We provide flexible Capital Solutions that help Midwest nonprofits plan for, finance, and build quality facilities that strengthen their communities.

Small Projects. Big Impact.

Capital can be an intimidating word. IFF takes the fear out of capital by working with nonprofits to provide community-centered lending that meets their needs, with loans starting at $10,000.

For more than 30 years, we’ve specialized in flexible lending products and creative real estate solutions that help nonprofits achieve their growth goals and best serve their communities. With loans focused on smaller projects, like facility upgrades and equipment purchases, nonprofit organizations can make meaningful strides toward their goals while being mindful of their budgets.

 

Examples of Small Project Loans:


Equipment & Vehicle Loans

Facility Improvement Loans

Acquisition Loans
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Client Spotlight · Equipment Loan

Chicago Mahogany Tours

Sherman “Dilla” Thomas used an IFF loan of $317,000 to purchase a new bus for his company, Chicago Mahogany Tours. The bus enabled Thomas to offer more tours of Chicago neighborhoods that highlight Chicago’s people, architecture and impact on the world.

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Client Spotlight · Facility Upgrades

Safe and Sound

IFF worked with Safe and Sound in Milwaukee, WI, on a $100,000 loan to complete exterior repairs and facility upgrades, allowing them to continue their mission of building safe and empowered neighborhoods. The work included fencing, parking lot repairs, security and technology upgrades, and exterior painting.

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Client Spotlight · Acquisition

Living in Victory Sober Living

IFF worked with Living in Victory Sober Living on a $295,000 loan for the acquisition of a new property in Missouri. This facility will be their first designed to exclusively serve women, allowing them to continue their sobriety journey with outpatient services, recovery housing, home, and respite programming.

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Client Spotlight · Facility Upgrades

Urban Neighborhood Initiatives

IFF provided a $192,000 loan for Urban Neighborhood Initiatives for the construction of the Lawndale Center in Detroit. The center is home to the Southwest Detroit Community Justice Center and a youth hub for leadership development.

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Client Spotlight · Acquisition

Seven Hills Neighborhood Houses

IFF provided Seven Hills Neighborhood Houses with an $85,000 loan to purchase and transform a historic building in Cincinnati into an art gallery, coffee shop, and community space, enhancing its longstanding role in providing social services and gathering spaces since 1961.

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Client Spotlight · Facility Upgrades

Fonseca Theatre Company

IFF provided a $156,000 loan to the Fonseca Theater Company to address roofing and HVAC issues in its Indianapolis theater, and broaden its community and education initiatives to continue their work amplifying underrepresented voices.

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Contact Us

Would you like to learn more about how an IFF loan can help your organization? Let’s talk.

Fill out the form below or call us at 312 629 0060.

Dana Lieberman

Dana Lieberman

Senior Vice President of Capital Solutions
Meet the Capital Solutions Team

Our Regional Offices

IFF is headquartered in Chicago and has regional offices in Cleveland, Columbus, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Milwaukee, and St. Louis.

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