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Berkeley Student Cooperative Inc

Berkeley, CA · Founded 1934

Student housing cooperative providing affordable living for UC Berkeley students

Primary audience

Students

Work area

Education

Topic

Academic Programs

Contact

Steven Olesen

Website Contact

About Organization

The Berkeley Student Cooperative offers affordable, cooperative housing to students through member-owned facilities that promote democratic governance and community living. Based in Berkeley, CA, the organization operates with $17.9 million in annual revenue and serves over 1,200 student residents.

What They Focus On

Academic Excellence

Delivering rigorous curriculum and supporting student achievement

Student Success

Providing comprehensive support services for student development

Innovation

Advancing teaching methods and educational technology

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$14.4M

+35.9% vs 2020

Expenses (2023)

$11.1M

+4.8% vs 2020

Assets (2023)

$55.6M

-4.1% vs 2020

Employees (2023)

-2.9% vs 2020

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Employees
2023	$14,398,186	$11,149,394	$55,614,109	68
2020	$10,593,922	$10,637,994	$57,970,092	70
2019	$12,313,327	$10,349,121	$56,996,489	44
2018	$12,576,923	$10,502,661	$53,002,234	64
2017	$12,338,480	$9,768,908	$51,994,187	56

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

01

Curriculum Design

Developing rigorous academic programs aligned with standards
02

Instruction Delivery

Teaching students through evidence-based pedagogical methods
03

Assessment

Evaluating student learning and program effectiveness
04

Continuous Improvement

Refining programs based on data and feedback

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Berkeley Student Cooperative Inc

Academic Programs

Delivering comprehensive curriculum and degree programs

Student Support

Providing counseling, tutoring, and student success services

Research Initiatives

Conducting research to advance knowledge and innovation

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Berkeley Student Cooperative Inc.

