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Cots Inc

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Housing, Shelter / Low-Cost Temporary Housing (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.63M (2023)

Expenses
$1.02M (2023)

Total Assets
$3.32M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$95.8k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,632,542
Expenses
$1,019,396
Net Income
$613,146
Net Assets
$3,224,782
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,296,836
79.4%
Program Services $192,567
11.8%
Investment Income $34,814
2.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $108,000
6.6%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $325
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $313,551
30.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,320,581
Total Liabilities $95,799
Net Assets $3,224,782
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Patty Degoey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Greg Gill Jr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Peterson (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Schmidt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kristene Stacker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joe Wilz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patti Jorgensen (President) $0 $0 $0
Dan Lightfuss (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Cindy Sahotsky (Executive Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,197,153
Expenses
$993,753
Net Income
$203,400
Net Assets
$2,547,772
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $935,865
78.2%
Program Services $142,816
11.9%
Investment Income $6,859
0.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $101,500
8.5%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$9,896
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $20,009
1.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $328,349
33.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,686,423
Total Liabilities $138,651
Net Assets $2,547,772
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Patty Degoey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Greg Gill Jr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Emily Hartfield (Director (Through July)) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Peterson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andy Schmidt (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Schmidt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kristene Stacker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joe Wilz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patti Jorgensen (President) $0 $0 $0
Dan Lightfuss (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Cindy Sahotsky (Executive Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,044,365
Expenses
$806,797
Net Income
$237,568
Net Assets
$2,365,408
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $750,720
71.9%
Program Services $135,938
13.0%
Investment Income $1,723
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $85,500
8.2%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$781
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $71,265
6.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $275,156
34.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,402,736
Total Liabilities $37,328
Net Assets $2,365,408
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Patty Degoey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Greg Gill Jr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Emily Hartfield (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Peterson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andy Schmidt (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Schmidt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kristene Stacker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joe Wilz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patti Jorgensen (President) $0 $0 $0
Dan Lightfuss (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Cindy Sahotsky (Executive Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,172,574
Expenses
$761,306
Net Income
$411,268
Net Assets
$2,014,758
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $952,217
81.2%
Program Services $135,106
11.5%
Investment Income $2,786
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $75,500
6.4%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $6,965
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $218,103
28.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,042,744
Total Liabilities $27,986
Net Assets $2,014,758
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Patty Degoey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Greg Gill Jr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Emily Hartfield (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Peterson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andy Schmidt (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Schmidt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kristene Stacker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joe Wilz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patti Jorgensen (President) $0 $0 $0
Dan Lightfuss (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Cindy Sahotsky (Executive Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$722,613
Expenses
$697,163
Net Income
$25,450
Net Assets
$1,592,168
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $514,453
71.2%
Program Services $172,440
23.9%
Investment Income $5,156
0.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $30,564
4.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $209,070
30.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,637,547
Total Liabilities $45,379
Net Assets $1,592,168
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dan Lightfuss Cpa (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Patti Degoey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Emily Hartfield (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patti Jorgensen (President) $0 $0 $0
Patti Jorgensen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Greg Gill Jr (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Peterson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cynthia Sahotsky (Exe Dir / Di) $0 $0 $0
Andy Schmidt (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Schmidt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kristene Stacker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joe Wilz (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$716,008
Expenses
$699,339
Net Income
$16,669
Net Assets
$1,553,230
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $557,289
77.8%
Program Services $159,634
22.3%
Investment Income -$5,579
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $4,664
0.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $231,139
33.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,593,044
Total Liabilities $39,814
Net Assets $1,553,230
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Patti Jorgensen (President) $0 $0 $0
Dan Lightfuss Cpa (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Greg Gill Jr (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Patti Degoey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Emily Hartfield (Director) $0 $0 $0
