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SMALL BUSINESS FINANCE ASSOCIATION INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 204983133 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE S40 · Community Improvement · Small ($100K-$1M)
revenue
$865K
expenses
$800K
net assets
$187K
employees
1
program ratio
0%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO ITS MEMBERS, DEVELOP ETHICAL STANDARDS AND BEST PRACTICE GUIDELINES FOR THE INDUSTRY, AND TO EVALUATE AND PROVIDE EDUCATION REGARDING THE DEVELOPMENT AND ENFORCEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS THAT AFFECT THE INDUSTRY.

profile · synthesized from sources

Small Business Finance Association Inc is a New York-based nonprofit focused on professional education and ethical standards in the small business finance industry. It provides training and development for members, establishes best practice guidelines, and addresses intellectual property rights issues affecting the sector. The organization operates nationally with an emphasis on industry-wide capacity building.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Ethical Standards and Best Practices
Develops and promotes ethical guidelines and operational best practices for the small business finance sector.
Intellectual Property Rights Initiative
Evaluates and educates members on intellectual property rights issues impacting the industry, including enforcement and compliance.
Professional Development and Education
Offers training, workshops, and educational materials to enhance the skills and knowledge of professionals in the small business finance industry.
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Insurance & Risk Management Professional Development 1 activity
    • Developing ethical standards and best practice guidelines
      Creates and promotes ethical standards and best practice guidelines to improve conduct and performance across the small business finance industry. These efforts support industry integrity and professional accountability.
  • Professional Field Knowledge Development 1 activity
    • Evaluating and educating on intellectual property rights
      Conducts analysis and provides education on the development and enforcement of intellectual property rights as they pertain to the small business finance sector, helping members navigate legal and regulatory challenges.
  • Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
    • Providing education and professional development to members
      Offers educational resources and professional development opportunities to members of the small business finance industry. This includes training and learning programs aimed at advancing member expertise and industry standards.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$865K
Contributions & grants$821K95%
Program service revenue$44K5%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$800K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead100%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$355K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$251K
Cash$203K
Investments$0
Liabilities$64K
Net assets$187K
Liquid reserves3.0 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -29.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
STEPHEN DENIS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $328K
board members · 6
  • ANDY REISER — DIRECTOR
  • DAN SMITH — DIRECTOR
  • HEATHER FRANCIS — DIRECTOR
  • JEREMY BROWN — CHAIRMAN
  • RYAN ROSSETT — DIRECTOR
  • TIM MAGES — DIRECTOR
strategies · 1

How they approach the work

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  • Professional Association Model
    methodology: professional_association_model
    By advancing industry standards, providing structured education, and advocating for intellectual property rights, we strengthen member capability and professionalize the field—because shared standards and collective advocacy create conditions for systemic improvement and individual member success.