Category: Illinois

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

Community Reinvestment Act (CRA): IFF’s Letter to Comptroller Otting and Chairman McWilliams

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

COVID-19 virus graphic

COVID-19 Resources for Nonprofits

WGN: Lightfoot announces $6 million investment in West Side community health improvements

February 27, 2020

Chicago Tribune: There’s a 16-year gap in life expectancy between Chicago’s West Side and the Loop. Here’s what local hospitals are doing about it.

February 26, 2020

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

What does $1 billion in community lending look like?

February 4, 2020

Chicago Construction News: Affordable housing replaces vacant lots in Maywood

February 3, 2020

Village Free Press: New Handicap Accessible Affordable Housing Completed In Maywood, 12 More Units Coming

February 3, 2020

10 pieces of advice to help your organization prosper in 2020

January 2, 2020

Part 2: Reaching more leaders of color with the financing tools they want

December 2, 2019

Forest Park Review: New housing for those with disabilities opens soon

November 26, 2019

Austin Weekly News: How to preserve the black middle class

November 18, 2019

Profile: Rick Velasquez shares lessons learned from over four decades of work with Illinois’ children and families

November 11, 2019

Chicago Tribune: Longstanding preschool in Highland Park celebrates new home: ‘We just were not going to let it die’

November 11, 2019

Chicago Tribune: Starbucks gives $10 million to help boost small business in Chicago’s neighborhoods

October 29, 2019

Crain’s Chicago Business: Starbucks investing $10 million to boost small business

October 29, 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

IFF clients give advice on how to spread awareness during Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October 9, 2019

Lincoln Park Community Services triples its capacity to serve Chicagoans experiencing homelessness

September 4, 2019

Chicago’s North Lawndale Employment Network to transform former bank building into community hub

September 4, 2019

Eight standout arts organizations complete MacArthur Foundation-funded workshop series on financial management

Photo Tour: A ‘cathedral to youth tennis’ on Chicago’s South Side

Kirby, Dena, and Lisa receive Home First award at US Capitol

IFF’s Home First racks up recognition through local, state, and national awards

‘We’re touching more neighborhoods with families in need’: A conversation with Stronger Nonprofits Initiative participant Christa Hamilton

Erie Family Health Centers doubles its footprint in Evanston/Skokie, increasing access to high-quality, affordable health care