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Our Mission

Clearinghouse CDFI provides economic opportunities and improves the quality of life for lower-income individuals and communities through innovative and affordable financing that is unavailable in the conventional market.

Providing Innovative Solutions

Dear Shareholders
& Friends,

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Douglas J. Bystry
President / CEO

We are all connected as people. Though we may label ourselves as investors, employees, or borrowers, we are all working together to address larger social issues such as affordable housing, poverty, and financial inclusion. As Clearinghouse CDFI completes 21 years of service, we are reminded that there is still much more work to be done.

In 2017, we were able to pursue our shared mission by working together. During the past year, your additional investment of $6.4 million in new equity increased capital by 22%. Of that amount, four investments were from new investors, including the two single largest investments ever made in our history: CIT and Western Alliance Bank. We were also honored to welcome our first Native investor, the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Tribe, and our first community-based nonprofit investor, Orange County Community Housing Corporation.

As a team of changemakers, we have created a more inclusive economy through our lending. In 2017, we funded 56 loans totaling $142 million. New Markets Tax Credits allocation and CDFI Bond Guarantee proceeds played significant roles in meeting our mission. Additionally, as a result of a 2017 Financial Assistance Award, our lending in Indian Country will increase by $10 million. In total, our direct lending served 43,000 families, created 300 affordable housing units, created/retained 2,000 jobs, and 1,000 student spaces. None of these life-changing impacts would have been possible without all of us doing our part.

Our journey as a CDFI was strengthened by our determination to establish a more inclusive network. Addressing difficult problems requires the commitment of many stakeholders, including both nonprofit and for-profit partners. That is why in 2017, we contributed 7% of our profits to mission-driven, nonprofit organizations. This amount represents a 33% increase over 2016. Our employees also volunteered a total of 1,400 hours to nonprofit organizations. We also continued to partner with other B Corporations. In 2017, Clearinghouse CDFI provided the single largest investment into the Force for Good Fund, which invests in women and people-of-color owned B Corporations. Together, we can all continue creating positive impacts far beyond our individual reach.

Tomorrow requires us to come together in more powerful ways than ever before. We must keep an open mind and possess the courage to increasingly count on one another. Clearinghouse CDFI will continue embracing diversity and striving for economic inclusion through our impactful lending. Let us continue to build a brighter and healthier future of financial inclusion by bringing people together, tomorrow.

Featured Projects

The TERRA Network is a new fiber-optic microwave network under development by General Communication Inc. (GCI). Once complete, it will extend broadband Internet access to the remote villages of Kiana, Noatak, Deering, and Kotlik – an Alaskan Native Village Statistical Area.

Clearinghouse CDFI provided $10 million of NMTC allocation to GCI and will manage the funds through its subsidiary Community Development Entity (CDE). US Bancorp Community Development Corporation was the investor.

The new TERRA broadband network will deliver widespread education, healthcare, economic, and public safety benefits throughout rural Northwest Alaska. The project will also create 13 permanent jobs and 100 construction jobs paying a salary averaging 1.9 times the area living wage.

“GCI has delivered high-speed internet to some of the most remote locations on earth. Access to broadband can improve healthcare, education, and public safety. We are excited that our NMTC financing from Clearinghouse CDFI will help to extend this transformational service and bring economic opportunity to additional communities in Alaska.”

- Lewis Schnaper, Vice President of GCI Business

$10 MILLION OF NMTC ALLOCATION TO DEVELOP THE TERRA BROADBAND NETWORK, CREATING 13 PERMANENT JOBS AND 100 CONSTRUCTION JOBS

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Pinoleville Pomo Nation is a Native American Tribe of 280 members living on a Rancheria near Ukiah, CA. Clearinghouse CDFI purchased a 90% loan participation which allowed the Tribe to regain a portion of its original Rancheria land.

As part of a unique financing partnership, the $2.24 million loan was originated by Indian Land Capital Company, a Native CDFI. It was further supported by Indian Land Tenure Foundation, a national organization helping American Indian nations recover their rightful homelands.

Pinoleville Pomo Nation’s purchase of the additional Rancheria land will help further tribal enterprises and provide for additional housing development.

"Clearinghouse CDFI's participation helped make land purchase within the Pinoleville Pomo Nation's jurisdiction possible. The land purchase will help with land development for housing and economic development for the Tribe."

