The Democracy at Work Institute was created by the U.S. Federation of Worker Cooperatives to support worker cooperative development in economically and socially marginalized communities. It serves as a national organization dedicated to building the worker cooperative field through research, education, and advocacy, ensuring that communities can create sustainable economic models through democratic ownership.
2012
27-5265123
$2.343 million
This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.

Building on years of research and hands-on experience to help communities overcome economic and social crises through worker ownership.

A report on worker-owned and democratic workplaces in the United States.

Celebrating the 10th anniversary of DAWI and the 20th anniversary of the USFWC.

July 26, 2024
The 2024 Worker Co-op Conference will be held in Chicago, Illinois.
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Learn MoreOverall Score
63
50
/100
Program Expense Ratio
90.39%
20
/20
Program Revenue Growth
-69.56%
2
/20
Leverage Ratio
0.1323
18
/20
Working Capital Ratio
0.6498
8
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
0
2
/20
Fiscal Year:2022
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
| Category | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 3.677M | 96.34% |
| Program Services | 136.9K | 3.59% |
| Investment Income | 2.785K | 0.07% |
| Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Notable Sources | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Revenue | 3.816M | 100.00% |
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