Inland Empire Nonprofit Loan Fund Opens Second Round of Applications

The Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF) recently announced the Inland Empire Nonprofit Loan Fund is accepting applications now through May 31, 2026. The $5 million revolving loan fund—created in partnership with the City of Riverside, San Bernardino County, and the Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF)—provides flexible, affordable capital to help Inland Empire nonprofits strengthen operations, manage cash flow, and expand services in underserved communities.

The fund aims to fill a long-standing gap in access to capital for community-based organizations that often face barriers to traditional financing. By improving financial stability and supporting growth, IECF and its partners hope to empower nonprofits to better serve the region’s most vulnerable populations.

The fund is supported by $2.8 million from the Riverside Nonprofit Resilience Fund, approved by the Riverside City Council in October 2024, and $3 million from the San Bernardino County Nonprofit Revolving Loan Fund, approved by the Board of Supervisors in April 2025.

Eligible nonprofits serving the City of Riverside or San Bernardino County may apply for below-market loans ranging from $100,000 to $400,000 through the Inland Empire Nonprofit Loan Fund. As loans are repaid, funds will be available to other nonprofit borrowers, extending the impact of the initial investments.

Loan awards will be based on thorough assessments of each applicant’s operational strength, financial stability and repayment capacity, with priority given to organizations that demonstrate strong community impact and alignment with local needs.

Interested nonprofit organizations are encouraged to visit www.iegives.org/ienonprofitloanfund to learn more. Registration details will be available on the website.