Our History
The Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF) is a national community development financial institution (CDFI) with a rich history dating back nearly four decades. From our San Francisco headquarters, and with regional offices in Los Angeles, New York, Washington, D.C. and Atlanta, we have consistently pursued our mission.
LIIF is dedicated to supporting projects that have a high social value but lack access to traditional financial institutions. We have made a significant impact by strategically channeling capital into historically excluded communities. Our core focus on affordable housing and community facilities has been augmented by our work in early care and education (ECE). Over the past 25 years, especially during the pandemic, our ECE initiatives have expanded significantly, now encompassing facilities fund management, capacity building and advisory services.
In our commitment to deepen our impact in lending, we developed the Impact-Risk-Profitability (IRP) Framework. This ensures our work creates substantial social impact. Beyond capital deployment, LIIF advocates for adequate funding and flexible federal capital tools for CDFIs. This comprehensive approach enables us to foster communities of opportunity, equity and well-being across the nation.