Sustainable Communities Fund

Investment Criteria

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We invest in organizations seeking to benefit low-income, underserved, and under-resourced communities, as aligned with our mission and priorities. We are flexible in how we structure our investments and seek to create one that is mutually beneficial.


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In assessing the viability of prospective investees, we use the following investment criteria:

Entity type

Nonprofit and for-profit entities; CDFIs are prioritized.

Project focal areas

Social impact

Investments produce significant impacts on low-income, distressed and/or underserved communities and populations; those projects pursuing a new or unique model or approach are prioritized.

Investment types

Size

Typically between $300,000 – $700,000.

Term

Typically three to eight years.

Geographic focus

We invest mostly in US-based initiatives but do consider international projects as well.

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To alleviate poverty by supporting financial, economic and social inclusion strategies that empower low-income people and strengthen communities.