Cooperatives for a Better World
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.
Cooperatives for a Better World at a glance
In short: Cooperatives for a Better World gave $965K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $161K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $964,951
- -79.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $160,825
- -86.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $55,000
- Total assets
- $504,431
- +30.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (48% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Cooperatives for a Better World funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Nearness LCA ($461K). Together the top 6 received $965K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 16 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $965K (2024) to $14.9M (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $965K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Nearness LCA Brooklyn, NY | Fiscal sponsorship program | $460,785 |
| Navajo Power Home PBC Flagstaff, AZ | Fiscal Sponsorship program | $374,166 |
| Village Real Estate Inv Coop New Orleans, LA | Fiscal sponsorship program | $100,000 |
| Hypatia Adventures LLC Silver Spring, MD | Accelerator participation grant. | $10,000 |
| LooHoos Enterprises LLC Newbury Park, CA | Accelerator participation grant. | $10,000 |
| RIA Brewing Boston, MA | Fiscal sponsorship program | $10,000 |
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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 | $504,431 | $1,500,043 | $1,481,037 | $964,951 | 6 | $11,339 |
| 2023 | $386,740 | $5,149,489 | $5,451,515 | $4,774,000 | 4 | $16,896 |
| 2022 | $714,788 | $15,533,513 | $15,371,885 | $14,875,616 | 6 | $6,123 |
| 2021 | $538,691 | $731,277 | $233,713 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $27,861 | — | $1,770 | — | — | — |
About Cooperatives for a Better World
Based on IRS filings
Cooperatives for a Better World is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Manchester, NH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $504K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $965K. Net investment income was $11K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cooperatives for a Better World is led by Greg Brodsky, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Greg Brodsky
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$80K (2024)
Howard Brodsky
President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martin J Lowery
Director
Vice President → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jen Horonjeff
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Bediako
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clark Arrington
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Helene Lesterlin
Vice President
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Cureton
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nathan Schneider
Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Elizabeth A Bailey (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Charles E Snyder (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jessica Mason (2020–2021) — Director · Filing note: Until 921
- Former: John Venhuizen (2020) — Director
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 $80K, to Greg Brodsky (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about Cooperatives for a Better World
How much does Cooperatives for a Better World give each year?
Cooperatives for a Better World gave $965K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $4.8M across 4 grants.
What is Cooperatives for a Better World's typical grant size?
Cooperatives for a Better World's median grant in 2024 was $55,000, and its average grant was $160,825, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Cooperatives for a Better World give grants?
Cooperatives for a Better World's top state is New York, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Arizona (39%) and Louisiana (10%).
Does Cooperatives for a Better World give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Cooperatives for a Better World's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Fiscal Sponsorship program" (4 grants).
Who are Cooperatives for a Better World's largest grantees?
Cooperatives for a Better World's largest 2024 grantees include The Nearness LCA ($460,785), Navajo Power Home PBC ($374,166) and Village Real Estate Inv Coop ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Cooperatives for a Better World?
Cooperatives for a Better World reported $504K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
What is Cooperatives for a Better World?
Cooperatives for a Better World is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Manchester, NH. It holds $504K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Cooperatives for a Better World's EIN?
Cooperatives for a Better World's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3247254. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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