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Urban & Community Economic Development

Nonprofit OrganizationsUrban & Community Economic Development

Urban & Community Economic Development organizations account for 2k organizations in the United States. In aggregate, these organizations generate $2b in revenue and employ 8.5k individuals.

2 Thousand

Active Organizations

$2.1 Billion

Annual Revenue

8 Thousand

Employees in Sector

$8.3 Billion

Controlled Assets

Explore Nonprofits in the Urban & Community Economic Development Sector

Self Help Ventures Fund

Durham, NC

Assets: $1b

Revenue: $95m

MISSION:

SELF-HELP VENTURES FUNDS MISSION IS TO CREATE AND PROTECT OWNERSHIP AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL, ESPECIALLY PEOPLE OF COLOR, WOMEN, RURAL RESIDENTS AND LOW-WEALTH FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES.

Gateway Economic Development Corporation Of Greater Cleveland

Cleveland, OH

Assets: $430m

Revenue: $82m

MISSION:

PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOMENT IN ORDER TO PREVENT THE CONDITIONS OF BLIGHT AND DETERIORATION HISTORICALLY EXISTING IN THE AREA.

Rocky Mountain Community Reinvestment Corporation

Salt Lake City, UT

Assets: $409m

Revenue: $17m

MISSION:

ASSISTING ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION RESIDENTS BY FOSTERING THE AVAILABILITY OF QUALITY HOUSING.

Cincinnati Center City Development Corporation

Cincinnati, OH

Assets: $392m

Revenue: $48m

MISSION:

TO STRENGTHEN THE CORE ASSETS OF DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI, CREATE GREAT CIVIC SPACES, (SEE SCHEDULE O) HIGH-DENSITY/MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENTS, AND PRESERVE HISTORIC STRUCTURES.

Grameen America Inc

Jackson Heights, NY

Assets: $374m

Revenue: $83m

MISSION:

GRAMEEN AMERICA IS DEDICATED TO HELPING LOW INCOME ENTREPRENEURIAL WOMEN. (SEE SCHEDULE O)

Community Reinvestment Fund Inc

Minneapolis, MN

Assets: $308m

Revenue: $69m

MISSION:

TO IMPROVE LIVES AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES THROUGH INNOVATIVE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS.

Accion Opportunity Fund Community Development

San Jose, CA

Assets: $198m

Revenue: $59m

MISSION:

TO DELIVER AFFORDABLE CAPITAL AND RESPONSIBLE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS (SEE SCH. O FOR CONTINUATION) TO UNDERSERVED ENTREPRENEURS AND COMMUNITIES, WITH A SPECIAL FOCUS ON LOW-INCOME PEOPLE, PEOPLE OF COLOR, AND WOMEN.

Ohio Capital Finance Corporation

Columbus, OH

Assets: $135m

Revenue: $18m

MISSION:

PROVIDE FINANCING IN THE FORM OF LOANS, GRANTS, AND EQUITY FOR PURPOSES OF PROVIDING HOUSING, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO ASSIST LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES.

Milwaukee Economic Development Corp

Milwaukee, WI

Assets: $134m

Revenue: $4m

MISSION:

MEDC PROVIDES GAP FINANCING TO BUSINESSES IN ORDER TO CREATE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND INCREASE LOCAL INCOMES THROUGH THE RETENTION, EXPANSION AND DEVELOPMENT OF MANUFACTURING, SERVICE AND OTHER COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS LOCATED IN MILWAUKEE, WAUKESHA, WASHINGTON, WALWORTH, RACINE, KENOSHA AND OZAUKEE COUNTIES (COLLECTIVELY M7 REGION).

Florida Community Loan Fund

Orlando, FL

Assets: $128m

Revenue: $9m

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE LOANS AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO NONPROFIT ORMISSION-FOCUSED FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO DEVELOP AFFORDABLE HOUSING,SUPPORTIVE HOUSING (WHICH INCLUDES SOCIAL SERVICES FOR RESIDENTS),COMMUNITY FACILITIES, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS THAT HAVE ADIRECT AND MEASURABLE IMPACT TO LOW INCOME PERSONS THROUGHOUT THE STATEOF FLORIDA.

