At a glance
From its website, read 2 Nov 2026The Sunlight Loan Fund, LLC is a loan fund based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its website describes child-care facility loans. Where it lends: Nationwide across the United States.
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.sunlightloanfund.org |
|---|---|
| Office (official list) | 1621 E. Hennepin Avenue, Suite 295, Minneapolis, MN 55414 |
Phone numbers and addresses are the ones on the lender's own site and the CDFI Fund list. CDFI Atlas does not take applications.
Official record
CDFI Fund list, 21 Oct 2026| Institution type | Loan fund |
|---|---|
| Native CDFI | No |
| Date certified (as listed) | 7 Dec 2022 |
| RSSD ID | — (none listed) |
| Address | 1621 E. Hennepin Avenue, Suite 295, Minneapolis, MN 55414 Directions (Google Maps) |
| Website | www.sunlightloanfund.org |
Head officeBranch or officeApproximate (ZIP code area)
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Loans and eligibility
Verified from lender site on 2 Nov 2026Read from 3 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. Loan terms, loan sizes and the application process are not stated on the pages fetched; only portfolio totals appear. Terms change — confirm with the lender before applying.
| Product | Amount stated | Text on the lender's site (verbatim, incl. menu labels) | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child-care facility financing | — | The Sunlight Loan Fund is a Community Development Financial Institution that supports the launch and growth of teacher-led Montessori microschools and childcare centers in underserved communities by providing accessible loans and technical assistance. | source |
Loan sizes
No amounts stated on the pages we read.
Service area
Nationwide across the United States
continues to invest in creating accessible high-quality Montessori education nationwide.
source
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.
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.
- 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 child-care facility 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. - 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?
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$250,000 in 2 awards from the U.S. Treasury's CDFI Fund, 2021–2022 (CDFI Program, Technical Assistance).
| Round year | Program | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | CDFI Program, Technical Assistance | $125,000 |
| 2021 | 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.
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