LOW INCOME INVESTMENT FUND
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The Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF) is a 501(c)(3) organization that awarded $48 million in grants to 274 grantees in 2023, primarily focusing on California, Washington D.C., and Maryland. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in connecting with LIIF can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
HEADQUARTERED IN SAN FRANCISCO, WITH HIGHLY PRODUCTIVE REGIONAL OFFICES ALSO IN LOS ANGELES, NEW YORK, WASHINGTON DC, AND ATLANTA, LIIF SUPPORTS ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TO REVITALIZE LOW-INCOME NEIGHBORHOODS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES, WE DEPLOY CAPITAL TO SUPPORT HIGH-IMPACT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS, INCLUDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING, EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION CENTERS, AND OTHER FACILITIES SUCH AS CHARTER SCHOOLS AND FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTERS. LIIF IS CREATING AND PRESERVING HOUSING OPTIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES VIA CAPITAL SOLUTIONS, PROGRAMS AND POLICY. SINCE INCEPTION IN 1984, LIIF HAS INVESTED OVER $3.5 BILLION IN COMMUNITIES, SERVING 2.5 MILLION PEOPLE. THIS REPRESENTS 100,000+ AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS THAT WERE CREATED OR PRESERVED TO CREATE A LASTING IMPACT AND ADDRESS MARKET ECONOMIC UNCERTAINTIES. SUCCESS IS MEASURED BASED ON ECONOMIC IMPACT DATA THAT ACCELERATES THE CREATION OF COMMUNITIES OF OPPORTUNITY.
Cause Areas
1
Rent and mortgage assistance
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
WU YEE CHILDREN'S SERVICES
$8.1M
6%
Mission Neighborhood Centers Inc
$6.1M
5%
Young Mens Christian Association of San Francisco
$5M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
139
Median 1st year grant
$40K
Median 2nd year grant
$102.1K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to LOW INCOME INVESTMENT FUND?
No. LOW INCOME INVESTMENT FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does LOW INCOME INVESTMENT FUND give?
LOW INCOME INVESTMENT FUND primarily gives to organizations located in California, District Of Columbia, and Maryland. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are LOW INCOME INVESTMENT FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from LOW INCOME INVESTMENT FUND fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $40 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does LOW INCOME INVESTMENT FUND make each year?
In 2023, LOW INCOME INVESTMENT FUND awarded about 140 grants, totaling nearly $48 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did LOW INCOME INVESTMENT FUND fund recently?
In 2024, LOW INCOME INVESTMENT FUND awarded grants to about 270 grantees. Recent grantees include WU YEE CHILDREN'S SERVICES, Mission Neighborhood Centers Inc, and Young Mens Christian Association of San Francisco. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to LOW INCOME INVESTMENT FUND?
LOW INCOME INVESTMENT FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.