Community Reinvestment Fund Inc
To expand economic opportunity for small businesses and communities by reimagining the way capital and resources flow.
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CRF USA, a national small business lender, helps scale capital access for small businesses in communities across the country.
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Mission
To expand economic opportunity for small businesses and communities by reimagining the way capital and resources flow.
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 7 similar community development in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Community Reinvestment Fund Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 5 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds 15 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 24,268 community development charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 99% of the 56,086 community development charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (15 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCommunity 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. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 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's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 411616861. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Community Reinvestment Fund Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 80% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.
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. It allocates 80% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 91% for community development charities in United States. 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 an Organization for public safety testing (509(a)(4)). By size, it is categorized as a large 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Community Reinvestment Fund Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 80% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 91%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
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: It allocates 80% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 91%. 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.
Filing history
10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT FUND INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Community Reinvestment Fund, USA Welcomes New Executive Vice President of Programs and Partnerships Chris Uhl to the Team - PR Newswire
Community Reinvestment Fund, USA Welcomes New Chief Technology Officer Juliana Su to the Team - PR Newswire
NBCUniversal and Mastercard Join Forces to Advance Nonprofit Storytelling Alongside Free Spirit Media, for Community Reinvestment Fund, USA - nbcuniversal media
Social Impact Investors: How Frank Altman of Community Reinvestment Fund Is Helping To Empower… - Medium
Simon “Mac” McNeil, Hired As Executive Director of NCRC Community Development Fund - NCRC
Community Effort Leads To $200 Million In Funding For Communities Disproportionately Impacted By The War On Drugs - The Seattle Medium
Community Reinvestment Fund names Matthew Roth new CEO - The Business Journals
Community Reinvestment Fund, USA Names Matthew Roth as Next Chief Executive Officer - Business Wire
NDC to Lead New EDA Revolving Loan Fund Community of Practice - eda.gov
Community Reinvestment Fund CEO and co-founder Frank Altman to retire - The Business Journals
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Sources and verification
- 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
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 153 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1988
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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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, MN, United States.
- What is Community Reinvestment Fund Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 80% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Community Reinvestment Fund Inc trustworthy?
- Community Reinvestment Fund Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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