Cooperatives for a Better World
Cooperatives for a Better World is wholly dedicated to educating and supporting the next generation of cooperative businesses. We do this by 1 Growing the entrepreneur pipeline and …
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Visit www.start.coopAbout Cooperatives for a Better World
Discover resources and support to build and grow cooperatively-owned businesses, fostering community wealth-building and economic stability.
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Mission
Cooperatives for a Better World is wholly dedicated to educating and supporting the next generation of cooperative businesses. We do this by 1 Growing the entrepreneur pipeline and strengthen the cooperative ecosystem 2 Equipping cooperative entrepreneurs with the skills and tools for success and 3 Connecting cooperative businesses with the capital they need to thrive.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Cooperatives for a Better World with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 87% of the 55,580 arts & culture charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 71% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCooperatives for a Better World is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Jamaica Plain, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2017 and has been operating for 9 years. Its EIN is 813247254. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $5M in annual revenue. 28 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Cooperatives for a Better World's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 813247254. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Cooperatives for a Better World has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 96% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Cooperatives for a Better World is located in Jamaica Plain, MA, United States. The organization was established in 2017 and has been active for 9 years. Its registered address is 15 Pershing Rd, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Cooperatives for a Better World has $5M in annual revenue. It allocates 96% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 75% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Cooperatives for a Better World is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $5M in annual revenue. The organization has 28 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Cooperatives for a Better World. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Cooperatives for a Better World holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 96% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Discover resources and support to build and grow cooperatively-owned businesses, fostering community wealth-building and economic stability. Cooperatives for a Better World is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2017.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 96% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $5M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Cooperatives for a Better World are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Cooperatives for a Better World is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 813247254, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
COOPERATIVES FOR A BETTER WORLD is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (10)
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10 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 28 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 28 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2017
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Cooperatives for a Better World
- What is Cooperatives for a Better World?
- Cooperatives for a Better World is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Jamaica Plain, United States. Discover resources and support to build and grow cooperatively-owned businesses, fostering community wealth-building and economic stability.
- When was Cooperatives for a Better World founded?
- Cooperatives for a Better World was founded in 2017.
- Who leads Cooperatives for a Better World?
- Howard Brodsky serves as President.
- Where is Cooperatives for a Better World located?
- Headquartered in Jamaica Plain, MA, United States.
- What is Cooperatives for a Better World's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1M-$10M. 96% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Cooperatives for a Better World trustworthy?
- Cooperatives for a Better World has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Cooperatives for a Better World's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 813247254.
- What is Cooperatives for a Better World's website?
- https://www.start.coop/