Official record
CDFI Fund list, 21 Oct 2026| Institution type | Loan fund |
|---|---|
| Native CDFI | No |
| Date certified (as listed) | 19 Sep 2014 |
| RSSD ID | — (none listed) |
| Address | P.O. Box 3619, Durham, NC 27702 |
| Website | www.self-help.org |
Head officeBranch or officeApproximate (ZIP code area)
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Loans and eligibility
Not yet verifiedThis lender's website blocked our automated reader on 2 Nov 2026 (we do not bypass bot protection), so we can't list its loan products, sizes or service area yet. That doesn't mean it lacks them. Check www.self-help.org or contact the lender directly.
Questions to ask when you contact them
We have no details from their website yet, so these are the basics to ask any lender. Something missing here does not mean they don't offer it: ask.
- What kinds of loans do you make, and which one fits what I need?
We have no loan details from their website. - Do you lend where I live, or where my business is?
- What are the smallest and the largest loans you make?
- What interest rate and fees should I expect? For a personal, car or home loan, ask for the APR.
- What documents will you need from me, and how long does a decision usually take?
Write down the answers, who you spoke to and the date, and ask for the terms in writing before you sign.
CDFI Fund awards
CDFI Fund database, 3 Nov 2026$20.6 million in 8 awards from the U.S. Treasury's CDFI Fund, 1996–2021 (CDFI Program, Financial Assistance; CDFI Rapid Response Program; Capital Magnet Fund).
| Round year | Program | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | CDFI Rapid Response Program | $1,826,265 |
| 2018 | Capital Magnet Fund | $6,750,000 |
| 2009 | CDFI Program, Financial Assistance | $1,000,000 |
| 2008 | CDFI Program, Financial Assistance | $1,000,000 |
| 2004 | CDFI Program, Financial Assistance | $2,000,000 |
| 2000 | CDFI Program, Financial Assistance | $3,000,000 |
| 1998 | CDFI Program, Financial Assistance | $2,000,000 |
| 1996 | CDFI Program, Financial Assistance | $3,000,000 |
New Markets Tax Credit allocations
$558 million in 10 allocations. An NMTC allocation is the authority to offer investors federal tax credits for community investments; it is not cash paid to the lender and is not counted in the award total above.
| Round year | Program | Allocation |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | New Markets Tax Credit allocation | $75,000,000 |
| 2023 | New Markets Tax Credit allocation | $50,000,000 |
| 2022 | New Markets Tax Credit allocation | $50,000,000 |
| 2021 | New Markets Tax Credit allocation | $55,000,000 |
| 2013 | New Markets Tax Credit allocation | $43,000,000 |
| 2012 | New Markets Tax Credit allocation | $25,000,000 |
| 2011 | New Markets Tax Credit allocation | $40,000,000 |
| 2008 | New Markets Tax Credit allocation | $50,000,000 |
| 2005 | New Markets Tax Credit allocation | $95,000,000 |
| 2002 | New Markets Tax Credit allocation | $75,000,000 |
These are awards and investments made to the institution itself to build its capital and capacity. They are not loans to borrowers, and an award does not mean the lender has money available for a particular loan today.
Source: CDFI Fund Searchable Awards Database, all 12,628 award records (1996–2025), read 3 Nov 2026. Years are the award round as the database lists it. Matched to the official CDFI list by exact name and state; see the method on the About page.
Size of the fund (IRS Form 990)
Fiscal year ending Dec 2023| Total assets | $1.03B |
|---|---|
| Total liabilities | $391.9M |
| Net assets | $641M |
| Total revenue | $67.7M |
| Program-related investments (Part X line 13) | $440.7M |
End-of-year figures from the Form 990 this organisation filed with the IRS for the fiscal year ending December 2023 (tax year 2023; EIN 58-1562750, filed as “SELF HELP VENTURES FUND”), taken from the IRS Annual Extract of Tax-Exempt Organization Financial Data (returns processed in 2024). Figures are self-reported to the IRS, not audited by us, and lag one to two years behind today. The lender’s own annual report may show newer numbers. This organisation’s filings on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Filings over time
| Fiscal year ending | Total assets | Net assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2021 (990) | $1.06B | $601M | $60.5M |
| Dec 2022 (990) | $1.01B | $630.9M | $95.5M |
| Dec 2023 (990) | $1.03B | $641M | $67.7M |
Total assets fell 2% from Dec 2021 to Dec 2023. One row per fiscal year in the IRS extracts of returns processed in 2022, 2023, 2024; “—” = the line was empty or zero on that return (a fund can book its loans on other lines).
How it compares
Computed from public data| Measure | This lender | Compared with |
|---|---|---|
| Total assets, latest IRS Form 990 | $1.03B | Larger than 100% of the 13 other certified loan funds and venture funds in North Carolina with a matched Form 990 (median $8.6M). |
How these comparisons were worked out
| Measure | Peer group (this lender left out) | Peers | Where this lender sits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Form 990 total assets | certified loan and venture funds with a Form 990, in North Carolina | 13 | larger than 100% |
“Larger than X%” = the share of the peer group with a smaller value. Ranks count from the largest. Peer groups use the lender's home state when it has at least 5 peers, otherwise the whole country. Full definitions: methodology.
For comparison, not an offer and not a rating. Past records show what this lender did, not what you would be offered. Peer groups and sources: methodology. Form 990 figures: IRS annual extracts (see the Form 990 section).
SBA loans approved
SBA data as of 30 Sep 2026The SBA's public loan data lists 1 SBA-backed approval for Self-Help Ventures Fund in fiscal years 2020–2026 (October 2019 to September 2026):
- 1 504 projects as the third-party (first-lien) lender
By fiscal year: FY2020 0 · FY2021 0 · FY2022 0 · FY2023 0 · FY2024 0 · FY2025 0 · FY2026 1.
By program
- 504 projects (as the third-party lender) (1, 100%)
How this lender was matched in the SBA files: 504 third-party lender name: same name, state and city (SBA lists “Self-Help Ventures Fund”).
Approved is not the same as paid out: an approved loan can be reduced or never drawn. SBA lists the lender each loan is currently assigned to, which can differ after a merger or loan sale. Self-Help Ventures Fund may also make loans outside SBA programs, which are not counted here, and SBA Microloans are not in these files. For 504 projects, the CDC amount is the SBA-backed portion and the third-party lender amount is that lender's own first-lien loan.
Source: U.S. Small Business Administration, 7(a) & 504 FOIA loan data, files as of 30 Sep 2026, downloaded 3 Nov 2026. Our counts, cancelled approvals left out. How we match lenders.
Other certified CDFIs in Durham and North Carolina
- Institute Capital, Inc.Loan fund · Durham, NCAffordable housing development loans, Small-business loansVerified
- Latino Community Credit UnionCredit union · Durham, NCAuto / vehicle loans, Home mortgages, Personal / consumer loansVerified
- Mechanics and Farmers BankBank or thrift · Durham, NCAuto / vehicle loans, Personal / consumer loans, SBA-backed loans (7(a)/504/Community Advantage)Verified
- SELF-HELP CREDIT UNIONCredit union · Durham, NCOfficial list only
- Self-Help Federal Credit UnionCredit union · Durham, NCVerified
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