Sixth Principle Fund

"Cooperation Among Cooperatives" is the internationally recognized sixth principle of cooperation. Our Sixth Principle Fund is a means for cooperatives and other businesses to make contributions to support CDS' work and mission. Such contributions by cooperatives are recognized as reasonable business expenses in the calculation of tax obligations.

Contributions of any amount are welcome, either by check or by online donation, and all donations will be acknowledged with a written receipt.

Checks should be made payable to:

Coop Development Fund of CDS
400 Selby Avenue Suite Y
St. Paul MN 55102

Online Donations

Please complete and submit the form below.

Testimonials

"CDS is the go-to trusted organization in Minnesota and the Upper Midwest for business planning, feasibility studies, marketing plans and other services needed for the long-term success of our rural cooperatives. We consistently refer clients to CDS for business development assistance with full confidence that they will receive personalized and objective support."

- Dr. Mary Hanks, Minnesota Department of Agriculture