activities · 25
what they do
direct service · 11
- Administering national funds for community development Community Facilities FinancingAdministers large-scale national funding programs, having disbursed over $1 billion in National Funds to support community development projects across the U.S.
- Administration of national funding for community development Community Facilities FinancingAdministers large-scale national funds to support community development projects, including closing 65 loans in fiscal year 2024 and administering over $1 billion in National Funds.
- Closing community investment loans Community Facilities FinancingClosed 65 loans during fiscal year 2024 as part of ongoing financing activities to strengthen underserved communities.
- Creating and preserving affordable homes Acquisition and Rehabilitation of Affordable HousingHas created or preserved over 108,000 affordable homes through targeted investments and financing, including multi-million-dollar loan packages for specific developments such as four properties in Greater Chalmette, Louisiana and predevelopment funding in Murrieta, California.
- Investing in affordable housing and community facilities Community Facilities FinancingProvides loans and grants to support affordable housing, early care and education, charter schools, nonprofit spaces, and health centers. Since 1984, has invested over $3.5 billion in community facilities and programs, benefiting 2.5 million people.
- Investing in affordable housing and community facilities Community Facilities FinancingProvides loans and grants to support affordable housing, early care and education, charter schools, nonprofit spaces, and health centers. Since 1984, has invested over $3.5 billion in community facilities and programs, benefiting over 2.5 million people.
- Investing in affordable housing and community facilities through loans and grants Community Facilities FinancingProvides financing via loans and grants to support affordable housing, early care and education, charter schools, nonprofit spaces, and health centers. Since 1984, has invested over $3.5 billion, benefiting 2.5 million people and creating or preserving over 108,000 affordable homes.
- Investment in affordable housing and community facilities Community Facilities FinancingProvides loans and grants to support the development and preservation of affordable housing, early care and education centers, charter schools, nonprofit spaces, and health centers. Since 1984, has invested over $3.5 billion in community facilities and programs, benefiting 2.5 million people.
- Investment in affordable housing and community facilities Community Facilities FinancingProvides loans and grants to support the development and preservation of affordable housing, early care and education centers, charter schools, health centers, and other community facilities. Since 1984, has invested over $3.5 billion in community development projects, benefiting more than 2.5 million people.
- Investment in affordable housing and community facilities Community Facilities FinancingProvides loans and grants to support the development and preservation of affordable housing, early care and education centers, charter schools, health centers, and other community facilities. Since 1984, has invested over $3.5 billion in community facilities and programs, benefiting more than 2.5 million people.
- Investment in affordable housing and community facilities Community Facilities FinancingProvides loans and grants to support the development and preservation of affordable housing, early care and education centers, charter schools, health centers, and other community facilities. Since 1984, has invested over $3.5 billion, creating or preserving over 108,000 affordable homes and serving more than 2.5 million people.
capacity building · 14
- Capacity building and financial advisory services Community Facilities FinancingOffers financial, investment, and development advisory services to nonprofit developers and investors in the affordable housing sector, including syndication services and strategic planning support. Also drives large-scale investment initiatives through joint ventures and national funding strategies.
- Capacity building and financial advisory services Community Facilities FinancingProvides financial, investment, and development advisory services to nonprofit developers and investors in the affordable housing sector, including syndication services and strategic planning support. Engaged in large-scale joint ventures to raise capital and drive long-term community investment.
- Driving long-term community investment goals Acquisition and Rehabilitation of Affordable HousingHas a strategic goal to drive $5 billion in investments to strengthen communities between 2020 and 2030.
- Financial and development advisory services Community Facilities FinancingProvides financial, investment, and development advisory services to partners in the affordable housing sector, including syndication services for investors and nonprofit developers.
- Organizational strategic planning Strategic Planning & ImplementationMaintains a strategic plan that guides organizational priorities and work through 2025.
- Partnership to preserve affordable housing at scale Acquisition and Rehabilitation of Affordable HousingPartnering to raise $1 billion over the first five years of a joint venture to preserve 10,000 affordable homes nationwide.
- Providing financial and development advisory services Community Facilities FinancingOffers financial, investment, and development advisory services to partners in the affordable housing sector, including syndication services for investors and nonprofit developers.
