CHICAGO SOUTHLAND RESIDENTS IN TEMPORARY CRISIS BY PROVIDING EMERGENCY PAYMENTS FOR RENT, MORTGAGE AND UTILITIES SO THAT THE FAMILIES CAN REMAIN IN THEIR HOMES AND NOT BECOME HOMELESS. CHILDREN GET SPECIAL ASSITANCE IN THE BACK TO SCHOOL PROGRAM IN WHICH THEY RECEIVE NEW BACKPACKS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES, RELIEVING THEIR FAMILIES OF THOSE COSTS. CHILDREN AGAIN ARE AIDED DURING THE CHRISTMAS SEASON WITH THE SANTA'S WORKSHOP PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES TOYS, PAJAMAS, HATS, SCARVES AND MITTENS. MANY FAMILIES ALSO RECEIVE FREE CLOTHING, FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS FROM THE AGENCY'S RESALE SHOP. FOR THE YEAR-ENDED JUNE 30, 2023, SUPPORT WAS PROVIDED TO MORE THAN 1580 INDIVIDUALS. 152387 THE ORGANIZATION PARTICIPATES IN THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT'S "FAMILIES FIRST" PROGRAM PROVIDING TO HOMELESS PARENTS BOTH HOUSING AND GUIDANCE IN LEARNING BASIC LIFE SKILLS. THIS CRITICAL SUPPORT HELPS HOMELESS PARENTS TO SUCCEED AT RAISING AND SUPPORTING THEIR FAMILIES. FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2023, SUPPORT FOR 340 PERSONS WAS PROVIDED THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, INCLUDING RENT, FOOD, FURNITURE, TRANSPORTATION AND EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES LIFE'S NECESSITIES TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING A CRISIS. SERVICES INCLUDE THE PREVIOUSLY MENTIONED PROGRAMS AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE, SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND ONGOING SUPPORTIVE SERVICES,AND CASE MANAGEMENT. 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INCOME TAX POSITIONS MUST BE A MORE LIKELY THAN NOT RECOGNITION THRESHOLD AT THE EFFECTIVE DATE TO BE RECOGNIZED UPON THE ADOPTION OF ASC 740 AND ITS SUBSEQUENT PERIODS. THE INTERPRETATION PROVIDES GUIDANCE ON MEASUREMENT, DERECOGNITION, CLASSIFICATION, INTEREST AND PENALTIES, ACCOUNTING IN INTERIM PERIODS, DISCLOSURE, AND TRANSITION. THE ORGANIZATION ADOPTED ASC 740 AND IT HAD NO IMPACT ON ITS FINANCIAL POSITION OR RESULTS OF OPERATIONS. THE ONLY TAX YEARS SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY MAJOR TAX JURISDICTIONS ARE THOSE WITHIN THE STATUTORY LIMITS. SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 2D FUNDRAISING EXPENSES & COGS OFFSET TO REVENUE ON 990 24,396 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 2D FUNDRAISING EXPENSES & COGS OFFSET TO REVENUE ON FORM 990 24,396 false FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 498 668066 EST FMV CLOTHING, RENT FOOD ASSISTANCE 7868 744259 EST FMV GROCERIES SCHEDULE I, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 2 THE ORGANIZATION HAS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY FOR ASSISTANCE. WHERE APPLICABLE, THESE PROCEDURES ARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FUNDING RESTRICTIONS. X 198322 X 1 742967 false false false FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION THE ORGANIZATION BRIDGES THE GAP FOR CHICAGO SOUTHLAND RESIDENTS IN TEMPORARY CRISIS BY PROVIDING FOOD, SHELTER, CLOTHING AND REFERRALS, EMPOWERING THEM TO RETURN TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY. ITS MISSION IS ESSENTIALLY TWOFOLD. FIRST, TO PROVIDE GOODS AND SERVICES DIRECTLY TO THE POOR AND NEEDY. SECONDLY, THE ORGANIZATION ACTS AS CONDUIT IN THE BROADER NETWORK OF SOCIAL SERVICES. FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6 VOLUNTEERS MAKE FOOD PICKUPS AND STOCK SHELVES IN THE FOOD PANTRY OR SORT AND PRICE CLOTHING IN THE RESALE SHOP. OTHERS BRING TECHNICAL EXPERTISE OR CAREER EXPERIENCE TO THE OFFICE OPERATION. ANOTHER GROUP OF VOLUNTEERS PITCHES IN ONLY AT FUNDRAISING TIMES, RUNNING SOME EVENTS AND BRINGING IN DONATIONS FROM LOCAL RESIDENTS. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A FOOD PANTRY FIVE DAYS A WEEK LOCATED ON ITS PREMISES, PROVIDING A WEEK'S WORTH OF GROCERIES AND PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS TO RESIDENTS IN NEED FROM 26 CHICAGO SOUTH SUBURBAN COMMUNITIES. THE STAFF IS ASSISTED BY A LARGE VOLUNTEER FORCE, WHICH DONATED 7,868 HOURS OF SERVICE THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2023. IN THAT SAME TIME PERIOD, AN AVERAGE OF 656 PERSONS PER MONTH RECEIVED ASSISTANCE FROM THE FOOD PANTRY. FAMILIES RECEIVED CANNED AND BOXED FOOD, BREAD, MEAT OR POULTRY OR FISH AS AVAILABLE AND PRODUCE (IN SEASON). ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED DURING THE THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS SEASONS IN THE FORM OF COMPLETE HOLIDAY MEALS. FURTHER ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS WHEN SCHOOL IS OUT OF SESSION AND CHILDREN NEED BREAKFAST AND LUNCH IN THE HOME. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES LIFE'S NECESSITIES TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING A CRISIS. SERVICES INCLUDE THE PREVIOUSLY MENTIONED PROGRAMS AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE, SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND ONGOING SUPPORTIVE SERVICES,AND CASE MANAGEMENT. ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION HAS PROVIDED CHILDREN WITH BACKPACKS AND SUPPLIES FOR SCHOOL AND PRESENTS AT CHRISTMAS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ALONG WITH THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE FORM 990 BEFORE IT IS FILED. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, "ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, EACH PERSON (EMPLOYEE, DIRECTOR, MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH GOVERNING BOARD DELEGATED POWERS, OR TRUSTEE OF THE ORGANIZATION) SHALL SUBMIT A DISCLOSURE LIST ON WHICH THE PERSON IDENTIFIES ALL ENTITIES IN WHICH SUCH PERSON OR A RELATED PARTY IS AN EMPLOYEE, OFFICER, DIRECTOR OR CONSULTANT TO OR IN WHICH THE PERSON OR A RELATED PARTY HAS A MATERIAL FINANCIAL INTEREST." FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE SALARY FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE ORGANIZATION IS DETERMINED BY ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B THE SALARIES FOR ALL KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE DETERMINED BY ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AT THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICES (FEES MAY BE ASSESSED FOR COPIES OF INFORMATION REQUESTED). FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 FUNDRAISING EXPENSES & COGS OFFSET TO REVENUE ON 990 24,396 FUNDRAISING EXPENSES & COGS OFFSET TO REVENUE ON FORM 990 -24,396