Nonprofit · EIN 57-0825025
COOPERATIVE MINISTRY
Tax-exempt · COLUMBIA, SC 29204
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $4,689,143 | $4,731,783 | -$42,640 | $3,781,376 | $83,512 | $3,697,864 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $5,031,203 | $5,009,448 | $21,755 | $3,836,268 | $95,764 | $3,740,504 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $6,032,984 | $6,072,774 | -$39,790 | $4,057,602 | $338,853 | $3,718,749 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,640,476
- of which government grants
- $3,899,058
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $57,083
- Net rental income
- $21,423
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$29,839
- Other revenue
- -$8,416
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $322,560
- Other salaries and wages
- $641,930
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,105,778
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Travel
- $11,736
- Depreciation
- $72,463
- Program services (functional)
- $4,104,591
- Management and general (functional)
- $463,172
- Fundraising (functional)
- $164,020
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,836,268
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,781,376
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $83,512
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,697,864
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,703,210
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,633,215
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $64,649
- Gross receipts
- $4,732,886
- Employees
- 18
- Volunteers
- 356
- Year formed
- 1986
- State of legal domicile
- SC
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Irick | CEO Officer | 40 | $131,250 | $1,975 |
| Wanda Pearson | CPO Officer | 40 | $92,848 | $1,483 |
| Julia Kennard | Dir of Finance Officer | 40 | $90,000 | $772 |
| Rev Wes Church | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Scriven | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chief William Skip Holbrook | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Carol F Khare Fowler | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Farmer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa Gadson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| T Mitchell Watson CPA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jimmy Herlong | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kyle Whetstone | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Elise Bidwell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rob Motley | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David Tucker | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
6 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| William R Edmonds | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Davis Buchanan | Imm Past Chair Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Stephanie Yandle | Chair Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Fred Manning | Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Alexa Godwin | Vice Chair Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Steven Hicks | Treasurer Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Irick | CEO Officer | 40 | $123,064 | $5,733 |
| Akili Harris | Former CFO | 40 | $119,683 | $4,047 |
| Wanda Pearson | CPO Officer | 40 | $86,364 | $4,079 |
| Julia Kennard | Dir of Finance Officer | 40 | $14,019 | $59 |
| Lisa Gadson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Wes Church | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Scriven | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chief William Skip Holbrook | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Carol F Khare Fowler | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Farmer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jimmy Herlong | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mitch WatsonCPA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kyle Whetstone | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Elise Bidwell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rob Motley | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David Tucker | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| William R Edmonds | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephanie Yandle | Chair Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Fred Manning | Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Davis Buchanan | Imm Past Chair Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alexa Godwin | Vice Chair Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Steven Hicks | Treasurer Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Irick | CEO Officer | 40 | $114,650 | $4,275 |
| Akili Harris | CFO Officer | 40 | $105,331 | $3,741 |
| Wanda Pearson | CPO Officer | 40 | $79,704 | $3,098 |
| Rev Wes Church | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Scriven | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chief William Skip Holbrook | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Carol F Khare Fowler | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Farmer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Fred Manning | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jim Hudson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| T Mitchell Watson CPA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Milton Pope | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Elise Bidwell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Derek Thomas | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David Hodges | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rob Motley | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David Tucker | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| William R Edmonds | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kyle Whetstone | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Williams III | Imm Past Chair Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephanie Yandle | Vice Chair Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Davis Buchanan | Chair Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alexa Godwin | Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Steven Hicks | Treasurer Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3821 W BELTLINE BLVD, COLUMBIA, SC 29204-1567
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Beth Irick, 3821 West Beltline Boulevard, Columbia, SC 29204
- Signed the 990
- Beth Irick, CEO
- Phone
- (803) 799-3853
- Website
- www.coopmin.org
- Return prepared by
- The Hobbs Group PA
Mission
The organization's mission is to increase the economic self-sufficiency of people experiencing poverty in the Midlands through crisis assistance and sustainability programs. The Ministry provides guidance, counseling, referrals, and direct financial assistance.
Program accomplishments
- Contracted Health Programs include the administration of health-related insurance and housing assistance funds.Expenses $3,509,618
- Financial Sustainability:Financial empowerment - one on one coaching that provides aid to help individuals improve their overall financial well-beingCareer Improvement - aims to reduce barriers to provide more productive engagement in the workforce, targeting adults who wish to enhance their qualifications for jobs that enable households to be financially self-sufficientTax services - provide tax preparation and general counselingExpenses $441,594
- Crisis Assistance Programs include a clothing, furniture, and food bank which serves clients as well as other community emergency relief agencies and shelters.Expenses $153,379
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 57-0825025
- 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
- 1988
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P600)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,781,376
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,732,886
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $4,689,143 | $4,731,783 | $3,781,376 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $5,031,203 | $5,009,448 | $3,836,268 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $6,032,984 | $6,072,774 | $4,057,602 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 57-0825025).
Questions about COOPERATIVE MINISTRY
- What is the EIN of COOPERATIVE MINISTRY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COOPERATIVE MINISTRY is 57-0825025.
- Is COOPERATIVE MINISTRY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1988.
- Are donations to COOPERATIVE MINISTRY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COOPERATIVE MINISTRY 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 COOPERATIVE MINISTRY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did COOPERATIVE MINISTRY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of COOPERATIVE MINISTRY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Beth Irick.
- Who are the officers and directors of COOPERATIVE MINISTRY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 21 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $131,250 (Beth Irick, CEO).
- How much revenue does COOPERATIVE MINISTRY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,689,143, expenses of $4,731,783 and total assets of $3,781,376 at year end.
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