p'(ftj i' - together we cope · ,answer to any of the following is yes, attach a...

------, ILLINOIS CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION ANNUAL REPORT Form AG990-ILRevised 3/05Attorney General LISA MADIGAN State of Illinois ,..a 10:3021

Charitable Trust Bureau, 100 West Randolph •••... 11th Floor, Chicago, lllinois 60601 CO # 0102·~52?,-.__

Check all Items attached:Report for the Fiscal Period: x Copy of IRS Return

/ /Make Checks X Audited Financial Statements

Beginning 07 01 07 Payable to Copy of Form IFC .the IllinoisCharity X $15.00 Annual Report Filing FeeBureau Fund

$100.00 Late Report Filing FeeMO DAY YR

05/31/89

H) OPERATING CHARITABLE PROGRAM EXPENSE

I) EDUCATION PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSE '" p'(ftJJ) TOTAL CHARITABLE PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENS~ ,. I'

J1) JOINT COSTS ALLOCATED TO PROGRAM SERVICES (INCLUDED IN J): $---,-------K) GRANTS TO OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS

L) TOTAL CHARITABLE PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENDITURE (ADD J & K)

M) MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSE

N) FUNDRAISING EXPENSE

0) TOTAL EXPENDITURES THIS PERIOD (ADD L, M, & N)

III. SUMMARY OF ALL PAID FUNDRAISER AND CONSULTANT ACTIVITIES:(Attach Attorney General Report of Individual Fundraising Campaign-Form IFC. One for each PFR.)PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISERS:

P) TOTAL AMOUNT RAISED BY PAID PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISERS

Q) TOTAL FUNDRAISERS FEES AND EXPENSES

R) NET RECEIVED BY THE CHARITY (P MINUS Q::R)PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISING CONSULTANTS:

S) TOTAL AMOUNT PAID TO PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISING CONSULTANTS

'or Office Use Only,:.rorr'r"'" .

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INIT

& Ending 06/30/08FederallD# 36-3666952 .MO DAY YR

Are contributions to the or anization tax deductible? ~ Yes D No

LEGAL

NAME Together We CopeMAIL

ADDRESS 17010 Oak Park AvenueCITY, STATE Tinley Park, IL

ZIP CODE 6047 7- 2722

I. .SUMMARY OF ALL REVENUE ITEMS DURING THE YEAR:D) PUBLIC SUPPORT, CONTRIBUTIONS & PROGRAM SERVICE REV. (GROSS AMTS.)

E) GOVERNMENT GRANTS & MEMBERSHIP DUES

F) OTHER REVENUES

G) TOTAL REVENUE, INCOME AND CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED (ADD D,E, & F)

II. SUMMARY OF ALL EXPENDITURES DURING THE YEAR:

J

A) ASSETS

B) LIABILITIES

C) NET ASSETS

PERCENTAGE AMOUNT

76.2% D) $ 1,198,115.

18.1 % E) $ 252,280.5.7% F) $ 88,908.

100% G)$ 1,539,303.~

91.0% H) $ 1,298,090.% I) $

91. 0 % J) $ 1,298,090.

% K) $

91. 0 % L) $ 1,298,090.

5.7% M)$ 81,477.3.3% N) $ 47,124.

100 % 0)$ 1,426,691.

o.

100 % P) $

% Q)$

0.0% R) $

S)$

T)$

U)$

IV. COMPENSATION TO THE (3) HIGHEST PAID PERSONS DURING THE YEAR:

T) NAME, TITLE: Kathryn Straniero, Executive Director 47,204.

U) NAME, TITLE: Mary Ann Baer, Business Director 30,315.

V) NAME, TITLE: Patricia Hosman, Store Mana er V)$ 23,409.List on page 2 of instructions

CODEV. CHARITABLE PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: CHARiTABLE PROGRAM 3HIGHESTBY$EXPENDED CODE CATEGORIES

W) DESCRIPTION: Famil and Individual Services W)# 111X) DESCRIPTION: Housing for the Needy 131Y) DESCRIPTION:

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X) #

Y) #

/ANSWER TO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING IS YES, ATTACH A DETAILED EXPLANATION:, .'. ,YES NO

/JAS THE ORGANIZATION THE SUBJECT OF ANY COURT ACTION, FINE, PENALTY OR JUDGMENT? 1. 0 ~

7b. IF "YES", ENTER (i) THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF THESE JOINT COSTS $ ;(ii) THE AMOUNTALLOCATED TO PROGRAM SERVICES $ ; (iii) THE AMOUNT ALLOCATED TO MANAGEMENTAND GENERAL $ ; AND (iv) THE AMOUNT ALLOCATED TO FUNDRAISING $------

.. HAS THE ORGANIZATION OR A CURRENT DIRECTOR, TRUSTEE, OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE THEREOF,EVER BEEN CONVICTED BY ANY COURT OF ANY MIDSDEMEANOR INVOLVING THE MISUSE ORMISAPPROPRIATION OF FUNDS OR ANY FELONy? ·· · ; .

3. DID THE ORGANIZATION MAKE A GRANT AWARD OR CONTRIBUTION TO ANY ORGANIZATION IN WHICHANY OF ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS OR TRUSTEES OWNS AN INTEREST; OR WAS IT A PARTY TO ANY TRANSACTIONIN WHICH ANY OF ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS OR TRUSTEES HAS A MATERIAL FINANCIAL INTEREST; OR DIDANY OFFICER; DIRECTOR OR TRUSTEE RECEIVE ANYTHING OF VALUE NOT REPORTED AS COMPENSATION? . . . . . . 3.

4. HAS THE ORGANIZATION INVESTED IN ANY CORPORATE STOCK IN WHICH ANY OFFICER, DIRECTOR ORTRUSTEE OWNS MORE THAN 10% OF THE OUTSTANDING SHARES? 4.

5. IS ANY PROPERTY OF THE ORGANIZATION HELD IN THE NAME OF OR COMMINGLED WITH THEPROPERTY OF ANY OTHER PERSON OR ORGANiZATION? 5.

6. DID THE ORGANIZATION USE THE SERVICES OF A PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISER? (ATTACH FORM IFC) ... 6.

7a. DID THE ORGANIZATION ALLOCATE THE COST OF ANY SOLICITATION, MAILING, ADVERTISEMENT ORLITERATURE COSTS BETWEEN PROGRAM SERVICE AND FUNDRAISING EXPENSES? " .. 7.

8. DID THE ORGANIZATION EXPEND ITS RESTRICTED FUNDS FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN RESTRICTEDPURPOSES? 8.

9. HAS THE ORGANIZATION EVER BEEN REFUSED REGISTRATION OR HAD ITS REGISTRATION OR TAX EXEMPTION

SUSPENDED OR REVOKED BY ANY GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY? 9.

10. WAS THERE OR DO YOU HAVE ANY KNOWLEDGE OF ANY KICKBACK, BRIBE, OR ANY THEFT, DEFALCArlONMISAPPROPRIATION, COMMINGLING OR MISUSE OF ORGANIZATIONAL FUNDS? 10.

