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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PRI Makers Network and More for Mission Join to Become Mission Investors Exchange

A new organization, Mission Investors Exchange, provides a resource for foundations and other organizations that use investments as tools for achieving their philanthropic goals. Read More

"Underwater, Foreclosed, Saved"

From the Cape Cod Times Read More
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Community Investment Corporation, 2012 MacArthur Award for Creative & Effective Institutions

Community Investment Corporation supports owners and operators of multifamily rental properties to help stabilize communities in Chicago. Read More
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CDFIs Gain New Support and Visibility

Opportunity Finance Network's recent national conference featured announcements of new support for community development financial institutions. Read More

Greensburg-based Lending Program Awarded 'Oscar' in its Field

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Starbucks Partners with MacArthur Grantee to Support Community Development Lenders

In a partnership with the Foundation-supported Opportunity Finance Network, Starbucks will provide capital grants to select Community Development Financial Institutions. Read More

$8.25 Million Awarded to Two Innovative CDFIs

The country’s largest and most coveted awards program for community development financial institutions (CDFIs) awards $8.25 million to two top-performing CDFIs: Coastal Enterprises, Inc. in Wiscasset, ME; and The Progress Fund in Greensburg, PA. Read More

Representative Grants

Community Builders

Boston, Massachusetts
2009

$2,000,000 Program-Related Investment in support of preservation of affordable rental housing in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Midwest regions of the United States.

  • 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

Portrait of Debra Schwartz

Debra Schwartz

Director, Program-Related Investments
Portrait of Allison Clark

Allison Clark

Program Officer

Marion Goldfinger

Program Assistant
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Beth Gutelius

Research Assistant
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Louise Powell

Staff Assistant