NFF is a nonprofit lender, consultant, and advocate. Since 1980, we’ve helped organizations access the funding and resources they need to realize their communities’ aspirations.
NFF by the numbers
5.4M
individuals and families served by NFF’s financing and consulting in 2025.
$127M
in loans and NMTC transactions in 2025 to 38 organizations.
84%
of lending in 2025 served communities with low-to-moderate incomes.
3,000
permanent jobs – plus an additional 1,400 construction jobs – will be created or retained by the borrowers in NFF’s 2025 portfolio.
1.2M
square feet of educational or community space will be created or preserved across 10 facility projects NFF financed in 2025.
$931M
total project funding made possible by leveraging NFF financing – a 10x leverage rate.
220
nonprofits received 19,000 hours of tailored financial consulting in 2025.
82%
of consulting clients in 2025 served communities with low-to-moderate incomes.
$1.8B
in financing provided since 1980, supporting over $6.3 billion in projects for nearly 1,000 organizations nationwide.
2025 Annual Report
In 2025 our Financing team deployed $127 million in capital across our various financing programs – more than any prior year – including $35 million in New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC). Our Consulting team delivered a combined 19,000 hours of technical assistance for 220 clients, helping nonprofit leaders navigate compounding crises for their staff and the communities they serve. In addition, our staff made 28 legislative visits, participated in 65 advocacy speaking engagements, and published 105 pieces of content.
Dollars at Work
Browse recently closed loans to see how our capital is helping nonprofits acquire assets, expand programs, and build stronger communities.
Theory of Change
See how our work fits into a broader strategy for impact, and our approach for building community wealth and well-being.