Cooperation L A (EIN 833306526) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2019

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Rachel Balderston

Phone

3235282076

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Cooperation L A, founded in 2019, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $491K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 185% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $154K, a strong 31% operating margin.

Mission

The L.A. Co-op Lab is a collective that worker ownership in Los Angeles as a pathway toward a more equitable and democratic economy.

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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 $479,807

Program Service Revenue $11,118

Investment Income $5

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $490,930

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,341

Salaries & Benefits $261,941

Fundraising Expenses $30,458

Program Expenses $216,568

Other Expenses $72,503

TOTAL EXPENSES $336,785

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$490,930	$171,957	+1.9%
Expenses	$336,785	$125,973	+1.7%
Net Income	$154,145	$45,984	+2.4%

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

$70,087

Total Directors

$140,174

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Yuki Kidokoro	Chair	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Adriana Swain	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Gilda Haas	Treasurer	40.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Lupe Romero Elicea	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Rita Ortiz Contreras	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kasey Ventura	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Citlalli Velasquez	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$70,087
Rachel Balderston	Secretary	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$70,087

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	$490,930	$336,785	$404,268	$154,145
2022	$171,957	$125,973	$298,596	$45,984

Cooperation L A