The Jessie Ball duPont Fund

The Jessie Ball duPont Fund, Florida's leading national foundation, has supported FCLF since its earliest days through equity investment and operating support. Through a unique partnership with the Archdiocese of Miami, FCLF received an early investment of $500,000 from the duPont Fund as seed capital in its early years. the duPont Fund has recently made a Program Related Investment (PRI) in FCLF, the proceeds of which will be used to finance affordable housing in Duval County.

FCLF shares the core values of the Jessie Ball duPont Fund. It maintains a peer relationship with its borrowers in an open, direct and efficient manner of communication. As an institution of social conscience, it works daily to empower and invest in low-income communities throughout Florida.

From the duPont Fund website, www.dupontfund.org:

Values. Throughout their work, the trustees and staff of the Fund strive to:
Learn with and from the people they serve.
Respect the wisdom and creativity of the organizations and communities with whom they work.
Engage in thoughtful and disciplined reflection about the decisions they make.
Maintain the highest ethical standards in all that they do.
Act with compassion, work for justice, and champion the rights of all people to share in the wealth and health of our nation.

Core Beliefs. The trustees and staff of the Jessie Ball duPont Fund believe:
A democratic society that works for all people requires the participation of a strong and organized independent sector.
Communities are stronger and healthier when:

Public, private and philanthropic resources are invested to build the assets of the individuals, families, and neighborhoods.
Citizens, neighborhoods and organizations work together across the boundaries that divide us.
They are deliberate about identifying, building and using their philanthropic assets -- the time, talent and money of people.
Citizens have both the right and the responsibility to participate fully in public debate about the distribution of resources, opportunities, and assets intended to serve the common good.

Components of Capital

Cumulative Financing

“We are proud to partner with FCLF on this project, which expands access to innovative, quality, comprehensive primary healthcare in our communities.” – Annie Neasman, President & CEO

Jessie Trice Community Health

"FCLF has a keen knowledge of Florida challenges & opportunities. We are confident our investment will be used to improve lives." – Kathleen Rizzo Young, Sr. VP, Community Development

HSBC Bank USA, N.A.

“FCLF addresses local community needs, which aligns with our core values. We appreciate your commitment to our communities.” – Mellissa Slover-Athey, Comm Reinv Ofcr

CenterState Bank

"BankUnited understands the challenges facing our communities; we applaud FCLF's efforts. Thank you for making our community a better place to live." – Katrina Wright, VP Comm. Dev.

BankUnited

"We're thrilled to partner with FCLF to make our project a reality to serve generations of kids in our community." – Dawn Stanhope, President & CEO

Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County

"FCLF understood our context, embraced the project vision, and were willing to make an investment that others deemed as too risky." – Lynn Brockwell-Carey, Executive Director

Neighbor Up Brevard

"We commend the important work of your organization, are glad to support its efforts." – Beverly Dabney

JPMorgan Chase Foundation

"Our relationship with FCLF provides the capital to achieve long-lasting impact." – Terri Murray, Exec Dir

Neighborhood Renaissance

"FCLF staff shares our vision and commitment to serve needy families and provide a high quality education to all children." – Thomas Cole, Founder

Emma Jewel Charter Academy

"FCLF understands and is a part of what we are doing: helping families have the American dream of owning a home." – Isaac Simhon, Executive Director

Housing Programs, Inc.

