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Dear Shareholders and Friends,
As I reflect on 2018, I recall our successes, challenges, changes, and new opportunities before us as a company. Clearinghouse CDFI posted another strong year of growth as we passed the half billion mark in total assets, finishing with $510 million. We provided economic opportunities to many, while addressing complex and pressing social issues, through our creative financing. This success is only possible by working together with you, our investors, borrowers, employees, partners, and friends. Looking ahead, I am confident that Clearinghouse CDFI will continue connecting, creating, and empowering everyday people – resulting in even greater positive impacts in the communities we serve.
Attracting new capital and deploying it efficiently creates real value for our shareholders. 2018 marked our 19th consecutive year of profitability, with $5.7 million in net income. Through retained earnings and $3.5 million in new equity raised, we increased our equity capital by 14%. In 2018, we also received a new Financial Assistance Award, our first Capital Magnet Fund Award, and a third CDFI Fund Bond Guarantee Program issuance, now totaling $350 million with $196 million in outstandings. This consistent level of corporate growth, self-sufficiency and earnings is unmatched by any other CDFI.
These new investments increased our lending capabilities resulting in more innovative and impactful lending. In 2018, we funded 58 loans totaling $139 million. This provided our borrowers with the critical resources necessary to pursue and attain their goals. Last year, our borrowers served approximately 50,000 families in high-poverty neighborhoods, built 1,000 affordable housing units, and created 1,700 jobs.
We are committed to fostering meaningful impact in our communities beyond our core business activities. During 2018, our employees volunteered a total of 1,780 hours to mission-driven organizations throughout our service area. For the third consecutive year, we hired talented disadvantaged high school
students as part of the Allen Peters Baldwin ‘B’ BOLD internship program, empowering the next generation of impactful leaders. Clearinghouse CDFI was one of just two Small OC Workforce companies recognized by the Orange County Business Journal as one of its Civic 50 most community-minded businesses. Achievements like these exemplify our collective ability to connect with one another and help shape the future.
Affecting change is a team effort which requires trusted partnerships. Last year we strengthened our commitment to Indian Country. We became the first CDFI to make an equity investment in Native American Bank, a tribal-owned, regulated financial institution. We hope this partnership will enable us to deploy additional funds in projects benefiting Native Americans both on-and-off sovereign lands.
As a proud B Corporation we worked hard to strengthen our internal and external impacts. We launched the RIPPLE Initiative – inspiring our borrowers to expand and measure their own impact. As a testament to our team’s relentless pursuit of building a better business, we were awarded the 2018 Best for the World Overall Award from B Lab. Clearinghouse CDFI Board and Committee members collectively contributed over 430 hours last year, bringing their diverse perspectives and valued insights to our corporate governance. This level of commitment connects us to the low-income and underserved people and communities we serve, as well as our many financial partners.
Your commitment allows us to continue balancing growth, profit and purpose. Our capital facilitates an inclusive economy and improves lives throughout our service area. We thank you for your continued support and remain committed to pursuing new and impactful programs. Our future success is fueled by our partnerships, our communities, and our shared vision: to Connect, Create, and Empower.
Sincerely,
Douglas J. Bystry
President / CEO
Meeting 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.
