Community Closet Inc

Organization Overview

Community Closet Inc is located in Livingston, MT. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (J32) the organization is classified as: Goodwill Industries, under the broad grouping of Employment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Community Closet Inc employed 21 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Community Closet Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Community Closet Inc generated $865.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $620.2k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 12.2% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE ORGANIZATION RAISES MONEY THROUGH SALES AT A THRIFT SHOP. FUNDS ARE DISTRIBUTED EACH YEAR TO INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS IN THE COMMUNITY. THE COMMUNITY CLOSET SERVES THE ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED RURAL AREA OF PARK COUNTY, MONTANA. GOALS OF THE ORGANIZATION INCLUDE MAKING CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS AVAILABLE TO INDIVIDUALS AT A GREATLY REDUCED PRICE AND KEEPING TONS OF REUSEABLE GOODS OUT OF THE LANDFILL. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO ATTEMPTS TO RECYCLE OR REPURPOSE ITEMS THAT ARE UNSALEABLE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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RAISE FUNDS THROUGH OPERATING A THRIFT STORE TO DONATE TO LOCAL CHARITIES IN LIVINGSTON AND PARK COUNTY MONTANA. SINCE INCEPTION, THE ORGANIZATION HAS DONATED OVER 626,000 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 IMMEDIATELY FUND PROGRAMS WITH SPECIFIC NEEDS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT TO INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. TWO OTHER IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS ARE PROVIDING CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS AT REDUCED RATES TO LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS, AS WELL AS KEEPING HUNDREDS OF TONS OF TRASH FROM LANDFILLS THROUGH RE-USE AND RECYCLING. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES THREE LOCATIONS IN DOWNTOWN LIVINGSTON. IN ADDITION TO THE MAIN THRIFT CENTER, A SECOND LOCATION OFFERS PRODUCTS FOR FREE, AND A THIRD LOCATION CURATES HIGHER-END GOODS IN A MORE TYPICAL RETAIL STORE ATMOSPHERE. SALES IN THE THRIFT STORES INCREASED OVER 40% IN 2021 VERSUS THE PRIOR YEAR, DUE TO FREQUENT CLOSURES IN 2020 RELATED TO COVID RESTRICTIONS. AS A RESULT, THE ORGANIZATION WAS ABLE TO DOUBLE THE AMOUNTS OF GRANTS MADE TO COMMUNITY NONPROFITS, TO 74,000.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Ruth Caron Cooper
Chief Execut
$60,692
Gayle Kamps
Board Member
$0
Mary Ann Mack
Board Member
$0
Janene Molebash
Board Chairm
$0
Mary Murphy
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$7,229
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$7,229
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $110
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income -$1,325
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $858,942
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $864,956

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Community Closet Inc has awarded $69,251 in support to 4 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

VARIOUS

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$31,845

PARK COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

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Livingston, MT

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$22,000

FRIENDS OF THE COMMUNITY

Org PageRecipient Profile

Livingston, MT

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$8,700

HRDC

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$6,706
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