Contact the team Contact

Steven Olesen

Executive Director Through 1/2024

Full-time

Compensation: $155,937

Martin Spindler

Project Director

Full-time

Compensation: $130,208

Pavin Johnson

Maintenance Director

Full-time

Compensation: $122,861

Juhandryn Dessames

Finance And Accounting Manager

Full-time

Compensation: $141,064

Brandon Buckingham

Senior Special Projects Technician

Full-time

Compensation: $116,059

Dave Chelsea-Seifert

Ops Mgr / Co-Int E.d. Start 2/2024

Full-time

Compensation: $106,192

Migue Duarte

Cfs Warehouse Supervisor

Full-time

Compensation: $103,441

Cyn MacIas-Gomez

Summer VP / VP Of External Affairs

25 hrs/week

Compensation: $1,073

Amy Hines-Shaikh

Co-Int Exec Dir Start 2/2024

Full-time

Hamidullah Hakimi

VP Of Exp & Training

25 hrs/week

Joshua Ruiz

VP Of Capital & Finance

25 hrs/week

Leilani Villasenor

VP Of Exp & Training Through 12/2023

25 hrs/week

Milestones

1934

Organization Founded

1934

Established to serve community needs and advance mission

1946

Early Expansion

1946

Grew programs and established organizational foundations

1980

Significant Growth

1980

Expanded programs and services to reach more communities

2023

Leadership Expansion

2023

Grew leadership team to enhance organizational capacity

2025

Program Innovation

2025

Launched new initiatives to deepen community impact

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

Zoe Wan Board & Executive Assistant 40.00 hrs/week · $105,558

Alex Hammond Empl Assoc Board Dir / Ops Supervisor 40.00 hrs/week · $72,713

Adrian Meneses Board Director 5.00 hrs/week

Alireza Keshmiri Board Director 5.00 hrs/week

Amarit Bunchien Board VP / VP Of Internal Affairs 30.00 hrs/week

Anya Brink Board Director Through 12/2023 5.00 hrs/week

Ashley Lee Board Director 5.00 hrs/week

Celine Cottenoir Board Director Through 12/2023 5.00 hrs/week

Charles Cassar Board Director 5.00 hrs/week

Cristian Zamora Board Director 5.00 hrs/week

Devang Kadam Board Director 5.00 hrs/week

Enne Tatishcheva Board Director 5.00 hrs/week

Erik Armas Board Director Through 9/2023 5.00 hrs/week

Evelyn Arroyo Board Director Through 12/2023 5.00 hrs/week

Gregory Arena Board Director 5.00 hrs/week

Hana Lee Board Director 5.00 hrs/week

Hung Yu Hsuan Board Director 5.00 hrs/week

Izzie Kim Board Director Through 12/2023 5.00 hrs/week

Jackson Kohn Board Director Through 3/2024 5.00 hrs/week

James Ausman Alumni Association Board Director 5.00 hrs/week

Jesus Ramirez Silva Board Director 5.00 hrs/week

Justin Erickson Alumni Association Board Director 5.00 hrs/week

Lilly Armstrong Board Director 5.00 hrs/week

Lina Jimenez Board Director 5.00 hrs/week

Liza Mamedov Board President 30.00 hrs/week

Lucas Wylie Board Director 5.00 hrs/week

Malea Lewis Board Director 5.00 hrs/week

Maricruz Montes De Oca-Sanchez Board Director 5.00 hrs/week

Micah Carroll Board Director 5.00 hrs/week

Omer Porat Board Director Through 8/2023 5.00 hrs/week

Riley Saham Board Director 5.00 hrs/week

Roberto Garcia Board Director Through 8/2023 5.00 hrs/week

Samantha Cruz Board Director Through 9/2023 5.00 hrs/week

Spencer Goldstein Board Director Through 12/2023 5.00 hrs/week

Vicente Gonzalez Board Director 5.00 hrs/week

Will Gerardo Board Director Through 10/2023 5.00 hrs/week

Zaidie Long Board Director Through 8/2023 5.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$1.2M

Highest Paid

$185K

Steven Olesen

Compensated Officers

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Steven Olesen	Executive Director Through 1/2024	$155,937	$29,520	$185,457	40
Juhandryn Dessames	Finance And Accounting Manager	$141,064	$16,566	$157,630	40
Martin Spindler	Project Director	$130,208	$27,200	$157,408	40
Dave Chelsea-Seifert	OPS MGR / Co-Int E.D. Start 2/2024	$106,192	$40,336	$146,528	40
Pavin Johnson	Maintenance Director	$122,861	$6,682	$129,543	40
Brandon Buckingham	Senior Special Projects Technician	$116,059	$8,892	$124,951	40
Zoe Wan	Board & Executive Assistant	$105,558	$18,204	$123,762	40
Migue Duarte	Cfs Warehouse Supervisor	$103,441	$15,813	$119,254	40
Alex Hammond	Empl ASSOC Board DIR / OPS Supervisor	$72,713	$3,025	$75,738	40
Cyn Macias-Gomez	Summer VP / VP Of External Affairs	$1,073	—	$1,073	25

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Kim Benson	Executive Director (Through 2/2021)	$168,643	$21,375	$190,018	40
Steve Catano	Finance & Acctg MGR (Through 5/2021)	$120,514	$29,665	$150,179	40
Madeleine Loh	DEV DIR/Board Member (Through 10/2020)	$102,348	$17,095	$119,443	40
Miguel Duarte	Cfs Supervisor/Board Member Start 11/2020	$71,791	$12,250	$84,041	40
Alex Quintero	VP Of Capital & Finances (Fall)	$6,891	—	$6,891	20
Ari Chivukula	Summer President	$2,311	—	$2,311	20
Tommy Chung	President	$2,168	—	$2,168	25
Mindy Dai	Vice President Of Internal Affairs	$2,157	—	$2,157	20
Vivian Nedeltchev	Board Member	$1,099	—	$1,099	5

