Nonprofit Finance Fund
Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF) is a New York, NY–based public charity that supports nonprofits and mission-driven organizations through financing, consulting, advocacy, and partnerships. Its work includes loans and lines of credit, financial guidance, and efforts to improve how money flows through the nonprofit sector.
Nonprofit Finance Fund at a glance
In short: Nonprofit Finance Fund gave $1.1M across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $41K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,075,000
- +17.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- -18.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $41,346
- +45.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $259,586,654
- +2.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Nonprofit Finance Fund
- Contact
Mailing address: 5 Hanover Square 9Th Fl, New York, NY 10004
Phone: (212) 868-6710
Website: https://nff.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Nonprofit Finance Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Plashan McCune ($100K). Together the top 10 received $650K.
Grant Size Distribution
122 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 85 grants of 122 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
NFF describes its lending as serving mission-driven organizations across the United States. In 2024, its reported grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado (67%) and New Jersey (33%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Nonprofit Finance Fund gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $404K (2022) to $1.8M (2021). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Plashan McCune Centennial, CO | Supporting Equitable Health for Colorado | $100,000 |
| Rutgers the State U-FEB 2024 Piscataway, NJ | Newark nonprofit capacity accelerator to strengthen the capacity of intermediary organizations | $100,000 |
| The Road Called Strate Aurora, CO | Supporting Equitable Health for Colorado | $100,000 |
| Burmese Rohingya Association USA Greeley, CO | Supporting Equitable Health for Colorado | $50,000 |
| Juntos Community Denver, CO | Supporting Equitable Health for Colorado | $50,000 |
| Moyo Nguvu Cultureal Arts Center Denver, CO | Supporting Equitable Health for Colorado | $50,000 |
| Newark Alliance Inc Newark, NJ | Newark nonprofit capacity accelerator to strengthen the capacity of intermediary organizations | $50,000 |
| Newark Arts Council Newark, NJ | Newark nonprofit capacity accelerator to strengthen the capacity of intermediary organizations | $50,000 |
| Newark Trust for Education Inc Newark, NJ | Newark nonprofit capacity accelerator to strengthen the capacity of intermediary organizations | $50,000 |
| United Way of Greater Newark Newark, NJ | Newark nonprofit capacity accelerator to strengthen the capacity of intermediary organizations | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $259,586,654 | $31,792,086 | $27,681,417 | $1,075,000 | 26 | $921,498 |
| 2023 | $252,356,375 | $24,618,299 | $26,173,540 | $912,000 | 32 | $627,888 |
| 2022 | $264,435,834 | $16,875,768 | $24,793,637 | $404,430 | 3 | $67,887 |
| 2021 | $319,614,124 | $35,516,704 | $24,281,909 | $1,811,900 | 27 | $17,085 |
| 2020 | $311,084,073 | $54,019,339 | $20,208,858 | $1,066,814 | 34 | $19,999 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
NFF’s mission is to boost the collective success and power of nonprofits to advance community wealth and well-being. It provides financing and consulting, and works with partners on advocacy and research.
NFF’s stated focus areas include arts and culture, early childhood education, education, the environment, health, and housing. Its clients include nonprofits and other mission-driven organizations working in areas such as community improvement, affordable housing, homelessness, human services, social justice, workforce development, and youth development. Financing can support needs including cash flow, facilities, construction, equipment, and refinancing.
The 2024 grantees illustrate the range of organizations receiving grants. For example, The Road Called Strate described its work as serving at-risk youth, low-income families, and ex-offenders; YouthBuild Newark said it works to harness the potential of low-income young people to rebuild their community and lives; and Newark Arts Council said its mission is to use the arts to transform the lives of people who live in, work in, and visit Newark.
Grantmaking
NFF reported 26 grants totaling $1,075,000 in 2024. Grants ranged from $25,000 to $100,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest awards included $100,000 each to Plashan McCune and The Road Called Strate for “Supporting Equitable Health for Colorado,” and $100,000 to Rutgers for the Newark Nonprofit Capacity Accelerator. Other listed recipients included Burmese Rohingya Association USA, Juntos Community, Moyo Nguvu Cultural Arts Center, Newark Alliance, Newark Arts Council, Newark Trust for Education, United Way of Greater Newark, and YouthBuild Newark, each receiving $50,000.
NFF says it makes grants to nonprofit organizations through funder-specific initiatives, with recipients often selected through a competitive process. Grants are reviewed against criteria established by the funder and the grantee’s capacity to serve its community and advance its charitable mission. Before disbursement, grantees must provide written acknowledgment of grant restrictions; during the grant term, they must provide periodic compliance reports, and NFF staff check in at agreed intervals.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Aisha Benson as CEO. Listed board officers are Georgette Wong, chair; Gregory Robinson, vice chair; and Berit Ashla, assistant board secretary. Directors listed are Chris Iglesias, Brenda Loya, Hassan Kingsberry, Ivy Draughan, Joe Silver, and Kris Putnam-Walkerly.
