Welcome to IFF, the largest community development financial institution (CDFI) exclusively serving nonprofit corporations in the Midwest.

We provide flexible, below-market financing for nonprofit corporations serving low-income and special needs populations, connecting them with the capital they need to acquire or improve their facilities, to purchase equipment or vehicles, and to build net assets.

IFF also helps nonprofit corporations make better real estate and facility decisions to support growth, program changes, and financial and organizational capacity. Through our comprehensive, affordable real estate consulting, we help clients in specific markets secure land, choose the right architects and contractor, or complete a real estate project.

With our expansion into Indiana, Iowa, Missouri and Wisconsin, 2008 and 2009 have been record years at IFF. We have now provided more than $270 million in total financing. From child care centers, primary health clinics, and supportive housing to charter schools and community arts programs, IFF loans and real estate consulting have developed more than 10 million square feet of new or renovated space, and saved nonprofit corporations millions of dollars in loan fees, interest, and the cost of professional real estate advice.

IFF conducts independent applied and primary research for and about the nonprofit sector, helping leaders make informed decisions about programs and services, resources, and public policy. We are innovators in the community development finance industry, experts on the financial health and management of nonprofits, and we lead policy and research for target markets such as charter schools and early care and education.

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