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Kim Benson	Executive Director	$194,273	$22,974	$217,247	40
Steve Catano	Finance & Accounting Manager	$118,521	$29,506	$148,027	40
Marie Lucero	Operations Manager	$129,975	$13,305	$143,280	40
Dan Holm	Central Maintenance Supervisor	$104,640	$14,069	$118,709	40
Madeline Loh	Development Director / Board Member	$98,990	$16,143	$115,133	40
Alex Quintero	VP Of Capital & Finance	$3,486	—	$3,486	20
Luis Molina	Board Member	$3,410	—	$3,410	5
Emery Martinez	President	$2,694	—	$2,694	25
Jacqueline Rodriguez	Board Member	$1,520	—	$1,520	5
Ella Smith	Board Member	$1,408	—	$1,408	5
Ari Chivukula	VP Of Internal Affairs	$716	—	$716	20

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Kim Benson	Executive Director	$162,735	$19,387	$182,122	50
Steven Catano	Finance And Accounting Manager	$109,474	$25,799	$135,273	50
Marie Lucero	Operations Manager	$113,573	$11,789	$125,362	50
Dan Holm	Maintenance Supervisor	$102,230	$14,602	$116,832	40
Madeleine Loh	Board Member/Development Director	$93,134	$14,269	$107,403	40
Shilo Pinto-Quintanilla	President	$11,475	—	$11,475	25
Luis Molina	VP Of Internal Affairs	$9,201	—	$9,201	20
Sarah Gist	VP Of External Affairs	$8,181	—	$8,181	20
Emery Martinez	VP Of Experience And Training	$7,218	—	$7,218	20
Collin Bos	Board Member	$6,487	—	$6,487	5
Nick Johnson	VP Of Capital And Finance	$4,866	—	$4,866	20
Sheila Fallah	Necm/Board Member	$4,358	—	$4,358	10
Jerry Javier	Necm/Board Member	$4,219	—	$4,219	10
Ricardo Gomez	Board Member	$3,165	—	$3,165	5
Marta Meazza	Board Member	$3,032	—	$3,032	5

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Kimberly Benson	EXEC Director	$144,160	$17,656	$161,816	50
Kimberly Benson	EXEC Director	$144,160	$17,656	$161,816	60
Steven Catano	Fin & Acctg MGR	$106,775	$25,471	$132,246	50
Steven Catano	Fin & Acctg MGR	$106,775	$25,471	$132,246	50
Marie Lucero	Operations Manager	$102,098	$11,030	$113,128	50
Marie Lucero	Operations Manager	$102,098	$11,030	$113,128	50
Madeleine Loh	DIR/Develop DIR	$83,996	$13,379	$97,375	40
Madeleine Loh	DIR/Develop DIR	$83,996	$13,379	$97,375	40
Zach Gamlieli	President	$13,401	—	$13,401	25
Zach Gamlieli	President	$13,401	—	$13,401	25
Alex Coffin	VP Exp&Training	$10,726	—	$10,726	20
Alex Coffin	VP Exp&Training	$10,726	—	$10,726	20
Joshua Erdtsieck	VP Ext. Affairs	$8,593	—	$8,593	20
Joshua Erdtsieck	VP Ext. Affairs	$8,593	—	$8,593	20
Jess Haro	VP Int. Affairs	$8,373	—	$8,373	20

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$56K Grants Received

3 Organizations

Top Funders

3 total

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

$26K

American Online Giving Foundation Inc.

$20K

American Endowment Foundation

$10K

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund American Online Giving Foundation Inc. American Endowment Foundation

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Contact

Get in touch with Berkeley Student Cooperative Inc

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(510) 848-1936

Social

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2424 Ridge Road Berkeley, CA 94709

Berkeley Student Cooperative Inc

What They Focus On

Financial Information

How They Work

Curriculum Design

Instruction Delivery

Assessment

Continuous Improvement

Programs and Initiatives

Academic Programs

Student Support

Research Initiatives

Team & Leadership

Steven Olesen

Martin Spindler

Pavin Johnson

Juhandryn Dessames

Brandon Buckingham

Dave Chelsea-Seifert

Migue Duarte

Cyn MacIas-Gomez

Amy Hines-Shaikh

Hamidullah Hakimi

Joshua Ruiz

Leilani Villasenor

Milestones

Organization Founded

Early Expansion

Significant Growth

Leadership Expansion

Program Innovation

Associated People

Board of Directors

Executive Compensation

Partners & Funders

Top Funders

Contact

Email

Phone

Social