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Nonprofit · EIN 36-3310492

COOL MINISTRIES

Tax-exempt · WAUKEGAN, IL 60085

Financials

$1.7M$1.6M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of COOL MINISTRIES by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$1,735,080$1,598,942$136,138$1,467,708$21,521$1,446,187
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,666,987
of which government grants
$10,037
Program service revenue
$10,625
Investment income
$36,812
Net gain from sales of assets
-$3,562
Net income from fundraising events
$15,839
Other revenue
$20,656

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$267,803
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$314,238
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$44,510
Depreciation
$36,507
Program services (functional)
$1,359,921
Management and general (functional)
$236,959
Fundraising (functional)
$2,062

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,321,435
Total assets, end of year
$1,467,708
Total liabilities, end of year
$21,521
Net assets, end of year
$1,446,187
Land, buildings and equipment
$501,522
Publicly traded securities
$776,831
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,434,937
Net assets with donor restrictions
$11,250
Gross receipts
$1,841,725
Employees
10
Volunteers
13
Year formed
1983
State of legal domicile
IL

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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MINDY LINDHOLMEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$74,887
DON HANIGANPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MARK WANDAVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DIANE LUOSASECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CAROL BRANDONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
KEN ENDRESSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
DAVE MCKEONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
VERONICA MAROTTADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
DAVE NORKUSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
RICK PEARCEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
TERRI PEDERSENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
BILL WERLYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
REVEREND WAYNE JAHNPASTORAL ADVISOR
Trustee or director
2$0
MICHAEL RANIERIFINANCIAL CONSULTANT
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
800 W GLEN FLORA AVE, WAUKEGAN, IL 60085-1839
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DON HANIGAN, 800 W GLEN FLORA AVE, WAUKEGAN, IL 60085
Signed the 990
DON HANIGAN, PRESIDENT
Phone
(847) 662-1340
Return prepared by
CHERYL ROHLFS & ASSOCIATES LTD

Mission

TO GIVE COMPREHENSIVE ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES IN NEED BY REDUCING HUNGER AND HOMELESSNESS WHILE ENCOURAGING PERSONAL GROWTH AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE FOOD PANTRY PROGRAM PROVIDES NUTRITIONAL FOOD TO IMPOVERISHED AND HOMELESS PEOPLE IN LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS SERVING THOUSANDS OF GUESTS EACH YEAR.
    Expenses $1,270,233 · revenue $1,880
  • COOL FAMILY/TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM HAS BEEN IN OPERATION SINCE 1988. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES SERVICES AND PROGRAMS INCLUDING LIFE SKILLS TRAINING ALONG WITH RENT AND UTILITIES PAID HOMES FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES.
    Expenses $89,688 · revenue $10,000

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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 15, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 16, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 17, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
36-3310492
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
1984
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P200)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,467,708
Income (IRS master file)
$1,841,725

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025–––IRS
990September 2024–––IRS
990September 2023$1,737,297$1,739,813$1,235,709IRS
990September 2022$1,553,973$1,518,102$1,220,222IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about COOL MINISTRIES

What is the EIN of COOL MINISTRIES?
The employer identification number (EIN) of COOL MINISTRIES is 36-3310492.
Is COOL MINISTRIES tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1984.
Are donations to COOL MINISTRIES tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does COOL MINISTRIES 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 COOL MINISTRIES due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did COOL MINISTRIES last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of COOL MINISTRIES?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names DON HANIGAN.
Who are the officers and directors of COOL MINISTRIES?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $74,887 (MINDY LINDHOLM, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does COOL MINISTRIES have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,735,080, expenses of $1,598,942 and total assets of $1,467,708 at year end.

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