Nonprofit · EIN 82-2881774
CARES OF FARMINGTON HILLS INC
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · FARMINGTN HLS, MI 48336
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,221,017 | $1,335,003 | -$113,986 | $1,493,841 | $653,737 | $840,104 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,208,559
- of which government grants
- $6,777
- Program service revenue
- $2,000
- Investment income
- $1,366
- Net rental income
- $8,350
- Net income from fundraising events
- $9,080
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$8,338
- Other revenue
- $9,092
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $48,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $77,950
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $131,265
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $980
- Accounting fees
- $45,305
- Occupancy
- $58,888
- Travel
- $18,406
- Depreciation
- $18,392
- Program services (functional)
- $1,007,912
- Management and general (functional)
- $279,038
- Fundraising (functional)
- $48,053
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,627,272
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,493,841
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $653,737
- Net assets, end of year
- $840,104
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,251,586
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $840,104
- Gross receipts
- $1,316,540
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 175
- Year formed
- 2017
- State of legal domicile
- MI
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODD LIPA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $48,000 |
| MATTHEW HOWELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.25 | $13,936 |
| KEN MASSEY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1.25 | $0 |
| JERRY ELLIS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1.25 | $0 |
| RITA LUCAJ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
| NANCY GAUGHAN | RECORDING SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1.25 | $0 |
| GARY BULSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
| DOUG BUSCH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
| ANNETTE COMPO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
| MARC GREEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
| ELAINE GROHMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
| ROD HAGENBUCH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
| PATRICK KASSAB | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
| PATRICK MCELROY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
| MARIYAH SAIFUDDIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEEANN HART | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
| MARK ZIEGLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
| RICHARD KRAMER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 27835 SHIAWASSEE RD, FARMINGTN HLS, MI 48336-6063
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- TODD LIPA, 27835 SHIAWASSEE RD, FARMINGTON HILLS, MI 48336
- Signed the 990
- TODD LIPA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (248) 231-8493
- Website
- WWW.CARESFH.ORG
- Return prepared by
- DOEREN MAYHEW
Mission
TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THAT ARE IN NEED OF EVERYDAY NECESSITIES DUE TO INSUFFICIENT FINANCIAL RESOURCES OR FAMILY INSTABILITY. C.A.R.E.S. WILL OFFER FOOD, CLOTHING, JOB EDUCATION AND TRAINING, AND ACCESS TO OTHER SUPPORT ACTIVITES.
Program accomplishments
- THE PANTRY PROVIDES EMERGENCY AND SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD ASSISTANCE TO OVER EIGHT HUNDRED FAMILIES EACH MONTH. WE DISTRIBUTE FOOD PURCHASED FROM GLEANERS FOOD BANK, TEFAP (THE EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM) ALONG WITH OTHER COMMODITIES AND DONATED ITEMS FROM COMMUNITY PARTNERS. SUBURBAN HUNGER IS A GROWING CONCERN, AND CARES IS WORKING TO SUPPORT FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS THAT ARE EXPERIENCING HARDSHIP.THESE PRODUCTS INCLUDE FRESH PRODUCE, MEATS, DAIRY, NON-PERISHABLES ITEMS AND PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS. CARES GUESTS SELECT FOOD AND OTHER ITEMS BASED ON FAMILY SIZE, DIETARY NEEDS, AND AVAILABILITY. EACH GUEST SHOPS FOR THEMSELVES AND HAS A CHOICE TO PICK ITEMS THAT FIT THEIR FAMILY BEST.Expenses $857,550 · revenue $2,000
- THE CARES MARKET IS A NEIGHBORHOOD GROCERY STORE OPERATING ON A NONPROFIT ENTERPRISE MODEL. IT OFFERS AFFORDABLE, NUTRITIOUS FOOD AND OTHER NECESSARY ITEMS TO THE PUBLIC, WITH ALL NET PROCEEDS DIRECTLY SUPPORTING THE CARES NONPROFIT FREE FOOD PANTRY. THE MARKET IMPROVES LOCAL FOOD ACCESS WHILE GENERATING REVENUE TO SUSTAIN AND HELP MAINTAIN CARES' CORE SERVICES. IT ALSO PROMOTES DIGNITY AND CHOICE BY ALLOWING CUSTOMERS, ESPECIALLY PANTRY GUESTS WITH LIMITED RESOURCES, TO SHOP IN A TYPICAL RETAIL ENVIRONMENT.Expenses $83,326 · revenue -$8,338
- CARES CONNECTS GUESTS TO WRAPAROUND SUPPORT SERVICES THROUGH ITS ON-SITE NAVIGATION CENTER AND ADVOCACY TEAM. SERVICES INCLUDE UTILITY SHUTOFF PREVENTION, VETERANS' SUPPORT HOME REPAIR SERVICES, WIC REFERRALS, AA PROGRAMS, TRANSPORTATION COORDINATION, MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES, AND HEALTH INSURANCE ASSISTANCE. CARES COLLABORATES WITH OVER A DOZEN LOCAL AGENCIES AND PARTNERS TO ADDRESS UNDERLYING CAUSES OF POVERTY AND INSTABILITY.Expenses $67,036
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 82-2881774
- 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
- 2025
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Food, agriculture and nutrition (K31)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,493,841
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,316,540
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- January 15, 2025
- Posted by the IRS
- April 14, 2025
- Reinstated
- Effective January 15, 2025
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $1,221,017 | $1,335,003 | $1,493,841 | XML |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 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 82-2881774).
Questions about CARES OF FARMINGTON HILLS INC
- What is the EIN of CARES OF FARMINGTON HILLS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CARES OF FARMINGTON HILLS INC is 82-2881774.
- Is CARES OF FARMINGTON HILLS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on January 15, 2025 and reinstated it effective January 15, 2025.
- Are donations to CARES OF FARMINGTON HILLS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CARES OF FARMINGTON HILLS 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 CARES OF FARMINGTON HILLS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CARES OF FARMINGTON HILLS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CARES OF FARMINGTON HILLS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names TODD LIPA.
- Who are the officers and directors of CARES OF FARMINGTON HILLS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 18 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $48,000 (TODD LIPA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does CARES OF FARMINGTON HILLS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,221,017, expenses of $1,335,003 and total assets of $1,493,841 at year end.
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