Nonprofit · EIN 59-2602772
COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE INC
Tax-exempt · FORT MYERS, FL 33902
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $6,030,909 | $5,608,892 | $422,017 | $6,696,283 | $145,711 | $6,550,572 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $5,350,734 | $5,402,171 | -$51,437 | $6,213,278 | $135,865 | $6,077,413 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $5,469,341 | $5,435,918 | $33,423 | $6,180,412 | $144,518 | $6,035,894 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,377,303
- of which government grants
- $157,304
- Program service revenue
- $389,822
- Investment income
- $174,662
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $18,267
- Net income from fundraising events
- $1,079,562
- Other revenue
- $1,089,122
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $122,754
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $494,720
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,239,960
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,985,306
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $38,704
- Occupancy
- $4,566
- Depreciation
- $182,400
- Program services (functional)
- $5,111,024
- Management and general (functional)
- $252,035
- Fundraising (functional)
- $245,833
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,213,278
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,696,283
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $145,711
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,550,572
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,487,884
- Publicly traded securities
- $931,498
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,885,969
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $664,603
- Gross receipts
- $6,383,010
- Employees
- 47
- Volunteers
- 4,366
- Year formed
- 1985
- State of legal domicile
- FL
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEFANIE INK EDWARDS | CEO/EX-OFFIC Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $199,712 | $8,400 |
| BLAIR FRETWELL | CFO Officer | 50 | $125,000 | $600 |
| TRACY SIEKMANN | COO Officer | 50 | $91,054 | $1,200 |
| REBECCA BUSBY | CHIEF PROGRA Officer | 50 | $78,954 | $0 |
| FRANK ALOIA | BOARD MEMB/D Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| NOELLE BRANNING | BOARD MEMB/D Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN CARTER | BOARD MEMB/D Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH CATTI | BOARD MEMB/D Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT GALLOWAY | BOARD MEM/VI Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN VAN HORN | BOARD MEM/CH Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE KLEIN | BOARD MEMB/T Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACY MCMILLON | BOARD MEMB/D Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLOTTE MILLER | BOARD MEMB/D Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM MITCHELL | BOARD MEMB/D Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DR ANGELA PRUITT | BOARD MEMB/S Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARK STEVENS | BOARD MEMB/D Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEFANIE INK EDWARDS | CEO/EX-OFFIC Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $192,308 |
| BLAIR FRETWELL | CFO Officer | 50 | $120,000 |
| TRACY SIEKMANN | COO Officer | 50 | $90,000 |
| FRANK ALOIA | BOARD MEMB/D Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| NOELLE BRANNING | BOARD MEMB/D Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| RYAN CARTER | BOARD MEMB/D Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JOSEPH CATTI | BOARD MEMB/D Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ROBERT GALLOWAY | BOARD MEMB/T Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| RYAN VAN HORN | BOARD MEM/VI Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| JULIE KLEIN | BOARD MEMB/S Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| TRACY MCMILLON | BOARD MEMB/D Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| CHARLOTTE MILLER | BOARD MEMB/C Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| TIM MITCHELL | BOARD MEMB/D Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DR ANGELA PRUITT | BOARD MEMB/D Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MARK STEVENS | BOARD MEMB/D Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stefanie Ink Edwards | CEOEx-Officio Director Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $163,077 |
| Blair Fretwell | CFO Officer | 50 | $103,077 |
| Tracy Siekmann | COO Officer | 50 | $10,385 |
| Robert Galloway | Board MemberDirector Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Noelle Branning | Board MemberDirector Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Tracy McMillion | Board MemberDirector Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Tim Mitchell | Board MemberDirector Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Julie Klein | Board MemberDirector Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Ty Roland | Board MemberDirector Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Joseph Catti | Board MemberDirector Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Ryan Carter | Board MemberDirector Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Keith Banasiak | Board MemberChair Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Ryan VanHorn | Board MemberSecretaryTreasu Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Charlotte Miller | Board MemberVice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 2143, FORT MYERS, FL 33902-2143
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- STEFANIE INK EDWARDS, PO BOX 2143, FORT MYERS, FL 33902
- Signed the 990
- STEFANIE INK EDWARDS, CEO/EX-OFFICIO DIREC
- Phone
- (239) 332-7687
- Website
- WWW.COMMUNITYCOOPERATIVE.COM
- Return prepared by
- HSCTUSCAN & COMPANY PA
Mission
COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE'S MISSION IS TO ELIMINATE HUNGER AND HOMELESSNESS IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS FOOD, SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, AND EDUCATION WHILE EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO ACHIEVE LONG-TERM STABILITY AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY.
