Austin Cooperative Business Association
Public records raise at least one point you should look into before giving.
What it says it does
ABCA will grow a robust cooperative economy of human-centered democratic workplaces housing and marketplaces in Austin & Central Texas by developing democratic skills and cooperative leaders; growing awareness of the cooperative business model with individuals like-minded organizations and local government; nurturing new cooperatives and converting existing businesses to cooperatives; enhancing community quality of life through businesses practices that are inclusive equitable and accessible.
- Income
- $134,527
- Spending
- $158,289
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- $130,257 spent. ACBA grows and strengthens the cooperative economy in central Texas through technical assistance member support and advocacy. In 2024 ACBA supported the development of a consumer owned cooperative grocery store as the stakeholders democratically decided all elements of the business plan recruited 300 members and elected a board of six. ACBA also supported several co-op business clients with developing their operations and financial plans. ACBA completed over 100 hours of coaching support for co-op business clients. Additionally ACBA hosted the second annual Co-opportunity Fair to create a space where member cooperatives can connect with the public and recruit employees members and clients. To complete these activities ACBA maintained partnerships with aligned organizations and the City economic development department. ACBA updated membership of activities at the annual membership meeting.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 2015.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
Ratings and checks are our reading of public records, using the published method. They are not a statement about anyone's honesty. If you work for this organization, you can send corrections or results, confirm you want gifts through Veridonate, or ask to be removed from giving.