At a glance
From its website, read 2 Nov 2026Local Enterprise Assistance Fund, Inc. is a loan fund based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its website describes affordable housing development loans and small-business loans. You can start an application online.
Each point is backed by a quote further down this page. Terms change: confirm with the lender.
How to reach them and apply
| Apply online | Page with the application link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.leaffund.org |
| Office (official list) | 386 Western Ave., Boston, MA 02135 |
What their website says about applying
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Official record
CDFI Fund list, 21 Oct 2026| Institution type | Loan fund |
|---|---|
| Native CDFI | No |
| Date certified (as listed) | 6 Aug 2026 |
| RSSD ID | — (none listed) |
| Address | 386 Western Ave., Boston, MA 02135 Directions (Google Maps) |
| Website | www.leaffund.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: high. No loan amounts 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Affordable housing development loans | — | LEAF supports community-controlled housing with construction and permanent financing throughout the United States. | source |
| Small-business loans | — | For small businesses in Massachusetts seeking financing, technical assistance, and/or procurement services. | 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
Yes — the site links to an application. apply for a loan
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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 affordable housing development loans and small-business 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. - Do you offer free coaching or help preparing my application?
CDFI certification requires development services, such as training or advice, alongside lending. - What documents will you need from me, and how long does a decision usually take?
Their website describes some application steps (above); ask for the full document list.
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$15 million in 19 awards from the U.S. Treasury's CDFI Fund, 1998–2024 (5 programs).
| Round year | Program | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | CDFI Program, Financial Assistance | $1,250,000 |
| 2024 | Healthy Food Financing Initiative, Financial Assistance | $1,350,000 |
| 2022 | CDFI Equitable Recovery Program | $1,707,300 |
| 2021 | CDFI Program, Financial Assistance | $525,000 |
| 2021 | CDFI Rapid Response Program | $1,826,265 |
| 2021 | Healthy Food Financing Initiative, Financial Assistance | $2,000,000 |
| 2020 | CDFI Program, Financial Assistance | $650,000 |
| 2020 | Healthy Food Financing Initiative, Financial Assistance | $1,150,000 |
| 2017 | CDFI Program, Financial Assistance | $916,905 |
| 2016 | CDFI Program, Financial Assistance | $600,000 |
| 2015 | CDFI Program, Financial Assistance | $700,000 |
| 2014 | CDFI Program, Financial Assistance | $400,000 |
| 2013 | CDFI Program, Financial Assistance | $600,000 |
| 2012 | CDFI Program, Technical Assistance | $100,000 |
| 2011 | CDFI Program, Financial Assistance | $500,000 |
| 2010 | CDFI Program, Financial Assistance | $500,000 |
| 2003 | CDFI Program, Financial Assistance | $100,000 |
| 2002 | CDFI Program, Technical Assistance | $98,000 |
| 1998 | CDFI Program, Technical Assistance | $46,500 |
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)
Fiscal year ending May 2023| Total assets | $26.2M |
|---|---|
| Total liabilities | $15.5M |
| Net assets | $10.8M |
| Total revenue | $3.5M |
End-of-year figures from the Form 990 this organisation filed with the IRS for the fiscal year ending May 2023 (tax year 2022; EIN 04-2763724, filed as “LOCAL ENTERPRISE ASSISTANCE FUND INC”), taken from the IRS Annual Extract of Tax-Exempt Organization Financial Data (returns processed in 2024). Figures are self-reported to the IRS, not audited by us, and lag one to two years behind today. The filing shows no amount on the notes-and-loans line; a loan fund can report its loans on other balance-sheet lines, so this is not a loan figure. The lender’s own annual report may show newer numbers. This organisation’s filings on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Filings over time
| Fiscal year ending | Total assets | Net assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2021 (990) | $15.5M | $4.5M | $3.4M |
| May 2022 (990) | $24.2M | $10.1M | $8.3M |
| May 2023 (990) | $26.2M | $10.8M | $3.5M |
Total assets grew 69% from May 2021 to May 2023. One row per fiscal year in the IRS extracts of returns processed in 2022, 2023, 2024; “—” = the line was empty or zero on that return (a fund can book its loans on other lines).
How it compares
Computed from public data| Measure | This lender | Compared with |
|---|---|---|
| Total assets, latest IRS Form 990 | $26.2M | Larger than 65% of the 17 other certified loan funds and venture funds in Massachusetts with a matched Form 990 (median $20M). |
How these comparisons were worked out
| Measure | Peer group (this lender left out) | Peers | Where this lender sits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Form 990 total assets | certified loan and venture funds with a Form 990, in Massachusetts | 17 | larger than 65% |
“Larger than X%” = the share of the peer group with a smaller value. Ranks count from the largest. Peer groups use the lender's home state when it has at least 5 peers, otherwise the whole country. Full definitions: methodology.
For comparison, not an offer and not a rating. Past records show what this lender did, not what you would be offered. Peer groups and sources: methodology. Form 990 figures: IRS annual extracts (see the Form 990 section).
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