RSF Social Finance

What is RSF Social Finance?

RSF Social Finance is an investment fund that focuses on channeling capital towards positive social and environmental impact. Since its inception in 1984, RSF has directed over $1 billion into businesses and nonprofits that are addressing the world's most pressing issues, including food and agriculture, climate and energy, education, and community impact.

RSF emphasizes regenerative practices, seeking to promote economic systems that restore, sustain, and enhance natural resources and communities. RSF provides financial products such as investment notes, donor-advised funds (DAFs), and loans, aiming to mobilize money toward positive change.

By purchasing RSF's Social Investment Fund notes, investors can achieve positive impact and earn a financial return, while its DAFs offer an immediate tax deduction and allow the recommendation of grants over time. RSF's lending supports dozens of mission-driven organizations, providing flexible funding and alignment with the values and financial needs of these groups.

RSF is committed to its impact, boasting a 40-year track record of activating money for social good, with 92 social enterprises financed and over $119 million in Social Investment Fund notes in 2023 alone. RSF maintains a 100% repayment rate to investors since 1984, indicative of their careful selection and support of projects. The firm leverages its financial resources to aid in transitions such as farmers moving from conventional to organic agriculture, schools expanding their facilities, or businesses tackling food waste and insecurity.

Additionally, RSF extends credit lines to social enterprises experiencing growth, like Goodr, which is addressing food waste and hunger. RSF's impact is evident in its support for solar projects through financing installations that significantly reduce carbon emissions and offer energy savings, creating jobs for local solar developers.