- Leona L. Williams, Chairperson Pinoleville Pomo Nation

$2.24 MILLION LOAN TO PURCHASE LAND TO FURTHER TRIBAL ENTERPRISES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

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Lao Family Community Development (LFCD) helps refugee, immigrant, limited English, and low-income, U.S. born community members achieve financial stability and self-sufficiency.

"The CARE Community Center exemplifies our commitment to advancing the well-being of families, seniors, and youth. The strength and flexibility of Clearinghouse CDFI was what cinched the deal. Lao Family looks forward to a long-term relationship with Clearinghouse CDFI."

- Kathy Chao Rothberg, Executive Director of Lao Family

$7.67 MILLION LOAN FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MULTI-PURPOSE CARE CENTER CREATING 118 JOBS

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MSA Annex is a highly anticipated project which will further revitalize a low-income area of Tucson, Arizona. The new development is adjacent to Mercado San Agustin—a $2.24 million small business marketplace previously financed by Clearinghouse CDFI. Opening into downtown, the Annex will feature food and retail businesses constructed from converted shipping containers.

Clearinghouse CDFI provided a $2.7 million loan for construction of the Annex.

Once complete, MSA Annex will feature a children’s play area and a 500-seat, outdoor entertainment venue. Development of the Annex will create several construction jobs and help spur local economic growth and small business development.

“We are excited to complete MSA Annex, which is phase two of the Mercado San Agustin Public Market. It will help meet the need for local commercial business space as home to several maker-based businesses. It is also the newest entertainment venue, with an open-air festival grounds to host community events.”

- Adam Weinstein, Gasden Company President/CEO

$2.7 MILLION LOAN TO CONSTRUCT A NEW CENTER FROM SHIPPING CONTAINTERS FOR THE COMMUNITIES IN DOWNTOWN TUCSON

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Walt’s “Do It Best” Hardware store has served the rural area of Holbrook, Arizona since 1964. This small business offers a “community-oriented” hardware experience at competitive pricing for local residents.

Clearinghouse CDFI provided $686,250 in financing for Walt’s Hardware to increase store inventory and boost business operations.

The only full-line hardware store within 30 miles, Walt’s can now continue its tradition of meeting all local hardware needs.

“We encountered difficulties with conventional lenders due to the unique circumstances of being in a rural area. However, the process with Clearinghouse CDFI went really quickly. Randy and Andy were great! Andy is truly a cheerleader for the rural area and underserved communities.”

- Amber Hill, Owner of Walt’s Hardware

$686,250 LOAN TO INCREASE THE INVENTORY AND OPERATIONS OF A RURAL, LOCALLY-OWNED HARDWARE STORE

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Futuro Academy is a K-12th grade, tuition-free charter school operated by Charter Schools Development Corporation (CSDC) in East Las Vegas, NV. With a focus on extended classroom times and high-quality education models, Futuro Academy strives to prepare its students for a college education.

Clearinghouse CDFI provided $4.5 million in financing for the rehabilitation of a former shopping center into the new school facility with classrooms, administrative space, and a multi-purpose center.

The renovated building will allow Futuro Academy to expand enrollment to accommodate 116 students. This project will create 56 construction jobs and 8 full-time positions.

“The partnership with Clearinghouse CDFI allowed CSDC to continue to serve its mission of supporting new and early stage charter schools in low-income communities.”

- Laura Fiemann, CSDC, Senior Vice President

$4.5 MILLION LOAN CREATING A NEW SCHOOL FACILITY AND EXPANDING STUDENT ENROLLMENT

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Veterans Village provides transitional and permanent housing for U.S. Veterans. Operated by Supportive Housing and Resources for the Elderly (SHARE), a Nevada nonprofit organization, Veterans Village is currently at 100% capacity with a lengthy waitlist.

Clearinghouse CDFI provided $5.6 million in financing for Veterans Village to acquire an additional 204 units of affordable housing. These units will be leased at a very affordable monthly rate to homeless veterans in this severely distressed area of Las Vegas, NV.

“I see our veterans suffering daily. This place wouldn’t be here without Clearinghouse CDFI. It has allowed me to improve my small part of the world. This message should be heard everywhere: Clearinghouse CDFI helps organizations like us to help other people.”