7231 W. l7lst St. Tinley Park, IL 60477; Allegiance Community Bank 8801 W. l8rd St., Tinley Park, IL 60477

11. LIST THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS WHERE THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS ITS

THREE LARGEST ACCOUNTS:

INBank 15533 s. Cicero Ave., Oak Forest, IL 60452; Citizens Financial Bank

12. NAME AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF CONTACT PERSON: Kathryn Straniero - 708-633-5040

ALL ATTACHMENTS MUST ACCOMPANY THIS REPORT - SEE INSTRUCTIONS

UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY, I (WE) THE UNDERSIGNED DECLARE AND CERTIFY THAT I (WE) HAVE EXAMINED THIS ANNUAL REPORTAND THE ATIACHED DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING ALL THE SCHEDULES AND STATEMENTS AND THE FACTS THEREIN STATED ARETRUE AND COMPLETE AND FILED WITH THE ILLINOIS ATIORNEY GENERAL FOR THE PURPOSE OF HAVING THE PEOPLE OF THESTATE OF ILLINOIS RELY THEREUPON. I HEREBY FURTHER AUTHORIZE AND AGREE TO SUBMIT MYSELF AND THE REGISTRANTHEREBY TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.

10:3021PREPARER (PRINT NAME)

Frank TrombleyBE SURE~o.JNCLUDE ALL FE'!;sJ2UE:1.) REPORTS ARE DUE WITHIN SIX

MONTHS OF YOUR FISCAL YEAR END.2.) FOR FEES DUE SEE INSTRUCTIONS.3.) REPORTS THAT ARE LATE OR

INCOMPLETE ARE SUBJECT TO A$100.00 PENALTY.

PRESIDENT or TRUSTEE (PR~","1"il1o

TREASURER or TRUSTEE (pRINT NAME)

John C. Williams, CPA

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Form 990~ OMS No. 1545-0047

2007Departmentof the TreasuryInternalRevenueService

A Forthe2007ea'rle~n~d~a~r~~~~~~ __ ~~~ __ ~~~~~~~~~~ __ ~~~~~~ ------r-----------------------B Checkifapplicable: Please C Name of organization

D useIRSAddresschange labelor

D Namechange print or t-_-=T....::O::....::L.:e:",:t::.:h:..:..;:e::,:r=---=-w:..;e==-....::C::.,:o=:..::e==- .-:._.- -I

D type. Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)Initialreturn S

ee 17010 Oak Park Avenue FD Termination Specificr---=-'-"-=--=--=-=-=--=-==:...:...:-=..=....::.....::::.::.::..:::O"::::-------------- L- -I JX1lnstruc- City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4 t=::JD Amendedreturn tions, Tinle Park IL 60477-2722 ~

D Applicationpending

D Employeridentificationnumber

36-3666952

Room/suite

E Telephone number

708-633-5040Accountingmethod: Cash

Accrual D Other (specify)

G

• Section 501(c)(3) organizations and 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitabletrusts must attach a completed Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ).

etherweco e.com

H and I are not applicable to section 527 organizations.

H(a) Is this a group return for affiliates? D Yes ~ No

H(b) If "Yes,"enter number of affiliates ~

H(e) Are all affiliates included?

(II'No,'attachalist.Seelnsfruclions.)

H(d) Is this a separate return filed by an

J527

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a::

13 Program services (from line 44, column (8)) .

14 Management and general (from line 44, column (C)) " " " .

15 Fundraising (from line 44, column (D)) , •...................... , .

16 Payments to affiliates (attach schedule) , , .17 Total ex enses. Add lines 16 and 44, column A .. . .

No

1e

2 2.17

Contributions, gifts, grants, and sirnllaramounts received:

a Contributions to donor advised funds ......................................b Direct public support (not included on line 1a) ..........•• , .

c Indirect public support (not included on line 1a) .d Government contributions (grants) (not included on line 1a) .e Total (add lines 1a through 1d) (cash $ 501 ( 524 noncash $ _

2 Program service revenue including government fees and contracts (from Part VII, line 93) ........•...........

3 Membership dues and assessments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Interest on savings and temporary cash investmen

5 Dividends and interest from securities .

6a Gross rents .b Less: rental expenses L-.,;6;,;;;b:...L. _

e Net rental income or (loss). Subtract line 6b from line 6a , , .7 Other investment income (describ~

8a Gross amount from sales of assets other

than inventory 8ab Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses. . . . . . 8b

e Gain or (loss) (attach schedule) 8e

d Net gain or (loss). Combine line 8c, columns (A) and (8) '0" .9 Special events and activities (attach schedule). If any amount is from gaming, check her"

a Gross revenue (not including $ of

contributions reported on line 1b) s ' • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• t---=9;,::a'-l- ...;1=1;..:3'-'--=4:...:3~7b Less: direct expenses other than fund raising expenses ., . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. L...:9:..:b:....L .-:.2:::....::6:...L....:.7_4:::....::o,6e Net income or (loss) from special events. Subtract line 9b from line 9a , .

10a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances .......................•.... 1;.,cO:.,:a=-+ _

b Less: cost of goods sold L.1~0:..::b:.....l- _C Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (attach schedule). Subtract line 10b from line 10a ...........•....

11 Other revenue (from Part VII, line 103) , .12 Total revenue. Add lines 1e, 2,3,4,5, 6c, 7, 8d, 9c 10c, and 11 .

1ci

252

3

1b 191

501 5242 942 096

1c 57

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separateinstructions.DAA

4

5

86 691

1Oc

11 6 77512 1 539 30313 1 298 09014 81 47715 47 12416

17 1 426 69118 112 61219 529 13220 -17 79921 623 945

Form 990 (2007)

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.; 18 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 17from line 12 .::: 19 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 73, column (A))

~ 20 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (attach explanation) ::~ ~~: : ~ t~~:~~:~P~::~:::z 21 Net assets or fund balances at end of ear. Combine lines 18, 19, and 20

Form 99Qx{2007) _Together We Cope 36- 3666952 Page 2

'wmB:a:~·'.h;::'; Statement of All organizations must complete column (A). Columns (B), (C), and (D) are required for section 501 (c)(3) and.(4)Functional Ex enses organizations and section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts but optional for others. (See the instructions.)

Do not include amounts reported on line (8) Program

6b 8b 9b 10b or 16 of Part I. (A) Total services

22a Grants paid from donor advised funds (attach schedule)

(cash $ g~~h$ )If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ~ 0 i-=22::.:a=-t- -JI- _

22bOther grants and allocations(attachschedule)

(cash $ g~~h$ )

If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ~ 0 r-=2=2b~I- I_------23 Specific assistance to individuals (attach

schedule) , , , ,S.tm,t.,~,,24 Benefits paid to or for members (attach

schedule) "., , .. , .. , .. , , , , , , , .. , ..25a Compensation of current officers, directors,

key employees, etc. listed in

Part V-A ..... , .. , .. , ?~~. ,?t.a.t.~m~p~,).."b Compensation of former officers, directors,

key employees, etc. listed in

Part V-B ............................................c Compensation and other distributions, not included above,

to disqualified persons (as defined under section4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B)~25:::.:c:.t-- + -+ -+ _

26 Salaries and wages of employees not included

on lines 25a, b, and c . , , , , , , ' .. , , , , , , , ,27 Pension plan contributions not included on

lines 25a, b, and c .. , , , , , , , , .28 Employee benefits not included on lines

25a - 27 ............................................29 Payroll taxes ,.,',., , . , , , ' , ., , ',' .. , , . , , , , . ,30 Professional fundraising fees ., , .

