Nonprofits · A guide for 501(c)(3) organizations
Tax-exempt financing for your facilities, through a public issuer.
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
- We confirm eligibility and choose between a public sale and a private placement.
- The city or county where the project is located holds a public hearing and approves the financing.
- CalMuni PFA issues the bonds and lends the proceeds to your organization.
- 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.
