Totals
- Total revenue
- $4,305,405
- Total expenses
- $3,545,562
- Contributions and grants received
- $4,197,470
- Grants paid
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $63,467
- Other revenue
- $44,468
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,057,358
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $50,102
- Net assets or fund balances, end of year
- $4,007,256
- Program services expenses (Part IX)
- $3,156,627
- Management and general expenses
- $244,358
- Fundraising expenses
- $144,577
- Program service expenses (Part III)
- $3,156,627
Program services were 89.0% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.
Line items
Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.
Revenue
Part VIII, the statement of revenue.
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1c · Fundraising events
$33,519
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1e · Government grants (contributions)
$70,000
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1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants
$4,093,951
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1g · Noncash contributions included above
$2,064,471
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3 · Investment income
total $63,467 · excluded $63,467
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8a · Fundraising events: gross income
$47,034
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8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c
$33,519
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8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses
$2,566
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8c · Net income from fundraising events
total $44,468 · excluded $44,468
Functional expenses
Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.
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5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
total $125,854 · program services $94,391 · management and general $12,585 · fundraising $18,878
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7 · Other salaries and wages
total $497,517 · program services $373,138 · management and general $49,752 · fundraising $74,627
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8 · Pension plan contributions
total $13,162 · program services $9,872 · management and general $1,316 · fundraising $1,974
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9 · Other employee benefits
total $70,418 · program services $52,813 · management and general $7,042 · fundraising $10,563
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10 · Payroll taxes
total $45,594 · program services $34,196 · management and general $4,559 · fundraising $6,839
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11b · Fees: legal
total $3,157 · program services $959 · management and general $2,198
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11g · Fees: other
total $67,787 · program services $20,581 · management and general $47,206
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12 · Advertising and promotion
total $8,370 · management and general $508 · fundraising $7,862
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13 · Office expenses
total $71,600 · program services $34,870 · management and general $24,675 · fundraising $12,055
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14 · Information technology
total $3,694 · program services $3,639 · management and general $37 · fundraising $18
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16 · Occupancy
total $85,250 · program services $47,621 · management and general $37,629
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17 · Travel
total $7,750 · program services $3,210 · management and general $3,773 · fundraising $767
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22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization
total $109,962 · program services $97,287 · management and general $12,675
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23 · Insurance
total $11,441 · program services $576 · management and general $10,865
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24a · Other expenses: DONATED FOOD
total $2,060,301 · program services $2,060,301
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24b · Other expenses: FOOD PURCAHSED
total $300,569 · program services $300,569
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24c · Other expenses: BANK AND CREDIT CARD FE
total $26,399 · program services $1,329 · management and general $25,070
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24d · Other expenses: FOOD TRANSPORTED
total $21,076 · program services $21,076
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24e · All other expenses
total $15,661 · program services $199 · management and general $4,468 · fundraising $10,994
Balance sheet
Part X, book values.
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1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing
beginning of year $182,111 · end of year $314,038
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2 · Savings and temporary cash investments
beginning of year $1,061,341 · end of year $871,673
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3 · Pledges and grants receivable
beginning of year $583,583 · end of year $712,760
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4 · Accounts receivable
beginning of year $7,921 · end of year $8,810
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8 · Inventories for sale or use
beginning of year $157,393 · end of year $337,995
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9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges
beginning of year $1,383 · end of year $9,890
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10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis
$968,323
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10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation
$299,520
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10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net
beginning of year $660,286 · end of year $668,803
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11 · Investments: publicly traded securities
beginning of year $376,650 · end of year $811,903
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15 · Other assets
beginning of year $300,000 · end of year $321,486
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17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses
beginning of year $71,738 · end of year $50,102
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27 · Net assets without donor restrictions
beginning of year $2,567,110 · end of year $3,177,476
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28 · Net assets with donor restrictions
beginning of year $691,820 · end of year $829,780
Mission and programs · 2024
Mission
CORA IS A NONPROFIT WORKING TO END HUNGER BY PROVIDING NUTRITIOUS FOOD THROUGH ITS CHOICE PANTRIES, MOBILE MARKETS, AND SEASONAL PROGRAMS FOR KIDS. CORA SUPPORTS LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME RESIDENTS WITH DIGNITY AND CARE. LAST YEAR, CORA DISTRIBUTED 1.9 MILLION MEALS TO NEARLY 13,000 INDIVIDUALS.
Activities or mission (Part I)
CORA PROVIDES NUTRITIOUS FOOD TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS FACING FOOD INSECURITY.
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CORA'S CHOICE FOOD PANTRIES SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FACING FOOD INSECURITY. SET UP LIKE A GROCERY STORE, THE PANTRY ALLOWS CLIENTS TO CHOOSE FOODS THAT SUIT THEIR NEEDS, PROVIDING ENOUGH FOR 21 MEALS PER FAMILY MEMBER AT EACH VISIT. THIS CLIENT CHOICE MODEL PROMOTES DIGNITY, NUTRITIONAL VARIETY, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. IN 2024/2025, THE PANTRY PROVIDED OVER 994,000 MEALS TO OVER 3,000 FAMILIES ACROSS THE COUNTY.