31 Accounting fees, , ., .. , '. , , , , " . , , ..

32 Legal fees .. ' .. , ..•....... ' , ,." , ..

33 Supplies ., .. ' .. , , ,., ,.'

34 Telephone., .. , " , .. , .. , ,., , .. ,.35 Postage and shipping . , . , •.. , . , , , .. , , ,

36 Occupancy ,., ,., "." , , ,37 Equipment rental and maintenance, , . , , . , ,

38 Printing and publications , , ,'.,.,., ,'

39 Travel ,., ... ,.,' .. , .... , , ,., .. ,', ....•... , .40 Conferences, conventions, and meetings , " .. '

41 Interest ,., , .. " "., .42 Depreciation, depletion, etc. (attach schedule) .

43 Other expenses not covered above (itemize):

a" .$.e.~.,?~~t.~,ITl~.r?-,t.4 , ,

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23 938 375 938 375

24

25a 47 204 30 683 14 161 2 360

25b

26 251 492 193 321 23 913 34 258

27

31

15 806 3 1123 751

32

33 22 757 12 982 3 479 6 29634 6 921 2 041 4 869 1135

36 20 039 19 705 121 21337

38

39

40

41 14 003 12 967 907 12942 36 735 34 561 1 905 269

43a 66 496 37 649 28 371 476b, ".,. ,., , , ,.,. ' ' ',' 43b

c 43c

d 43d

e, ,., , , .. , , ' ,.' 43e

f , , , , .

g , " .. , , , , ,., , .44 Total functional expenses. Add lines 22a

through 43g. (Organizations completing

columns (B)-(O), carry these totals to lines

13-15 ,............................................. 44

43f

43

1 426 691 1 298 090 81 477 47 124Joint Costs. Check ~ if you are following SOP 98-2.

Are any joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation reported in (B) Program services? ,', ..

If "Yes." enter (i) the aggregate amount of these joint costs$ ; (ii) the amount allocated to Program services $, _

(iii) the amount allocated to Management and genera$ ; and (iv) the amount allocated to Fundraising$

~0 Yes ~ No

DAA Form 990 (2007)

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Form 99Qr','(07) Together We Cope 36-3666952-,:!'~~itt',jlt();i Statement of Program Service Accomplishments (See the instructions.)

Page 3

Form 990 is available for public inspection and, for some people, serves as the primary or sole source of information about aparticular organization. How the public perceives an organization in such cases may be determined by the information presentedon its return. Therefore, please make sure the return is complete and accurate and fully describes, in Part III, the organization'sprograms and accomplishments.

What is the organization's primary exempt purpose?

~ ..Ass.i ~tarice...f.o.~..t:h~..needy .All organizations must describe their exempt purpose achievements in a clear and concise manner. State the numberof clients served, publications issued, etc. Discuss achievements that are not measurable. (Section 501(c)(3) and (4)organizations and 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must also enter the amount of grants and allocations to others.)

Program ServiceExpenses

(Required for 501(c)(3) and(4) orgs., and 4947(a)(1)

trusts; but optional forothers.

a See Statement 5................................................................................................ , .

Grants and allocations $ If this amount includes forei n rants, check here ~

b

.................................................................................................................. , .. ,.


c

Grants and allocations $d

1 298 090

e Other program services (attach schedule)


Form 990 (2007)

f Total of Program Service Expenses (should equal line 44, column (B), Program services) . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ~ 1, 298,090

DM

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Form 990/2007) Together We Cope:i'iRant'"iV:i:: Bai'ance Sheets See the instructions.

36-3666952 Page 4

Note: Where required, attached schedules and amounts within the descriptioncolumn should be for end-of-year amounts only.

175 293

(A)Beginning of year

(8)End of year

48a

b

49

50a

b

51a

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enen 52<C5354a

b

55a

b

56

57a

b

58

59

6061

62

en 63

~.0 64a'"::::i b

65

Pledges receivable .Less: allowance for doubtful accounts .............Grants receivable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, and

key employees (attach schedule) .Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1» and

persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) (att. schedule) .Other notes and loans receivable (attach

schedule) 1-5=-1;..:a=-+- ---l

Less: allowance for doubtful accounts. . . . . . . . . . . .. L.;5=-1:.::b:.,..L +- --=::-=-_:-=-=-!--!:..!.::...j _

Inventories for sale or use 5 3 17 8 4 8 031Prepaid expenses and deferred charges :...................... 11 60 0 2 9 0 3~~vct~\~;nts~p~~~i~I::t~a~~~ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . .. ~ B Cost B FMVInvestments-other securities ~ Cost FMV(attach schedule) .

Investments-land, buildings, andequipment: basis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ~5~5~a~ -lLess: accumulated depreciation (attach

schedule) L.:5::.::5:.:::b~ -I- ~~I- _Investments-other (attach schedule) . . . . . . .. .. .. . . . . .....

Land, buildings, and equipment: basis , 5~

Less: accumulated depreciation (attach lschedule) ?~~..$.t.~t~~n:t~q1=: .. f?. ~Other assets, including program-related investments

(describe ~ .~~~ .. $.t.9_.t.~~~Il~..7. )Total assets must e ualline 74 . Add lines 45 throu h 58 .

68 890

45 Cash-non-interest-bearing ........................................•...........

46 Savings and temporary cash investments .

47a Accounts receivable .............................b Less: allowance for doubtful accounts

48c

42 189196 269

68 890

49

50a

50b _

509 559 57c

58

792 134 59

47 446 6061

62

63

64a

215 556 64b

65

263 002 66

455 81673 316

542 2869 069

Accounts payable and accrued expenses .

Grants payable .

Deferred revenue .Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and key employees (attach

schedule) .Tax-exempt bond liabilities (attach schedule) .

Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule) $.~~..W9 ~ ksheet, 1-__ ---==::..:::..::::....J..-=:::...::::~:.:.:::..:1__----=1:..::9:..:5-::....L...:::.9-.:.7-.:.2=-Other liabilities (describe ~ ) I---------I.-.:::.::....J---------

909 63789 720

66 Total liabilities. Add lines 60 throu h 65 .

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Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here ~ X and complete lines

67 through 69 and lines 73 and 74.

67 'Unrestricted ..........................................•.......................

68 Temporarily restricted .................•.......................................

~~ga:::;:;:~~~tr::tr~~:~;li~~ S'FAS'11~7,'~h~~kj,~r~' .••. '0 .~~d' .complete lines 70 through 74.

70 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds .71 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, and equipment fund .

72 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income. or other funds .73 Total net assets or fund balances. Add lines 67 through 69 or lines

70 through 72. (Column (A) must equal line 19 and column (B) must

equal line 21) .74 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances. Add lines 66 and 73 .

285 692

604 26719 678

529 132 623 945Form 990 (2007)

792 134 909 637

DAA

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Together We Cope 36-3666952 Page 5'Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return (See theinstructions.

ab

1

23

4

Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ...•.•...................................Amounts included on line a but not on Part I, line 12:Net unrealized gains on investmentsDonated services and use of facilities ........................................... ,

Recoveries of prior year grants .Other (specify): .

b1b2b3

............................................................................... '--=b..:,4-'- _Add lines b1 through b4 .Subtract line b from line a ....................................................................................Amounts included on Part I, line 12, but not on line a:Investment expenses not included on Part I, line 6b " . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. t--=d:..;1'+ _

Other (specify): .

cd

12

e

d2

a Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements .b Amounts included on line a but not Part I, line 17:

1 Donated services and use of facilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. t-=b:.;1'--;- _2 Prior year adjustments reported on Part I, line 20 r-.:b:.;:2:...;- _3 Losses reported on Part I, line 20 .................................•............. t-=b:.:3'--;- _4 Other (specify): .

b4...............................................................................Add lines b1 through b4 .

c Subtract line b from line a .d Amounts included on Part I, line 17, but not on line a:

1 Investment expenses not included on Part I, line 6b .2 Other (specify): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , .

