Cooperation L A

“Form 990, part iii, primary exempt purpose - to increase democratic economic power and reduce economic inequality in the los angeles area through the development and support of cooperative ownership models, including worker-owned cooperative businesses. The target population intended to benefit from this mission is low-income individuals and communities of color who have been historically excluded from participating fully in the benefits of the economy.”

“The 990 will be provided to the governing body for review and approval by the board.”

“Board members are asked to refrain from voting when their independence may be impaired in relation to the subject matter.”

“The organization publishes documents on third party resource sites and makes them available upon request.”

“The organization provides governing documents to the public upon request.”

“Form 990, part iii, line 4b, program service accomplishments: the organization provides training and coaching of emerging and existing cooperatives; classes and workshops for groups on how to establish a cooperative; support to obtain financing for individual cooperatives through outside funders; and public education and networking events about cooperatives and the larger framework of economic democracy.”

“Form 990, part iii, line 4a, program service accomplishments: the organization provides financial and operational support to emerging and newly founded cooperatives.”

“FORM 990 Part III Line 1 Organization's Mission: Cooperation L.A.s purpose is to explore, invent, and deploy ways to build L.A.'s capacity for worker ownership as a pathway toward a more equitable and democratic economy. Our aim is to advance worker ownership as one way to push back against inequality, gentrification, and the gig economy by supporting people who are often excluded from good jobs to collectively create their own and meet community needs.”

“Two of the organizations board members share governance on the board of another unrelated organization.”

“Interpetation 5450. 5450. 0. 0.”

“Other Services 53406. 52406. 1000. 0.”