Stories
![](https://iff.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/The-Outreach-House-Lombard-Website-500x386.jpg)
November 11, 2022
October 2022 Loan Round-up
Read MorePress
![IFF Media Icon](https://iff.org/wp-content/themes/IFFTheme2023/images/media.jpg)
October 27, 2022
Developer To Build 20 More Affordable Apartments In Maywood
Read MoreStories
![](https://iff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Stronger-Nonprofits-Initiative-3-Featured-Image-500x386.jpg)
October 26, 2022
10 Key Takeaways from the Stronger Nonprofits Initiative’s First Five Years
Read MoreStories
![](https://iff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/West-Point-School-of-Music-Featured-Image-500x386.jpg)
October 01, 2022
September 2022 Loan Round-up
Read MoreStories
![](https://iff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Propel-Englewood-June-2022-1-featured-image-500x386.jpg)
September 23, 2022
New IFF Loan Program Reduces Barriers to Capital for BIPOC-Led Nonprofits on Chicago’s South and West Sides
Read MoreStories
![](https://iff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/The-Winston-Knolls-School-Featured-Image-2-500x386.jpg)
September 23, 2022
Photo Tour: An Alternative Day School for Children Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder Combines Quality Education and Therapeutic Services in New Space
Read MorePress
![IFF Media Icon](https://iff.org/wp-content/themes/IFFTheme2023/images/media.jpg)
September 13, 2022
New accessible, affordable housing development nearly complete in Maywood
Read MoreStories
![](https://iff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Chicago-Childrens-Museum-October-2022-Featured-Image-500x386.jpg)
August 31, 2022
August 2022 Loan Round-up
Read MoreStories
![](https://iff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Mariana-Souto-Manning-Horizontal-Photo-website-500x386.jpg)
August 23, 2022
At the Intersection of Equity and Early Childhood Education: Q&A with Erikson Institute President Dr. Mariana Souto-Manning
Read MorePress
![IFF Media Icon](https://iff.org/wp-content/themes/IFFTheme2023/images/media.jpg)
August 19, 2022
Crain’s Chicago Business 2022 Notable Leaders in Community Development
Read MoreStories
![Architect's rendering of Detroit Public Theatre's new facility](https://iff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Detroit-Public-Theatre-rendering-featured-image-500x386.jpg)
August 01, 2022
July 2022 Loan Round-up
Read MoreStories
![A networking event for entrepreneurs in the Mox.E coworking space at Entrenuity's headquarters in Chicago's South Loop neighborhood](https://iff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/208230615_508633570468847_2482912322902292837_n-1-500x386.jpg)
July 19, 2022
Virtual Tour: Historic Building in the “Cradle of Rhythm and Blues” Reborn as an Incubator for BIPOC and Women Entrepreneurs
Read MoreStories
![548 Development Founder and CEO A.J. Patton](https://iff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/AJ-Patton-Featured-Image-500x386.jpg)
July 18, 2022
Building a More Sustainable Future While Lifting Up Businesses on Chicago’s South and West Sides: Q&A with 548 Development Founder & CEO A.J. Patton
Read MorePress
![IFF Media Icon](https://iff.org/wp-content/themes/IFFTheme2023/images/media.jpg)
July 15, 2022
Crain’s Chicago Business 2022 Notable Executives of Color in Finance
Read MorePress
![IFF Media Icon](https://iff.org/wp-content/themes/IFFTheme2023/images/media.jpg)
July 08, 2022
Crain’s Chicago Business: Auburn Gresham sets itself up for a revitalization
Read MoreStories
![An architect's rendering of the Lillian Marcie Center](https://iff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Lillian-Marcie-Center-Facade-Rendering-website-featured-image-500x386.jpg)
July 01, 2022
June 2022 Loan Round-up
Read MoreStories
![Architect's rendering of the Academy for Global Citizenship at the Cultivate Collective hub](https://iff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/AGC-Rendering_FINAL-Website-Featured-Image-500x386.jpg)
June 21, 2022
Chicago’s Academy for Global Citizenship Anchors New State-of-the-Art Learning, Sustainability, and Wellness Hub Catered to Community Needs
Read MoreStories
![](https://iff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Investors-Meeting-Panelists-Website-Featured-Image-v2-500x386.png)
June 21, 2022
Meeting the Moment: 3 Nonprofit Leaders Reflect on Serving More, Serving More Effectively, and Serving More Equitably
Read MoreStories
![People standing inside a Volunteers of America Michigan thrift store](https://iff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/VOAMI-Featured-Image-500x386.jpg)
June 01, 2022
May 2022 Loan Round-up
Read MoreStories
![](https://iff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/GLA-Featured-Image-1-500x386.jpg)
May 18, 2022
Photo Tour: $15 Million Adaptive Reuse of Historic Church Campus Enables Chicago Charter School’s Expansion
Read MoreStories
![Photo of Chicago artist and educator Faheem Majeed](https://iff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Faheem-Headshot-500x386.jpg)
May 18, 2022
The Role of Cultural Assets in Community Development: A Q&A with Floating Museum Co-Director Faheem Majeed
Read MoreStories
![Architect's Rendering of the new Neal Math and Science Academy](https://iff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/NMSA-SE-Facade-Rendering-Featured-Image-500x386.jpg)
May 18, 2022
New Neal Math and Science Academy on Track for November 2022 Grand Opening
Read MoreStories
![Cover of IFF's 2021 Annual Report](https://iff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2021_AnnualReportCover_Banner-500x386.jpg)
May 18, 2022
IFF’s 2021 Annual Report | Meeting the Moment: Change, Equity, Impact
Read MoreStories
![Architect's rendering of Galleria 89 in South Chicago](https://iff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Galleria-89-Website-Featured-Image-1-500x386.jpg)
May 01, 2022
April 2022 Loan Round-up
Read MoreStories
![An architect's rendering of the new BUILD Chicago campus](https://iff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/BUILD-rendering-Website-500x386.jpg)
April 19, 2022
Nonprofit BUILD Moves Quickly to Disrupt the Status Quo with a Bold Investment in Community Infrastructure on Chicago’s West Side
Read MoreStories
![](https://iff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Academy-for-Global-Citizenship-campus-rendering-featured-image-1-500x386.jpg)
April 01, 2022
March 2022 Loan Round-up
Read MoreStories
![Exterior Shot of The 801 in Oak Park, IL](https://iff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/The-801-Website-Featured-Image-1-1-500x386.jpg)
March 15, 2022
Photo Tour: New Transit-Oriented Affordable Housing Creates an Arts-Centric Gateway for a Local Business District
Read MoreStories
![Headshot of First Bank of Highland Park Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Business Banking Courtney Olson](https://iff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Courtney-Olson-Headshot-2019-500x386.jpg)
March 15, 2022
Establishing Mutually Beneficial Bank-CDFI Referral Relationships: A Q&A with First Bank of Highland Park Senior Vice President Courtney Olson
Read MoreStories
![](https://iff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/BUILD-groundbreaking-featured-image-1-500x386.jpg)
March 01, 2022
February 2022 Loan Round-up
Read MoreStories
![Ceremonial groundbreaking taking place at PODER's future headquarters in the Gage Park neighborhood on Chicago's Southwest Side](https://iff.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/PODER-Groundbreaking-Featured-Image-1-500x386.jpg)
February 16, 2022