Our 2024 Impact Report is Here

We are proud to share our 2024 Impact Report highlighting the communities, projects, and partnerships driving lasting impact across Wisconsin.

Investor, Connector & Advisor.

Wisconsin Based & Focused CDFI

For over 30 years, FCI has been committed to providing flexible financial support to mission-driven projects that promote greater social and economic opportunity across Wisconsin.

Boys & Girls Club of Dane County McKenzie Regional Workforce Center: Madison, WI

Safe and Sound: Milwaukee, WI

Our Story

For over 30 years, we have been committed to foster greater economic opportunity across the state by igniting the future of mission-driven organizations, developers, and small businesses with our unique loan products.

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Lending

We believe in the power of community organizations, real estate entrepreneurs, and small businesses; that’s why we provide loans to help them realize their full potential and make lasting impact.

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Our Impact

Since starting in 1994, Forward Community Investments has deployed over $287 million in capital throughout the state of Wisconsin.

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News & Insights

Announcement

From Rental to Roots: Trasnos Bilingual Childcare Center Finds a Forever Home in Middleton

Pictured Above from L to R: FCI Portfolio Manager, Lisa Menendez, Trasnos Owners Gletsy Oliveros and Harry Salas It’s...

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Announcement

April 8, 2025

Our 2024 Impact Report is Here

Investor, Connector & Advisor.

Wisconsin Based & Focused CDFI

Our Story

Lending

Our Impact

News & Insights

Announcement

From Rental to Roots: Trasnos Bilingual Childcare Center Finds a Forever Home in Middleton

Lincoln-King Center Brings Expanded Access to Healthcare and Youth Programming in Racine

Women’s History Month Spotlight: Introducing Little Tibet Market & Café

FCI Welcomes Darrell “DJ” Hines to Board of Directors

FCI CEO Ryan Zerwer Receives 2025 Best of Madison Leadership Award

Connecting to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Mission

Season’s Greetings and Reflections: Celebrating a Year of Impact

Gratitude and Growth: Celebrating Our Community This Thanksgiving

Education and Insights from Industry Conferences: FCI’s Commitment to Continued Learning

Forward Community Investments Awarded $40 Million from U.S. Treasury to Fuel Community Development Efforts Across Wisconsin

Our 2024 Impact Report is Here

Investor, Connector & Advisor.

Wisconsin Based & Focused CDFI

Our Story

Lending

Our Impact

News & Insights

Announcement

From Rental to Roots: Trasnos Bilingual Childcare Center Finds a Forever Home in Middleton

Where capital meets community.

We ignite the future of mission driven organizations, real-estate developers, and small businesses by providing the financial support they need to thrive.