Expenses $2,774,498
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THE SUMMER NUTRITIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR CHATHAM KIDS (SNACK) PROGRAMACROSS THE COUNTY. ENSURES THAT CHILDREN WHO RELY ON FREE OR REDUCED-PRICE SCHOOL MEALS CAN ACCESS NUTRITIOUS FOOD DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. IT SUPPLIES FAMILIES WITH ENOUGH HEALTHY FOOD TO COVER EACH CHILD'S BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER, AND SNACKS, REDUCING THE BURDEN OF INCREASED FOOD COSTS WHEN SCHOOL IS OUT. IN THE SUMMER OF 2024, WE SERVED 1,323 CHILDREN WITH OVER 194,000 MEALS.
Expenses $206,343
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CORA'S MOBILE MARKET BRINGS NUTRITIOUS FOOD DIRECTLY TO CHATHAM COUNTY RESIDENTS FACING FOOD INSECURITY, REACHING THOSE IN FOOD DESERTS OR WITH LIMITED ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD. USING A DRIVE-THROUGH MODEL, IT PROVIDES FAMILIES WITH PRE-PACKED GROCERIES THAT INCLUDE FRESH PRODUCE, MEATS, DAIRY, BAKERY ITEMS, AND STAPLES. EACH VISIT OFFERS ENOUGH FOOD FOR 21 MEALS PER PERSON. IN 2024/2025, THE MOBILE MARKET PROVIDED 221,000 MEALS.PROVIDED 171,000 MEALS.
Expenses $89,555
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CORAPACKS PROVIDES FOOD TO CHILDREN WHO DEPEND ON FREE OR REDUCED-COST MEALS AT SCHOOL BUT NEED ACCESS TO NUTRITION DURING WEEKENDS AND BREAKS. FROM SEPTEMBER THROUGH MAY, EACH ENROLLED STUDENT RECEIVES A MONTHLY FOOD BOX DELIVERED TO THEIR HOME. EACH CHILD RECEIVES THREE MEALS, TWO SNACKS, AND MILK FOR THE DAYS THEY ARE NOT IN SCHOOL. DURING THE 2024/2025 SCHOOL YEAR, CORA PROVIDED FOOD TO 170 CHILDREN.DELIVERY:CORA OFFERS DELIVERY TO LOCAL SENIORS WHO LACK TRANSPORTATION. IN 2024/2025, CORA PROVIDED DELIVERY OF GROCERIES AND CSFP (COMMODITYSUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM) BOXES TO 185 PEOPLE MONTHLY.OTHER:FOOD INSECURITY CAN BE DEFINED AS LIMITED OR UNCERTAIN ACCESS TONUTRITIOUS FOOD BECAUSE OF A LACK OF RESOURCES. MANY FAMILIES DO NOTHAVE THE FINANCIAL RESOURCES THEY NEED TO MEET THE COMPETING DEMANDS WE ALL FACE INCLUDING PAYMENTS FOR FOOD, HOUSING, MEDICAL CARE AND OTHER HOUSEHOLD NECESSITIES WHICH INCREASES THEIR RISK FOR FOOD INSECURITY. FAMILIES MAY EXPERIENCE FOOD INSECURITY FOR A DAY, A WEEK, A FEW MONTHS OR MORE AS THEIR RESOURCES COME AND GO.TO ADDRESS THIS SERIOUS ISSUE, THE CORA FOOD PANTRY PROVIDED THE EQUIVALENT OF APPROXIMATELY 1,900,000 MEALS TO OVER 12,600 INDIVIDUALS ACROSS CHATHAM COUNTY DURING THE PAST FISCAL YEAR.
Expenses $86,231
As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.
Listed in Part VII
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Pam SomersPAM SOMERS
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
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David CookDAVID COOK
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
-
Jazmin Mendoza SosaJAZMIN MENDOZA SOSA
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
-
Leann McKoyLEANN MCKOY
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
-
Dakota PhilbrickDAKOTA PHILBRICK
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
-
Bob GoetzeBOB GOETZE
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
-
Bibien FragozoBIBIEN FRAGOZO
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
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Suzen BriaSUZEN BRIA
PRESIDENT
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
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Cindi EbertCINDI EBERT
VICE PRESIDENT
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
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Len RitterLEN RITTER
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
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David MartyDAVID MARTY
TREASURER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
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Rick HelgansRICK HELGANS
SECRETARY
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 2
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Melissa BeardMELISSA BEARD
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $129,928
- From this org
- $119,207
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $10,721
- Hours/week
- 40
Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.
Grants on this return
No itemized grants to organizations on this return.
Provenance
- Return type
- form_990
- Tax year
- 2024
- Filed
- 12 November 2025
- IRS schema version
- 2024v5.2
- Source object
- 202543169349303879
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