1 539 303

1 539 303

1,539,303

1 426 691

1 426 691

Add lines d1 and d2 .e Total expenses (Part I, line 17). Add lines c and d ~ e 1,426, 691:~:i!:~l;i:rt[~~~i:l!;~Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees (List each person who was an officer, director, trustee,"".", "'''''-" or key employee at any time during the year even if they were not compensated.) (See the instructions.)

(8) (e) Compensation(0) Conlribution~10 (E) Expense(A) Name and address Tille andaveragehour~per (If notpaid, enter e~R~ ~:r~';~1 accounlandolher

weekdevotedto posilion .O.S' ;'~T;no allowances

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DAA

President

4 0 0 0

Vice Pres

4 0 0 0Secretary

4 0 0 0

Treasurer

4 0 0 0

4 0 0 0

4 0 0 0

4 0 0 0

Exec Direct

40 47,204 0 0

4 0 0 0

4 0 0 0Form 990 (2007)

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Form 990.(2007) To ether We Co e:';~,~~r:lW'~~~~i'!C'urrent Officers Directors Trustees and Ke Em 10 ees continued75a Enter the total number of officers, directors, and trustees permitted to vote on organization business at board

meetings ~ .b Are any officers, directors, trustees, or key employees listed in Form 990, Part V-A, or highest compensated

employees listed in Schedule A, Part I, or highest compensated professional and other independent

contractors listed in Schedule A, Part II-A or II-B, related to each other through family or business

relationships? If "Yes," attach a statement that identifies the individuals and explains the relationship(s) , " .

c Do any officers, directors, trustees, or key employees listed in Form 990, Part V-A, or highest

compensated employees listed in Schedule A, Part I, or highest compensated professional and other

independent contractors listed in Schedule A, Part II-A or II-B, receive compensation from any other

organizations, whether tax exempt or taxable, that are related to the organization? See the instructions for

the definition of "related organization." .If "Yes," attach a statement that includes the information described in the instructions.

d Does the or anization have a written conflict of interest olic? 75d X

m~i!~ii!t:~m~~!,Former Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees That Received Compensation or Other Benefits(If any former officer, director, trustee, or key employee received compensation or other benefits (described below) during the year, list that

person below and enter the amount of compensation or other benefits in the appropriate column. See the instructions.)

(8) LoansandAdvances(E) Expense

account and otherallowances

(e) Compensation (0) Contributionsto(if notpaid employeebenefitenter-0- ' lans& d?ferr d

(A) Name and address

.N(A.... , .....•..................................................................

Other Information See the instructions.76 Did the organization make a change in its activities or methods of conducting activities? If "Yes," attach a

detailed statement of each change .77 Were any changes made in the organizing or governing documents but not reported to the IRS? .

If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes.78a Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1 ,000 or more during the year covered by

this return? .b If "Yes," has itfiled a tax return on Form 990-T for this year? .

79 Was there a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or substantial contraction during the year? If "Yes," attach

a statement .............................. '" .80a Is the organization related (other than by association with a statewide or nationwide organization) through

common membership, governing bodies, trustees, officers, etc., to any other exempt or nonexempt

organization? .

b If "Yes," enter the name of the organization~ '~~d'~h~~k'':;h~th'~r' ii'i~' O· '~~~~'Pt'~~' O· '~~~~~~~Pt'.81a E'~t~'r'di~~~i~'~d ·i~di;~~t·p~iiii~~i '~~p~~dit~'r~~: '(S~~'Ii'~~81' i~~ir~~tions.) 81a 0

b Did the or anization file Form 1120-POLfor this ear? .. .

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36-3666952 Pa e 7Yes No

83ab

84a

85a

cd

ef

9h

86b

87b

88a

b

89a

b

c

d

e

or at substantially less than fair rental value? .b If "Yes," you may indicate the value of these items here. Do not include this

amount as revenue in Part I or as an expense in Part II.

(See instructions in Part 111.) p. ~~ .. S. t.rn 1;: ~.. L,.;:,:82::,;:b'-'- --=::...::::-L...;;::...=.....!-

Did the organization comply with the public inspection requirements for returns and exemption applications? .Did the organization comply with the disclosure requirements relating to quid pro quo contributions? ~/ ~Did the organization solicit any contributions or gifts that were not tax deductible? .

b If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or

gifts were not tax deductible? ~/ ~501(c)(4), (5), or (6). Were substantially all dues nondeductible by members? ~/ ~

b Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ~/ ~If "Yes" was answered to either 85a or 85b, do not complete 85c through 85h below unless the organizationreceived a waiver for proxy tax owed for the prior year.Dues, assessments, and similar amounts from members. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. r-=-8=-5c=-t- _Section 162(e) lobbying and political expenditures r:-8=-5d=-t- _Aggregate nondeductible amount of section 6033(e)(1)(A) dues notices .............•......•.•.. r=-85::.,;e+ _Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (line 85d less 85e) .. . . . . . . .. . . . . .. L...;;,.85,;;,,;f--L.. _Does the organization elect to pay the section 6033(e) tax on the amount on line 85f? ~/ ~If section 6033(e)(1)(A) dues notices were sent, does the organization agree to add the amount on line 85fto its reasonable estimate of dues allocable to nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures for the

following tax year? : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . ~/ ~501(c)(7) orgs. Enter: a Initiation fees and capital contributions included on line 12 1-=-86;:,:a=-t- _Gross receipts, included on line 12, for public use of club facilities ......................•....... r=-86.:.;b::...r _501(c)(12) orgs. Enter: a Gross income from members or shareholders.... 1-=-87:..,:a=-t- _Gross income from other sources. (Do not net amounts due or paid to othersources against amounts due or received from them.) .....At any time during the year, did the organization own a 5partnership, or an entity disregarded as separate from th301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Part IX ........................................................•..At any time during the year, did the organization, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the

meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Part XI ~501(c)(3) organizations. Enter: Amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under:

section 4911 ~ Q ; section 4912 ~ 9. ; section 4955 ~ 0501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) ores. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transactionduring the year or did it become aware of an excess benefit transaction from a prior year? If "Yes," attach

a statement explaining each transaction .Enter: Amount of tax imposed on the organization managers or disqualifiedpersons during the year under sections 4912, 4955, and 4958 ~Enter: Amount of tax on line 89c, above, reimbursed by the organization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ~All organizations. At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter

transaction? .f All organizations. Did the organization acquire a direct or indirect interest in any applicable insurance contract? .9 For supporting organizations and sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did the

supporting organization, or a fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings

at any time during the year? .....................................................................................•......... ,---,,-89~,--_.L......:::'=:--List the states with which a copy of this return is filed ~ ~ ~ ..................................•......................................Number of employees employed in the pay period that includes March 12, 2007 (See

instructions.) ~ 33The books are in care of ~ ..K.a..t;:n.~Y~..S.t.J;'.9-p..~~~q Telephone no. ~.!Q~:-. 6.3.3..:-.~.Q.4Q.

