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Business and Community Lenders of Texas

EIN 74-2581297 · Austin, TX

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO FURTHER THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF TEXAS BY PROMOTING AND ASSISTING IN THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS AND TO ASSIST IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOW AND MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES.

Income
$2.7 million
Spending
$4.5 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
32.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 63%
Employees
18
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$188,912, chief executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 32.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 49% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 69% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $2.6 million spent. BUSINESS LENDING - THE ORGANIZATION PROCESSES AND SERVICES SBA LOANS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES THAT DO NOT QUALIFY FOR CONVENTIONAL FINANCING. LOANS ARE MADE TO SMALL BUSINESSES FROM GRANT FUNDS AND CONTRIBUTIONS FROM VARIOUS BUSINESSES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AS WELL AS INTEREST EARNINGS AND PRINCIPAL RETURNED TO THE LOAN FUND POOL. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2025, THE ORGANIZATION DISBURSED OVER $2 MILLION IN LOANS.
  2. $484,685 spent. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - THE ORGANIZATION COUNSELED OVER 1,000 FAMILIES ON HOME FORECLOSURE AND MITIGATION, AND OVER 800 BUSINESSES WITH MANAGEMENT COUNSELING, BUSINESS MARKETING, GROWTH STRATEGIES, AND GENERAL BUSINESS START UP AND DEVELOPMENT.
  3. $390,079 spent. HOUSING AND HOME OWNERSHIP - THE ORGANIZATION HELPS FAMILIES SECURE A HOME OF THEIR OWN AND BUILD THEIR ASSETS. THE ORGANIZATIONS SPECIALISTS WORK TO BUILD A CUSTOMIZED PLAN WITH CLIENTS TO HELP THEM ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS AT THEIR OWN PACE.
  4. $384,591 spent. ENTREPRENEURSHIP - THE ORGANIZATION USES ITS KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE TO HELP SMALL BUSINESSES MEET THEIR GOALS.
  5. ENTREPRENEURSHIP - THE ORGANIZATION USES ITS 384591. 0. 0.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 1992.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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