Mission Driven Finance sets out to flow capital where it usually doesn’t but should. We’re thrilled to announce that as of April 30, 2025, we’ve deployed $200 million in “Assets into Community”* (AIC) in service of an inclusive, robust economy—a huge leap from our first $1 million in 2018 and from $50 million in 2022. We saw $100 million in growth in just two years!
Our goal? To flow $1 billion into the community by the end of 2027.
Why “AIC”?
We want to measure the capital actively flowing to promising, often under-resourced, leaders and projects. Unlike “Assets Under Management” (AUM), AIC shows money moving off the sidelines to make a real difference.
Reaching this milestone took collective effort. Senior Investment Analyst Byamba Nyanrag shared, “The $200M AIC figure represents hundreds of carefully evaluated opportunities where we’ve balanced financial diligence with community impact. It’s incredibly motivating to see our detailed work translate into such a significant flow of capital to impact-minded organizations and projects.”
“Reaching $200M AIC is a powerful milestone—one that validates for our investors that we can deploy their capital effectively and in ways that create tangible and meaningful impact,” said Monique DeSimone, director of investor relations.
“$200M AIC isn’t just money into companies, it’s a bet on community-driven solutions to some of the biggest social and environmental challenges of our time,” said Dustin Shay, senior director of capital initiatives. “It’s also just the beginning. We’re building a more inclusive, impact-driven economic system from the ground up, and we’re only growing from here.”
AIC in practice: A community-focused approach to affordable housing
Members of the Hogar Hispano team
“Assets into community” means we’re building a system that benefits everyone, supporting community-focused strategies. A great example is a housing facility with Hogar Hispano, Inc. (HHI), a national nonprofit serving communities impacted by economic challenges, disinvestment, and other hardships.
HHI collaborates with numerous partners nationwide to stabilize housing, revitalize communities, build wealth, and preserve homeownership primarily for low- to middle-income (LMI) individuals and families of color.
Since 2011, HHI has helped create or preserve homeownership of over 3,800 homes by purchasing more than $400M in single-family properties.
The HHI Pool Facility enables Hogar Hispano to acquire non-performing mortgages and distressed single-family homes to preserve home ownership and create affordable housing opportunities.
While HHI’s work is complex, Mission Driven Finance saw the potential to help families in communities across the country tap into the steadying power of owning their homes.
Previously, HHI relied on high-cost, short-term financing to acquire these assets. This limited their ability to move quickly on high-impact opportunities and have the time to do deep work with homeowners and other stakeholders.
Our new, more flexible blended financing facility allows HHI to better bid on properties and offer equitable paths to homeownership. It also means they can be more patient with borrowers facing challenges, reducing the risk of foreclosure and supporting long-term stability.
What does empathy have to do with it?
Empathy—and equity—informs how we put AIC into practice.
“Curb-cut” thinking creates solutions for those most in need that ultimately benefit everyone.
Civil rights advocate Angela Glover Blackwell once said, “When the nation targets support where it is needed most—when we create the circumstances that allow those who have been left behind to participate and contribute fully—everyone wins.”
It’s not just about a rising tide lifting all boats; it’s about ensuring everyone has a boat.
Meet us on the road to $1 billion
Reaching $200 million AIC was a collective effort—thank you to our team, portfolio companies, investors, community partners, clients, and champions. If you are reading this, you are probably part of this collective—thank you!
Help us reach the next milestone.
- Learn about our investment strategies: missiondrivenfinance.com/invest or contact us
- Explore financing options: missiondrivenfinance.com/loans
We can’t wait to celebrate moving $1 billion into the community with you!
*Our Assets Into Community includes capital from strategies managed, administered, or consulted on by Mission Driven Finance.