Genesis La Economic Growth Corporation

Los Angeles, CA

Assets: $121m

Revenue: $13m

MISSION:

PROVIDE LOANS, INVESTMENTS AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO PROJECTS SERVING LOW INCOME COMMUNITIES.

Iec Hotel Corporation

West Des Moines, IA

Assets: $105m

Revenue: $22m

MISSION:

ACQUISITION AND OPERATION OF A CONVENTION CENTER HOTEL FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLK COUNTY, IOWA.

Florida Opportunity Fund Inc

Orlando, FL

Assets: $103m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

THE FLORIDA OPPORTUNITY FUND ("FOF OR THE "FUND") IDENTIFIES AND INVESTS IN A DIVERSIFIED, HIGH-QUALITY PORTFOLIO OF SEED AND EARLY STAGE VENTURE CAPITAL FUNDS THAT TARGETS IN WHOLE OR IN PART OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN FLORIDA. IN ADDITION, THE FUND SEEKS TO ACHIEVE A SUPERIOR INTERNAL RATE OF RETURN ON PRIVATE EQUITY INVESTMENTS WHILE CONTRIBUTING TO FLORIDA'S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTS; FOSTER THE CREATION, RETENTION, AND GROWTH OF COMPANIES IN FLORIDA; AND ENCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH OF A VIBRANT FLORIDA-BASED VENTURE CAPITAL INVESTMENT COMMUNITY.

Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone Development Corporation

New York, NY

Assets: $80m

Revenue: $6m

MISSION:

TO SUSTAIN THE ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION OF ALL COMMUNITIES IN UPPER MANHATTAN.

Old Spanish Trail-Almeda Corridors Redevelopment Authority

Houston, TX

Assets: $78m

Revenue: $12m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide technical assistance, loans, loan guarantees or other forms of management support to help impoverished urban communities create local jobs, sustain local services and build healthier local economies.

Pidc Community Capital

Philadelphia, PA

Assets: $74m

Revenue: $11m

MISSION:

PIDC COMMUNITY CAPITAL IS A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTION CREATED TO ATTRACT RESOURCES FOR COMMUNITY LENDING & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IN UNDERSERVED NEIGHBORHOODS.

Waco Industrial Foundation

Waco, TX

Assets: $73m

Revenue: $16m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide technical assistance, loans, loan guarantees or other forms of management support to help impoverished urban communities create local jobs, sustain local services and build healthier local economies.

Colorado Enterprise Fund Inc

Denver, CO

Assets: $70m

Revenue: $18m

MISSION:

TO ACCELERATE COMMUNITY PROSPERITY BY FINANCING AND SUPPORTING ENTREPRENEURS AND SMALL BUSINESSES.

Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation

Dorchester, MA

Assets: $63m

Revenue: $10m

MISSION:

DORCHESTER BAY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ACTS TO BUILD A STRONG, THRIVING, AND DIVERSE COMMUNITY IN BOSTON'S DORCHESTER NEIGHBORHOODS. WORKING CLOSELY WITH NEIGHBORHOODS, RESIDENTS, BUSINESSES AND PARTNERS, WE ACCESS RESOURCES TO:-DEVELOP AND PRESERVE HOME OWNERSHIP AND RENTAL HOUSING ACROSS INCOME LEVELS-CREATE AND SUSTAIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS-BUILD COMMUNITY THROUGH ORGANIZING, CIVIC ENGAGEMENTS, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT.

Neighborhood Impact Investment Fund Inc

Baltimore, MD

Assets: $58m

Revenue: $4m

MISSION:

DELIVER CAPITAL AND PROMOTE EQUITABLE GROWTH IN BALTIMORE'S DISINVESTED NEIGHBORHOODS.