Nonprofit Finance Fund is led by Aisha Benson, CEO on every filing since 2022; 10 of 27 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Aisha Benson
CEO
On filings since 2022
50 hrs/week
$168K (2022) → $414K (2024)
Georgette Wong
Board Chair
Director → Board Vice Chair, 2021
Board Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Iglesias
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Williams
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nike Irvin
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rob McKay
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brenda Loya
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ivy Draughan
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Silver
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kris Putnam-Walkerly
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hassan Kingsberry
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Neha Shah
Director Since
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Kawar
Vice President & Investor Relations
Vice President & Chief Investment Officer → Vice President & Investor Relations, 2021
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$178K (2020) → $203K (2024)
Jennifer Talansky
Vice President, Marketing & Communications
Managing Director → Vice President, Marketing & Communications, 2022
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$234K (2020) → $237K (2024)
Jessica Labarbera
Chief of Staff
Vice President - Advisory Services → Chief of Staff, 2021
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$158K (2020) → $200K (2024)
Kristin Giantris
Chief of Client Services
Managing Director → Interim Chief Client Svcs Officer, 2021
Interim Chief Client Svcs Officer → Chief of Client Services, 2022
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$310K (2020) → $273K (2024)
Kristina Dixon
Board Treasurer
CFO & Director → Director, 2022
Director → Board Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$228K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Beth Doreian
CFO
Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis → Vice President Fp & A, 2022
Vice President Fp & A → CFO, 2023
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$142K (2021) → $236K (2024)
David Streim
Vice President & Financing
On filings since 2022
50 hrs/week
$165K (2022) → $193K (2024)
Janalee Reed
Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$121K (2023) → $292K (2024)
Bhavani Daryanani
Interim CFO
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$50K (2024)
Onika Mahabal Changed Name
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$207K (2024)
Phillip Clay
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rodney Foxworth
Board Member
Director → Board Vice Chair, 2023
Board Vice Chair → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Berit Ashla
Assistant Board Secretary
Director → Assistant Board Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gregory Robinson
Board Vice Chair
Director → Board Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allyn Maxfield Steele
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (25)
- Former: Andrea Briscoe (2020–2023) — Interim Chief Administrative Officer
- Former: Anand Attavane (2021–2023) — Vice President & Controller
- Former: Annie Chang (2022–2023) — Vice President & Community Engagement
- Former: Ariana Sainez (2023) — Vice President & Talent
- Former: Kris Putnam Walkerly (2023) — Director
- Former: Onika Mahabal (2023) — Director
- Former: Henry Ramos (2020–2022) — Board Chair
- Former: John Taylor (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Norah McVeigh (2020–2022) — Former Managing Director
- Former: Stephen Deberry (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Alik Hinckson (2021–2022) — Interim CFO
- Former: Jennifer Anglade (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Trella Walker (2021–2022) — Interim CEO & President
- Former: Allyn Maxfield-Steele (2022) — Director
- Former: Antony Bugg-Levine (2020–2021) — President & CEO
- Former: Beth Bafford (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Joe McCannon (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Emily Guthman (2021) — Vice President & Operations
- Former: Andrew B. Cohn (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Craig Reigel (2020) — Chief Financial Officer
- Former: David Erickson (2020) — Director
- Former: Kathyrn Olsen (2020) — Vice President Lending - Financial Services
- Former: Ruth Salzman (2020) — Director
- Former: Shawn Luther (2020) — Vice President & Chief Credit Officer
- Former: Tessie Guillermo (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $414K, to Aisha Benson (CEO). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Nonprofit Finance Fund
How much does Nonprofit Finance Fund give each year?
Nonprofit Finance Fund gave $1.1M across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $912K across 32 grants.
What is Nonprofit Finance Fund's typical grant size?
Nonprofit Finance Fund's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $41,346, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Nonprofit Finance Fund give grants?
Nonprofit Finance Fund gives mostly in Colorado: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (33%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (8 grants), Newark, NJ (5 grants) and Leadville, CO (2 grants).
Does Nonprofit Finance Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on Nonprofit Finance Fund's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Supporting Equitable Health for Colorado" (20 grants).
Who are Nonprofit Finance Fund's largest grantees?
Nonprofit Finance Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Plashan McCune ($100,000), Rutgers the State U-FEB 2024 ($100,000) and The Road Called Strate ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Nonprofit Finance Fund?
Nonprofit Finance Fund reported $259.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $31.8M.
What does Nonprofit Finance Fund fund?
NFF’s mission is to boost the collective success and power of nonprofits to advance community wealth and well-being. It provides financing and consulting, and works with partners on advocacy and research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Nonprofit Finance Fund?
Nonprofit Finance Fund has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check nff.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Nonprofit Finance Fund's EIN?
Nonprofit Finance Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3238657. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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