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Nonprofits · A guide for 501(c)(3) organizations

Tax-exempt financing for your facilities, through a public issuer.

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01 · The problem

Nonprofit schools, health providers and cultural institutions can qualify for tax-exempt financing, but only through a governmental issuer. Finding one that will handle smaller transactions efficiently can be difficult.

02 · How it works

  1. We confirm eligibility and choose between a public sale and a private placement.
  2. The city or county where the project is located holds a public hearing and approves the financing.
  3. CalMuni PFA issues the bonds and lends the proceeds to your organization.
  4. Your organization repays from its own revenues.

03 · What you get

  • Tax-exempt rates for acquisition, construction, renovation, equipment or refinancing.
  • Competition among lenders or underwriters.
  • An issuer experienced with smaller transactions.

04 · What it takes

  • 501(c)(3) status and a qualifying project in California.
  • Audited financial statements and project details.
  • Time for the public hearing and approval.

05 · Questions

Is the Authority responsible for the bonds?
No. The bonds are payable only from your organization’s payments.
Which organizations qualify?
Private schools and colleges, health and senior-living providers, museums and cultural institutions, and community organizations.

06 · Your contact

Reach the Authority team through the Contact page at calmunipfa.com/contact.