Program accomplishments
- COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE PROVIDES INNOVATIVE, DIGNIFIED, AND CLIENT-CENTERED SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS HUNGER AND HOMELESSNESS THROUGH SAM'S COMMUNITY CAF & KITCHEN, THE COMMUNITY MARKET ON DEMAND AND MOBILE FOOD PANTRIES. SAM'S COMMUNITY CAF & KITCHEN OFFERS NUTRITIOUS MEALS IN A WELCOMING, RESTAURANT-STYLE ENVIRONMENT WHERE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES ARE TREATED WITH DIGNITY WHILE BEING CONNECTED TO SUPPORTIVE SERVICES THAT ADDRESS THE UNDERLYING CAUSES OF FOOD INSECURITY. THE COMMUNITY MARKET ON DEMAND AND MOBILE FOOD PANTRIES OPERATE USING A CLIENT-CHOICE MODEL THAT ALLOWS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO SELECT THE FOODS THAT BEST MEET THEIR DIETARY NEEDS, CULTURAL PREFERENCES, AND HOUSEHOLD CIRCUMSTANCES RATHER THAN RECEIVING PRE-PACKAGED FOOD BOXES. THESE PROGRAMS INCREASE ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS FOOD WHILE REDUCING WASTE AND PRESERVING PERSONAL CHOICE. IN ADDITION TO GROCERIES AND HOT MEALS FROM OUR MOBILE HOT FOOD PROGRAM, CLIENTS ARE CONNECTED WITH SOCIAL SERVICES, EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT PROMOTE LONG-TERM STABILITY AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY.Expenses $3,224,188
- MEALS ON WHEELS OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA DELIVERS NUTRITIOUS MEALS TO HOMEBOUND SENIORS, INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, VETERANS, AND THOSE RECOVERING FROM ILLNESS WHO ARE UNABLE TO SHOP FOR OR PREPARE MEALS INDEPENDENTLY. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING DAILY NUTRITION, THE PROGRAM OFFERS REGULAR WELLNESS CHECKS AND MEANINGFUL SOCIAL INTERACTION THROUGH VOLUNTEER DRIVERS, HELPING REDUCE ISOLATION WHILE SUPPORTING PARTICIPANTS' ABILITY TO REMAIN SAFELY IN THEIR HOMES. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES SUPPLEMENTAL GROCERIES, PET FOOD AND SUPPLIES THROUGH ITS PET PANTRY PROGRAM, EMERGENCY MEAL ASSISTANCE, AND CONNECTIONS TO ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED REGARDLESS OF AN INDIVIDUAL'S ABILITY TO PAY, ENSURING VULNERABLE RESIDENTS RECEIVE THE NUTRITION AND SUPPORT THEY NEED TO MAINTAIN THEIR HEALTH AND INDEPENDENCE.Expenses $969,119
- COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE'S SOCIAL SERVICES & EDUCATION RESOURCE CENTER SERVES AS A CENTRALIZED HUB WHERE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES CAN ACCESS COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT DESIGNED TO PROMOTE LONG-TERM STABILITY AND SELF- SUFFICIENCY. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH NUMEROUS COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, CLIENTS RECEIVE INDIVIDUALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT, REFERRALS, AND DIRECT ASSISTANCE TAILORED TO THEIR UNIQUE NEEDS. SERVICES INCLUDE HOUSING STABILIZATION, EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES, FINANCIAL COACHING, BENEFITS ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE (INCLUDING SNAP AND MEDICAID), HEALTH AND WELLNESS RESOURCES, MENTAL HEALTH REFERRALS, CHILDCARE RESOURCES, LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES ASSISTANCE WITH BASIC NECESSITIES, INCLUDING HYGIENE PRODUCTS, CLOTHING, MAIL SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, AND EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WHEN AVAILABLE. EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS AND COACHING HELP PARTICIPANTS STRENGTHEN EMPLOYMENT READINESS, FINANCIAL LITERACY, BUDGETING, GOAL SETTING, AND OTHER LIFE SKILLS THAT SUPPORT LASTING POSITIVE CHANGE.Expenses $710,687
- COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE'S VOLUNTEER PROGRAM IS ESSENTIAL TO FULFILLING ITS MISSION. THOUSANDS OF COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS ANNUALLY SUPPORT MEAL PREPARATION, FOOD DISTRIBUTION, HOME-DELIVERED MEAL ROUTES, ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, FUNDRAISING EVENTS, COMMUNITY OUTREACH, AND SPECIAL PROJECTS. VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTE SIGNIFICANT SERVICE HOURS THAT EXPAND THE ORGANIZATION'S CAPACITY WHILE STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND SUPPORT FOR NEIGHBORS EXPERIENCING FOOD INSECURITY AND HARDSHIP.Expenses $207,030
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 59-2602772
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1985
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,696,283
- Income (IRS master file)
- $6,383,010
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $6,030,909 | $5,608,892 | $6,696,283 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $5,350,734 | $5,402,171 | $6,213,278 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $5,469,341 | $5,435,918 | $6,180,412 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $5,994,211 | $4,601,439 | $6,039,442 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 59-2602772).
Questions about COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE INC
- What is the EIN of COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE INC is 59-2602772.
- Is COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1985.
- Are donations to COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names STEFANIE INK EDWARDS.
- Who are the officers and directors of COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 16 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $199,712 (STEFANIE INK EDWARDS, CEO/EX-OFFIC).
- How much revenue does COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $6,030,909, expenses of $5,608,892 and total assets of $6,696,283 at year end.
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