Catch up on IFF news, read stories about community development projects across the Midwest, and gain insight from our team.

Stories
Interior image of Blessed Beginnings Learning Center classroom
March 02, 2020
Experienced child care provider expands to serve 6x more children on Detroit’s east side
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Montage of images from projects contributing to the $1 billion of loans
February 04, 2020
What does $1 billion in community lending look like?
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Resources
January 02, 2020
10 pieces of advice to help your organization prosper in 2020
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Press
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November 18, 2019
Chalkbeat: After years of fundraising and legal battles, a Detroit charter celebrates its new home
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November 18, 2019
American School & University Magazine: Detroit charter moves into vacant elementary
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Thought Leadership
October 25, 2019
Intro: Two community investors, two Midwest cities, two approaches to reaching more leaders of color with the financing tools they want
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October 09, 2019
Acting on the wisdom of Black communities: A conversation with William Jackson, PhD
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September 04, 2019
Raising Quality, Promoting Equity: An Analysis of Location, Performance, and Challenges Facing Tulsa Public Schools
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September 04, 2019
Raising Quality, Promoting Equity: An Analysis of Location, Performance, and Challenges Facing Oklahoma City Public Schools
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Stories
April 11, 2019
IFF’s 2018 Annual Investors Report
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March 22, 2019
Crain’s Chicago Business: AbbVie donates $40 million to rebuild Neal Math & Science Academy
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Thought Leadership
March 12, 2019
Exploring the continuum: Why community development projects need so much more than capital
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March 01, 2019
Chicago Tribune: AbbVie pledges $40 million to fund construction of new middle school in North Chicago
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Thought Leadership
February 26, 2019
IFF CEO Joe Neri testifies at Congressional hearing on CDFI Fund
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Stories
February 05, 2019
One of the nation’s best schools takes a deep dive in Indianapolis – breathing life into historic Naval structure
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Stories
January 18, 2019
Top 10 Pieces of Advice in 2018
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December 05, 2018
WBEZ: Vacant School Buildings Litter Chicago Neighborhoods After Mass School Closings
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Stories
November 12, 2018
Foundations College Prep: From a ‘tiny beginning’ to a thriving community
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Stories
November 12, 2018
IFF celebrates 30 years by convening 500+ partners across the Midwest
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September 05, 2018
High school that emphasizes service makes investment in IFF
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Stories
September 04, 2018
Profile: Lisa Mensah, President and CEO, Opportunity Finance Network
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September 04, 2018
The Real Deal Neighborhood Spotlight: Can North Lawndale’s future live up to its past?
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Stories
August 06, 2018
Profile: Eric Weinheimer, President and CEO, Forefront
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Stories
June 06, 2018
‘We just don’t give up:’ How one alternative school is reaching homeless, dropout youth throughout Michigan
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Stories
April 16, 2018
From IFF CEO Joe Neri: Celebrating 30 Years of Change
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Stories
February 06, 2018
Foundation for Homan Square, IFF Bet on Future Together
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October 04, 2017
Can Illinois schools make the grade? IFF study on K-12 public education shines light on inequities, bright spots
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July 01, 2016
IFF’s new online map and tools show need for quality schools in Indianapolis
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