"Without the FCLF initial loan to purchase land, we might not have been able to move forward with farmworker housing." – Peter Routsis-Arroyo, CEO, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice

Casa San Juan Bosco

"Trinity Health is happy to partner with FCLF. We look forward to seeing the impact in the communities you serve." – Sr. Kathleen Coll, SSJ, Administrator, Shareholder Advocacy

Trinity Health

“Thank you so very much for the exceptional services. We truly value FCLF’s contributions to furthering our mission." – Michael L. Bean, CEO

Housing Authority of Brevard County

“We cannot thank FCLF enough for this partnership, creating permanent housing for our neighbors in need, and their commitment to Florida communities.” – Shannon Nazworth, President & CEO

Ability Housing

“FCLF is much more than a financing entity; they are the ultimate partner. They are on the front line protecting and building resources for the most vulnerable in our community."– Seth Eisenberg

Purpose Built Families Foundation

“The collaboration with FCLF and using NMTC financing allows us to bring the most ambitious projects to life to benefit the communities we serve.” – Elodie Dorso, President & CEO

Community Health Centers of Pinellas

"We appreciate how the work of FCLF primarily benefits low- to moderate-income individuals and areas and supports the needs of our community." – Maria J. Thompson, Community Development Manager

Third Federal Savings

“Thanks to FCLF adults with disabilities are living independently, fully included in their community." – Sheryl Soukup, Exec Dir

Residential Options of Florida

"The Fathers Table Foundation appreciates the services FCLF provides and the impact on the communities you serve. We believe in your organization and your mission." – Dan Gilardi, President

Fathers Table Foundation

“FCLF will help us have significant ongoing impact in West Lakes as we help families set roots in this community.” – Camille Reynolds, Executive Director

Hannibal Square CLT

Our Partners

Rep. Ander Crenshaw visited KIPP Jacksonville School

FCLF projects create jobs and stimulate development in low-income communities.

New rental homes are available for farmworker families at Casa San Juan Bosco.

Greater Heights offers new, safe, affordable rental homes in what was formerly a high crime area.

DuPuis Pointe offers affordable, hurricane proof homes in Miami.

FCLF staff and US Legislative staff at an event honoring Youth of the Year.

Emma Jewel Charter Academy offers education for the whole child in Brevard County.

FCLF Staff are on hand at conferences and events to discuss our programs.

The RCRI Conference allows FCLF staff to touch base with our religious supporters.

FCLF staff are active at statewide conferences and events.

FCLF financing to Housing Programs, Inc. helps provide affordable homes for ownership.

FCLF Financing to Neighbor Up Brevard helps provide affordable rental housing.

Support from Valley Bank helps FCLF build strong communities.

FCLF Staff meet and greet friends at an FLACDC event.

Neighbor Up, formerly BNDC, offers affordable housing in Brevard County.

FCLF representatives are ready to talk about your project success.

Support from Axiom Bank helps FCLF build strong communities.

TD Charitable Foundation and TD Bank have supported FCLF's mission since 2006.

FCLF Chief Lending Officer visits with the Executive Director of Neighbor Up (formerly BNDC)

FCLF supporter, the Northern Trust Company, hosted a housing roundtable in Sarasota.

Residents at Neighborhood Renaissance's Mathis Place enjoy affordable rent.

ASPIRA of Florida offers education & mentoring with a focus on low-income and Latino students.

FCLF Board Members represent our investors, borrowers, and technical experts.

FCLF and the NMTC Program renovated a historic building into a small business incubaor.

FCLF projects create jobs and stimulate development in low-income communities.

FCLF and NMTC are creating a new facility for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice, financed the land for farmworker rental housing with FCLF.

FCLF CEO and one of our supporters visit the ASPIRA Arts Deco school.

The duPont Fund used FCLF and NMTC Financing to revitalize downtown Jacksonville.

Support from TD Bank Charitable Foundation helps FCLF build strong communities.

Nutritious snacks are a part of the healthy focused curriculum at Emma Jewel Charter Academy.

FCLF staff with Tampa's Chloe Coney at Metropolitan Ministries Tampa.

Rep. Daniel Webster visited FCLF staff.

FCLF staff and supporters volunteer at Million Meals event.

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Core Purpose FCLF exists to maximize opportunities for people and places outside of the economic mainstream.

Our Vision Opportunity and dignity exist for every person and community in Florida.

Our Mission Our expertise and capital make projects successful and help organizations improve lives and communities.