– Arnold Stalk, Executive Director, Veterans Village

$5.6 MILLION LOAN TO PROVIDE 204 UNITS OF AFFORDABLE, PERMANENT HOUSING FOR U.S. VETERANS

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St. Paul A.M.E. Church is a place of worship with a long and culturally rich history of community engagement
and global outreach.

Clearinghouse CDFI provided $580,000 in financing to preserve St. Paul, its faith-based services, and local ministry.

St. Paul A.M.E. Church will continue serving over 2,500 parishioners in a socio-economically challenged area of San Bernardino, CA. This includes faith-based church meetings, prayer services, education, and social activities benefiting the severely distressed local community.

St. Paul A.M.E. Church

“Clearinghouse CDFI looked beyond the problems. They saw the need of this organization and our community. Clearinghouse CDFI opened doors because they shared our vision and believed in the people.”

- Reverend Norman D. Copeland, St. Paul A.M.E. Church

$580,000 IN FINANCING PRESERVE FAITH-BASED SERVICES AND LOCAL MINISTRY FOR OVER 2,500 PARISHIONERS

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The Kalispel Tribe of Indians consists of 474 members who currently reside on the Kalispel Reservation in northern, rural Washington. Due to the remoteness of the reservation, tribal members must travel long distances to obtain basic amenities such as food and affordable fuel.

Clearinghouse CDFI provided $9 million of NMTC allocation for the development of a healthy foods grocery store, fuel station, and storage facility in Cusick, WA on Kalispel tribal land.

Once complete, the new 10,000 sq. ft. facility will provide easy access to healthy food options and affordable fuel for tribal members. The project will create 35 construction jobs and 20 full-time positions in this low-income community.

“The Kalispel Tribe supports and is actively involved in sustainable local economic development. The Tribe is focused on improving the regional economy. We are grateful for this exciting and innovative development that will add jobs and opportunity to the local economy.”

- Darren Holmes, Tribal Administrator & Tribal Council Member

$9 MILLION OF NMTC ALLOCATION CREATES 35 CONSTRUCTION JOBS AND 20 FULL-TIME POSITIONS

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Impacting Communities

300 UNITS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING TOTALING $34.2 MILLION IN 2017
40% OF LOANS TO ORGANIZATIONS WITH ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE EFFORTS IN 2017
$30 MILLION IN FUNDING TO NATIVE AMERICAN PROJECTS IN 2017
$38.5 MILLION IN NEW MARKETS TAX CREDITS DEPLOYED IN 2017
$1.55 BILLION IN CUMULATIVE LENDING
SINCE INCEPTION
500 LOANS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
SINCE INCEPTION
18,000 JOBS CREATED OR RETAINED
SINCE INCEPTION
10,750 STUDENTs CREATED OR RETAINED
SINCE INCEPTION
3 OUT OF 5 LOANS FUNDED TO WOMEN OR MINORITY OWNED ORGANIZATIONS IN 2017
1.5 MILLION TOTAL CLIENTS SERVED
SINCE INCEPTION

Our Team

Douglas J Bystry
President / CEO
Alan Orechwa
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Gordon
Arizona Market President
Brian Maddox
Chief Production Officer / Director of NV Operations
Jay Harrison
Chief Investment Officer
Kristy Ollendorff
Chief Commerical Credit Officer
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Alanna Smith
Director of Marketing
Amanda Virrey
Commercial Underwriter
Avery Ebron
Community Impact Analyst
Cesar Plascencia
Office Coordinator
Chris McMartin
Underwriting Manager
Cindy Farney
Administrative Assistant
Colin Wegener
Compliance Manager & Financial Reporting
Debra Kramer
Construction Loan Specialist Manager
Fathla Macauley
Director of Business Development Nor. Cal
Guy Krikorian
Controller
Jan Hood
Sr. Commercial Underwriter
Julie Jongsma
Senior Accountant
Kathy Bonney
Director Business Operations/HR
Kristin Graves
Commercial Loan Processor
Lacey Dixon
Loan Processor / Administrative Assistant
Lauren Manalili
Commercial Loan Funder
Lundi Chea
NMTC Asset & Compliance Manager
Lynese Briggs
Construction Loan Specialist
Mai Nguyen Ha
Impact Manager
Melissa Brown
Portfolio Manager
Michelle Taylor
Loan Servicing Manager
Natasa Radosavljevic
Marketing Assistant
Pearl Curbelo
Production Assistant NV
Randy Dixon
Senior Small Business Underwriter
Ricky Ha
NMTC Accountant
Roscelle Shands
Commercial Loan Funding Manager
Sabrina Tran
Marketing Analytics Manager
Scottie Schindler
Sr. Commercial Underwriter
Tyler Hagen
Collateral Specialist
CONTACT
A STAFF MEMBER

