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New Life for An Old Space

Guadalupe Centers turns a former seminary into a hub for education.

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Dream Big, Build Bigger

Innovative financing helped MAAC create a legacy of homes, schools, and opportunity in Southern California.

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A Second Chapter

RDF provided us with the financing we needed to purchase a building for our school — a lifeline at a time when banks were hesitant to support charter schools. Their backing not only gave us resources but also credibility. —Allison Kokkoros, CEO, Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School

When a financial crisis forced the closure of Washington, D.C.’s leading adult education program, its leaders refused to give up. With RDF’s support, the Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School was reborn, growing into a nationally recognized model for adult education and workforce development.

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A Kitchen With Purpose

“Kitchen of Purpose is so much more than cooking. It’s about giving people tools to build a better future. Thanks to RDF, we have the space and the stability to keep making that happen.” —Brian MacNair, CEO, Kitchen of Purpose

Kitchen of Purpose transforms lives through culinary training, entrepreneurship, and food assistance, but the pandemic nearly derailed its mission. With RDF’s flexible support, they stabilized operations and continue to create opportunities—one skill and one meal at a time.

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Built to Last

“RDF understood the stakes. They recognized homeownership is more than a roof over a family’s head—it’s a pathway to financial stability.” —Tom Collishaw, President & CEO, Self-Help Enterprises

Self-Help Enterprises has empowered thousands of families to achieve homeownership through hard work and solidarity, building not just houses but stronger communities. With RDF’s support, they overcame complex challenges in Lamont, California, creating stability and opportunity for families in need.

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Dream Big, Build Strong

How RDF Helps Your Organization Grow.

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Don’t navigate challenges alone. Partner with RDF for tailored support that moves your organization forward.

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Traditional lenders not the right fit? RDF has a proven track record of stepping up with flexible capital that can help advance your mission.

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If you're a community organization working to improve health, education, affordable housing, or other community needs, we’re here to help you make a lasting impact.

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Investing in our communities

We are on a mission to unlock lasting prosperity in communities across America. We do this by providing accessible financial solutions, transformative support, and fostering deeply collaborative partnerships — all while tackling challenges overlooked by traditional financial institutions.

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By the numbers

$625
million
assets under management
$1.6
billion
invested
$7.2
billion
leveraged
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New Life for An Old Space

Guadalupe Centers turns a former seminary into a hub for education.

READ MORE
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Dream Big, Build Bigger

Innovative financing helped MAAC create a legacy of homes, schools, and opportunity in Southern California.

READ MORE
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A Second Chapter

RDF provided us with the financing we needed to purchase a building for our school — a lifeline at a time when banks were hesitant to support charter schools. Their backing not only gave us resources but also credibility. —Allison Kokkoros, CEO, Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School

When a financial crisis forced the closure of Washington, D.C.’s leading adult education program, its leaders refused to give up. With RDF’s support, the Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School was reborn, growing into a nationally recognized model for adult education and workforce development.

READ MORE
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A Kitchen With Purpose

“Kitchen of Purpose is so much more than cooking. It’s about giving people tools to build a better future. Thanks to RDF, we have the space and the stability to keep making that happen.” —Brian MacNair, CEO, Kitchen of Purpose

Kitchen of Purpose transforms lives through culinary training, entrepreneurship, and food assistance, but the pandemic nearly derailed its mission. With RDF’s flexible support, they stabilized operations and continue to create opportunities—one skill and one meal at a time.

READ MORE
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Built to Last

“RDF understood the stakes. They recognized homeownership is more than a roof over a family’s head—it’s a pathway to financial stability.” —Tom Collishaw, President & CEO, Self-Help Enterprises

Self-Help Enterprises has empowered thousands of families to achieve homeownership through hard work and solidarity, building not just houses but stronger communities. With RDF’s support, they overcame complex challenges in Lamont, California, creating stability and opportunity for families in need.

READ MORE