INVEST IN AMERICA'S COOPERATIVE BUSINESSES

Cooperatives build community wealth and local ownership.

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    Cooperatives are built on 7 principles: voluntary membership, democratic control, member economic participation, autonomy, education, cooperation among cooperatives, and concern for community. Our giving levels honor this foundation of the cooperative movement.

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      Why so many sevens?

      Cooperatives are built on 7 principles: voluntary membership, democratic control, member economic participation, autonomy, education, cooperation among cooperatives, and concern for community. Our giving levels honor this foundation of the cooperative movement.

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      $40+ billion

      in annual consumer benefits provided by credit unions

      42 million Americans

      are user-owners of electric co-ops

      $2 invested

      back into the local economy for every $1 spent at food co-ops

      43% of Americans

      belong to a credit union

      2 million farmers

      belong to ag and purchasing co-ops

      2.9 million

      small businesses could be preserved by transitioning to worker ownership

      Co-op Voices

      Gina Schaefer
      "Cooperatives aren’t just legacy institutions—they’re the blueprint for a more resilient, more democratic, and more locally rooted American economy."

      Gina Schaefer

      Founder of 12+ Ace Hardware stores in the Washington, DC area

      Emma Le
      "I’m proud of being a co-owner and part of the management team. I feel like I wouldn’t have gotten this opportunity anywhere else."

      Emma Le

      Worker-owner at A Slice of New York

      Casey Fannon
      "The cooperative advantage isn’t just about business—it’s about building communities that endure."

      Casey Fannon

      President and CEO of National Cooperative Bank

      What Your Donation Supports

      Cooperative Development:

      Cooperative Development:

      We connect cooperatives with the resources, training and technical assistance they need to start and grow.

      Advocacy:

      Advocacy:

      We work with lawmakers to support policies that help cooperatives thrive and serve more communities.

      Public Awareness:

      Public Awareness:

      Through data and storytelling, we show why cooperatives matter and the difference they make in local economies.

      Education:

      Education:

      We make cooperative education more accessible, giving people the knowledge and tools to understand and strengthen co-ops.

      Three ways CO-OPS invest in America

      Support and sustain the people-centered businesses at the heart of your community

      Creating jobs and building prosperity

      In the Bronx, Cooperative Home Care Associates provides exceptional care for local seniors and stable, well-paying job opportunities.

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      Helping small businesses compete

      Ace Hardware’s co-op structure empowers small businesses with the tools and infrastructure they need to thrive and strengthen their communities.

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      Reinvesting profits

      Cooperatives don’t exist to make shareholders wealthy; instead, they return profits to their members and enrich their communities.

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