Cooperative League of the United States
NCBA CLUSA IS THE PRIMARY VOICE IN THE UNITED STATES FOR PEOPLE WHO USE COOPERATIVES TO BUILD A BETTER WORLD AND BUILD MORE INCLUSIVE ECONOMY. WE ARE THE APEX TRADE ASSOCIATION FOR COOPERATIVES IN THE U.S., WITH MORE THAN A CENTURY OF PROMOTING THE COOPERATIVE BUSINESS MODEL. NCBA CLUSA HAS ENGAGED IN COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT OVERSEAS FOR MORE THAN 70 YEARS BY PARTNERING WITH LOCAL ACTORS TO ADVANCE COMMUNITY-LED SOLUTIONS. WE CURRENTLY MANAGE A PORTFOLIO OF 25 PROJECTS IN THE U.S. AND 15 OTHER COUNTRIES AND HAVE WORKED IN MORE THAN 90 COUNTRIES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$47.1M
+22.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.3M
+231.6% YoY
Grant Count
9
-10.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$146K
+268.4% YoY
About Cooperative League of the United States
Based on IRS filings
Cooperative League of the United States is a nonprofit organization, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $47.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $1.3M. Net investment income was $58K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $47,080,415 | $38,436,236 | $40,978,734 |
| Revenue | $31,567,658 | $25,171,337 | $27,723,018 |
| Expenses | $32,637,154 | $25,551,263 | $27,593,754 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $57,570 | $42,140 | $138,605 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Productores De Cafe De Puerto Rico ($694,302), Puerto Rico Coffee Roasters ($265,921), Para La Naturaleza ($197,994).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PRODUCTORES DE CAFE DE PUERTO RICO ADJUNTAS, PR | SUB AWARD EXPENSE AT PROCAFE THOROUGH JAN - DEC 2024 | $694,302 |
| PUERTO RICO COFFEE ROASTERS SAN JUAN, PR | SUB AWARD EXPENSE AT PUERTO RICO COFFEE ROASTERS THOROUGH JAN - DEC 2024 | $265,921 |
| PARA LA NATURALEZA SAN JUAN, PR | SUB AWARD EXPENSE AT PARA LA NATURALEZA THOROUGH JAN - DEC 2024 | $197,994 |
| SUSTAINCERT USA INC DOVER, DE | SUB AWARD EXPENSE AT SUSTAINCERT THOROUGH JAN-DEC 2024 | $60,996 |
| UNIVERSIDAD DE PUERTO RICO ESTACIN EXPERIMENTAL AGRICOLA SAN JUAN, PR | SUB AWARD EXPENSE AT ESTACION AGRICOLA THOROUGH JAN - DEC 2024 | $38,460 |
| COMMON GROUND PRODUCERS AND GROWERS MOBILE MKT WICHITA, KS | FACILITATE AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE DISCRIMINATION FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM | $20,000 |
| FUNDACION BUCARBON INC MARICAO, PR | DEVELOPING A COOPERATIVE ECOSYSTEM | $15,000 |
| CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT DAVIS, CA | FARM PROGRAM EDUCATION | $10,000 |
| UJAMAA FARMER COLLECTIVE ASSN WOODLAND, CA | DEVELOPING A COOPERATIVE ECOSYSTEM | $8,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEFFREY CONNOR - BOARD | MEMBER UNTIL 06/24, 1ST VICE-CHAIR | 2 | — |
| CHRISTINA JENNINGS - SECRETARY | UNTIL 06/24, 2ND VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| BRIAN CAVEY - BOARD | MEMBER UNTIL 06/24, TREASURER | 2 | — |
| LADONNA SANDERS REDMOND - BOARD | MEMBER UNTIL 06/24, SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| ANN DIVJAK | BOARD MEMBER AS OF 01/24 | 2 | — |
| ANN FEFORCHAK | BOARD MEMBER AS OF 01/24 | 2 | — |
| BRAD CAPTAIN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| CARLA DECKER | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER ROE | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| CORNELIUS BLANDING | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| DEBBIE WEGE | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| DEVIN FUHRMAN | TREASURER UNTIL 06/24, BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| EMMA MCCORMICK | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ERBIN CROWELL | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| FRED GIBBS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JILL TOMALIN - 1ST VICE | CHAIR UNTIL 06/24, BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JUAN FERNANDEZ | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| KAREN ZIMBELMAN - 2ND VICE | CHAIR UNTIL 06/24, BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| MATTHEW WEHLAND | BOARD MEMBER AS OF 01/24 | 2 | — |
| MICHELLE SCHRY | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| PAUL BRADLEY | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ROSEMARY MAHONEY | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| SYLANDI BROWN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| TRACY MCINTYRE | BOARD MEMBER AS OF 01/24 | 2 | — |
| DAVID SWANSON | BOARD MEMBER UNTIL 05/24 | 2 | — |
| JACOB HAMLIN | BOARD MEMBER UNTIL 09/24 | 2 | — |
| ESTEBAN KELLY | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| DOUGLAS O'BRIEN | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $366,881 |
| VALERIA ROACH | EVP & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $310,397 |
| MANUEL SERRANO | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $254,087 |
| JACQUELINE BASS | VP, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $210,021 |
| MARY GRIFFIN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - CDF | 40 | $184,497 |
| BAGESHWARI SHERCHAND | CHIEF OF PARTY | 40 | $267,522 |
| TAMELA BLALOCK | VP, COOPERATIVE RELATIONS | 40 | $178,374 |
| SAMUEL FILIACI | REGIONAL DIR. OF SOUTHEAST ASIA | 40 | $282,205 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Cooperative League of the United States?
As of 2024, Cooperative League of the United States holds $47.1M in total assets with $31.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 9 grants totaling $1.3M in 2024.
Where does Cooperative League of the United States operate?
Cooperative League of the United States has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Delaware, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pr.
What size grants does Cooperative League of the United States award?
In 2024, Cooperative League of the United States awarded 9 grants totaling $1.3M — an average of about $146K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Cooperative League of the United States's EIN?
Cooperative League of the United States's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-2007481. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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