In assessing the viability of prospective investees, we use the following investment criteria:
ENTITY TYPE
Nonprofit and For-profit entities; CDFIs are prioritized
PROJECT FOCAL AREAS
The entities and initiatives SCF invests in to benefit low-income, distressed and underserved communities and individuals target the following focal areas:
SOCIAL IMPACT
Investments produce significant impacts on low-income, distressed and/or underserved communities and populations; those projects pursuing a new or unique model or approach are prioritized
INVESTMENT TYPES
SCF undertakes the following types of impact investments:
SIZE
Typically between $200,000 – $500,000
TERM
Typically two to seven years
INVESTMENT VEHICLE
Debt, equity, Certificates of Deposit (CDs)
GEOGRAPHIC FOCUS
We invest mostly in US-based initiatives but do consider international projects as well