Clearinghouse Community Development Financial Institution

Clearinghouse Community Development Financial Institution is a for-profit organization registered in SAM.gov since October 2016, located in Lake Forest, California. As a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), the organization specializes in promoting economic revitalization and community development, with a particular focus on underserved and Native communities. The entity works to expand access to capital and financial services for low-income populations through direct and indirect lending, financing for affordable housing, and support for other CDFIs serving disadvantaged populations.

Through multiple federal grant awards from the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Clearinghouse has received over $15.7 million in Project Grants across various programs. These grants include the CDFI Program, Capital Magnet Fund, and CDFI Rapid Response Program, which collectively support initiatives targeting economic development, affordable housing, and pandemic recovery. The organization's grant work specifically focuses on providing monetary awards and training to build capacity for Native CDFIs, creating jobs, supporting business development, and fostering economic self-determination in Native and low-income communities. Specific grant activities include competitive grants for housing acquisition and rehabilitation, lending expansion in low-income areas, supporting minority borrowers impacted by COVID-19, and providing direct financial assistance to emerging CDFIs serving Native populations. The grants span from 2020 to 2028, with completion dates ranging through the end of 2027, demonstrating a sustained commitment to community development financial services.