Program-Related Investments

By providing flexible loans and equity investments, known as program-related investments, MacArthur helps nonprofit and social enterprises grow and leverage capital to meet the needs of underserved peopled and communities. Read our strategy

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

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

"The Untapped Power of PRIs"

From the Financial Advisor
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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

"The Untapped Power Of PRIs"

From Private Wealth
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Website Offers On-Demand Data About Congressional Districts

My District Data offers free, on-demand data reports that examine each Congressional district based on economic, employment, financial, educational, and housing conditions. Read More

Clearinghouse @cdfi in @latimes: The NEXT Awardee for Opp. Finance will expand loans for affordable #housing in #Nevada http://t.co/cnfWEBbv

Congrats to @cdfi @CSHInfo @PrimaryCareDev for being named multi-million dollar Awardees of the NEXT Opportunity Award http://t.co/fx5Z2TYY

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NEXT Awards for Opportunity Finance Honor Three Community Development Finance Institutions

The Clearinghouse CDFI, the Primary Care Development Corporation, and the Corporation for Supportive Housing have been announced as the winners of the NEXT Awards for Opportunity Finance. Read More
  • 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