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MIP Score

56

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Cincinnati Union Cooperative Initiative

Mission

Co-op Cincy is a nonprofit organization committed to fostering a robust network of worker-owned cooperatives in Cincinnati. Inspired by Mondragon's success, it aims to empower communities through sustainable jobs and financial independence while emphasizing equity and democratic governance.

Basic Information

Tax-Exempt

Address

215 E 14th St, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45202

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Founded in

2011

EIN

45-3914880

Total Assets

$258.4 thousand

UN Sustainable Development Goals Supported

This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.

At a Glance

Creating Family-Sustaining Jobs

Creating Family-Sustaining Jobs

Co-op Cincy helps secure stable employment through the worker-owned cooperative model.

Business Legacy Fund

Business Legacy Fund

This fund assists traditional businesses in transitioning to the worker-owned model.

Co-op U Training Program

Co-op U Training Program

Provides training to help teams launch their own worker-owned businesses.

Impact Stats

15

Number of Cooperatives Supported

Support for Worker-Owned Businesses

Facilitated the creation and growth of multiple worker cooperatives, aiding their transition from traditional business models.

Past Events

Cheers to Cooperatives

2023-10-20

A celebration of co-op entrepreneurship.

2023 Union Co-op Symposium

2023-10-20

Annual symposium discussing union-co-op models.

Upcoming Events

Dolphin Tank

Dolphin Tank

2024-11-20

A celebration of co-op U graduates with pitches for new co-op business ideas.

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Annual Event: Works for All

Annual Event: Works for All

2024-10-04

Celebrating Cincinnati's co-op economy through film.

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Our Programs

Co-op U

Co-op U

Training program designed to assist teams in launching worker-owned businesses.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer with Co-op Cincy

Volunteer with Co-op Cincy

Be part of our mission to support worker cooperatives.

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Testimonials

"I like the democratic idea of a co-op. I love that we all get to make decisions about our everyday work life."

Mary Wilder

Worker-owner

"The co-op model appealed to me because it centers fairness. I really want people who work in the company to have an opportunity to benefit from the company."

Brandon Z. Hoff

Founder of Heritage Hill

MIP Score (Beta)

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Overall Score

56

50

/100

Program Expense Ratio

93.87%

20

/20

Program Revenue Growth

-87.23%

2

/20

Leverage Ratio

0.008414

20

/20

Working Capital Ratio

0.3831

6

/20

Fundraising Efficiency

0

2

/20

Latest Filing Data: Form 990

Fiscal Year:2021

Source:Source: Self-reported by organization

Financial Details

Revenue

CategoryAmountPercentage
Contributions, Gifts, and Grants545.3K95.58%
Program Services8.462K1.48%
Investment Income1420.02%
Sales of Non-Inventory Assets00.00%
Other Notable Sources00.00%
Total Revenue570.5K100.00%