Our Impact Since 2008

Through our work, RMMFI is proving that inclusive small business support can generate both individual and community prosperity.
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By the Numbers

1500+

entrepreneurs served

138+

cohorts run

941+

volunteers contributing 26,855+ hours

$443,500+

granted through 286+ grants

$1,263,823+

lent through 388+ loans

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Social Return on Investment (SROI)

For every $1 RMMFI spends, $4.33 is returned to entrepreneurs and our community in the form of social and economic impact.

$2.78 to the entrepreneur

$1.55 to the community

In 2023, the social and economic value of our work exceeded $14.7 million

in anticipated long-term entrepreneur outcomes like increased financial stability, better life outcomes, and increased access to capital and investment

in community-wide outcomes like increased local economic activity and tax revenue, decreased need for emergency assistance programs, and increased public safety

Testimonials

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"RMMFI's hands-on training, mentorship, and continued support have been instrumental to my success as an entrepreneur. This impactful nonprofit empowers aspiring business owners with the tools and guidance to turn their dreams into thriving enterprises. RMMFI is creating real economic opportunity in underserved communities."

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"I have seen first-hand the tangible impact that RMMFI has had -- both for the entrepreneurs in the program and the mentors and other volunteers who benefit from the collective wisdom and power of the group."

Impact Stories

Volunteer Spotlight: Troy Hendelman is smiling and wearing a collared shirt while standing outside. The image, featuring the RMMFI logo in the bottom right corner, has a blue background adorned with puzzle pieces.
Graphic with a white background and navy blue and bright green accents with a circular framed photo of a woman with glasses and a green shirt. Headline text reads "RMMFI Volunteer - Daniella Cesconetto" with an RMMFI logo. Smaller text reads "She’s a trilingual IT professional who provides our Spanish Language entrepreneurs with coaching, mentoring, and workshops."
Jose Romero, an entrepreneur with a beard and glasses, wearing a black shirt and blue gloves, is cooking multiple hamburgers on an outdoor grill under a white canopy. Cars and trees are visible in the evening background as he takes the spotlight with his culinary skills.
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