Our History: The Finance Project was founded in 1994 with support from a consortium of national foundations interested in ensuring the viability and sustainability of promising initiatives that contribute to better futures for children, families, and communities.

In the past decade, the size and scope of our work has grown significantly and well beyond that initial vision. Throughout our history, we have worked in close partnership with many national, state, and local groups to provide a range of supports and services. But we remain firmly focused on helping our clients develop solid financing plans and strategies to sustain their programs. Our financial support comes from many national and regional foundations, federal agencies, and state and local organizations and groups. Several of our original funders continue to support our work.