TOGETHER WE COPE

EIN: 363666952 501(c)(3) Human Services

TINLEY PARK, IL

Total Revenue
$3,281,452
Total Expenses
$3,253,119
Total Assets
$2,073,825
Net Assets
$2,026,449
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1982
Principal Officer
FRANK TROMBLEY
Phone
7082630302
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

TOGETHER WE COPE, founded in 1982, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $3.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 39% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION BRIDGES THE GAP FOR CHICAGO SOUTHLAND RESIDENTS IN TEMPORARY CRISIS BY PROVIDING FOOD, SHELTER, CLOTHING AND REFERRALS, EMPOWERING THEM TO RETURN TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY. ITS MISSION IS ESSENTIALLY TWOFOLD. FIRST, TO PROVIDE GOODS AND SERVICES DIRECTLY TO THE POOR AND NEEDY. SECONDLY, THE ORGANIZATION ACTS AS A CONDUIT IN THE BROADER NETWORK OF SOCIAL SERVICES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,285,958

THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A FOOD PANTRY FIVE DAYS A WEEK LOCATED ON ITS PREMISES, PROVIDING A WEEK'S WORTH OF GROCERIES AND PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS TO RESIDENTS IN NEED FROM 26 CHICAGO SOUTH SUBURBAN...

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THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A FOOD PANTRY FIVE DAYS A WEEK LOCATED ON ITS PREMISES, PROVIDING A WEEK'S WORTH OF GROCERIES AND PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS TO RESIDENTS IN NEED FROM 26 CHICAGO SOUTH SUBURBAN COMMUNITIES. THE STAFF IS ASSISTED BY A LARGE VOLUNTEER FORCE, WHICH DONATED 2,426 HOURS OF SERVICE THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025. IN THAT SAME TIME PERIOD, 17,289 CLIENTS RECEIVED ASSISTANCE FROM THE FOOD PANTRY. FAMILIES RECEIVED CANNED AND BOXED FOOD, BREAD, MEAT OR POULTRY OR FISH AS AVAILABLE AND PRODUCE (IN SEASON). ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED DURING THE THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS SEASONS IN THE FORM OF COMPLETE HOLIDAY MEALS. FURTHER ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS WHEN SCHOOL IS OUT OF SESSION AND CHILDREN NEED BREAKFAST AND LUNCH IN THE HOME.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,420,412

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO BRIDGE THE GAP FOR CHICAGO SOUTHLAND RESIDENTS IN TEMPORARY CRISIS BY PROVIDING EMERGENCY PAYMENTS FOR RENT, MORTGAGE AND UTILITIES SO THAT THE...

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THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO BRIDGE THE GAP FOR CHICAGO SOUTHLAND RESIDENTS IN TEMPORARY CRISIS BY PROVIDING EMERGENCY PAYMENTS FOR RENT, MORTGAGE AND UTILITIES SO THAT THE FAMILIES CAN REMAIN IN THEIR HOMES AND NOT BECOME HOMELESS. 989 CLIENTS BENEFITED FROM THE CLIENT/VOUCHERS PROGRAM. CHILDREN GET SPECIAL ASSISTANCE IN THE BACK-TO- SCHOOL PROGRAM IN WHICH THEY RECEIVE NEW BACKPACKS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES, RELIEVING THEIR FAMILIES OF THOSE COSTS. 341 PARTICIPANTS BENEFITED FROM THE BACK-TO-SCHOOL PROGRAM. CHILDREN AGAIN ARE AIDED DURING THE CHRISTMAS SEASON WITH THE SANTA'S WORKSHOP PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES TOYS, PAJAMAS, HATS, SCARVES, AND MITTENS. 542 CLIENTS BENEFITED FROM THE SANTA'S WORKSHOP PROGRAM. MANY FAMILIES ALSO RECEIVE FREE CLOTHING, FURNITURE, AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS FROM THE AGENCY'S RESALE SHOP. FOR THE YEAR-ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, SUPPORT WAS PROVIDED TO MORE THAN 321 INDIVIDUALS FOR THE HOUSING PROGRAMS.

Program 3
Expenses: $113,339

THE ORGANIZATION PARTICIPATES IN THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT'S "FAMILIES FIRST" PROGRAM PROVIDING TO HOMELESS PARENTS BOTH HOUSING AND GUIDANCE IN LEARNING BASIC LIFE SKILLS...

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THE ORGANIZATION PARTICIPATES IN THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT'S "FAMILIES FIRST" PROGRAM PROVIDING TO HOMELESS PARENTS BOTH HOUSING AND GUIDANCE IN LEARNING BASIC LIFE SKILLS. THIS CRITICAL SUPPORT HELPS HOMELESS PARENTS TO SUCCEED AT RAISING AND SUPPORTING THEIR FAMILIES. FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, SUPPORT FOR 307 PERSONS WAS PROVIDED THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, INCLUDING RENT, FOOD, FURNITURE, TRANSPORTATION AND EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,927,390
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $354,062
TOTAL REVENUE $3,281,452

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,784,464
Salaries & Benefits $1,136,189
Fundraising Expenses $40,199
Program Expenses $2,819,709
Other Expenses $332,466
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,253,119

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,281,452 $2,358,538 +0.4%
Expenses $3,253,119 $1,921,584 +0.7%
Net Income $28,333 $436,954 -0.9%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
26
Volunteers
103

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
1
$133,123
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
FRANK TROMBLEY PRESIDENT 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN PATRICK VICE PRESIDE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICK MCKERNAN SECRETARY 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS FISHER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL GLOTZ DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DOMINIC KOWALCZYK DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EDWARD HASSAN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
IDAVIA STACK DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHRYN STRANIERO EXECUTIVE DI 35.00
Officer
$133,123 $0 $133,123
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $3,281,452 $3,253,119 $2,073,825 $28,333
2024 $2,358,538 $1,921,584 $2,077,718 $436,954
2023 $2,943,355 $2,705,139 $1,764,686 $238,216
2022 $2,775,892 $2,706,540 $1,352,892 $69,352
2021 $2,495,521 $2,406,178 $1,300,198 $89,343
2020 $3,129,752 $2,865,150 $1,225,986 $264,602
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