17010 Oak Park Ave.Locatedat ~ .T.~p;1;~Y..~?x.~,1 J;~ ZIP+4~ ..E?Q~7.7. .

b At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in or a signature or other authorityover a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial

account)? ...........................................................................................................•....If" Yes," enter the name of the foreign country~ .See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TO F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bankand Financial Accounts.

90ab

91a

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Form 990 (2007)

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36-3666952

92

Note: Enter gross amounts unless otherwise

indicated.

93 Program service revenue:

a Direct Program Supportb Simply Sensible Shoppe Sales

Unrelated business income Excluded b section 512,513, or 514 (E)Related or

exempt functionincome

(A)Business code

(6)Amount

(e). (D)Excluslo Amount

code

746 844195 252c _

d _

e

f Medicare/Medicaid payments .9 Fees and contracts from govemment agencies .

94 Membership dues and assessments .95 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments

96 Dividends and interest from securities ....................97 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:

a debt-financed property .

b not debt-financed property .98 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property .

99 Other investment income ................................100 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory

101 Net income or (loss) from special events .

102 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory .103 Other revenue: a

b Other

14 2 217

1 86 691

6 775cde _

104 Subtotal (add columns (8), (D), and (E» 0 ~8..:::8~9:...:0~8:::.l.____,_~9..::4~8~8~7=-1105 Total (add line 104, columns (8), (D), and (E)) , .. ~ 1{037 {779Note' Line 105 plus line 1e Part I should equal the amount on line 12 Part Ii;! ·iea;iit~ln'li];:i Relati~nshi~ of Activities to the Accom~lishment of Exemot Purooses (See the instructions.)

Line No. Explain how each activity for which income is reported in column (E) of Part VII contributed importantly to the accomplishment... of the organization's exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes) .

93a 93a-93b-103b - Donations received in-kind (e.a. food) andsales at the Thrift Shoo orovide clients with the foodand clothina assistance.

i:mm~~~j'lmi:miii Information Reaardina Taxable Subsidiaries and Disreaarded Entities (See the instructions.)(A) (8) (e) (0) (E)

Name, address, and EIN of corporation, Percentage of Nature of activities Total income End-of-year. partnership, or disreaarded entitv ownership interest assets

N/A %%%%

Information Reaardlna Transfers Associated with Personal Benefit Contracts (See the instructions.(a) Did the organization, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract? . .. ~ Yes

~ No(b) Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes X No

Note: If "Yes" to (b), file Form 8870 and Form 4720 (see instructions).

Form 990 (2007)

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,Together We Cope 36-3666952 Page 9Form 990,(2007)

Information Regarding Transfers To and From Controlled Entities, Complete only if the organizationis a controllin or anization as defined in section 512 b 13,

106Yes No

Did the reporting organization make any transfers to a controlled entity as defined in section 512{b){13) of

the Code? If "Yes," com lete the schedule below for each controlled entit . x

b

{A} {B}Name, address, of each Employer 10

controlled entity Number

(C)Description of

transfer

a

(O)Amount of transfer

c

Totals

107 Did the reporting organization receive any transfers from a controlled entity as defined in section

512 b 13 of the Code? If "Yes," com lete the schedule below for each controlled entit .

(C)Description of

transfer

{A}Name, address, of each

controlled entity

{B}EmployerlD

Number

xYes No

a

(O)Amount of transfer

b

c

Totals

108 Did the organization have a binding written contract in effect on August 17, 2006, covering the interest,

rents, ro alties, and annuities described in uestion 107 above?

Yes No

PleaseSignHere

Typeorprintnameandtitl

Underpenaltiesof perjury,I declarethat I haveexaminedthisreturn,includingaccompanyingschedulesandstatements,andto thebestof myknowledgeandbelief,it is true,correct,andcomplete.Declarationof preparer(otherthanofficer)is basedonall informationof whichpreparerhasany1<nowledge.

~ Signatureof officer

~

Date

~

Date Checkif Preparer'sSSNor PTINPaid Preparer's self- (SeeGen.Instr.X)

signature John Williams, C.P,A, 10/21/0 employed ~ P00197220~rep~r~rls~F~i~-'S-n-a-me-(~O-ry-OU~rn~~~~~e-a~r~n~e~&~~A~S-S~O~C~1~'a~t-e-s--~p-.-C~.~~~~~~~~~~~E-IN~LL~~3~6~-~4~0~5~0~2~4~8

se n Y if self-employed), , 19250 Everett Ln ste 200 Phoneaddress,andZIP+4 Mokena IL 60448 no. ~ 708-478-4650

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Form990 (2007)

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Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service

Organization Exempt Under Section 501(c){3)(Except Private Foundation) and Section 501(e), 501(f), 501(k), 501(n),

or 4947(a)(1) Nonexempt Charitable Trust

Supplementary Information-(See separate instructions.)~ MUST be completed by the above organizations and attached to their Form 990 or 990-EZ

SCHEO,lJLE A I

(Form 990 or 990-EZ)OMS No. 1545-0047

2007Name of the organization Employer identification number

To ether We Co e 36-3666952i;;~i~~~lm~'j Compensation of the Five Highest Paid Employees Other Than Officers, Directors, and Trustees

See a e 1 of the instructions. List each one. If there are none enter "None."(a) Name and address of each employee paid more

than $50.000(b) Title and average hoursper week devoted to position

(e) Expenseaccountand other

allowances

N9~~ .

(d) Contributionst(e) Compensation emp!.benefitplans

& deferredcom .

Total number of other em 10 ees aid over $50,000 ~ 0

Compensation of the Five Highest Paid Independent Contractors for Professional ServicesSee a e 2 of the instructions. List each one whether individuals or firms. If there are none enter "None."

(a) Name and address of each independent contractor paid more than $50,000 (e) Compensation

NO~~ ...................•......•................•...................................•..•............

(b) Type of service

Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for

rofessional services ~i,,"ii~aiTIti!i~H~i:,Compensation of the Five Highest Paid Independent Contractors for Other Services

(List each contractor who performed services other than professional services, whether individuals orfirms. If there are none enter "None." See a e 2 of the instructions.

(a) Name and address of each independent contractor paid more than $50,000 (c) Compensation

]lj9N.~...........................••......•...........•.........................•.....................

(b) Type of service

Total number of other contractors receiving over

$50.000 for other services... ~For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 and Form 990-EZ.

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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2007

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Form 990 or 990-EZ 3 6 - 3 6 6 6 9 5 2 Pa e 2

Yes NoStatements About Activities (See page 2 of the instructions.)

During the year, has the organization attempted to influence national, state, or local legislation, including any

attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum? If "Yes," enter the total expenses paid

or incurred in connection with the lobbying activities ~ $ (Must equal amounts on line 38,

Part VI-A, or line i of Part VI-B.) '" ...............•......................................................

Organizations that made an election under section 501(h) by filing Form 5768 must complete Part VI-A. Other

organizations checking "Yes" must complete Part VI-B AND attach a statement giving a detailed description of

the lobbying activities.

2 During the year, has the organization, either directly or indirectly, engaged in any of the following acts with any

substantial contributors, trustees, directors, officers, creators, key employees, or members of their families, or

with any taxable organization with which any such person is affiliated as an officer, director, trustee, majority

owner, or principal beneficiary? (If the answer to any question is "Yes," attach a detailed statement explaining the

transactions. )

a Sale, exchange, or leasing of property? .

b Lending of money or other extension of credit? .

c Furnishing of goods, services, or facilities? ...........................•......................................................

d Paymentof compensation(or payment or reimbursementof expensesif more than $1,000)? .... E?~~ .p.?~t..Y-:1>;..1... f.()~TIl ..~.~.O...

e Transfer of any part of its income or assets? .