Patti Jorgensen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Peterson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andy Schmidt (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Schmidt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kristene Stacker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joe Wilz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cynthia Sahotsky (Exe Dir / Di) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$710,000
Expenses
$777,410
Net Income
-$67,410
Net Assets
$1,536,561
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $483,904
68.2%
Program Services $184,936
26.0%
Investment Income $15,536
2.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $25,624
3.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $260,089
33.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,581,508
Total Liabilities $44,947
Net Assets $1,536,561
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Patti Jorgensen (President) $0 $0 $0
Dan Lightfuss Cpa (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Greg Gill Jr (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Patti Degoey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Emily Hartfield (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andy Schmidt (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Schmidt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Anthony Wilhelms Cfa (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joe Wilz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kristene Stacker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cynthia Sahotsky (Exe Dir / Di) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$959,881
Expenses
$739,290
Net Income
$220,591
Net Assets
$1,603,971
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $750,706
78.2%
Program Services $194,534
20.3%
Investment Income $6,669
0.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $7,972
0.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $268,002
36.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,630,155
Total Liabilities $26,184
Net Assets $1,603,971
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Patti Jorgensen (President) $0 $0 $0
Dan Lightfuss Cpa (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Greg Gill Jr (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Patti Degoey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Emily Hartfield (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andy Schmidt (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Schmidt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Anthony Wilhelms Cfa (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joe Wilz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cynthia Sahotsky (Exe Dir / Di) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$601,876
Expenses
$632,525
Net Income
-$30,649
Net Assets
$1,383,380
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $430,602
71.5%
Program Services $167,316
27.8%
Investment Income $4,815
0.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$1,613
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $756
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $25,660
4.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $219,431
34.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,483,317
Total Liabilities $99,937
Net Assets $1,383,380
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Anthony Wilhelms Cfa (President) $0 $0 $0
Patti Jorgensen (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Dan Lightfuss Cpa (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Greg Gill Jr (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Patti Degoey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Emily Hartfield (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andy Schmidt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Serra (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joe Wilz (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$567,998
Expenses
$583,401
Net Income
-$15,403
Net Assets
$1,419,975
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $370,479
65.2%
Program Services $183,053
32.2%
Investment Income $1,517
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $9,919
1.7%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3,030
0.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $72,265
12.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $206,130
35.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,535,160
Total Liabilities $115,185
Net Assets $1,419,975
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Andrew Wilson (Executive Di) $67,500 $0 $4,765
John Schmidt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Vanderloop (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Emily Hartfield (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cindy Sahotsky (Director) $0 $0 $0
Hillary Anderson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Anthony Wilhelms (President) $0 $0 $0
Kurt Ellison (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Marty O'brien (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Serra (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,281,575
Expenses
$1,120,126
Net Income
$161,449
Net Assets
$3,096,457
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,003,722
78.3%
Program Services $239,555
18.7%
Investment Income $1,714
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $27,373
2.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $5,330
0.4%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3,881
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $1,250
0.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $428,072
38.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,214,048
Total Liabilities $1,117,591
Net Assets $3,096,457
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Cindy Sahotsky (Director) $70,000 $0 $2,067
Andrew Wilson (Executive Di) $1,250 $0 $0
John Schmidt (Past Preside) $0 $0 $0
David Pierre (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
John Claypool (Director) $0 $0 $0
Emily Hartfield (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gail Constancio (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Hillary Anderson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Anthony Wilhelms (President) $0 $0 $0
Kristen Reynolds (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$920,981
Expenses
$860,747
Net Income
$60,234
Net Assets
$2,932,230
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $747,617
81.2%
Program Services $171,633
18.6%
Investment Income $1,731
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $61,785
7.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $312,172
36.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,092,662
Total Liabilities $1,160,432
Net Assets $2,932,230

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,382,193
Expenses
$504,655
Net Income
$1,877,538
Net Assets
$2,869,187
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,233,126
93.7%
Program Services $146,387
6.1%
Investment Income $1,608
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,072
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $59,429
11.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $188,007
37.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,093,775
Total Liabilities $1,224,588
Net Assets $2,869,187

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2000

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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