Cdc Small Business Finance Corporation

San Diego, CA

Community development financial institution providing capital access to small businesses

Primary audience
Business Members
Work area
Economic Development
Topic
Business Advocacy
Contact
Thomas Brune

About Organization

CDC Small Business Finance helps entrepreneurs and communities thrive by providing loans and financial resources to underserved businesses. Based in San Diego, CA, the organization operates with $31 million in annual revenue and 169 employees.

What They Focus On

Business Growth

Supporting member businesses through networking, resources, and advocacy

Economic Development

Attracting investment and promoting regional prosperity

Policy Advocacy

Representing business interests in legislative and regulatory matters

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024
2024 $30,966,467 $29,265,580 $133,382,730 169
2023
2023 $27,607,207 $26,543,703 $118,524,945 192
2022
2022 $26,865,626 $28,209,180 $92,661,741 179
2021
2021 $31,738,512 $25,025,312 $123,395,668 177
2020
2020 $7,270,597 $6,734,493 $280,079,202 146

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Member Engagement

    Connecting with businesses to understand needs and priorities

  • 02

    Advocacy Strategy

    Developing policy positions and legislative advocacy plans

  • 03

    Stakeholder Collaboration

    Building coalitions with government and community partners

  • 04

    Impact Measurement

    Tracking outcomes and reporting results to members

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Cdc Small Business Finance Corporation

Business Advocacy

Representing member interests before legislative and regulatory bodies

Member Services

Providing networking, resources, and support to business members

Economic Development

Promoting regional economic growth and attracting investment

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Cdc Small Business Finance Corporation.

Ellis Carr

Ellis Carr

President & Chief Executive Officer CDC Small Business Finance + Capital Impact Partners Read ’s External
20 hrs/week
Jaret Dinard Ings

Jaret Dinard Ings

Senior Director of Finance & Treasurer•
20 hrs/week
Kim Dorsett

Kim Dorsett

Chief Human Resources Officer CDC Small Business Finance + Capital Impact Partners Read ’s External
20 hrs/week
Natalie Gunn

Natalie Gunn

Chief Financial Officer CDC Small Business Finance + Capital Impact Partners Read ’s External
20 hrs/week
Erin Hebert

Erin Hebert

Head of Operations•
Full-time
Compensation: $237,738
Brian McEvoy

Brian McEvoy

General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, & Corporate Secretary
20 hrs/week
Kimberly Dickens

Kimberly Dickens

Chief Strategy & Growth Officer CDC Small Business Finance + Capital Impact Partners Read ’s External
Matt Wehland

Matt Wehland

Chief Operations Officer CDC Small Business Finance + Capital Impact Partners Read ’s External
Jason Anderson

Jason Anderson

Senior Vice President, Marketing, Communications, & Brand•
Tony Barengo

Tony Barengo

Senior Vice President, SBA 504 Loan Program•
Mindy Christensen

Mindy Christensen

Senior Vice President, Community Development Lending•
Lauren Counts

Lauren Counts

Head of Community Solutions•
Jamal Habibi

Jamal Habibi

Chief of Staff & Policy
Shelli Hayman

Shelli Hayman

Senior Vice President, Small Business Lending•
Chris Lash

Chris Lash

Director of Strategy & Research•
Yrenilsa Lopez, CFA

Yrenilsa Lopez, CFA

Managing Director of Investments•
Masouda Omar

Masouda Omar

Head of Small Business & Community Development Credit
Taylor Spragens

Taylor Spragens

Legal Counsel•
Oswaldo Acosta

Oswaldo Acosta

President and CEO, City
Rick Benito

Rick Benito

(Retired) Senior Vice President, National SBA Lending, Bank of America
Alaina C. Beverly

Alaina C. Beverly

Executive Vice President, Black Economic Alliance
Erik Caldwell

Erik Caldwell

President/Chief Executive Officer, Metropolis IQ Technology Inc.
Sheryl Cameron

Sheryl Cameron

Executive Director, SBA Solutions, JPMorgan Chase
Kurt Chilcott

Kurt Chilcott

Board Vice-Chair President + CEO Emeritus, CDC Small Business Finance
Grace Chionuma

Grace Chionuma

Managing Director, Fixed Income Division, Public Finance Banking, Morgan Stanley
Gary Cunningham

Gary Cunningham

Board Chair Senior Advisor, New School
Jennifer Smith Dolin

Jennifer Smith Dolin

Principal of Jen
Casey P. Fannon

Casey P. Fannon

President & Chief Executive Officer, The National Cooperative Bank, N.A.

