Clearinghouse CDFI Founder, President, and CEO Douglas Bystry Reappointed to California COIN Advisory Board
Reappointment extends Bystry’s long-standing role providing community development insight to COIN Advisory Board through 2027.
Lake Forest, CA – December 12, 2025: Clearinghouse Community Development Financial Institution (Clearinghouse CDFI) announced today that Douglas Bystry, Founder, President, and CEO, has been reappointed to the California Organized Investment Network – COIN Advisory Board. His new term extends through November 10, 2027.
About COIN and the COIN Advisory Board
COIN, an initiative housed within the California Department of Insurance, encourages insurers to consider investments that address capital gaps in communities across the state. Advisory Board members provide input drawn from their fields to help inform program direction.
About Douglas Bystry, Clearinghouse CDFI Founder, President, & CEO
Bystry has worked in community development finance for more than three decades, including extensive experience in Indian Country. Over the course of his career, he has raised and deployed more than $2 billion in capital to support stability and economic opportunity in areas with longstanding barriers to investment. He also co-founded FVLCRUM, a national fund focused on reducing the minority wealth gap.
“COIN helps highlight investment opportunities that respond to practical needs across California,” said Douglas Bystry, Founder, President, and CEO of Clearinghouse CDFI. “My work has always centered around helping underserved communities gain access to capital, and I will continue drawing on that experience to advance community-focused outcomes in my role on the board.”
“COIN helps highlight investment opportunities that respond to practical needs across California,” said Douglas Bystry, Founder, President, and CEO of Clearinghouse CDFI. “My work has always centered around helping underserved communities gain access to capital, and I will continue drawing on that experience to advance community-focused outcomes in my role on the board.”Bystry founded Clearinghouse CDFI in 1996 and continues to lead the organization as it finances projects that advance affordable housing, community facilities, and local economic development throughout the United States and Indian Country. His ongoing service on the COIN Advisory Board reflects a long-standing commitment to strengthening communities through responsible and well-structured investment.
About Clearinghouse Community Development Financial Institution (Clearinghouse CDFI)
Clearinghouse Community Development Financial Institution (Clearinghouse CDFI) is a mission-driven lender that finances projects in low-income and capital-limited communities across the U.S. and Indian Country. Since 1996, we have delivered more than $2.7 billion in loans to over 2,700 projects that strengthen local economies and expand access to essential community services. Through this work, our financing has helped sustain more than 43,800 jobs and created or preserved 13,500 affordable homes. These investments have improved daily life for 5.1 million people nationwide.
Clearinghouse CDFI has remained profitable for 25 consecutive years, combining mission with financial strength. Our loans support steady returns for investors and produce measurable outcomes in areas where capital options are often limited.
As a certified B Corporation, we meet established benchmarks for organizations committed to meaningful social and environmental outcomes. We believe responsible capital creates crucial opportunities and stability in our communities. Learn more about our impact at www.clearinghousecdfi.com/impact.
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