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Cooperative Development Foundation

US organization based in Arlington County, founded in 19441

The Cooperative Development Foundation (CDF) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization engaged in cooperative development in the United States. CDF administers revolving loan funds, provides grants, and fosters economic development through the formation of cooperatives. CDF is partnered with the National Cooperative Business Association.2 Its revenue was $1.7 million in 2023.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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The Cooperative Development Foundation (CDF) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization engaged in cooperative development in the United States. CDF administers revolving loan funds, provides grants, and fosters economic development through the formation of cooperatives. CDF is partnered with the National Cooperative Business Association.2

The story

The Cooperative Development Foundation was founded in 1944 as The Freedom Fund. The organization initially assisted in the development and reconstruction of cooperatives in Europe after World War II. CDF wrote the check that created the Cooperative for American Remittances to Europe which provided economic relief for Europe.

The Freedom Fund changed its name to the Cooperative Development Foundation in the 1980s and turned its focus to domestic cooperative development, though it still supports international efforts.

From Wikipedia’s article on Cooperative Development Foundation, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.3

Revenue over time

As stated on Wikidata, in the currency reported.

Revenue

Cooperative Development Foundation revenue by year1$1.7M in 2023+71% since 2014
0$2.0M$4.0M$6.0M2014: $1.0M$1.0M20142015: $1.1M$1.1M2015+8%2016: $1.2M$1.2M2016+8%2017: $934.1K$934.1K2017−21%2018: $4.2M$4.2M2018+349%2019: $1.3M$1.3M2019−70%2020: $982.3K$982.3K2020−23%2021: $1.3M$1.3M2021+36%2022: $3.4M$3.4M2022+154%2023: $1.7M$1.7M2023−49%
  • 2023$1.7M1
  • 2022$3.4M1
  • 2021$1.3M1
  • 2020$982.3K1
  • 2019$1.3M1
  • 2018$4.2M1

Timeline

  1. 1944Founded Founded1

Sources

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