Cooperatives for a Better World (EIN 813247254) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2017

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Nathan Schneider

Phone

6179496696

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Cooperatives for a Better World, founded in 2017, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $5.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 67% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring.

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.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,846,780

Program Service Revenue $285,531

Investment Income $16,896

Other Revenue $282

TOTAL REVENUE $5,149,489

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $4,831,500

Salaries & Benefits $402,301

Fundraising Expenses $26,801

Program Expenses $5,233,755

Other Expenses $217,714

TOTAL EXPENSES $5,451,515

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$5,149,489	$15,533,513	-0.7%
Expenses	$5,451,515	$15,371,885	-0.6%
Net Income	$-302,026	$161,628	-2.9%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

⚠ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Martin J Lowery	Director	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jen Horonjeff	Director	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
Stephen Bediako	Director	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
Clark Arrington	Director	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
Howard Brodsky	President	0.25	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Helene Lesterlin	Vice President	0.25	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Nathan Schneider	Secretary	0.25	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Joseph Cureton	Treasurer	0.25	Officer	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$5,149,489	$5,451,515	$386,740	$-302,026
2022	$15,533,513	$15,371,885	$714,788	$161,628
2021	$731,277	$233,713	$538,691	$497,564

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