At a glance
From its website, read 29 Oct 2026Women's Venture Fund, Inc. is a loan fund based in New York, New York. Its website describes microloans and small-business loans. You can start an application online.
Each point is backed by a quote further down this page. Terms change: confirm with the lender.
How to reach them and apply
| Main | (212) 563-0499 source |
|---|---|
| Apply online | Page with the application link |
| Website | www.womensventurefund.org |
| Office (official list) | 351 W 122 St, New York, NY 10027 |
What their website says about applying
Click here to apply for a business loan!
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Phone numbers and addresses are the ones on the lender's own site and the CDFI Fund list. CDFI Atlas does not take applications.
Official record
CDFI Fund list, 21 Oct 2026| Institution type | Loan fund |
|---|---|
| Native CDFI | No |
| Date certified (as listed) | 25 Oct 2013 |
| RSSD ID | — (none listed) |
| Address | 351 W 122 St, New York, NY 10027 Directions (Google Maps) |
| Website | www.womensventurefund.org |
Head officeBranch or officeApproximate (ZIP code area)
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, © OpenMapTiles, tiles OpenFreeMap. Head-office points: U.S. Census Bureau geocoder.
Loans and eligibility
Verified from lender site on 29 Oct 2026Read from 6 pages of the lender's website on 29 Oct 2026. Quotes are verbatim. Reviewed by a person (Oct 2026). Items added later were extracted with AI help and checked automatically against the pages listed below. Confidence: medium. Terms change — confirm with the lender before applying.
| Product | Amount stated | Text on the lender's site (verbatim, incl. menu labels) | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microloans | — | Loan Inquiry Micro-Loan Application | source |
| Small-business loans | — | Workshops / Events Women’s Business Loans | source |
Loan sizes
Service area
Not stated on the pages we read.
Borrower focus
- Women
Women's Venture Fund - Advising and Empowering Women Business Owners
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Languages
- No non-English service found on the pages we read.
Online application
Yes — the site links to an application. Click here to apply for a business loan!
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Pages read (6)
- https://womensventurefund.org/
- https://womensventurefund.org/womens-business-loans/
- https://womensventurefund.org/womens-business-loans/micro-loan-application/
- https://womensventurefund.org/advisory-services/
- https://womensventurefund.org/training-programs/
- https://womensventurefund.org/workshops/tips-for-success/
Questions to ask when you contact them
Based on what their website said when we read it on 29 Oct 2026, and what it left out. Something missing here does not mean they don't offer it: ask.
- Do you lend where I live, or where my business is?
Their website does not say which area they serve. - What are the smallest and the largest loans you make?
No loan amounts are stated on their website. - What interest rate and fees should I expect on your microloans and small-business loans?
Their website does not state a rate for this. - Do you need collateral, a business plan or a minimum time in business?
Their website does not say what they require. - How long can I take to repay?
No repayment terms are stated on their website. - Do you offer free coaching or help preparing my application?
CDFI certification requires development services, such as training or advice, alongside lending. - What documents will you need from me, and how long does a decision usually take?
Their website describes some application steps (above); ask for the full document list.
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$1.2 million in 10 awards from the U.S. Treasury's CDFI Fund, 1999–2024 (4 programs).
| Round year | Program | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | CDFI Program, Technical Assistance | $265,000 |
| 2022 | CDFI Program, Technical Assistance | $125,000 |
| 2021 | CDFI Rapid Response Program | $200,000 |
| 2021 | Small Dollar Loan Program | $90,000 |
| 2020 | CDFI Program, Technical Assistance | $125,000 |
| 2018 | CDFI Program, Technical Assistance | $104,600 |
| 2017 | CDFI Program, Financial Assistance | $150,000 |
| 2015 | CDFI Program, Financial Assistance | $100,000 |
| 2005 | CDFI Program, Technical Assistance | $35,000 |
| 1999 | CDFI Program, Technical Assistance | $50,000 |
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 | $163,591 |
|---|---|
| Total liabilities | $500 |
| Net assets | $163,091 |
| Total revenue | $153,874 |
| Notes and loans receivable, net (Part X line 7) | $92,244 |
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 13-3807693, filed as “WOMENS VENTURE FUND INC”), 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 | Notes and loans receivable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2021 (990) | $361,629 | $352,527 | $238,177 | — |
| Dec 2023 (990) | $163,591 | $163,091 | $153,874 | $92,244 |
Total assets fell 55% 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 | $163,591 | Larger than 0% of the 39 other certified loan funds and venture funds in New York with a matched Form 990 (median $16.2M). |
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 New York | 39 | larger than 0% |
“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).
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