Casey P. Fannon President & Chief Executive Officer, The National Cooperative Bank, N.A.

Pedro I. Goitia

Pedro I. Goitia

(Retired) Partner, KPMG
Gail Markulin

Gail Markulin

(Retired) Director, Capital Markets, Federal Home Loan Bank – Office of Finance
Tyler Orion

Tyler Orion

Co-Founder and Officer, Precision Healthcare Ecosystem
Thomas Topuzes

Thomas Topuzes

President and CEO, and Associates
Dan Varner

Dan Varner

Chief Executive Officer, Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit
TB

Thomas Brune

President Ventures Lending
Full-time
Compensation: $290,494
AE

Andrew Erickson

Vice President, Senior Com
Full-time
Compensation: $279,875
KG

Karla Gill

Chief Technology Officer
20 hrs/week
MW

Matthew Wehland

Chief Operating Officer
20 hrs/week
NG

Natalie Gunn

CFO
KR

Kenneth Rosenthal

Sr Advisor For Lending-Ed & Training
Full-time
Compensation: $395,100
AB

Anthony Barengo

Head Of Commercial Real Estate
Full-time
Compensation: $252,485
RS

Randy Shoopman

VP Of Software Development
Full-time
Compensation: $247,176
AM

Andrew Mort

Cre Sales Manager
Full-time
Compensation: $227,578

Milestones

2017

Community Partnerships

2017

Enhanced services and organizational capabilities

2023

Leadership Expansion

2023

Grew leadership team to enhance organizational capacity

2025

Program Innovation

2025

Launched new initiatives to deepen community impact

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AB
Alaina Beverly Director 1.00 hrs/week
CF
Casey Fannon Director 1.00 hrs/week
DV
Dan Varner Director 1.00 hrs/week
EC
Erik Caldwell Director 1.00 hrs/week
FR
Frank Robinson Director 1.00 hrs/week
GM
Gail Murklin Director 1.00 hrs/week
GC
Gary Cunningham Director 1.00 hrs/week
GC
Grace Chionuma Director 1.00 hrs/week
JS
Jennifer Smith Dolin Director 1.00 hrs/week
KC
Kurt Chilcott Director/Consultant 7.00 hrs/week
OA
Oswaldo Acosta Director 1.00 hrs/week
PG
Pedro Goitia Director 1.00 hrs/week
RB
Rick Beniito Director 1.00 hrs/week
SC
Sheryl Cameron Director 1.00 hrs/week
TT
Tom Topuzes Director 1.00 hrs/week
TO
Tylor Orion Director 1.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$2.6M

Highest Paid

$437K

Kenneth Rosenthal

Compensated Officers

14

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Kenneth Rosenthal SR Advisor For Lending-Ed & Training $395,100 $42,333 $437,433 40
Thomas Brune President Ventures Lending $290,494 $49,025 $339,519 40
Andrew Erickson Vice President, Senior Com $279,875 $57,934 $337,809 40
Anthony Barengo Head Of Commercial Real Estate $252,485 $37,779 $290,264 40
Erin Hebert Head Of Operations $237,738 $48,857 $286,595 40
Randy Shoopman VP Of Software Development $247,176 $33,612 $280,788 40
Andrew Mort Cre Sales Manager $227,578 $20,245 $247,823 40
Natalie Gunn Chief Financial Officer $0 $67,112 $67,112 20
Brian Mcevoy General Counsel $0 $58,530 $58,530 20
Jaret Dinard Ings Senior Director Of Finance $0 $56,010 $56,010 20
Kim Dorsett Chief Human Resource Offic $0 $42,798 $42,798 20
Karla Gill Chief Technology Officer $0 $39,033 $39,033 20
Matthew Wehland Chief Operating Officer $0 $38,662 $38,662 20
Ellis Carr President & CEO $0 $35,104 $35,104 20

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$2.5M Grants Received
2 Organizations

Top Funders

2 total
CI
Capital Impact Partners
$2.5M
ME
Mission Economic Development Agency
$35K

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

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2448 Historic Decatur Road 200 San Diego, CA 92106