THE COMMUNITY FORTRESS
EIN 82-2544987 · Homeless Shelters (L41)
What they do
to PROVIDE TEMPORARY EMERGENCY SHELTER for DISPLACED and NEEDY INDIVIDUALS of SANDUSKY COUNTY, OHIO.
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Basic facts we verified
IRS warning checkThere may be a problem with its nonprofit status. Check before giving.
Money report from 2022The report may be old. Ask for a newer one.
They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.
They name their leaders8 people are listed in the latest report.
You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.
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Financial picture
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How each $100 of revenue was used
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Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.
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Money in and money out
Reported spending amounts
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Leadership and board
Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.
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ANGELA BUTSCHERSECRETARY
CHAD BLACKBOARD MEMBER
DAVE SAAMVICE PRESIDE
JIM WEISSBOARD MEMBER
JORDAN SAAMBOARD MEMBER
LEANNA LENKETREASURER
MARMA MALCOLMPRESIDENT
ROB TWININGBOARD MEMBER
About this charity
- Location
- PO BOX 378, FREMONT, OH 43420
- County
- Sandusky
- In care of
- MARMA MALCOLM
- Primary officer
- MARMA MALCOLM, PRESIDENT
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2022
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2022
- Return type
- 990EZ
- Tax preparer
- JOANNE L BOWER CPA INC
- NTEE classification
- Homeless Shelters (L41)
- IRS tax category
- Homeless Shelters
- Revocation date
- May 15, 2026