Nonprofit · EIN 20-3477522
COMMUNITY CLOSET INC
Tax-exempt · LIVINGSTON, MT 59047
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,241,915 | $1,024,755 | $217,160 | $1,204,757 | $1,964 | $1,202,793 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,243,173 | $897,011 | $346,162 | $987,636 | $2,003 | $985,633 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $65,442
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $22,603
- Net rental income
- -$16,713
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $1,170,583
- Other revenue
- $1,153,870
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $140,457
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $71,742
- Other salaries and wages
- $522,191
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $655,052
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $8,336
- Occupancy
- $150,361
- Travel
- $2,418
- Depreciation
- $7,044
- Program services (functional)
- $972,423
- Management and general (functional)
- $52,332
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $987,636
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,204,757
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,964
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,202,793
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $401,539
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,202,793
- Gross unrelated business income
- -$16,713
- Gross receipts
- $1,273,628
- Employees
- 31
- Volunteers
- 15
- Year formed
- 2005
- State of legal domicile
- MT
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RUTH CARON COOPER | CEO Officer | 40 | $71,742 |
| GAYLE KAMPS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JANENE MOLEBASH | BOARD CHAIRM Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARY MURPHY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KEVIN TENPAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SUE WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ASHLEY SMITH | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RUTH CARON COOPER | CEO Officer | 40 | $79,273 |
| GAYLE KAMPS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JANENE MOLEBASH | BOARD CHAIRM Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARY MURPHY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KEVIN TENPAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SUE WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 416 E PARK ST, LIVINGSTON, MT 59047-2755
- In care of
- % CARON COOPER
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- RUTH CARON COOPER, 416 E PARK ST, LIVINGSTON, MT 59047
- Signed the 990
- ASHLEY SMITH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (406) 222-4134
- Website
- WWW.COMMUNITYCLOSET.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CEM BOOKKEEPING & TAX SERVICES INC
Mission
OPERATE A THRIFT STORE TO RAISE FUNDS FOR LOCAL CHARITIES
Program accomplishments
- RAISE FUNDS THROUGH OPERATING A THRIFT STORE TO DONATE TO LOCAL CHARITIES IN PARK COUNTY MONTANA. SINCE INCEPTION, THE ORGANIZATION HAS DONATED OVER 1,000,000 TO VARIOUS NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. A PARTIAL LIST OF THESE NONPROFITS INCLUDE FRIENDS OF THE COMMUNITY, THE SHANE LALANICENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS, STAFFORD ANIMAL SHELTER, LINKS FOR LEARNING, COMMUNITY SCHOOL COLLABORATIVE, BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS, HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, PARK COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION,THE LIVINGSTON FOOD PANTRY, ETC. THE FUNDS RAISED BY THE THRIFT SHOP ARE AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE TOTAL FUNDING RECEIVED BY MANY OF THESE NONPROFITS. THE COMMUNITY CLOSET HAS AN ABILITY TO QUICKLY FUND PROGRAMS WITH SPECIFIC NEEDS. TWO OTHER IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS ARE PROVIDING CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS AT REDUCED RATES TO LOCAL HOUSEHOLDS, AS WELL AS KEEPING HUNDREDS OF TONS OF TRASH FROM LANDFILLS THROUGH RE-USE AND RECYCLING. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES TWO LOCATIONS IN DOWNTOWN LIVINGSTON. IN ADDITION TO THE MAIN THRIFT CENTER A SECOND LOCATION CURATES HIGHER-END GOODS IN A MORE TYPICAL RETAIL STORE ATMOSPHERE. THE ORGANIZATION WAS ABLE TO GIVE OUT 140,000 IN GRANTS TO COMMUNITY NONPROFITS IN 2024.Expenses $972,423 · grants $140,457
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 | Not 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
- 20-3477522
- 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
- 2006
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Employment (J32)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,204,757
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,273,628
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,241,915 | $1,024,755 | $1,204,757 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,243,173 | $897,011 | $987,636 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $905,295 | $760,680 | $640,858 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 20-3477522).
Questions about COMMUNITY CLOSET INC
- What is the EIN of COMMUNITY CLOSET INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COMMUNITY CLOSET INC is 20-3477522.
- Is COMMUNITY CLOSET INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
- Are donations to COMMUNITY CLOSET INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COMMUNITY CLOSET 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 CLOSET INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did COMMUNITY CLOSET INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of COMMUNITY CLOSET INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names RUTH CARON COOPER.
- Who are the officers and directors of COMMUNITY CLOSET INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $71,742 (RUTH CARON COOPER, CEO).
- How much revenue does COMMUNITY CLOSET INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,241,915, expenses of $1,024,755 and total assets of $1,204,757 at year end.
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