Mobilizing capital to strengthen communities
Everyone in the United States should benefit from living in a community of opportunity, equity and well-being.
Capital is our greatest vehicle for impact
The Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF) is a nonprofit community development financial institution (CDFI) that mobilizes capital and partnerships to expand access to funding for more Americans. We invest, partner and advocate based on our belief that high-quality affordable housing, early care and education, educational opportunities and good jobs are key to individuals’ and communities’ well-being.
We forged a strategic, mission-aligned partnership with Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future (SAHF)Â and National Affordable Housing Trust (NAHT). The strength of this partnership makes us even better equipped to build, protect and preserve affordable homes as together we create communities of opportunity across the country.
LIIF is driving $5 billion in investments to strengthen communities (2020-2030)
Our cutting-edge capital strategies include financing tools and grants for our focus areas of affordable housing, early care and education, and community facilities. Our innovative programs are complemented by strategic partnerships that create strong communities.
Need flexible capital? LIIF is your real estate lender of choice
CDFIs were created to fill capital gaps left by the mainstream financial system. LIIF’s real estate lending tools provide products for affordable housing, early care and education, and community facilities.
Expansive approach to bringing capital and capacity to the early care and education sector
Investing in early care and education (ECE) is an investment in strong communities and a vibrant economy. A thriving ECE sector produces a triple halo effect in communities: high-quality early education for children; thriving small businesses; and economic opportunity for families. We provide fund management, capacity-building and advisory services.
Forging relationships, deepening community connections
We complement our capital strategies with programs and partnerships that allow us to meet the needs of historically underserved communities. LIIF leverages our capital and capacity in a manner that respects the agency of, and honors the existing solutions and assets within, communities.
Need flexible capital? LIIF is your real estate lender of choice
CDFIs were created to fill capital gaps left by the mainstream financial system. LIIF’s real estate lending tools provide products for affordable housing, early care and education, and community facilities.
Expansive approach to bringing capital and capacity to the early care and education sector
Investing in early care and education (ECE) is an investment in strong communities and a vibrant economy. A thriving ECE sector produces a triple halo effect in communities: high-quality early education for children; thriving small businesses; and economic opportunity for families. We provide fund management, capacity-building and advisory services.
Forging relationships, deepening community connections
We complement our capital strategies with programs and partnerships that allow us to meet the needs of historically underserved communities. LIIF leverages our capital and capacity in a manner that respects the agency of, and honors the existing solutions and assets within, communities.
Our Impact
$3.8 billion
invested in communities
2.6 million
people served
72
%OF GOAL TO DRIVE $5 BILLION IN INVESTMENTS TO strengthen communities (2020-2030)
AS OF DEC. 31, 2024
What’s New?
Developer Spotlight: Andrew Esposito, APEX Development Group
LIIF Releases Report on Fire-Code Regulation Challenges for California Child Care Providers
Read the articleFHLBank San Francisco Matches LIIF L.A. Wildfire Relief Donation
Read the articleLIIF Announces New Loan Product for Licensed In-Home Child Care Providers, Partnership with Ascendus and Working Solutions CDFI to Strengthen Small Business Owners in California
Read the articleA Closer Look: Priorities and Spotlights
Affordable Housing
Early Care and Education
Community Facilities
Project Spotlight: Little Scholars Early Development Center, Bronx, N.Y.
Project Spotlight: The Villages of East River, Washington, D.C.
Project Spotlight: Axis Health System, Durango, Colo.
Project Spotlight: Ethos Classical Charter School, Atlanta
