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Opportunity Fund
Opportunity Fund, the nation’s leading nonprofit small business lender, believes small dollar
loans help hard-working entrepreneurs make lasting change in their own lives and build
stronger communities by growing businesses and creating jobs. Opportunity Fund’s community
of donors and investors is creating an inclusive financial system that empowers women,
immigrant, and minority small business owners. Our strategy combines microloans for small
business owners and New Markets Tax Credit investments in high-impact community
infrastructure projects.
Since 1994, Opportunity Fund has deployed more than $900 million and helped thousands of
entrepreneurs invest in their families’ futures. The organization has committed to lending an
additional $1.2 billion to small business owners across the country and investing $174 million
in community real estate projects by 2023. In March 2020, Opportunity Fund and the Accion
US Network joined forces to establish Accion Opportunity Fund, the first organization focused on
a national microlending strategy to meet the credit needs of small businesses–developing new
products, establishing new partnerships, promoting research and financial education, and
leveraging digital technologies to support mission-driven lending.
Success Story: Pinky Rose Boutique, Los Angeles, CA
Marcia Charles is the owner of Pinky Rose Boutique, a women’s clothing store in Los Angeles,
California. In 2008, the economy sputtered and though sales were doing well, Marcia lost her line
of credit. Without a line of credit, it was impossible to keep the business going. “It wasn’t easy
dealing with lenders who said they can help and then charging me 45% for a loan,” says Marcia.
A customer told her about the Opportunity Fund, and with a loan from them, she was able to pay
off a high-interest loan, lower her interest rate, and stay in business.
Financial and Social Impact
Opportunity Finance Network Member Profile
We Believe In Opportunity. For All. OFN.ORG
� 19,000 small business/micro loansprovided, totaling $500 million
� 53,000+ jobs created/retained
� $355 million invested through NMTCprojects
Contact
111 W. St. John Street, Suite 800 San Jose, CA 95113
Contact: Christine Barnes
P: 408.297.0204
F: 408.297.4599
April 2020