Affordable Housing ClearingHouse (AHC)

Brenda Rodriguez
AHC Executive Director
Janell Abarca
Senior Housing Counselor
Helen Tran
Housing Counselor

Our Partners

Board of Directors
  • Gary Dunn
    Banc of California - CHAIR
  • Alva Diaz
    Wells Fargo
  • Cloyd Phillips
    Community Services Agency - Retiree
  • David Levy
    Fair Housing Council of OC
  • Glen Pacheco
    ProAmerica Bank
  • Henry Walker
    Farmers & Merchants Bank of Long Beach
  • Jacky Alling
    Arizona Community Foundation
  • Jeff Talpas
    BBVA Compass
  • Keith Thomas
    Royal Business Bank - Retiree
  • Kelvin James
    Bank of Hope
  • Mark Rebal
    Nano Financial Holdings, Inc.
  • Pat Neal
    Neal Estate, Inc.
  • Ray Nayar
    AOF/ Pacific Affordable Housing - Retiree
  • Robert McAuslan
    Western Alliance Bank
  • Susan Montoya
    First Bank
  • Terrin Enssle
    Banc of California
ALVA DIAZ

“It has been with great pride and admiration that I have served on the Clearinghouse Board over the years. I have witnessed Doug and his team grow the organization into a multi-state capital provider. As an industry leader, Clearinghouse always views transactions through its mission-oriented lens, and is ever mindful of its
commitment to foster the greatest community impact.”

Not Pictured

Gary Dunn, Robert McAuslan, Henry Walker, Jacky Alling, Jeff Talpas, Kelvin James, Mark Rebal, Cloyd Phillips

CDFI Loan Committee
  • Glen Pacheco
    ProAmerica Bank - CHAIR
  • Alan Orechwa
    Clearinghouse CDFI
  • Dino Browne
    Las Vegas Urban League
  • Gary Dunn
    Banc of California
  • Laura Green
    First Foundation Bank
  • Melody Winter Head
    Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
  • Patricia Dixon
    Pacific Premier Bank
  • Waheed Karim
    Banner Bank
  • Wesley Wolf
    Wolf & Company, Inc.
PATRICIA DIXON

“I have enjoyed working with everyone at Clearinghouse CDFI. They are instrumental in financing many worthy causes.”

Arizona Board of Advisors
  • Andrew W. Gordon
    Clearinghouse CDFI - CHAIR
  • Craig K. Williams
    Snell & Wilmer LLP
  • Douglas Bystry
    Clearinghouse CDFI
  • David Castillo
    Native Capital Access
  • John V. Prince
    Highland Financial Consulting
  • Jonathan Koppell
    ASU School of Public Service & Community Solutions
  • Ken Burns
    Arizona Commerce Authority
  • Michael Lefever
    Wells Fargo
  • Paul Hickman
    Arizona Bankers Association
  • Tim Bruckner
    Alliance Bank of Arizona
PAUL HICKMAN

“After more than 25 years, Arizona MultiBank, a Division of Clearinghouse CDFI, remains a proud initiative of the Arizona Bankers Association.”

Community/NMTC Advisory Board
  • David Levy
    Fair Housing Council of OC - CHAIR
  • Alan Woo
    Santa Ana Unidos
  • Andrew Michael
    Partnership for Change
  • Delores Brown
    Community Development & Associates
  • Gerald Sherman
    Bar K Management
  • Karlene Hunter
    Native American Natural Foods
  • Mike McCraw
    R.M. McCraw & Associates
  • Raymond Turner
    Temple Missionary Baptist Church
  • Stanley Tom
    Valley Small Business Development Corp.
  • Tim Johnson
    City of Federal Way
DELORES BROWN

"After 21 years of providing financing opportunities to the underserved, Clearinghouse CDFI staff continues to commit to each transaction as if it's the first one. Our communities could not ask for a better partner."

