Partnering for Local Equity
We invest in funds and firms that invest in us!
At the McFadden Finch Foundation, we’re committed to fostering a more inclusive economy—one where capital flows into the people and places that are too often overlooked.
Through our Investment Companies strategy, we place mission-aligned capital into funds and firms that share our commitment to racial equity, community wealth, and long-term impact right here in the Bay Area.
We don’t just write checks—we build relationships that shift power and resources to
where they’re needed most.
What We Look For
We invest in companies and funds that:
- Are led by people of color, women, and community-rooted investors
- Prioritize investments in historically excluded communities in the San Francisco Bay Area
- Operate in sectors aligned with our mission—affordable housing, small business growth, community infrastructure, creative economy, and health equity
- Have a clear theory of impact and commitment to transparency
We back funds and firms that know how to grow returns and community
outcomes—without compromising either.
How We Invest
- Direct investments into early-stage or emerging fund managers
- Anchor commitments that help unlock other capital
- Flexible capital with longer time horizons and social impact metrics
- Relationship-based support including connections, co-investors, and thought partnership
These investments complement our grantmaking and lending—and help build the capital ecosystem our communities deserve.
Why It Matters
Most capital bypasses the neighborhoods we care about. By investing directly in firms
that understand and reflect the communities they serve, we:
- Most capital bExpand access to capital for BIPOC entrepreneurs and developersypasses the neighborhoods we care about. By investing directly in firms that understand and reflect the communities they serve, we:
- Support the growth of community-owned businesses and assets
- Create local jobs, affordable spaces, and neighborhood stability
- Shift financial power to those closest to the issues
Shift financial power to those closest to the issues
Let’s Build Together
Are you a Bay Area–based investment company, fund manager, or community-focused capital partner interested in working with us? Call (510) 738-0447 to speak with our Investment Support Team
We’re always looking to partner with those moving money toward justice and putting community at the center of every deal!