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Rocky Mountain Microfinance Institute

RMMFI invests in entrepreneurs' personal and business development through a proven mix of classroom, coaching, capital, and community. Since 2008, RMMFI has supported the launch or expansion of …

Rocky Mountain Microfinance

Community Development Denver, CO EIN 263218152 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About Rocky Mountain Microfinance Institute

Rocky Mountain Microfinance Institute is a community development organization based in DENVER, United States. Annual revenue: $2.7 million. EIN: 263218152.

Founded
Headquarters
Denver, CO
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
S20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2010

Mission

RMMFI invests in entrepreneurs' personal and business development through a proven mix of classroom, coaching, capital, and community. Since 2008, RMMFI has supported the launch or expansion of more than 300 businesses in Colorado, 90% of which are owned by women and/or people of color, and lent over $878,000 through more than 300 loans with a 94% repayment rate.Intentionally built along the Idea, Launch, and Thrive business incubator pathway, RMMFI's programs help entrepreneurs build strong foundations in both their businesses and their lives. RMMFI's holistic approach brings people, businesses, and communities together to allow individuals to tap into the social and economic benefits of business ownership and create impact for their business, their household, and their community.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development · NTEE S20
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 24%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 3.10%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 90

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

Rocky Mountain Microfinance Institute is a registered community development nonprofit based in Denver, CO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. Its EIN is 263218152. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 90/100 for community development charities in United States. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 57 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Rocky Mountain Microfinance Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('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 90/100.

Rocky Mountain Microfinance Institute is located in Denver, CO, United States. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.

Based on official tax filings, Rocky Mountain Microfinance Institute has $3M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Rocky Mountain Microfinance Institute is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 57 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Rocky Mountain Microfinance Institute. 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.

Rocky Mountain Microfinance Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the Rocky Mountain Microfinance Institute profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Rocky Mountain Microfinance Institute is a community development organization based in DENVER, United States. Annual revenue: $2.7 million. EIN: 263218152. Rocky Mountain Microfinance Institute is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among community development charities registered in United States: Rocky Mountain Microfinance Institute's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. Its annual revenue of $3M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Rocky Mountain Microfinance Institute are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Rocky Mountain Microfinance Institute is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 263218152, 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.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

JE
Jessica Sveen
CEO

Officers & trustees (17)

Source: Public filings

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Abbey O• N•••
Chair
AB
Abbey O•••••
BOARD MEMBER
CH
Chris C••••
Exec Committee Member at L
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Deanna M••••••
Treasurer
ED
Edgar A••••••
Member
JA
Jarrod S••••••••
CHAIR
JA
Jay W••••••••
Secretry
JE
Jessica S••••
CEO
JU
Justin B•••
Member
KA
Kathy S•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
KA
Katie G•••••
Member
KE
Kelli D••••••
Member
MI
Miles W•••••••
Member
RA
Ravi D••••••••
Chair Elect
RE
Rebecca D••••••
Member
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Rob S••••
CEO
SA
Sandra O•••••
Member
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$3.0M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$2.8M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$3.5M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$2.7M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$2.5M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other community development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Rocky Mountain Microfinance Institute This page 76 $3.0 million -
Alaska Community Development Corp 93 $4.1 million 100%
Dona Ana County Colonias Development Council 90 $2.5 million 92%
501cpa 89 $1.6 million -
Minnesota Propane Gas Research Foundation 89 $1.9 million -
Family Advocacy & Community Training 89 $4.4 million -
Cardinal Shehan Center Inc 89 $2.2 million -
Middle Flint Council on Aging Inc 89 $7.1 million -
Cairnwood Village Inc 89 $1.1 million -

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 57 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

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

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Quick facts about Rocky Mountain Microfinance Institute

What is Rocky Mountain Microfinance Institute?
Rocky Mountain Microfinance Institute is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Denver, United States. Rocky Mountain Microfinance Institute is a community development organization based in DENVER, United States. Annual revenue: $2.7 million. EIN: 263218152.
When was Rocky Mountain Microfinance Institute founded?
Rocky Mountain Microfinance Institute was founded in 2008.
Who leads Rocky Mountain Microfinance Institute?
Jessica Sveen serves as CEO.
Where is Rocky Mountain Microfinance Institute located?
Headquartered in Denver, United States.
What is Rocky Mountain Microfinance Institute's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Rocky Mountain Microfinance Institute trustworthy?
Rocky Mountain Microfinance Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Rocky Mountain Microfinance Institute's registration number?
IRS EIN: 263218152.
What is Rocky Mountain Microfinance Institute's website?
http://www.rmmfi.org