At a glance
From its website, read 2 Nov 2026Charter School Finance and Development Inc is a loan fund based in Schaumburg, Illinois. Its website describes commercial real estate loans and equipment loans.
Each point is backed by a quote further down this page. Terms change: confirm with the lender.
How to reach them and apply
| Website | www.csfd.org |
|---|---|
| Office (official list) | 1300 Basswood Rd Suite 200H, Schaumburg, IL 60173 |
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Official record
CDFI Fund list, 21 Oct 2026| Institution type | Loan fund |
|---|---|
| Native CDFI | No |
| Date certified (as listed) | 20 Mar 2025 |
| RSSD ID | — (none listed) |
| Address | 1300 Basswood Rd Suite 200H, Schaumburg, IL 60173 Directions (Google Maps) |
| Website | www.csfd.org |
Head officeBranch or officeApproximate (ZIP code area)
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Loans and eligibility
Verified from lender site on 2 Nov 2026Read from 7 pages of the lender's website on 2 Nov 2026. Quotes are verbatim. Extracted with AI help from the pages listed below and checked automatically against them. Not reviewed by a person. Confidence: medium. No loan amounts or lending geography are stated on the pages fetched. Terms change — confirm with the lender before applying.
| Product | Amount stated | Text on the lender's site (verbatim, incl. menu labels) | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial real estate loans | — | A participation loan is a single loan to a borrower made by multiple lenders in which an originating lender underwrites and closes the loan but shares the funding of the loan with other participating lenders. | source |
| Equipment loans | — | This loan helps with the purchase of desks, computers, smart boards, and other equipment. A first priority lien against the FF&E is required. | source |
Loan sizes
No amounts stated on the pages we read.
Service area
Not stated on the pages we read.
Borrower focus
- Not stated on the pages we read.
Languages
- No non-English service found on the pages we read.
Online application
No online application link found on the pages we read.
Pages read (7)
- https://csfd.org/
- https://csfd.org/charter-school-development-and-finance-service-5-bonds/
- https://csfd.org/the-purpose-and-services-of-charter-school-development-and-finance/
- https://csfd.org/charter-school-finance-guide-6-bonds/
- https://csfd.org/charter-school-finance-benefits-7-bonds/
- https://csfd.org/what-is-a-charter-school-everything-you-need-to-know/
- https://csfd.org/our-service/
Questions to ask when you contact them
Based on what their website said when we read it on 2 Nov 2026, and what it left out. Something missing here does not mean they don't offer it: ask.
- Do you lend where I live, or where my business is?
Their website does not say which area they serve. - What are the smallest and the largest loans you make?
No loan amounts are stated on their website. - What interest rate and fees should I expect on your commercial real estate loans and equipment loans?
Their website does not state a rate for this. - Do you need collateral, a business plan or a minimum time in business?
Their website does not say what they require. - How long can I take to repay?
No repayment terms are stated on their website. - Can I apply online, or do I need to call or visit?
We found no online application on their website. - What documents will you need from me, and how long does a decision usually take?
Write down the answers, who you spoke to and the date, and ask for the terms in writing before you sign.
CDFI Fund awards
CDFI Fund database, 3 Nov 2026$375,000 in 3 awards from the U.S. Treasury's CDFI Fund, 2020–2022 (CDFI Program, Technical Assistance).
| Round year | Program | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | CDFI Program, Technical Assistance | $125,000 |
| 2021 | CDFI Program, Technical Assistance | $125,000 |
| 2020 | CDFI Program, Technical Assistance | $125,000 |
These are awards and investments made to the institution itself to build its capital and capacity. They are not loans to borrowers, and an award does not mean the lender has money available for a particular loan today.
Source: CDFI Fund Searchable Awards Database, all 12,628 award records (1996–2025), read 3 Nov 2026. Years are the award round as the database lists it. Matched to the official CDFI list by exact name and state; see the method on the About page.
Size of the fund (IRS Form 990)
Checked 3 Nov 2026The IRS lists this organisation under EIN 83-3318192 (“CHARTER SCHOOL FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT INC”), but the IRS financial extracts of returns processed in 2022–2024 hold no Form 990 or 990-EZ with balance-sheet figures for it (checked 3 Nov 2026). Small organisations may file the 990-N postcard, which carries no financial figures, and a recent filing can still be in processing. Its filings on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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