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LENDonate LENDonate connects investors and philanthropists with nonprofits. Together, we can make a real impact Philanthropic lenders may offer rate reductions.

LENDonate was founded by Vivienne Hsu, CEO, a seasoned investment professional and nonprofit fundraiser. She was motivated by a desire to improve nonprofits' access to low-cost funding, while providing high-quality, socially impactful investment opportunities for banks and philanthropists.

“LENDonate is creating a new ecosystem for nonprofit finances, one in which all sides win,” said Vivienne Hsu, founder and CEO of LENDonate. “The traditional loan experience for nonprofits tends to be long and arduous, generally accompanied by high costs. LENDonate brings all parties together to simplify and speed funding of high-quality loans, while empowering lenders to customize lending to meet their financial goals.”

Whether they are purchasing property or major equipment, hosting a large fundraiser, or waiting on a delayed grant, nonprofits occasionally need an immediate cash inflow. Turning to banks, foundations, or major donors for relief can be a complicated, time-consuming and expensive process as the nonprofit sorts through specialized funds, bank requirements and mounds of paperwork. LENDonate streamlines this process by underwriting and structuring the loans on the marketplace where a large universe of banks, foundations, CDFIs, and accredited investors can tailor their financial support in forms of donations, loans, or a combination. LENDonate also assesses nonprofit borrowers for credit enhancement opportunities that lead to reduction of credit risk and borrowing rates.

🫶 This investment supports Visión y Compromiso (VyC), a leading national organization training and supporting promotoras...
10/08/2026

🫶 This investment supports Visión y Compromiso (VyC), a leading national organization training and supporting promotoras and community health workers.

✅ 6 Month Term
✅ 5.5% Ceiling Rate
✅ Gold Rated
✅ Closes October 13, 2026

Founded in 2000 by women community leaders and led today by founding Executive Director Maria Lemus, VyC's Network spans 4,000+ community leaders across 13 California regions and 30+ states nationwide.

Proceeds will fund working capital, bridging the timing gap between pending grants, receivables, and operating expenses allowing VyC to continue its training, leadership, and advocacy programs without interruption.

Promotoras are trusted residents who live in the communities they serve, connecting families to health care, education, and social services through servicio de corazón - service from the heart. In 2025 alone, that network reached 989,423 people with health education, graduated 142 new promotora leaders, and 64% of their workforce-program participants secured employment.

➡ To learn more about this opportunity, check the link in the comments below.

🏡 Building affordable homes that stay affordable - for the next family, and the one after that. Southern California’s ho...
10/02/2026

🏡 Building affordable homes that stay affordable - for the next family, and the one after that. Southern California’s housing market is brutal for moderate-income buyers. IE CLT is doing something about it.

This investment opportunity supports Inland Equity Community Land Trust (IE CLT), a nonprofit using the community land trust model to build permanently affordable housing in Adelanto, San Bernardino County, CA.

✅ 24 Month Term
✅ 9% Ceiling Rate
✅ Bronze Rated
✅ Closes October 13, 2026

Proceeds will fund continued construction on IE CLT’s four-home Plan Adelanto site, bringing the project closer to completion.

Over half of Inland Empire residents are considered housing cost-burdened by HUD’s definition. IE CLT uses a shared-equity model to keep the homes affordable for moderate-income buyers over time. Plan Adelanto is IE CLT’s first housing development, and the design won SCAG’s 2024 Carmen Ramirez Award for Equity. The first of the four homes was finished in April 2026, with a family now living there.

➡ To learn more about this opportunity, check the link in the comments below.

We're proud to partner with the Foundation for Sustainable Veteran Housing to support this project in NJ. Westfield NJ V...
09/11/2026

We're proud to partner with the Foundation for Sustainable Veteran Housing to support this project in NJ. Westfield NJ Veterans Organization is redeveloping the Martin Wallberg Post No. 3 into 22 units of permanent, affordable housing for homeless and at-risk veterans in and around Westfield, NJ.

Investment proceeds will fund site work and pre-construction costs for the American Legion Veterans Housing project in Westfield, New Jersey.

Martin Wallberg Post No. 3 was founded in 1919 and has served Westfield for over a century. The redevelopment will create 22 deed-restricted apartments for veterans earning below 50% of Area Median Income, paired with on-site supportive services: counseling, job placement, and direct connections to the VA. With $6.3M in public funding already committed and the project permit-ready, this raise is the final piece needed to break ground. Soldier On, the project's property manager, reports a 93% success rate helping veterans achieve permanent housing.

➡ To learn more about this opportunity: https://www.lendonate.com/westfield-nj-veterans-organization-byon/

Are you a nonprofit leader and wondering how to access affordable capital? 🤝 Join us for a virtual Meet & Greet this Thu...
09/08/2026

Are you a nonprofit leader and wondering how to access affordable capital? 🤝

Join us for a virtual Meet & Greet this Thursday, September 10 at 12pm PT: Intro to LENDonate and Nonprofit Lending. LENDonate is a lender built specifically for 501(c)(3) nonprofits. We structure financing around how mission-driven organizations actually operate — irregular cash flow, reimbursement-based grants, revenue that doesn't always follow a predictable timeline. Many of our borrowers didn't have access to affordable financing before working with us.

We'll cover:
🔹 Who we are and how nonprofit lending with LENDonate works 🔹 Loan readiness for nonprofits
🔹 Success stories about other nonprofit borrowers
🔹 Open Q&A - bring your questions

If you lead a nonprofit and want a low-pressure way to learn more about nonprofit financing, this session is for you. Accredited investors and advisors curious about this space are welcome too.

