Join Us to Unlock Billions in Government Funding
ReFund provides upfront, zero-cost recoverable grants to nonprofits receiving government funding so nonprofits can focus on their missions, not their cash flow.
Partner With UsThe Cash Flow Crisis
Nonprofits providing critical programs and services rely on reimbursement-based funding mechanisms that don't work for them.
The Reality
Government grants typically reimburse expenses only after costs are incurred. Nonprofits must front these costs.
The Consequence
Organizations must scale back critical work, seek high-cost financing, or use precious unrestricted funding to cover the gap.
Why It Matters
Resources Lost
Money that should benefit communities is diverted to lenders through interest payments and financing fees.
Equity Gap Widens
Grassroots and BIPOC-led organizations often have limited cash flow and may be excluded from traditional financing options.
Efficiency Reduced
Administrative burden and financial stress reduce the operational capacity of nonprofits.
Testimonial
"BIPOC-led organizations, especially Indigenous nonprofits, face a cruel irony: we're awarded government grants because our communities have the greatest need, but we're denied financing because we have the least reserves."
The Solution
ReFund makes it possible for nonprofits to access and use government funding by providing non-extractive upfront capital to cover eligible costs until reimbursements arrive.
How ReFund Works
Funder Contributions
Funders make a traditional or recoverable grant to ReFund.
Recoverable Grants
ReFund provides funds to nonprofits with government grants and contracts.
Repayment
Nonprofits repay ReFund once government pays them.
Recycling
Funds are recycled for future use or returned to funders.
Why ReFund Works for Funders
Zero Cost
To nonprofits, maximizing grant value.
Amplifies Impact
Unlock government billions with millions.
Recycles Capital
Funds may be used again and again.
Low Risk
Backed by guaranteed government contracts.
About ReFund
Our Story
ReFund was born out of our experience working with Indigenous communities and grassroots organizers at the forefront of addressing the climate crisis. Time and again, we heard how reimbursement-based funding was holding organizations back.
Read Our StoryOur Team
Our team holds decades of experience in philanthropy and nonprofit effectiveness. This includes experience across strategic, programmatic, and operational aspects of grantmaking and nonprofit management.
Meet the Team
ReFund is a project of Indigenous Futures Society, a California nonprofit corporation recognized by the IRS as a tax-exempt public charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (Federal Tax ID: 68-0485725). Contributions to ReFund qualify as tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
Impact Stories
Coming soon. Learn more about how recoverable grants help nonprofits thrive.
Latest Insights
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Funding Opportunities
ReFund is raising seed operating support and building an initial recoverable grant fund to unlock government funding for nonprofits.
Seed Funding Needed
Over two years, to operationalize our platform and framework.
Recoverable Grant Fund
Target for initial capital deployment.
Want to learn more about our model and participation options? Download the funder briefing.
Download Funder Briefing (PDF)FAQs, participation options, due diligence materials, and shareable one-pagers.
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