Category: Schools

2019 Annual Report

Racial Equity in Times of Crisis: Let’s Interrupt History

Nonprofits & the Payroll Protection Program: You can now apply through us

Summary: Federal Response to COVID-19

Nonprofits are eligible for these two new federal programs from the SBA

COVID-19 virus graphic

COVID-19 Resources for Nonprofits

Architectural Digest: Inside a Historic Detroit Charter School That Takes Cues From Wes Anderson

Profile: Denise Smith, Hope Starts Here Implementation Director

Interior image of Detroit Prep classroom with children

Detroit Prep revives century-old school building to serve up to 500 students in Pingree Park

Interior image of Blessed Beginnings Learning Center classroom

Experienced child care provider expands to serve 6x more children on Detroit’s east side

Montage of images from projects contributing to the $1 billion of loans

What does $1 billion in community lending look like?

February 4, 2020

10 pieces of advice to help your organization prosper in 2020

January 2, 2020

Chalkbeat: After years of fundraising and legal battles, a Detroit charter celebrates its new home

November 18, 2019

American School & University Magazine: Detroit charter moves into vacant elementary

November 18, 2019

Press Release: Stronger Nonprofits Initiative launches in Detroit to maximize impact of local organizations on Detroit’s recovery

October 28, 2019

Intro: Two community investors, two Midwest cities, two approaches to reaching more leaders of color with the financing tools they want

October 25, 2019

Acting on the wisdom of Black communities: A conversation with William Jackson, PhD

October 9, 2019

Raising Quality, Promoting Equity: An Analysis of Location, Performance, and Challenges Facing Tulsa Public Schools

September 4, 2019

Raising Quality, Promoting Equity: An Analysis of Location, Performance, and Challenges Facing Oklahoma City Public Schools

September 4, 2019

IFF’s 2018 Annual Investors Report

Crain’s Chicago Business: AbbVie donates $40 million to rebuild Neal Math & Science Academy

Exploring the continuum: Why community development projects need so much more than capital

Chicago Tribune: AbbVie pledges $40 million to fund construction of new middle school in North Chicago

IFF CEO Joe Neri testifies at Congressional hearing on CDFI Fund

February 26, 2019

One of the nation’s best schools takes a deep dive in Indianapolis – breathing life into historic Naval structure

February 5, 2019

Top 10 Pieces of Advice in 2018

January 18, 2019

WBEZ: Vacant School Buildings Litter Chicago Neighborhoods After Mass School Closings

December 5, 2018

Foundations College Prep: From a ‘tiny beginning’ to a thriving community

November 12, 2018

IFF celebrates 30 years by convening 500+ partners across the Midwest

November 12, 2018

High school that emphasizes service makes investment in IFF

September 5, 2018