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Community Reinvestment Fund Inc

To expand economic opportunity for small businesses and communities by reimagining the way capital and resources flow.

Community Development Minneapolis, MN EIN 411616861 · IRS Reg 41-1616861 · IRS Sign up to see website
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87
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
87/100 · methodology

About Community Reinvestment Fund Inc

CRF USA, a national small business lender, helps scale capital access for small businesses in communities across the country.

Founded
Headquarters
Minneapolis, MN
Foundation type
Organization for public safety testing (509(a)(4))
NTEE code
S310
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1989

Mission

To expand economic opportunity for small businesses and communities by reimagining the way capital and resources flow.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development · NTEE S310
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 11 SDG 11 · Sustainable Cities and Communities Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.50%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 87
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Community Reinvestment Fund Inc is a registered community development nonprofit based in Minneapolis, MN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1988 and has been operating for 38 years. Its EIN is 411616861. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $47M in annual revenue. 153 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.

Community Reinvestment Fund Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 87 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 89/100.

Community Reinvestment Fund Inc is located in Minneapolis, MN, United States. The organization was established in 1988 and has been active for 38 years.

Based on official tax filings, Community Reinvestment Fund Inc has $47M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Community Reinvestment Fund Inc is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Organization for public safety testing (509(a)(4)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $47M in annual revenue. The organization has 153 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Community Reinvestment Fund Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Community Reinvestment Fund Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

CRF USA, a national small business lender, helps scale capital access for small businesses in communities across the country. Community Reinvestment Fund Inc is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1988.

Among community development charities registered in United States: Community Reinvestment Fund Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $47M is well above the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Community Reinvestment Fund Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 411616861, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Verified against 6 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

PA
Paul Tremewan
CFO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AN
Andrew P•••••
TRUSTEE
AN
Andy P•••••
TRUSTEE UNTIL 6/23
BR
Brandon D••••
CHIEF CREDIT OFFICER UNTIL 2/23
CA
Calvin H•••••
TRUSTEE UNTIL 2/23
CH
Charity V••••••
SVP CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER
CH
Chrystel C••••••••
TRUSTEE
DA
Daniel K••••••
CHEIF RISK OFFICER
DA
Daniel S••••••
VICE CHAIR
DA
David A••••
TRUSTEE
DE
Debra M••••••
VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES
DO
Donet G•••••
TRUSTEE (LEFT 9/2021)
ER
Eric C•••••
GENERAL COUNSEL
ER
Erik M••
PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT
ER
Erik O••••••
PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT
ER
Erik S••••••
VP OF TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS
FR
Frank A•••••
CEO
GA
Gary C••••••••
TRUSTEE
GA
Gary C•••••••••
TRUSTEE UNTIL 3/23
GA
Gary H••••••••
REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT UNTIL 6/
GA
Gavin B•••••••
TRUSTEE
JA
Jacqueline W••••
TRUSTEE
JE
Jeannine J••••••
TRUSTEE
JE
Jennifer A•••••••
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
JE
Jennifer E••••••
VP OF DEVELOPMENT AND LENDING
JE
Jennifer N••••
SVP CAPITAL MARKETS
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Positive

Community Reinvestment Fund, USA Welcomes New Executive Vice President of Programs and Partnerships Chris Uhl to the Team - PR Newswire

www.prnewswire.com · · Positive

Community Reinvestment Fund, USA Welcomes New Chief Technology Officer Juliana Su to the Team - PR Newswire

www.prnewswire.com · · Neutral

Simon “Mac” McNeil, Hired As Executive Director of NCRC Community Development Fund - National Community Reinvestment Coalition

ncrc.org · · Neutral

Community Effort Leads To $200 Million In Funding For Communities Disproportionately Impacted By The War On Drugs - The Seattle Medium

seattlemedium.com · · Positive

Community Reinvestment Fund names Matthew Roth new CEO - The Business Journals

www.bizjournals.com · · Neutral

Community Reinvestment Fund, USA Names Matthew Roth as Next Chief Executive Officer - Business Wire

www.businesswire.com · · Neutral

Community Reinvestment Fund CEO and co-founder Frank Altman to retire - The Business Journals

www.bizjournals.com · · Neutral

Harris County launches Youth Reinvestment Fund to prevent crime - Community Impact | News

communityimpact.com · · Positive

The Reinvestment Fund at 30: Insights and New Directions - Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank

www.philadelphiafed.org · · Neutral

Community Reinvestment Fund, USA Tops $200 Million in SBA 7(a) Loans - PR Newswire

www.prnewswire.com · · Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$46.8M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
Community Reinvestment Fund, USA Welcomes New Executive Vice President of Programs and Partnerships Chris Uhl to the Tea
Dec 2025
www.prnewswire.com
Community Reinvestment Fund, USA Welcomes New Chief Technology Officer Juliana Su to the Team - PR Newswire
Aug 2025
www.prnewswire.com
Form filed
$35.7M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Simon “Mac” McNeil, Hired As Executive Director of NCRC Community Development Fund - National Community Reinvestment Coa
Jun 2024
ncrc.org
Community Effort Leads To $200 Million In Funding For Communities Disproportionately Impacted By The War On Drugs - The
May 2024
seattlemedium.com
Form filed
$55.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$38.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Community Reinvestment Fund names Matthew Roth new CEO - The Business Journals
Dec 2022
www.bizjournals.com
Community Reinvestment Fund, USA Names Matthew Roth as Next Chief Executive Officer - Business Wire
Dec 2022
www.businesswire.com
Community Reinvestment Fund CEO and co-founder Frank Altman to retire - The Business Journals
Jul 2022
www.bizjournals.com
Harris County launches Youth Reinvestment Fund to prevent crime - Community Impact | News
May 2022
communityimpact.com
Form filed
$69.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$53.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
The Reinvestment Fund at 30: Insights and New Directions - Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank
Dec 2020
www.philadelphiafed.org
Form filed
$23.4M revenue
FY2019
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$21.6M revenue
FY2018
PROPUBLICA
Community Reinvestment Fund, USA Tops $200 Million in SBA 7(a) Loans - PR Newswire
Mar 2018
www.prnewswire.com
Form filed
$24.9M revenue
FY2017
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$26.2M revenue
FY2016
PROPUBLICA

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Peer charities

Other community development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Community Reinvestment Fund Inc This page 87 $46.8 million -
Missouri Ozarks Community Action Inc 89 $13.6 million -
Calvin Community 89 $11.1 million -
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Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois 89 $45.4 million 0%
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Redlands-Riverside 89 $15.1 million -
Abilities in Motion 89 $40.5 million -
Capper Foundation 89 $17.0 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 153 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Community Reinvestment Fund Inc

What is Community Reinvestment Fund Inc?
Community Reinvestment Fund Inc is a community development organization for public safety testing (509(a)(4)) based in Minneapolis, United States. CRF USA, a national small business lender, helps scale capital access for small businesses in communities across the country.
When was Community Reinvestment Fund Inc founded?
Community Reinvestment Fund Inc was founded in 1988.
Who leads Community Reinvestment Fund Inc?
Paul Tremewan serves as CFO.
Where is Community Reinvestment Fund Inc located?
Headquartered in Minneapolis, United States.
What is Community Reinvestment Fund Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Community Reinvestment Fund Inc trustworthy?
Community Reinvestment Fund Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Community Reinvestment Fund Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 411616861. Registration: 41-1616861 (United States).
What is Community Reinvestment Fund Inc's website?
http://www.crfusa.com