- Providing financial and development advisory services to affordable housing partners Community Facilities FinancingOffers financial, investment, and development advisory services to nonprofit developers and investors in the affordable housing sector, including syndication services and predevelopment financing guidance.
- Staffing with community-informed expertise Volunteer Leadership & Board IntegrationEmploys a team with diverse lived and professional experiences to strengthen communities and support organizational sustainability.
- Strategic and large-scale investment initiatives Acquisition and Rehabilitation of Affordable HousingDriving $5 billion in investments between 2020 and 2030 to strengthen communities; committed to preserving 10,000 affordable homes nationwide through a $1 billion investment in a joint venture launched in the first five years.
- Strategic commitment to preserve affordable homes through large-scale investment Acquisition and Rehabilitation of Affordable HousingPartnering to raise $1 billion to preserve 10,000 affordable homes nationwide over the first five years of a joint venture, with a strategic plan guiding implementation through 2025.
- Strategic investment initiatives and joint ventures Acquisition and Rehabilitation of Affordable HousingLeads large-scale investment initiatives, including a commitment to drive $5 billion in investments between 2020 and 2030 and a joint venture aimed at raising $1 billion to preserve 10,000 affordable homes nationwide in its first five years.
- Strategic investment initiatives and joint ventures Acquisition and Rehabilitation of Affordable HousingLeads large-scale investment initiatives, including a commitment to drive $5 billion in investments between 2020 and 2030 and a joint venture to raise $1 billion to preserve 10,000 affordable homes nationwide in its first five years.
- Strategic investment planning and goal setting Acquisition and Rehabilitation of Affordable HousingGuides long-term investment strategy through a strategic plan extending to 2025 and has set goals to drive $5 billion in cumulative investments between 2020 and 2030 to strengthen communities.
strategies · 35
how they think
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- Advance community-led and community-driven development community-driven developmentRespects community agency by partnering with local leaders and organizations, building on existing assets and solutions to expand access to housing, education, and economic opportunity in historically underserved areas.
- Advance community-led and community-driven development community-driven_developmentThe organization supports community agency by partnering with local leaders and community-based organizations, building on existing assets and solutions to expand access to housing, education, health, and economic opportunity.
- Advance community-led and community-driven development with local partnerships community-driven_developmentThe organization supports community agency by partnering with local leaders and community-based organizations, leveraging local assets and solutions to expand access to housing, education, health, and employment opportunities.
- Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) Investment Model cdfi_investment_modelOperates as a CDFI to deploy flexible lending and grant capital, filling capital gaps in underserved communities by combining financial strength with targeted tools to support affordable housing, early care and education, and community facilities as foundational elements for equitable community development.
- Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) Investment Model cdfi_investment_modelOperates as a CDFI to deploy flexible lending and grant capital, filling capital gaps in underserved communities by supporting affordable housing, early care and education, and community facilities through coordinated debt and equity financing and innovative capital structuring.
- Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) Investment Model cdfi_investment_modelOperates as a CDFI to deploy flexible lending and grant capital, filling capital gaps in underserved communities through coordinated debt and equity financing, with a focus on affordable housing, early care and education, and community facilities as foundational to community well-being.
- Community-Driven and Asset-Based Development community-driven_developmentAdvances equitable community development by partnering with community leaders and organizations, respecting community agency, and building on local assets and solutions to expand access to housing, education, health, and economic opportunity.
- Community-Driven and Asset-Based Development community-driven developmentAdvances equitable community development by partnering with community leaders and organizations, respecting community agency, leveraging local assets, and supporting community-led solutions to expand access to housing, education, health, and economic opportunity.
- Community-Driven and Asset-Based Development community-driven_developmentAdvances equitable community development by partnering with community-based organizations and local leaders, respecting community agency, leveraging existing assets, and supporting locally rooted solutions to expand access to housing, education, health, and employment.
- Community-Driven and Asset-Based Development community-driven_developmentAdvances equitable community development by partnering with community leaders and local organizations, respecting community agency, leveraging existing assets, and supporting locally rooted solutions in housing, education, health, and employment.
- Data-Informed Policy Advocacy data-informed_policy_advocacyLeverages data from direct lending and programmatic activities to shape policy recommendations aimed at systemic change in affordable housing and community development.
