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    DreamSpring Celebrates 30 Years
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    We believe human potential is unleashed when all people have the opportunity to shape their own future. We exist to break down systemic barriers that inhibit that reality.

    ABOUT DREAMSPRING
    DRIVEN BY VALUES
    SUPPORTING ENTREPRENEURIAL DREAMS
    POWERED BY PASSION

    About
    DreamSpring

    DreamSpring is a nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) lender dedicated to accelerating the economic inclusion and strength of underserved communities. Founded in 1994, our award-winning organization provides rapid access to capital and customized wrap-around support to the most vulnerable small business owners in 27 states, focusing on communities including people of color, women, low- to moderate-income households, people with disabilities, and start-ups.

    Total Loans
    48,796 +
    Businesses Served
    32,319 +
    Jobs Created/Sustained
    65,138 +
    Dollars Lent
    $ 538 M+

    Our Growing Service Area

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    A Values-Driven Organization

    OUR VALUES

    Passion, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Integrity, Excellence, and Accountability: Our values are the critical difference in breaking through systemic barriers to small business ownership. DreamSpring’s awards and recognition are a reflection of our clients, community, and core values.

    Learn about Our Awards and Recognition

    DreamSpring President/CEO Anne Haines delivers her 2023 New Mexico Ethics in Business Awards acceptance speech.

    Supporting Entrepreneurial Dreams

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    The Power of Entrepreneurs

    Our clients bring our mission to life. Explore the transformational stories of small business owners who create jobs and vitalize communities through the power of entrepreneurship. 

    Meet Our Clients

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    Capital That
    Propels Dreams

    Our mission is at the heart of our lending. Every day, we work to increase access to business credit, make loans, and provide training and support that enables entrepreneurs to realize their dreams and be catalysts for positive economic and social change. 

    VIEW BUSINESS LOANS

    RESOURCES FOR ENTREPRENEURS

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    Read Our
    Annual Report

    DreamSpring exists to meet the evolving needs of historically underserved small business owners. 

    See Our Impact in Action

    Read past reports:

    2022   2021    2020 

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    MEET DREAMSPRING'S BOARD & TEAM

    Every day, our DreamMakers work to create positive impact that directly improves lives and advances the common good in communities nationwide. We call ourselves DreamMakers because we make small business dreams spring to life!

    Join Us in Advancing Dreams

    With generous support from our network of partners, we’re expanding access to capital and vitalizing communities together!

     

    FEATURED PARTNERS