3a Did the organization make grants for scholarships, fellowships, student loans, etc.? (If "Yes," attach an explanationof how the organization determines that recipients qualify

b Did the organization have a section 403(b) annuity plan fo

c Did the organizationreceiveor hold an easementfor conservationpurposes, includingeasementsto preserve open

space, the environment,historic land areas or historic structures?If "Yes,"attach a detailed statement .

d Did the organization provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? .

4a Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds? If "Yes," complete lines 4b through 4g. If "No," complete

lines 4f and 4g ~, .b Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966? , .

c Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?

d Enter the total number of donor advised funds owned at the end of the tax year ~

x

x2a

x2b

2d X

2c X

3b X

2e X

3a X

3c X

X3d

4a X4b

4c

e Enter the aggregate value of assets held in all donor advised funds owned at the end of the tax year. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ~

Enter the total number of separate funds or accounts owned at the end of the tax year (excluding donor advised

funds included on line 4d) where donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of

amounts in such funds or accounts . o

9 Enter the aggregate value of assets held in all funds or accounts included on line 4f at the end of the tax year oSchedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2007

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15 Gifts, grants, and contributions received. (Do

not include unusual rants. See line 28. 926 942 898 129 698 402 676 448

Page 4

e Total

3 199 921o16 Membershi fees received .

17 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise

sold or services performed, or furnishing of

facilities in any activity that is related to the

or anization's charitable, etc., ur ose .... o18 Gross income from interest, dividends,

amounts received from payments on securities

loans (section 512(a)(5)), rents, royalties,

income from similar sources, and unrelated

business taxable income (less section 511

taxes) from businesses acquired by the

or anization after June 30, 1975 . 3 012 2 324 1 667 2 253 9 25619 Net income from unrelated business

activities not included in line 18 . o20 Tax revenues levied for the organization's

benefit and either paid to it or expended on

its behalf . o21 The value of services or facilities furnished to

the organization by a governmental unitwithout charge. Do not include the value ofservices or facilities generally furnished to the

ublic without char e . o22 Other income. Attach a schedule. Do not

include gain or (loss) fromsale of ca ital assets .

67823 929 453 700 06924 Line 23 minusiine 17 929 453 700 06925 Enter 1% of line 23 9 ~" 7 00126 Organizations described on lines 10 or 11: a Enter f Cjm ), li"f24

b Prepare a list for your records to show the name of and a nrtlco each per'an (~ih~~ih~~'~.....governmental unit or publicly supported organization) whose total gifts for 2003 through 2006 exceeded the

amount shown in line 26a. Do not file this list with your return. Enter the total of all these excess amounts .

c Total support for section 509(a)(1) test: Enter line 24, column (e)d Add: Amounts from column (e) for lines: 18 9 { 25·6.... ·19 .... · .... · .. · .... ·· .. ··· .. ·· .. ······ .. ·

22 26b ~

e Public support (line 26c minus line 26d total) . . . . . .. .. . .. . . . . . . . .. .. .. . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . ~ r""'-t--=--=-=:::..::--=-,:--:::--=::-:=-f Public su ort ercenta e line 26e numerator divided b line 26c denominator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ~

6786~

27 Organizations described on line 12: a For amounts included in lines 15, 16, and 17 that were received from a "disqualified

person," prepare a list for your records to show the name of, and total amounts received in each year from, each "disqualified person."

Do not file this list with your return. Enter the sum of such amounts for each year: N / A(2006) ,... (2005) , .. .. . . . . . . . . .. .. .. (2004) . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (2003) .

b For any amount included in line 17 that was received from each person (other than "disqualified persons"), prepare a list for your records to

show the name of, and amount received for each year, that was more than the larger of (1) the amount on line 25 for the year or (2) $5,000.

(Include in the list organizations described in lines 5 through 11b, as well as individuals.) Do not file this list with your return. After computing

the difference between the amount received and the larger amount described in (1) or (2), enter the sum of these differences (the excess

amounts) for each year:

(2006) (2005) .c Add: Amounts from column (e) for lines: 15 16

17 20 21 ~d Add: Line 27a total and line 27b total . . . . .. ~e Public support (line 27c total minus line 27d total) ~

f Total support for section 509(a)(2) test: Enter amount from line 23, column (e) . ~ L:27!.-'f:.......l. ~"""""

g Public support percentage (line 27e (numerator) divided by line 27f (denominator)) .. .. .. ~ r=-.:....iO..-t- o""7'o

h Investment income ercenta e line 18, column e numerator divided b line 27f denominator . . . . . . . . . . . .. ~ 27h

(2004) . (2003)

27c

N/A

27d

27e

28 Unusual Grants: For an organization described in line 10, 11, or 12 that received any unusual grants during 2003 through 2006,

prepare a list for your records to show, for each year, the name of the contributor, the date and amount of the grant, and a brief

description of the nature of the grant. Do not file this list with your return. Do not include these grants in line 15.

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ScheduleA(Form9~Oor990-EZ)2007 Together We Cope 36-3666952 Page 3

~"m:m~l.i~J:~Reason for Non-Private Foundation Status (See pages 4 through 8 of the instructions.)

I certify that the organization is not a private foundation because it is: (Please check only ONE applicable box.)

5 0 A church, convention of churches, or association of churches. Section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

6 0 A school. Section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Also complete Part V.)

7 0 A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization. Section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

8 0 A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit. Section 170(b )(1 )(A)(v).

9 0 A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital. Section 170(b)(1 )(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city,

and state ~ ...........................................................................................................................

10 0 An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit. Section 170(b)(1 )(A)(iv).(Also complete the Support Schedule in Part IV-A)

11a ~ An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public. Section

170(b)(1 )(A)(vi). (Also complete the Support Schedule in Part IV-A)

11 bOA community trust. Section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Also complete the Support Schedule in Part IV-A)

12 0 An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 331/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts

from activities related to its charitable, etc., functions-subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 33 1/3% of its support

from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the

organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Also complete the Support Schedule in Part IV-A)

o Type I D TypeJl

managers) and otherwise meets the

organization:

13 0 An organization that is not controlled by any disqualif

requirements of section 509(a)(3). Check the box th

D Type Ill-Functicnally Integrated

Provide the followlnq information about the sunoorted organizations. (See page 8 of the instructions.)

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)Name(s) of supported organization(s) Employer Type of Is the supported Amount of

identification organization organization listed in supportnumber (EIN) (described in lines the supporting

5 through 12 organization's

above or IRe governing documents?

section)

Yes No

Total .......................... ................... ........... ................................. .... .... .... .......... ~

H..Ll An organization organized and operated to test for public safety. Section 509(a)(4). (See page 8 of the instructions.)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2007DAA

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Schedule A(Form 9~Oor 990-EZ) 2007 Together We Cope 36 - 3666952:,:,:I?;~r:t,:Nt',;,:,: Private School Questionnaire (See page 9 of the instructions.)

To be com leted ONLY b schools that checked the box on line 6 in Part IV

Page 5

29 Does the organization have a racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students by statement in its charter, bylaws, N / Ai---r-'=-I--'-'c.:::...-other governing instrument, or in a resolution of its governing body? .

