Community Cooperative dba Francesco Collaborative
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Community Cooperative dba Francesco Collaborative at a glance
In short: Community Cooperative dba Francesco Collaborative gave $59K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $59K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $58,750
- -79.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $58,750
- -38.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $58,750
- Total assets
- $749,573
- -21.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Community Cooperative dba Francesco Collaborative funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Purchasing Alliance ($59K).
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 12 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Community Cooperative dba Francesco Collaborative gives
- Giving fell 68% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2022) to $288K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $59K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Purchasing Alliance Washington, DC | Pass through grant | $58,750 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $749,573 | $1,378,989 | $1,073,509 | $58,750 | 1 | $28,752 |
| 2023 | $953,080 | $1,112,750 | $1,036,016 | $288,103 | 3 | — |
| 2022 | $432,693 | $671,817 | $613,649 | $5,200 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $370,354 | $723,078 | $501,881 | $183,094 | 2 | — |
| 2020 | $245,013 | $367,876 | $316,147 | $268,755 | 5 | — |
About Community Cooperative dba Francesco Collaborative
Based on IRS filings
Community Cooperative dba Francesco Collaborative is a public charity focused on Social Science, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $750K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $59K. Net investment income was $29K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Community Cooperative dba Francesco Collaborative is led by Elizabeth Garlow co-ED, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 2 of 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elizabeth Garlow co-ED
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$178K (2024)
Felipe Witchger co-ED
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$200K (2024)
Paul Hazen Former
President
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sr Sue Ernster Current
President
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Geoff Gusoff
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kate Barron-Alicante
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Molly Harmon
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Marthaler
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Justin Rydstrom
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Paul Hazen (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Felipe Witchger (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Phil Reeves (2023) — Director
- Former: Sr Sue Ernster FSPA (2023) — Director
- Former: Boris Sigal (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Martin Trimble (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Philip Witchger (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $200K, to Felipe Witchger co-ED (Executive Dir.). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Community Cooperative dba Francesco Collaborative
How much does Community Cooperative dba Francesco Collaborative give each year?
Community Cooperative dba Francesco Collaborative gave $59K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $288K across 3 grants.
How large is Community Cooperative dba Francesco Collaborative?
Community Cooperative dba Francesco Collaborative reported $750K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.
What is Community Cooperative dba Francesco Collaborative?
Community Cooperative dba Francesco Collaborative is a public charity focused on Social Science, based in Washington, DC. It holds $750K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Community Cooperative dba Francesco Collaborative operate?
Community Cooperative dba Francesco Collaborative has awarded grants in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Kansas, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New York, Wisconsin.
What is Community Cooperative dba Francesco Collaborative's EIN?
Community Cooperative dba Francesco Collaborative's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1871636. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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