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Form 990 for tax year 2025

Filed by COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE INC.

Totals

Total revenue
$6,030,909
Total expenses
$5,608,892
Contributions and grants received
$4,377,303
Grants paid
$122,754
Program service revenue
$389,822
Investment income
$174,662
Other revenue
$1,089,122
Total assets, end of year
$6,696,283
Total liabilities, end of year
$145,711
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$6,550,572
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$5,111,024
Management and general expenses
$252,035
Fundraising expenses
$245,833
Program service expenses (Part III)
$5,111,024

Program services were 91.1% 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.

  • 1a · Federated campaigns

    $374,000

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $157,304

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $3,845,999

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $2,069,540

  • 2a · Program service revenue: SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAMS

    total $224,471 · related or exempt $224,471

  • 2b · Program service revenue: MEAL DELIVERY

    total $165,351 · related or exempt $165,351

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $156,395 · excluded $156,395

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $154,505 · other assets $62,372

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    securities $198,610

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities -$44,105 · other assets $62,372

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $18,267 · related or exempt $18,267

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $1,233,053

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $153,491

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total $1,079,562 · excluded $1,072,641

  • 11a · Other revenue: MISCELLANEOUS

    total $9,560 · related or exempt $9,560

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $9,560

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $122,754 · program services $122,754

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $494,720 · program services $415,844 · management and general $45,731 · fundraising $33,145

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $1,239,960 · program services $1,042,265 · management and general $114,619 · fundraising $83,076

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $124,168 · program services $104,953 · management and general $10,938 · fundraising $8,277

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $126,458 · program services $106,890 · management and general $11,139 · fundraising $8,429

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $38,704 · program services $20,500 · management and general $2,346 · fundraising $15,858

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $11,249 · program services $6,281 · management and general $2,972 · fundraising $1,996

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $4,566 · program services $3,831 · management and general $389 · fundraising $346

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $10,126 · program services $862 · management and general $2,706 · fundraising $6,558

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $182,400 · program services $151,392 · management and general $16,416 · fundraising $14,592

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $142,706 · program services $118,447 · management and general $12,843 · fundraising $11,416

  • 24a · Other expenses: FOOD PURCHASES

    total $2,565,511 · program services $2,565,511

  • 24b · Other expenses: PROGRAM SUPPLIES

    total $129,488 · program services $115,279 · management and general $475 · fundraising $13,734

  • 24c · Other expenses: COMPUTER

    total $103,517 · program services $83,424 · management and general $8,423 · fundraising $11,670

  • 24d · Other expenses: REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE

    total $78,095 · program services $72,682 · management and general $3,495 · fundraising $1,918

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $234,470 · program services $180,109 · management and general $19,543 · fundraising $34,818

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $618,588 · end of year $720,628

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $3,020,313 · end of year $3,131,482

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $30,638 · end of year $136,484

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $34,061 · end of year $27,055

  • 8 · Inventories for sale or use

    beginning of year $52,740 · end of year $63,661

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $85,052 · end of year $108,280

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $3,143,068

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $1,655,184

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $1,471,986 · end of year $1,487,884

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $817,355 · end of year $931,498

  • 12 · Investments: other securities

    beginning of year $81,760 · end of year $88,526

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $785 · end of year $785

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $114,365 · end of year $140,211

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $21,500 · end of year $5,500

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $5,474,786 · end of year $5,885,969

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $602,627 · end of year $664,603

Mission and programs · 2025

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.

Activities or mission (Part I)

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. THE ORGANIZATION ACCOMPLISHES ITS MISSION THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE CONTINUUM OF CARE THAT INCLUDES PREPARED MEALS, HOME-DELIVERED MEALS, GROCERIES, SOCIAL SERVICES, EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS DESIGNED TO ADDRESS BOTH IMMEDIATE NEEDS AND THE ROOT CAUSES OF FOOD INSECURITY AND HOUSING INSTABILITY.

  • 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

As filed on the 2025 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Stefanie Ink Edwards

    CEO/EX-OFFIC

    Total calculated
    $208,112
    From this org
    $199,712
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $8,400
    Hours/week
    50

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $179,712
    Bonus
    $20,000
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    not reported
    Nontaxable benefits
    $8,400
    Filer's total
    $208,112

  • Blair Fretwell

    CFO

    Total calculated
    $125,600
    From this org
    $125,000
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $600
    Hours/week
    50

  • Tracy Siekmann

    COO

    Total calculated
    $92,254
    From this org
    $91,054
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $1,200
    Hours/week
    50

  • Rebecca Busby

    CHIEF PROGRA

    Total calculated
    $78,954
    From this org
    $78,954
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    50

  • Frank Aloia

    BOARD MEMB/D

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • Noelle Branning

    BOARD MEMB/D

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • Ryan Carter

    BOARD MEMB/D

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • Joseph Catti

    BOARD MEMB/D

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • Robert Galloway

    BOARD MEM/VI

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • Ryan Van Horn

    BOARD MEM/CH

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • Julie Klein

    BOARD MEMB/T

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • Tracy McMillon

    BOARD MEMB/D

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • Charlotte Miller

    BOARD MEMB/D

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • Tim Mitchell

    BOARD MEMB/D

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • Dr Angela Pruitt

    BOARD MEMB/S

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • Mark Stevens

    BOARD MEMB/D

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

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. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

None.

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2025
Filed
26 April 2026
IRS schema version
2025v4.0
Source object
202632539349300638

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