30 Does the organization include a statement of its racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students in all its

brochures, catalogues, and other written communications with the public dealing with student admissions,

programs, and scholarships? .31 Has the organization publicized its racially nondiscriminatory policy through newspaper or broadcast media during

the period of solicitation for students, or during the registration period if it has no solicitation program, in a way

that makes the policy known to all parts of the general community it serves? .If "Yes," please describe; if "No," please explain. (If you need more space, attach a separate statement.)

32 Does the organization maintain the following:

a Records indicating the racial composition of the student body, faculty, and administrative staff? ".................... 1-3:..:2:..:a'-l-_-I-__b Records documenting that scholarships and other financial assistance are awarded on a racially nondiscriminatory

basis? 1-3:..:2:..::b'-l-_-I-__C Copies of all catalogues, brochures, announcements, and other written communications to the public dealing

with student admissions, programs, and scholarships? , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-3:..:2:..:c-l-_-I-__d Copies of all material used by the organization or on its behalf to solicit contributions? 32d

Use of facilities? 1-3,,-,3:..:.f-l-_-I-__

If you answered "No" to any of the above, please explain. (If you need more space, attach a separate statement.)

33 Does the organization discriminate by race in any way with respect to:

a Students' rights or privileges? .

b Admissions policies? .

c Employment of faculty or administrative staff? .

d Scholarships or other financial assistance?

e Educational policles?

9 Athletic programs? .

h Other extracurricular activities? ..................•................................••.......................................

If you answered "Yes" to any of the above, please explain. (If you need more space, attach a separate statement.)

................................... , , .' .

34a Does the organization receive any financial aid or assistance from a governmental agency? ........................••...........

b Has the organization's right to such aid ever been revoked or suspended? .If you answered "Yes" to either 34a or b, please explain using an attached statement.

35 Does the organization certify that it has complied with the applicable requirements of sections 4.01 through 4.05

of Rev. Proc. 75-50 1975-2 C.B. 587, coverin racial nondiscrimination? If "No" attach an ex lanation ..... 35Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2007

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33a

33b

33c

33d

33e

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Check ~ a

Page6

Limits on Lobbying Expenditures

ou checked "a" and "limited control"

The term "ex enditures" means amounts aid or incurred.

(a)Affiliated group

totals

(b)To be com pletedfor all electingorganizations

3636 Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grassroots lobbying) .

37 Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) .

38 Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 36 and 37) .

39 Other exempt purpose expenditures .40 Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 38 and 39) .41 Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table-

If the amount on line 40 is- The lobbying nontaxable amount is-

Not over $500,000 20% of the amounton line 40 }Over $500,000but not over $1,000,000 . . . . . . . $100,000plus 15% of the excess over $500,000

Over $1,000,000but not over $1,500,000 $175,000plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000

Over $1,500,000but not over $17,000,000 $225,000plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000 ..

Over $17,000,000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000,000 .42 Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 41) .43 Subtract line 42 from line 36. Enter -0- if line 42 is more than line 36

44 Subtract line 41 from line 38. Enter -0- if line 41 is more than line 38

40

37

38

39

Caution: If there is an amount on either line 43 or line 44, ou must file Form 4720.

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five columns below.

See the instructions for lines 45 throu h 50 on a e 13 of the instructions.

Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period

(d)

2004

(e)

Total

(a)

2007

45 Lobb in nontaxable amount .

46 Lobbying ceiling amount (150% of

line 45 e .

47 Totallobb in ex enditures .

48 Grassroots nontaxable amount .....

49 Grassroots ceiling amount (150% of

line 48 e .

lete Part VI-ADuring the ye~r, did the organization attempt to influence national, state or local legislation, including any

attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:

a Volunteers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. f--f---

b Paid staff or management (Include compensation in expenses reported on lines c through h.) f--f---

c Media advertisements 1--1--1---------

d Mailings to members, legislators, or the public 1--1--1---------

e PUblications, or published or broadcast statements 1--1--1---------

f Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1--1--1---------g Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body f--f---f---------

h Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any other means .

Total lobbying expenditures (Add lines c through h.) : .If "Yes" to any of the above, also attach a statement giving a detailed description of the lobbying activities.

Yes


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Schedule A (.form ~90 or 990-EZ) 2007 Together We Cope 36 - 3666952 Page 7'['::O~:~i~~~J~i~Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable

Exempt Organizations (See page 14 of the instructions.)51 Did the reporting organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the follOwing with any other organization described in section

501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527. relating to political organizations?a Transfers from the reporting organization to a noncharitable exempt organization of:

(i) Cash .(ii) Other assets , .

b Other transactions:

(i) Sales or exchanges of assets with a noncharitable exempt organization .(ii) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization .(iii) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets ......................................................•................(iv) Reimbursement arrangements .(v) Loans or loan guarantees .(vi) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations .

c Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees .d If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value of the

goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting organization. If the organization received less than fair market value in any

Yes No51alil Xalii) X

blil Xb(jil Xsrnn Xbfiv) Xblv) Xblvil Xc X

transaction or sharino arrancement, show in column (d) the value of the oooos, other assets, or services received:(a) (b) (c) (d)

Line no. Amount involved Name of noncharitable exempt organization Description of transfers, transactions. and sharing arrangements

N/A

.

~ I

52a Is the organization directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizationsdescribed in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? , ,., ,. ~ 0 Yes I1Q No

b If "Yes," comolete the followino schedule:(a) (b) (c)

Name of organization Type of organization Description of relationship

N/A


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Schedule ,B(Form 990, 990-EZ,or 990-PF)Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors OMB No. 1545-0047

Toqether We Cope

2007Supplementary Information forline 1 of Form 990, 990-EZ, and 990-PF (see instructions)

Name of organization Employer identification number

36-3666952Organization type (check one):

Filers of: Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ !Kl 501 (c)( 3 )(enter number) organization

Form 990-PF

o 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

o 527 political organization

o 501 (c)(3) exempt private foundation

o 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

o 501 (c)(3) taxable private foundation

Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule. (Note: Only a section 501 (c)(7), (8), or (10)

organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule-see instructions.)

General Rule-

o For organizations filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF t

property) from anyone contributor. (Complete Parts I a

or more (in money or

Special Rules-

!Kl For a section 501(c)(3) organization filing Form 990, or Form 990-EZ, that met the 33 1/3% support test of the regulations

under sections 509(a)(1)/170(b)(1)(A)(vi), and received from anyone contributor, during the year, a contribution of thegreater of $5,000 or 2% of the amount on line 1 of these forms. (Complete Parts I and II.)

o For a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization filing Form 990, or Form 990-EZ, that received from anyone contributor,

during the year, aggregate contributions or bequests of more than $1,000 for use exclusively for religious, charitable,

scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. (Complete Parts I, II, and 111.)

o For a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization filing Form 990, or Form 990-EZ, that received from anyone contributor,

during the year, some contributions for use exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but these contributions did

not aggregate to more than $1,000. (If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during

the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Do not complete any of the Parts unless the General Rule

applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $5,000 or more

during the year.) ~ $ _

Caution: Organizations that are not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules do not file Schedule B (Form 990,

990-EZ, or 990-PF), but they must check the box in the heading of their Form 990, Form 990-EZ, or on line 2 of their Form

990-PF, to certify that they do not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF).

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructionsfor Form 990, Form 990-EZ, and Form 990-PF.

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2007)

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Schedule,S (F,or,m~flO, 990-EZ, or 990-PF 2007

Name of organization

To ether We Co e

(a)

No.

