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Program-Related Investments

By providing flexible loans and other financial instruments, known as program-related investments, the Foundation helps nonprofit and social enterprises grow and leverage capital to meet the needs of underserved people and communities. Read our strategy

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May 17, 2013 - In The Media

"Actual Good News: Foreclosure Solutions"

From MSNBC
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May 15, 2013 - From The Field
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New $25 Million Investment Proves Viability of Mortgage Crisis Fix

In a first of its kind deal, Boston Community Capital, a non-profit community development financial institution, has secured a new investment of $25 million in its Stabilizing Urban Neighborhoods (SUN) Initiative. Read More
April 30, 2013 - In The Media

"Saving Affordable Housing "

From The Wall Street Journal
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April 29, 2013 - In The Media

"Affordable Multifamily Housing Gets $100 Million Jolt From New Group "

From MortgageOrb.com
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April 29, 2013 - In The Media

"Nonprofit Firms Form REIT "

From The Wall Street Journal
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February 1, 2013 - Twitter

The NEXT Awards celebrate #CDFI expansion in distressed areas to help build housing, facilities & #smallbiz. http://t.co/VQCPcorA

December 6, 2012 - Twitter

Private Wealth magazine: Exploring the untapped power of program-related investments to #philanthropy http://t.co/l8ePrGoD

December 6, 2012 - In The Media

"The Untapped Power of PRIs"

From the Financial Advisor
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November 26, 2012 - Info Sheet
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Grantmaking in Chicago

The Foundation seeks and seizes opportunities to work locally as an expression of its civic commitment to its home, and because being rooted in Chicago yields a deeper understanding of issues faced by urban areas and ... Read More
November 15, 2012 - In The Media

"The Untapped Power Of PRIs"

From Private Wealth
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  • Representative Grants

    Community Investment Corporation

    Chicago, Illinois
    2010

    $5,000,000 To support construction financing through a program related investment for the redevelopment of foreclosed homes as part of City of Chicago's Neighborhood Stabilization Program.

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  • Mission Investors Exchange

    A place where philanthropic leaders and innovators share ideas, tools, and experiences in order to increase the impact of their capital.

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  • Strength Matters Initiative

    A MacArthur-supported network of nonprofit affordable housing owners and developers supporting the growth, sustainability, and impact of the industry

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  • CARS: the CDFI Assessment and Ratings System

    CARS, a MacArthur grantee, provides comprehensive, third-party assessments of community development financial institutions' impact and financial performance.

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Staff

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Julia M. Stasch

Vice President, U.S. Programs
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Debra Schwartz

Director, Program-Related Investments
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Allison Clark

Program Officer, Program-Related Investments

Marion Goldfinger

Program Assistant
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Beth Gutelius

Research Assistant
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Louise Powell

Staff Assistant