Featured Projects Borrowers
Impacts Since Inception
Committed to Creating Positive Impacts
1.8 Million
total clients served since inception
7,500 Units
of affordable housing totaling $400 Million since inception
20,000 Jobs
created or retained since inception
$1.73 Billion
in cumulative lending since inception
600,000
families served since inception
Impacts In 2018
1 in 3
loans in 2018 funded to women and/or minority led organizations
30 Homes
created for homeless victims of human trafficking and/or abuse in 2018
$8.3 Million
funded to Native American-owned enterprises in 2018
$65 Million
to borrowers serving high-poverty neighborhoods, impacting 50,000 families in 2018
$26.5 Million
in New Market Tax Credits deployed in 2018
1 in 3
projects funded in 2018 feature energy and water efficient practices
Our Team Staff
Douglas J. Bystry
President / CEO
Andrew Gordon
Arizona Market President
Brian Maddox
Chief Production Officer / Director of NV Operations
Jay Harrison
Chief Investment Officer
Kristy Ollendorff
Chief Credit Officer
Terrin Enssle
Chief Financial Officer
Alanna Smith
Director of Marketing
Alex Aguilar
Construction Loan Specialist
Amanda Virrey
Commercial Loan Processing Manager
Avery Ebron
Impact Lead
Cesar Plascencia
Office Coordinator
Chris McMartin
Opportunity Fund Manager
Colin Wegener
Assistant Controller
Debra Kramer
Construction Loan Specialist Manager
Gabriella Brusseau
Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
Guy Krikorian
Controller
Jatin Mehta
Sr. Accountant
Jesse Cruz
SoCal Market Representative
Julie Jongsma
Sr. Accountant
Justin Merlette
Assistant Loan Servicing Manager
Kathy Bonney
Director Business Operations/HR
Lacey Dixon
Loan Funder
Lauren Manalili
Commercial Loan Funder
Lawrence Chavez
New Mexico Market Representative
Lorey Louie
Portfolio Analyst
Lundi Chea
NMTC Asset & Compliance Manager
Melissa Brown
Portfolio Manager
Michelle Taylor
Loan Servicing Manager
Natasa Radosavljevic
Marketing Assistant
Pearl Curbelo
Production Assistant NV
Randy Dixon
Sr. Small Business Underwriter
Ricky Ha
NMTC Staff Accountant
Roscelle Shands
Commercial Loan Funding Manager
Sabrina Tran
Marketing Analytics Manager
Scottie Schindler
Sr. Commercial Underwriter
Sophia Barcelo
Loan Servicing Specialist
Taylor Lajoie
Assistant Commercial Loan Funder
Ted Chien
Underwriting Manager
Tyler Hagen
Collateral Specialist
Violeta Stolpen
Impact Writer & Analyst
Affordable Housing Clearinghouse (AHC)
Brenda Rodriguez
AHC Executive Director
Janell Abarca
Sr. Housing Counselor
Helen Tran
Housing Counselor
Board & Committee Partners In Our Mission
Gary Dunn - CHAIR Banc of California - Retiree
Alva Diaz Wells Fargo
Brian Riley State Bank of Arizona
Chris Walsh Partners Bank
Claudia Lima CIT
David Levy Fair Housing Council of OC
Glen Pacheco First Choice Bank
Jeff Talpas BBVA Compass
Kelvin James Bank of Hope
Lisa Dancsok Arizona Community Foundation
Mark Rebal Nano Banc
Pat Neal Neal Estate, Inc.
Robert McAuslan Western Alliance Bancorporation
Susan Montoya CRA Executive
Ray Nayar AOF / Pacific Affordable Housing - Retiree
Back Row Left to Right: Gary Dunn, Mark Rebal, David Levy, Brian Riley, Susan Montoya, Jeff Talpas, Chris Walsh, Claudia Lima, Glen Pacheco, Lisa Dancsok, Robert McAuslan.
Seated Left to Right: Kelvin James, Pat Neal, Alva Diaz.
Not Pictured: Ray Nayar
“My years of work with the Fair Housing Council of Orange County have made me realize that while housing is important, it alone is not sufficient to address issues of social and economic justice. For that, it takes access to opportunity. The community development made possible through CCDFI financing helps create that opportunity.”
– Dave Levy, Fair Housing Council of OC
Glen Pacheco - CHAIR First Choice Bank
Gary Dunn Banc of California - Retiree
Dino Browne Las Vegas Urban League
Laura Green First Foundation Bank
Melody Winter Head Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
Patricia Dixon CalPrivate Bank
Waheed Karim Banner Bank
Wesley Wolf Wolf & Company, Inc.
“Being on the Loan Committee as the community member allows me to work with a team of business professionals that have a common goal of providing quality loan underwriting services to the communities that Clearinghouse CDFI services.”
– Wesley Wolf, Wolf & Company, Inc.
Andrew Gordon - CHAIR Clearinghouse CDFI
Craig Williams Snell & Willmer
David Castillo Native Capital Access
John Prince Highland Financial Consulting
Jonathan Koppell ASU Watts 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
“Arizona benefits greatly from community projects financed by Clearinghouse CDFI. Annual loan volume more than doubled since Arizona MultiBank combined with Clearinghouse CDFI in 2015. I’m also delighted that Clearinghouse CDFI brought $13.5M in NMTCs to Phoenix and the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation.”