Native American Advisory Board
  • Gerald Sherman
    Bar K Management - CHAIR
  • Bob Crothers
    Citizen Potawatomi CDC
  • David Murray
    Native Capital Access
  • Karlene Hunter
    Native American Natural Foods
  • Lenell Carter
    IPAI Community Loan Fund
  • Shawn Nelson
    Father Sky & Mother Earth ART
DAVID MURRAY

"It is my pleasure to serve on the CCDFI Native American Advisory Board. I spent much of my life in Western Alaska and can attest to the transformative impact that investments like CCDFI’s NMTC allocation to the TERRA Network have on Native American and Alaskan Native communities."

Asset Review Committee
  • Glen Pacheco
    ProAmerica Bank - CHAIR
  • David Sharp
    Pacific Western Bank
  • Elsa Monte
    Pacific Western Bank
  • John Marder
    First Bank
  • Lorena Mendez-Quezada
    Wells Fargo
  • Mark Rebal
    Nano Financial Holdings, Inc.
  • Terrin Enssle
    Banc of California
  • Wilson Mach
    First General Bank
JOHN MARDER

“I have been impressed throughout my many years providing oversight as a member of the Asset Review Committee. Clearinghouse CDFI continues to maintain a high quality portfolio while making loans that banks simply would not make.”

Arizona Investment Committee
  • Andrew W. Gordon
    Clearinghouse CDFI - CHAIR
  • Alan Orechwa
    Clearinghouse CDFI
  • Cyndi Franke-Hudson
    Wells Fargo
  • Edward Celaya
    Mutual of Omaha Bank
  • Esperanza Martinez
    National Bank of Arizona
  • Tim R. Bruckner
    Alliance Bank of Arizona
EDWARD CELAYA

“I am proud to have been involved with the Arizona Multibank for over 20 years, now serving on the Arizona Investment Advisory. As a division of Clearinghouse CDFI, the combined resources provide additional benefit to Arizona communities. They have done a tremendous job of helping small and emerging businesses in Arizona over several years.”

ALCO Committee
  • Terrin Enssle
    Banc of California - CHAIR
  • Craig Kardokus
    First Foundation Bank
  • David Levy
    Fair Housing Council of OC
  • Michael Solomon
    Charles Schwab Bank
  • Steve Herman
    California Bank & Trust (Zions)
  • Susan Montoya
    First Bank
  • Rama Mohan Rao Amara
    State Bank of India
MICHAEL SOLOMON

“It is a pleasure to work with such a sophisticated group of people who come together to ensure that Clearinghouse CDFI makes the most of the capital it has to benefit our communities.”

Outreach Committee
  • Susan Montoya
    First Bank - CHAIR
  • Arturo Perez
    US Bank
  • Barbara Boone
    Western Alliance Bank
  • Bruce Gumbiner
    American Business Bank
  • Erik Walters
    Comerica Bank
  • Gary Dunn
    Banc of California
  • Joy Hoffmann
    Bank of the West
  • Keith Thomas
    Royal Business Bank - Retiree
BRUCE GUMBINER

“It is an exceptional occasion to be working with such a high quality group of individuals brought together by Clearinghouse in support of the outreach committee. It is a pleasure to be able to share the opportunities available as an investor in Clearinghouse with the community at large so that others can benefit from the organization’s mission.”

2017 Core Lending

Historically, Clearinghouse CDFI’s lending efforts have focused on housing and commercial lending.
However, 2017 saw an expansion into new areas of lending, including an increase in Native lending and healthcare facilities. Our lending in the healthcare field experienced a 92% increase over 2016.

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
& SMALL BUSINESS
45%
Includes:
  • $37.5 million funded for assisted living/ skilled nursing and long-term healthcare facilities; includes a 44-bed facility for veterans in a low-income community
  • All small businesses financed in 2017 are located in areas with unemployment >30% and poverty >20%.
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
38%
Includes:
  • 265,000 square feet of community space rehabilitated or preserved
  • 100% of loans for Native American projects will create/retain jobs for tribal members in areas with unemployment rates >30%.
HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT
17%
Includes:
  • $34.2 million for 300 total units of affordable housing, including 31 units of low-income, deeply affordable multi-family homes
  • 21 loans totaling $11 MM for physically disabled/special needs housing

2017 Financial Information

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