Who We Work With
Small Businesses
CRF works with small business owners who need accessible, transparent, and affordable financing to help grow their businesses, hire employees, and thrive in the communities they serve.
Banks & Financial Service Providers
CRF works with all types of financial institutions to help them create more value for their small business customers. Our programs help financial institutions generate community impact while earning Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) credits.
CDFIs & Business Support Organizations
CRF helps business support organizations and CDFIs work more efficiently, reach more customers, and meet the unique needs of the communities they serve by providing lending and technology solutions that help them connect with more small business owners.
Corporations
CRF works with different types of corporations to help them attain their economic and social justice goals. Our programs make it easier for corporations to address the economic challenges of their communities and improve access to small business resources.
Public Sector
CRF works with public institutions and a wide range of public stakeholders to help increase community impact and better serve the needs of small business owners, particularly in under-resourced communities.
Philanthropists
CRF works with foundations that have economic- and community development-based missions by providing them with new solutions and programs that support their impact goals and attract additional investment.
Founded in 1988, Community Reinvestment Fund, USA (CRF) is a national non-profit organization with a mission to improve lives and strengthen communities through innovative financial solutions. A leading Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), CRF supports mission-driven organizations, increases economic mobility, and builds strong local economies through the development of solutions aimed at creating an equitable financial system. CRF has injected more than $3.6 billion to stimulate job creation and economic development and support community facilities.