La Cooperativa Campesina de California
Improve the lives of California's farmworkers, their families, and rural communities through advocacy and service.
La Cooperativa Campesina de California at a glance
In short: La Cooperativa Campesina de California gave $12.6M across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $2.1M), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,622,448
- +27.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,103,741
- +27.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $975,557
- Total assets
- $4,994,559
- +17.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who La Cooperativa Campesina de California funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was MAROMA Energy Services ($8.1M). Together the top 6 received $12.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 13 grants of 29 (45%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How La Cooperativa Campesina de California gives
- Giving grew 64% 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 $5.1M (2022) to $12.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $12.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MAROMA Energy Services Upland, CA | Provider weatherization assistance | $8,064,518 |
| Proteus Inc Visalia, CA | Provide farmworker assistance | $1,630,747 |
| Center for Employment Trainin San Jose, CA | Provide farmworker assistance | $1,024,339 |
| California Human Development Santa Rosa, CA | Provide farmworker assistance | $926,775 |
| Central Valley Opportunity Ce Winton, CA | Provide farmworker assistance | $731,912 |
| Employers Training Resource Bakersfield, CA | Provide farmworker assistance | $244,157 |
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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 | $4,994,559 | $20,386,899 | $20,257,770 | $12,622,448 | 6 | $41,509 |
| 2023 | $4,253,402 | $38,516,346 | $38,421,853 | $9,904,576 | 6 | $15,993 |
| 2022 | $5,819,112 | $9,098,741 | $9,099,608 | $5,097,860 | 6 | $683 |
| 2021 | $2,582,252 | $12,721,120 | $12,641,236 | $7,701,214 | 5 | $478 |
| 2020 | $2,765,549 | $15,334,359 | $15,229,395 | $11,022,512 | 6 | $469 |
About La Cooperativa Campesina de California
Based on IRS filings
La Cooperativa Campesina de California is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Sacramento, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $12.6M. Net investment income was $42K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
La Cooperativa Campesina de California is led by Marco Lizarraga, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marco Lizarraga
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$169K (2020) → $223K (2024)
Michelle Engel-Silva
Chairman
Vice Chair → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Candido Morales
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cirenio Rodriguez
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jorge de Nava Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Castaneda
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Stuebner
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ruben Solorio
Director
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hermelinda Sapien
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Ellis
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Teresa Hitchcock (2020–2023) — Former Chairman
- Former: Robert Alcazar (2020) — Vice Chair
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 $223K, to Marco Lizarraga (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about La Cooperativa Campesina de California
How much does La Cooperativa Campesina de California give each year?
La Cooperativa Campesina de California gave $12.6M across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $9.9M across 6 grants.
What is La Cooperativa Campesina de California's typical grant size?
La Cooperativa Campesina de California's median grant in 2024 was $975,557, and its average grant was $2,103,741, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does La Cooperativa Campesina de California give grants?
La Cooperativa Campesina de California gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does La Cooperativa Campesina de California give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on La Cooperativa Campesina de California's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Provide farmworker assistance" (5 grants).
Who are La Cooperativa Campesina de California's largest grantees?
La Cooperativa Campesina de California's largest 2024 grantees include MAROMA Energy Services ($8,064,518), Proteus Inc ($1,630,747) and Center for Employment Trainin ($1,024,339), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is La Cooperativa Campesina de California?
La Cooperativa Campesina de California reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $20.4M.
What is La Cooperativa Campesina de California?
La Cooperativa Campesina de California is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Sacramento, CA. It holds $5.0M in total assets as of 2024.
What is La Cooperativa Campesina de California's EIN?
La Cooperativa Campesina de California's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0329821. 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 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 27, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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