Pa e 1 of 1 of Part I

Employer identification number

36-3666952Contributors (See Specific Instructions.)

(b)Name, address, and ZIP + 4

(d)T e of contribution

(c)

A re ate contributions

1 United Way Southwest4711 Midlothian Turnpike 1 Suite 17Crestwood IL 60445

$ -=2...:::.0-'-' .:::..5-=....7=-1

Person

Payroll

Noncash

(Complete Part II if there is

a noncash contribution.)

(a)

No.

(b)

Name, address, and ZIP + 4

(c)

A re ate contributions(d)

T e of contribution

2The Owens Foundation7804 W. College Drive7804 W. College DrivePalos Heights IL 60463

$ ...;01,--,,4 ..•.., .=1..=..8-,,-6

Person

Payroll

Noncash



(a)

No.

(b)

Name, address, and ZIP + 4(c)



3 United Way - Other27 873

(a)

No.

(b)Name, address, and ZIP + 4

(c)


Person

Payroll

Noncash




$_------

PersonPayroll

Noncash



(a)

No.

(b)


(c)



$_------

Person

Payroll

Noncash



(a)

No.

(b)


(c)


(d)

T e of contribution

$_------

Person

Payroll

Noncash

(Complete Part II ifthere is


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Form' 990 Special Events Schedule

1 Forcalendarvear2007,or tax vearbeoinnino 7 101/07 ,and endino 6/3010812007

Toqether We CODe 36-3666952Name EmployerIdentificationNumber

(A) (8)

61,420o

(e) Others Total

16,166 11,456 113,4370 0 0

16,166 11,456 113,4372,657 1,296 26,746

13,509 10,160 86,691

GrossreceiptsLess contributions

GrossrevenueLessdirectexpenses

Net income(loss)

61,420o

24,395

21,32224,395

40,0981,471

Description: (A) Dinner Dance

(8) Golf Outing

(e) Pasta Fundraiser

Others Other Fundraisers

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2007Mortgages and Other Notes Payable990 1990~PF 1For calendar year 2007, or tax year beainnina 7 101 107 ,and endlnq 6/301081

Name Employer Identification Number

Tooether We Cope 36-3666952

Form 990 Part IV Line 64b - Additional Information

Name of lender Relationshi

Original amountborrowed Re a ment terms

400 000

Interestrate

MaturitydateDate of loan

Pur ose of loan

Consideration fumished blenderBalance due at

end of ear

195 972

215 556 195 972

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10/21/2008 12:47 PMFederal Statements

Statement 1 " Form 99l, Line 20 " Other Changes In Net Assets or Fund Balances

O - l- A tescnplLion mounPrior Period Adjustment - Jld outstanding air $ -17,799

Total $ -17,799

Statement 2- ForrJ 990, Part II, Line 23 - Specific Assistance to Individuals

O - It- A tescnp Ion mounRent IMortgage Assistance $ 190,948Food Assistance 579,465Clothing Assistance 108,219Other Assistance 59,743

Total $ 938,375

1-2

Program Management &Name Services General Fundraising

Expenses $ $ $

Executive DirectorCompensation 30,683 14,161 2,360

Total $ 30,683 $ 14,161 $ 2,360

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Statement 3 - Form 990. Part II; Line 25a - Compensation of Current Officers

3

4-7



Statement 4· Form 990, Part II, Line 43· Other Functional Expenses

I Total Program Mgt &Description Expenses Service General

Expenses $ $ $ $Outside Services 15,088 401 14,262Insurance 6,502 4,187 2,315Sales Tax 16,018 16,018Miscellaneous 11,794 11,794Volunteer Expenses 7,605 7,605Vehicles Expenses 9,489 9,438

Total $ 66,496 $ 37,649 $ 28,371 $

Fund-Raising

Statement 5 • Form 990. Part III, Line a - Statement of Program Service Accomplishments

DescriptionEmergency shelter, food and life necessities provided tothose in need~ Provisions include clothing, utility, rentand mortgage payments. During the fiscal year, the Agencyhas provided services to 23,636 individuals. The servicesprovided include 21,147 individuals served by the foodpantry; 20 individuals have,received rent and mortgageassistance; Over 400 individuals received financialassistance; Over 1,500 individual ecassistance and over 700 childrensupplies.

Statement 6 - Form 990, Part IV, Line 57 - Land, Buildings, and Equipment

DescriptionBeginning Accum End of Accumof Year Depr Year Depr

Buildings$ 487,051 $ 105,873 $ 491,653 $ 122,829

Furniture & Equipment77,432 49,051 141,603 68,141

Land100,000 100,000

Total $ 664,483 $ 154,924 $ 733,256 $ 190,970

Statement 7 - Form 990. Part IV. Line 58 - Other Assets

Beginningof Year

End ofYearDescription

$_----$ 0

$ 9,069$ 9,069

Gift Certificates for Clients'rotal

425

51476



Statement 8 - Form 990, Part VI, Line 82b - Donated Services

Description Amount$ 22,527$ 22,527·

Donated non-professional service hoursTotal

8

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Form 990. Part I. Line 1b - Direct Public Support

Description I Cash Noncash TotalOther $ 152,614 $ $ 152,614Contributions from Schedule B 39,186 39,186

Total $ 191,800 $ 0 $ 191,800

Form 990. Part I. Line 1c - Indirect Public Support

Description Cash Noncash TotalContributions from SchedulJ B $ 57,444 $ $ 57,444

Total I$ 57,444 $ 0 $ 57,444

Form 990. Part I. Line 1d - Government Contributions

Description I Cash Noncash TotalEmergency Shelter Grans Program $ 34,000 $ $ 34,000Cook County Community Develop Grant 10,000 10,000US Dept of Housing and urbln Develop 208,280 208,280

Total 252,280 $ 0 $ 252,280

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~ • I. ~I- •

Forms 990 I 990-EZ Return Summary

For calendar year 2007. or tax year beginning 7 /01 /07 .and ending 6 /3 0 /0836-3666952

Together We Cope529(132Net Asset I Fund Balance at Beginning of Year

Revenue

Contributions

Program service revenue

Investment income

Capital gain I loss

Special events:

Gross revenue

Direct expenses

Net income

Other income

Total revenue

Expenses

Program services

Management and general

Fundraising

Payments to affiliates

Total expenses

Excess I (deficit)

501(524942(096

2(217

113(43726(746

86(6916(775

1,539(3031,298(090

81, 47747(124

1,426(691112(612-17(799Other changes

623(945Net Asset I Fund Balance at End of

Reconciliation of ExpensesReconciliation of Revenue

Total revenue per financial statements_--=l::..L.( ;::.5.:;::3;,.;:9:....(t.....::::.3..:::O;,.::3::...

Less:

Unrealized gains

Donated services

Recoveries

Other

Plus:

Investment expenses

Other

Total revenue per return

Total expenses per financial statements _--=l::..L.( ..::::4.:::2~6~(.:::6.:::9;,.;:1~Less:

Donated services

Prior year adjustments

Losses

Other

Plus:

Investment expenses

Other

Total expenses per return1,539(303 1(426(691

Balance Sheet

Ending

909(637DifferencesBeginning

AH~ 792(134Liabilities 2 63 (0 02Net assets ===5:::2:::9:::(=1:::3:::2=

285(692623(945 94(813

Miscellaneous Information

Amended return

Return I extended due date 11 /17 /08Failure to file penalty

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