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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$504K
+30.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$965K
-79.8% YoY
Grant Count
6
+50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$161K
-86.5% YoY
About Cooperatives for a Better World
Based on IRS filings
Cooperatives for a Better World is a nonprofit organization 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
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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 | $504,431 | $386,740 | $714,788 |
| Revenue | $1,500,043 | $5,149,489 | $15,533,513 |
| Expenses | $1,481,037 | $5,451,515 | $15,371,885 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $11,339 | $16,896 | $6,123 |
| 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 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Nearness LCA ($460,785), Navajo Power Home PBC ($374,166), Village Real Estate Inv Coop ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hypatia Adventures LLC Silver Spring, MD | Accelerator participation grant. | $10,000 |
| LooHoos Enterprises LLC Newbury Park, CA | Accelerator participation grant. | $10,000 |
| Navajo Power Home PBC Flagstaff, AZ | Fiscal Sponsorship program | $374,166 |
| RIA Brewing Boston, MA | Fiscal sponsorship program | $10,000 |
| The Nearness LCA Brooklyn, NY | Fiscal sponsorship program | $460,785 |
| Village Real Estate Inv Coop New Orleans, LA | Fiscal sponsorship program | $100,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Brodsky | Executive Dir. | 40 | $80,093 |
| Martin J Lowery | Director | 0.25 | — |
| Jen Horonjeff | Director | 0.25 | — |
| Stephen Bediako | Director | 0.25 | — |
| Clark Arrington | Director | 0.25 | — |
| Howard Brodsky | President | 0.25 | — |
| Helene Lesterlin | Vice President | 0.25 | — |
| Nathan Schneider | Secretary | 0.25 | — |
| Joseph Cureton | Treasurer | 0.25 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cooperatives for a Better World?
Cooperatives for a Better World is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in MANCHESTER, NH. It holds $504K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Cooperatives for a Better World?
As of 2024, Cooperatives for a Better World holds $504K in total assets with $1.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $965K in 2024.
Where does Cooperatives for a Better World operate?
Cooperatives for a Better World has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, New York, Oregon, South Carolina, Washington.
What size grants does Cooperatives for a Better World award?
In 2024, Cooperatives for a Better World awarded 6 grants totaling $965K — an average of about $161K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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