This is who you showed up for.
“Every single person who walks through that door is important to me.”
— Grace Garver, Owner of Haven Lagree in Buellton, California
Read more in our 2025 Annual Report
Opening Doors to Opportunity
For 31 years, DreamSpring has been saying yes to entrepreneurs who cannot access the financial mainstream — delivering capital and critical resources to first-time business owners, startup founders, and established small businesses across 27 states. You’re the key that makes that possible.
Here's what you unlocked in 2025.
1,954
Businesses in Active Portfolio
$8,144,530
Dollars Loaned
838
Communities Served
29%
Startup Businesses Funded
Capital that builds communities
In 2025, your investment supported workshops, technical assistance, digital resources, and ongoing encouragement — meeting more than 21,000 entrepreneurs where they are and staying with them as they grow.
21,184
Total Entrepreneurs Served in 2025*
*Includes active users of digital business resources, workshop and panel attendees, and active portfolio clients receiving technical assistance.
“When I came to DreamSpring, everything worked out.”
— Marvin Anton Cook, Owner of Marvin Anton Cook Fine Art in Wilson, North Carolina
Read more in our 2025 Annual Report
Opening Doors for Three Decades
Every business you’ve helped DreamSpring finance since 1994 represents many more thresholds crossed — in new and preserved jobs, thriving families, and neighborhoods that have been strengthened and made more vibrant.
34,176
Businesses Financed
50,807
Loans Disbursed
$588,821,199
Dollars Loaned
68,352
Estimated Jobs Created or Sustained
Ready when opportunity knocks
In keeping with our organizational value of entrepreneurial spirit, DreamSpring broke new ground in 2025.
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We wrote our first book, Grit and Growth: Candid Stories and Lessons for Building a Small Business with Purpose (Wiley)!
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We began offering guaranteed loans through the Texas Small Business Credit Initiative!
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We contributed to a landmark study that will help small businesses borrowers!
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We recognized the legacy of our founder, Anne Haines, who retired after 32 years of leadership!
The Anne Haines DreamUp Fund for Transformational Impact
Our founder, Anne Haines, believed capital could open doors to economic opportunity for generations. Every gift expands access to affordable capital and financial education small business owners right here in your community. And right now, there’s a milestone within reach: DreamSpring is closing in on $1 billion in cumulative small business loans made since 1994. Your gift helps us get there. Please join us on this journey.
Catalyst | $1,000,000 and above
- Naming Rights Opportunities at DreamSpring Headquarters
- Local DreamSpring client tour with CEO
- National visibility media campaign
- Donor plaque name recognition at the Anne Haines Entrance to Opportunity at DreamSpring HQ
- Recognition on DreamUp Fund Online Donor Wall
- Inclusion in DreamSpring Annual Report
Visionary | $100,000 to $999,999
- Local DreamSpring client tour with CEO
- National visibility media campaign
- Donor plaque name recognition at the Anne Haines Entrance to Opportunity at DreamSpring HQ
- Invitation to Private Virtual Fireside Chat with DreamSpring CEO & Board Chair
- Recognition on DreamUp Fund Online Donor Wall
- Inclusion in DreamSpring Annual Report
Accelerator | $25,000 to $99,999
- Donor plaque name recognition at the Anne Haines Entrance to Opportunity at DreamSpring HQ
- Recognition on DreamUp Fund Online Donor Wall
- Inclusion in DreamSpring Annual Report
Trailblazer | $10,000 to $24,999
- Donor plaque name recognition at the Anne Haines Entrance to Opportunity at DreamSpring HQ
- Recognition on DreamUp Fund Online Donor Wall
- Inclusion in DreamSpring Annual Report
Vanguard | $1,000 to $9,999
- Recognition on DreamUp Fund Online Donor Wall
- Inclusion in DreamSpring Annual Report
DreamMaker | up to $999
- Inclusion in DreamSpring Annual Report
- Name Recognition on DreamUp Fund Online Donor Wall