- Deploy flexible CDFI capital to fill gaps in underserved communities cdfi_modelAs a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), the organization deploys flexible lending and grant capital to projects in underserved markets, using innovative structuring and coordinated debt-equity financing to support affordable housing, early care, and community facilities where traditional finance is insufficient.
- Deploy flexible CDFI capital to underserved communities cdfi_modelAs a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), the organization deploys flexible lending and grant capital to fill financing gaps in underserved communities, focusing on affordable housing and community facilities through innovative and coordinated debt and equity structures.
- Deploy flexible CDFI capital to underserved communities for affordable housing and community facilities cdfi_investment_modelAs a CDFI, the organization deploys flexible lending and grant capital to fill financing gaps in underserved communities, focusing on affordable housing, early care and education, and community facilities through coordinated debt and equity financing and innovative capital structuring.
- Drive systemic change through data-informed policy advocacy data-informed_policy_advocacyThe organization leverages data from its lending and programmatic activities to inform policy recommendations aimed at transforming affordable housing systems and advancing equitable outcomes.
- Inform policy through data and practice data-informed policy advocacyLeverages insights and data from direct lending and programmatic work to advocate for systemic policy changes that support equitable access to affordable housing and community development.
- Innovative and Coordinated Capital Mobilization innovative_capital_structuringUses outcomes-focused financing, coordinated debt and equity structures, joint ventures, and innovative capital structuring to scale impact, preserve affordable housing, and enable sustainable community development through strategic partnerships and flexible financial tools.
- Integrated Ecosystem of Community Support ecosystem_of_support_modelInvests in affordable housing, early care and education, health centers, charter schools, and other community facilities as interconnected components of a holistic ecosystem that promotes long-term community well-being and equity.
- Integrated Ecosystem of Community Support ecosystem_of_support_modelInvests in affordable housing, early care and education, health centers, charter schools, and other community facilities as interconnected pillars that collectively strengthen community well-being and create opportunity-rich environments.
- Integrated Ecosystem of Support through Community Facilities ecosystem_of_support_modelInvests in affordable housing, early care and education, health centers, and other community facilities as interconnected elements of a holistic ecosystem that promotes lifelong success and community well-being.
- Integrated Ecosystem of Support through Place-Based Investments ecosystem_of_support_modelInvests in foundational community infrastructure—affordable housing, early care and education, health centers, and charter schools—to create interconnected systems that promote lifelong success and community well-being.
- Invest in foundational community infrastructure ecosystem_of_support_modelTargets investments in affordable housing, early care and education, health centers, and other community facilities as interconnected pillars that form an integrated ecosystem supporting long-term community well-being and equity.
- Invest in foundational community infrastructure for long-term well-being ecosystem_of_support_modelThe organization prioritizes investments in affordable housing, early care and education, and community facilities as interconnected pillars that create ecosystems of support and drive lifelong outcomes and community stability.
- Invest in foundational community infrastructure to create ecosystems of support ecosystem_of_support_modelThe organization prioritizes investments in affordable housing, early care and education, health centers, and charter schools as foundational to lifelong success and community well-being, creating integrated ecosystems of support anchored in community needs.
- Leverage data and policy advocacy for systemic change data-informed_policy_advocacyUses data from lending and programmatic activities to inform policy recommendations aimed at transforming affordable housing systems and advancing equitable development at scale.
- Mobilizing Capital and Partnerships for Community Opportunity mobilizing_capital_and_partnersAdvances equity and community well-being by mobilizing capital and strategic partners to support opportunity-rich communities, leveraging alliances and targeted financial tools to scale impact.
- Outcomes-Focused and Data-Informed Financing and Advocacy outcomes-focused financingCombines financial strength with data from lending and programmatic activities to drive impactful investments and inform policy advocacy for systemic change in affordable housing and community development.
- Outcomes-Focused and Innovative Capital Structuring outcomes-focused_financingCombines financial strength, data, and innovative capital solutions—including joint ventures and coordinated financing—to support the creation and preservation of affordable housing and community facilities, with an emphasis on scalable and systemic impact.
- Outcomes-Focused and Policy-Informed Financing outcomes-focused_financingCombines financial strength and data from on-the-ground investments to drive outcomes-focused financing and inform policy advocacy that supports systemic change in affordable housing and community development.
