Community Facilities
TRF provides financing to a wide range of nonprofit education and social service organizations that strengthen the neighborhood fabric and provide services that increase opportunities for individuals and communities.
TRF is the leading charter school lender and one of the most innovative early childhood education lenders in the region. In Philadelphia alone, TRF has provided financing for more than 20 charter school facilities. TRF’s expertise in this area is consistently attracting new financing and program opportunities to our region.
TRF also offers a unique financing option for nonprofit facilities interested in energy efficiency improvements. TRF’s energy financing can help organizations get smart about energy efficiency upgrades that can often dramatically reduce operating expenses.
Eligible Customers
The following are some examples of those who have been eligible for community facilities financing through TRF.
- schools
- early childhood education centers
- health and mental health service projects
- job training programs
- social service organizations
- community centers
- settlement houses
Products
TRF’s community facilities financing products include:
- acquisition loans
- construction loans for new construction, expansion, or improvement
- leasehold improvement plans
- medium and long-term permanent facility loans
- bridge loans against grants and government contracts
- predevelopment loans
TRF’s community facilities loans typically range from $50,000 to $2.3 million. Rates, fees and collateral vary based on project type, risk, loan terms and social impact.
For application forms and tools that can help with the financing process, please visit the Resource Center.
Questions? Contact CommunityFacilities@TRFund.com or call us at 215-574-5800.