Cooperation L A

EIN: 833306526 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Los Angeles, CA

Total Revenue
$490,930
Total Expenses
$336,785
Total Assets
$404,268
Net Assets
$199,892
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2019
Legal Domicile
CA
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.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $118,742 Revenue: $8,418

Cooperative Education L.A. Co-op Lab provides training to teach people and teams the skills they need to successfully operate and own a cooperative business. Our education programs are bilingual and...

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Cooperative Education L.A. Co-op Lab provides training to teach people and teams the skills they need to successfully operate and own a cooperative business. Our education programs are bilingual and include in person workshops and cohorts, online courses and print curriculum materials available to all.

Program 2
Expenses: $62,658 Revenue: $0

Cooperative Development L.A. Co-op Lab provides incubation support, technical assistance and in-depth coaching to those interested in starting or becoming a worker-owned cooperative. We also...

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Cooperative Development L.A. Co-op Lab provides incubation support, technical assistance and in-depth coaching to those interested in starting or becoming a worker-owned cooperative. We also facilitate fair access to capital via our membership in Seed Commons, a financial cooperative.

Program 3
Expenses: $35,168 Revenue: $0

Ecosystem Building L.A. Co-op Lab works to build a network of support for emerging and existing worker-owned cooperatives across Los Angeles. We host regular networking and community events and build...

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Ecosystem Building L.A. Co-op Lab works to build a network of support for emerging and existing worker-owned cooperatives across Los Angeles. We host regular networking and community events and build partnerships with organizations, allies, and technical service providers to facilitate mutual learning and growth for cooperatives county-wide.

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

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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%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
6
Employees
4
Volunteers
10

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
3
$70,087
Total Directors
8
$140,174
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
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
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