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B Side Capital

EIN 84-1171311 · Denver, CO

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What it says it does

THE B:SIDE CAPITAL MISSION IS TO FOSTER THE ECONOMIC GROWTH OF DIVERSE SMALL BUSINESSES WITHIN OUR COMMUNITIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

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

Programs described in its return (3)

THE MISSION OF B:SIDE CAPITAL IS TO FOSTER THE ECONOMIC GROWTH OF DIVERSE SMALL BUSINESSES WITHIN OUR COMMUNITIES BY ACHIEVING AND MAINTAINING EXCELLENCE IN THE OPERATION AND DELIVERY OF THE US SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 504 LOAN PROGRAM TO SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS; IMPROVING THE PUBLIC VISIBILITY OF B:SIDE CAPITAL SO THAT PARTNERS, PEERS, AND CUSTOMERS RECOGNIZE THE ORGANIZATION AS A LEADING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMPANY; CONTINUING TO POSITION B:SIDE CAPITAL FOR EXPANSION SO THAT THE ORGANIZATION IS READY TO SERVE SMALL BUSINESS IN COMMUNITIES WHERE ACCESS TO CAPITAL IS LIMITED; AND DIVERSIFYING THE MENU OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES OFFERED BY B:SIDE CAPITAL.
THE MISSION OF B:SIDE CAPITAL IS TO FOSTER THE ECONOMIC GROWTH OF DIVERSE SMALL BUSINESSES WITHIN OUR COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING SMALL BUSINESSES WITH ACCESS TO CAPITAL. THIS IS ACHIEVED THROUGH THE B:SIDE CAPITAL COMMUNITY ADVANTAGE AND DIRECT LOAN PROGRAMS OFFERING BUSINESSES LOANS UP TO $350,000 AT AFFORDABLE RATES.
THE MISSION OF B:SIDE CAPITAL IS TO FOSTER THE ECONOMIC GROWTH OF DIVERSE SMALL BUSINESSES WITHIN OUR COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING SMALL BUSINESSES WITH ACCESS TO CAPITAL. THIS IS ACHIEVED THROUGH THE B:SIDE CAPITAL LENDER SERVICE PROVIDER SERVICES PROVIDING PROCESSING AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT TO BANK PARTNERS OFFERING THE SBA 7(A) PROGRAM.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 1996.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 21, 2026.

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