– Michael Lefever, Wells Fargo
David Levy - CHAIR Fair Housing Council of OC
Delores Brown CEDC, Inc.
Alan Woo Santa Ana Unidos
Andrew Michael Partnerships for Change
Gerald Sherman Bar K Management Company
Raymond Turner Temple Missionary Baptist Church
Stanley Tom Valley Small Business Development Corp.
Tim Johnson City of Federal Way
“My participation on the Advisory Board has enlightened me on the community development potential of Clearinghouse CDFI—one the most active and innovative lenders. I am fascinated and proud to be a member of the Advisory Board and look forward to the next impactful project.”
– Stanley Tom, Valley Small Business Development Corp.
Andrew Gordon - CHAIR Clearinghouse CDFI
Cyndi Franke-Hudson Wells Fargo
Edward Celaya Mutual of Omaha Bank - Retiree
Esperanza Martinez National Bank of Arizona
Lisa Van Ella State Bank of Arizona
Tim Bruckner Alliance Bank of Arizona
“I am very happy to be a part of Arizona Multibank, a division of Clearinghouse CDFI. Though Arizona Multibank has been active in Arizona for over 20 years, joining forces with Clearinghouse CDFI has allowed Arizona Multibank to increase lending and increase impact within our community. I am excited to see what the future will bring for these great companies and glad to be a part of the organization.”
– Tim Bruckner, Alliance Bank of Arizona
Gerald Sherman - CHAIR Bar K Management Company
Bob Crothers Citizen Potwatomi CDC
David Murray Native Capital Access
Karlene Hunter Native American Natural Foods
Shawn Nelson Father Sky & Mother Earth ART
Lenell Carter San Pasqual Tribe IPAI Community Loan Fund
“I thank Clearinghouse CDFI Native Advisory Board for allowing me the opportunity to participate in discussions and activities that assist underserved communities and I look forward to a very productive 2019!”
– Lenell Carter, San Pasqual Tribe IPAI Community Loan Fund
Glen Pacheco - CHAIR First Choice Bank
David Sharp Pacific Western Bank
Elsa Monte Pacific Western Bank
Joe Chen First General Bank
John Marder First Bank
Mark Rebal Nano Banc
Melinda Costa Wells Fargo
“It has been a pleasure to support the work of the Clearinghouse CDFI these past 14 years. Clearinghouse CDFI plays a very important role in providing credit for community development projects in the western region, and I am so proud to have been part of its growth.”
– Elsa Monte, Pacific Western Bank
Brian Riley - CHAIR State Bank of Arizona
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 CRA Executive
Rama Mohan Rao Amara State Bank of India
“It has been an honor to serve alongside my colleagues on the ALCO Committee for Clearinghouse CDFI. The ALCO Committee includes seasoned financial executives that provide the guidance and oversight needed to deliver more capital to underserved markets.”
– Steve Herman, California Bank & Trust (Zions)
Susan Montoya - CHAIR CRA Executive
Arturo Pérez U.S. Bancorp
Barbara Boone Western Alliance Bank
Bruce Gumbiner Cathay Bank
Gary Dunn Banc of California - Retiree
Joy Hoffmann Bank of the West
“I have supported many agencies over my career but I can say without a doubt that Clearinghouse CDFI has proven to be an agency of tremendous strength with razor-sharp focus achieving exceptional results. The staff and board of directors are the highest of quality and it has been a pleasure to support the mission of Clearinghouse CDFI for the last 20 years.”
– Susan Montoya, CRA Executive
In Memory of Mike McCraw
Our dear friend and long time NTMC Advisory Board member Mike McCraw passed away on December 25, 2018. Mike was a remarkable human being who was a trailblazer in community and economic development. He was the President and CEO of California Southern Small Business Development Corporation for 24 years, providing capital and opportunities to numerous small businesses throughout California.
Mike introduced Clearinghouse CDFI to Market Creek, our first ever New Markets Tax Credit project in 2002. Working with Joe Jacobs, Jennifer Vanica, and the Jacobs Foundation, he was relentless in obtaining long-term financing for this shopping center in a low-income area. Because of Mike’s leadership and our involvement, Market Creek became the premier example of how community development should occur.
Mike was an exceptionally committed and involved NMTC Advisory Board member for 14 years. He and Doug Bystry were brothers on both a professional and personal level with shared passions and a fond and deep friendship.