- Scale impact through strategic capital mobilization and partnerships capital_mobilizationBy mobilizing capital and forming joint ventures with affordable housing collaboratives, LIHTC syndicators, and mission-aligned partners, the organization scales its impact through coordinated financing and innovative capital structures.
- Scale impact through strategic capital partnerships and innovation innovative capital structuringUses joint ventures, coordinated financing, and innovative capital structuring with mission-aligned partners to scale the preservation and creation of affordable housing and community assets.
- Strategic Capital Mobilization and Partnerships capital_mobilizationMobilizes capital and builds strategic partnerships—including joint ventures with LIHTC syndicators and affordable housing collaboratives—to scale impact, preserve affordable homes, and deliver coordinated financial solutions.
- Strategic Capital Mobilization and Partnerships mobilizing_capital_and_partnersMobilizes capital and builds alliances with mission-aligned partners, including through joint ventures and syndication models, to scale impact and preserve affordable housing and community assets.
- Use outcomes-focused financing to build opportunity-rich communities outcomes-focused_financingThe organization combines financial strength and technical expertise in an outcomes-focused model to support the creation and preservation of communities anchored by affordable housing and access to essential services.
- Use outcomes-focused, innovative financing models to scale impact outcomes-focused_financingCombines financial strength and expertise with innovative capital structuring and joint venture models to deliver coordinated debt and equity financing that scales preservation and creation of affordable housing and community assets.
named programs · 5
what they call their work
Affordable Housing
Finances and preserves high-quality affordable housing through loans, grants, and partnerships with developers and housing organizations
Community Facilities
Provides capital for community facilities such as health centers, schools, and workforce training centers in underserved neighborhoods
Early Care and Education
Invests in early care and education facilities, particularly co-located with affordable housing, to expand access for low-income families
Joint Venture with SAHF and NAHT
Strategic partnership to build, protect, and preserve affordable homes and create communities of opportunity nationwide
LIIF-SAHF-NAHT Joint Venture
Strategic partnership with Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future and National Affordable Housing Trust to scale impact in preserving and expanding affordable housing.
relationships · 18
who they work with
- All Our Kin, Inc. Partner — LIIF board member Jessica Sager serves as CEO of All Our Kin, Inc., an organization focused on child care, public policy, and family support
- Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Government — Source link references FDIC resource on CDFI overview.
- Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond – Charlotte Branch Government — LIIF board member Dionne Nelson serves as a Director for the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond – Charlotte Branch
- Fund to Preserve Affordable Communities Partner — Previously launched in partnership with NAHT and SAHF members to provide acquisition financing for affordable housing preservation.
- LIIF Board Partner — Board collaborates with staff to guide the strategic plan and organizational priorities.
- NAHT Partner — LIIF affiliate organization focused on Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC).
- NAHT Partner — LIIF has an affiliate relationship with NAHT, directing users to contact NAHT through a dedicated link.
- National Affordable Housing Trust Partner — Joint venture partner to raise $1 billion and preserve 10,000 affordable homes
- National Affordable Housing Trust Partner — Joint venture partner with LIIF and SAHF to steward $1 billion for affordable housing preservation and development.
- National Affordable Housing Trust Partner — Strategic, mission-aligned partnership to build, protect, and preserve affordable homes and create communities of opportunity.
- PNC Bank Partner — Collaboration between LIIF’s CEO and PNC’s Reymundo Ocañas on co-authoring an op-ed about stronger partnerships between banks and CDFIs
- Purpose Built Communities Partner — LIIF board member Carol R. Naughton serves as CEO of Purpose Built Communities, a national organization focused on holistic neighborhood transformation
- Smart Growth America Partner — LIIF board member Calvin Gladney is former President and CEO of Smart Growth America, a national organization working on equitable community development
- Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future Partner — Joint venture partner to raise $1 billion and preserve 10,000 affordable homes
- Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future Partner — Joint venture partner with LIIF and NAHT to steward $1 billion for affordable housing preservation and development.
- Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future Partner — Strategic, mission-aligned partnership to build, protect, and preserve affordable homes and create communities of opportunity.
- UnitedHealth Group Partner — Partnered with NAHT and SAHF on the Health and Housing Fund to address health challenges through affordable housing.
- Wells Fargo Partner — LIIF board member Eileen Fitzgerald previously led housing affordability philanthropy at Wells Fargo, including multi-million-dollar initiatives to support homeownership and affordable housing development