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October 21, 2025

NFF Chosen as Fund Manager for $5 Million Inland Empire Community Foundation Nonprofit Loan Fund

California nonprofits in the City of Riverside and San Bernardino County will soon have new resources for flexible, affordable loans.

The Inland Empire Community Foundation has selected NFF as fund manager for a new revolving loan fund designed to support nonprofits that provide critical services, with investments from:

The fund will open in December 2025. Loans will range from $100,000 to $400,000 and feature below-market rates. As loans are repaid, funds will be available to other nonprofit borrowers, extending the impact of the initial investments. Loans will help nonprofits navigate growth, funding disruptions, payment delays, and other hurdles to financial stability and social impact.

This unique partnership between local government, the Foundation, and NFF (a certified Community Development Financial Institution) will support the nonprofit ecosystem and increase access to capital in the Inland Empire, one of the fastest growing and yet underserved regions in the state of California.

To be notified when the program is open, please email [email protected].