Mike will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
2018 Financial Information Selected Financial Highlights
2014-2018
2014-2018
Total Asset Size
Milestone: $510MM
Core Lending 2018
2018 Construction
Milestones
CCDFI Construction Lending: CCDFI funded a total of $36 million in 2018, 14.4% of the $250 million total
funded since inception.
Total Indivudals Served: CCDFI funded new construction projects serving over 20K individuals in 2018.
Construction Complete – Mesquite Library, Mesquite, NV: A new library branch and auxiliary learning center offer a hub for learning, careers, and events in this low-income community. CCDFI provided $10MM of NMTC allocation.
Construction Complete – CARE Community Center—Oakland, CA: Development of the new CARE Center allowed Lao Family Community Development to expand services for people facing homelessness and other challenges to reach 15K individuals annually. CCDFI provided a $7.67MM NMTC leveraged loan.
2018 Core
Milestones
CCDFI Opportunity Fund: Launched in 2018; Completed first investment in 2019—acquisition of vacant land in Los Angeles, CA for development into a 31-unit, multi-family apartment building including affordable units.
Capital Magnet Fund: CCDFI was awarded a $3.2MM grant from the U.S. Dept. of Treasury CDFI Fund to finance the development of affordable housing in CA, AZ, NV, and NM.
Financial Assistance Award: Clearinghouse CDFI was awarded $850K from the U.S. Dept. of Treasury CDFI Fund to sustain and expand financial products/services, with a focus on educational and vocational projects.
CDFI Bond Guarantee Program (BGP): CCDFI closed a $150MM bond—the largest, single bond loan to ever be originated through the U.S Treasury’s CDFI BGP, and CCDFI’s third issuance, for a total of $350MM.
2018 Healthy Food
Loan Milestones
CCDFI Food Related Lending: CCDFI funded $5.45MM in 2018 to provide healthy food access for minority communities located in food deserts. These loans serve 26K individuals.
FreshWorks Membership: CCDFI became a California FreshWorks member to help increase access to affordable, healthy food in low-income and underserved communities.
Project Spotlight – Red Lake Retail—Red Lake, MN: Development of a new retail center will provide products and services—including a larger deli and fresh produce—for members of the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians and local community. CCDFI purchased a $2.81MM participation in a $6.5MM loan.
Project Spotlight – Community Foods Market—Oakland, CA: Construction of a new supermarket will provide fresh food access and create 60 jobs in a low-income area that has been a food desert since the 1970’s. CCDFI purchased a $1.6MM participation in a $6.1MM NMTC source loan.
In Memory of CCDFI
Friend and Associate,
Alan Orechwa served Clearinghouse CDFI in many capacities throughout the entire 22-year history of our company. He was our longtime Board Chairman, Chief Financial Officer, as well as the senior member on our Loan, Asset Review, ALCO, and Arizona MultiBank Investment Committees. Alan had voted on, reviewed, or opined on, essentially every loan we made–totaling over $1.2 billion.
In 2012, Alan resigned from the board and became Clearinghouse CDFI’s Chief Financial Officer. As CFO, he led our finance, funding, and loan servicing teams. Alan contributed significantly to our executive team during a period of tremendous growth and geographic expansion.
Always the CPA, many of our corporate policies, practices, and operations can be attributed to Alan’s conservative and principled approach to running a financial institution. Yet, he also embraced our community focus and was extremely proud of our most impactful loans. Alan’s commanding presence and dry sense of humor meant he was both respected and well-liked in the office.
Alan was tenacious about continuing to work and contributing up until his final days. He could not have accomplished this without the tremendous assistance of his loving and devoted wife, Doris. A herculean effort was needed each morning just getting into their car.
They would then make the long trek from home to our office so that Alan could continue his responsibilities as CFO for the company he loved so much. Alan never complained nor wanted any sympathy from any of his co-workers. He was truly a role model for commitment, dedication, and a “never quit attitude”.
Clearinghouse CDFI owes much to Alan Orechwa. He was my personal mentor, friend, and a role model for 20-plus years. We have benefited greatly from, and relied upon, his wisdom and guidance. Thank you, Alan.
Alan will be profoundly missed.
-Douglas Bystry
Clearinghouse CDFI President/CEO
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