📅 September 10, 2026 | 12:00–12:45pm PT | Zoom 👉 Register HERE:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lendonate-meet-greet-nonprofit-loan-readiness-what-lenders-look-for-tickets-1996048062487

🏫💡 What if your investment could help open the doors to a brand-new school built around real career pathways? ✅ 6 Month ...
08/13/2026

🏫💡 What if your investment could help open the doors to a brand-new school built around real career pathways?

✅ 6 Month Term

✅ 9.5% Ceiling Rate

✅ Bronze Rated

✅ Next Close August 28, 2026

This investment supports Green Channel Development Corporation, the facilities developer working alongside Rooted School Foundation to bring C.R. Neal Academy, a Rooted School to life. A tuition-free public charter school serving grades 6-12 in southeast Columbia, South Carolina, opening Fall 2027.

Proceeds will fund pre-development expenses for the school's future campus on Atlas Road. The loan will be repaid as the project reaches bond closing this fall.

C.R. Neal Academy's "Double Helix" model pairs rigorous academics with career-connected learning in healthcare, STEM, and advanced manufacturing - helping students discover real pathways to financial freedom. The Academy is the fourth school operated by Rooted School Foundation, building on a proven track record across the network.

The results speak for themselves: across the Rooted Network, 100% of graduates have entered postsecondary pathways, 80% have earned industry-recognized credentials, and students have earned more than $1,000,000 in scholarships.

➡ To learn more about this opportunity: https://www.lendonate.com/c-r-neal-academy-rooted-school/

🚀 INVEST IN TOMORROW’S FASHION INNOVATORS – The Garment League ✅ 6 Months Term ✅ 8.5% Ceiling Rate ✅ Gold Rated This i...
06/18/2024

🚀 INVEST IN TOMORROW’S FASHION INNOVATORS – The Garment League

✅ 6 Months Term
✅ 8.5% Ceiling Rate
✅ Gold Rated

This investment will provide The Garment League with the capital needed to expand their program offerings and resource library.

The Garment League, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit headquartered in Phoenix, AZ, is committed to building a solid and reputable Arizona fashion industry through professional resources, continued education, and collaborative innovation. They are seeking funding for their Fashion Industry Youth Initiative, a youth camp for ages 8 to 17. Led by industry professionals, their camp offers a comprehensive curriculum covering various aspects of the fashion trade. Moreover, it integrates STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) learning seamlessly into the fabric of fashion education. As a result, campers not only explore their creative passions but also engage in interdisciplinary learning, preparing them for a dynamic future. This is where young minds flourish, dreams take shape, and the journey of fashion discovery awaits!

➡ Learn more about this program and the investment opportunity → https://www.lendonate.com/the-garment-league/

INVEST IN HELPING KIDS LEARN TO BIKE – iCan Shine 48 Months Term | 9% Ceiling Rate | Silver Rated This investment will ...
05/21/2024

INVEST IN HELPING KIDS LEARN TO BIKE – iCan Shine
48 Months Term | 9% Ceiling Rate | Silver Rated

This investment will provide iCanShine with the capital needed to purchase and adapt ~15 fleets of bike equipment to be used at their bike camps.

iCan Shine, Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit headquartered in Paoli, PA that began operating in 2007. They collaborate with local organizations and individuals to conduct approximately 100 five-day ‘iCan’ camps in 35 states and Canada serving nearly 3,000 people with disabilities each year. These camps provide quality learning opportunities in recreational activities for individuals with disabilities. They are seeking financing to purchase and adapt bike equipment for use in their flagship iCan Bike program.

Learn more about this program and the investment opportunity → https://www.lendonate.com/ican-shine/

This Presidents' Day, let's celebrate the spirit of leadership and dedication that has shaped our nation. At LENDonate, ...
02/19/2024

This Presidents' Day, let's celebrate the spirit of leadership and dedication that has shaped our nation.

At LENDonate, we channel this legacy into empowering nonprofits, providing them with the resources they need to forge paths of progress and innovation in their communities. Just as our presidents have led with vision and courage, we stand with those who lead their causes towards impactful milestones.

INVEST IN PLAN ADELANTO – AFFORDABLE HOUSING (SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY) - Inland Equity Community Land Trust1 Year Term | ...
01/30/2024

INVEST IN PLAN ADELANTO – AFFORDABLE HOUSING (SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY) - Inland Equity Community Land Trust
1 Year Term | 9% Ceiling Rate | Silver Rated

This investment will will provide Inland Equity Community Land Trust with the capital needed to build 4 homes on the Adelanto property.

Inland Equity Community Land Trust is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community land trust that develops and stewards affordable housing and other community assets in Riverside and San Bernardino counties. IECLT is committed to promoting social equity and sustainable development by providing high-quality, affordable housing by using long-term ground leases to create homeownership opportunities and preserve affordable rental housing for those who are housing cost burdened.

Learn more about this program and the investment opportunity → https://hubs.li/Q02j7krR0

INVEST IN SCALING EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING TO SUPPORT UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES - Global Brigades2 Year Term | 9.75% Ceil...
01/30/2024

INVEST IN SCALING EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING TO SUPPORT UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES - Global Brigades
2 Year Term | 9.75% Ceiling Rate | Silver Rated

This investment will provide Global Brigades with the capital needed to expand its experiential learning programs. These new volunteer programs have the capacity to scale and grow, and ultimately, increase the organization’s impact in the communities it serves. The end goal is lifting millions of people out of poverty.

Global Brigades is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit headquartered in Fresno, CA that began in 2008. Global Brigades implements a Holistic Model in rural communities where a general lack of resources and opportunities exist. They are seeking financing for working capital for program expansion.

Learn more about this program and the investment opportunity → https://hubs.li/Q02j73Fc0

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