The Equity Trust Fund is a vehicle
through which our socially-concerned investors provide the financing
to make progressive change happen.
We invite you to join us in providing low-interest
loans to organizations engaged in environmental preservation, economic
justice work, and sustainable community development.
Any individual or institution may participate in
the Fund by making a loan, land gift, or capital contribution. By
making changes in their own economic life, Equity Trust participants
provide critical assistance to those who are excluded from conventional
markets. Moreover, their commitment gives practical form to basic
philosophical principles.
LOANS…made on
flexible terms set by you, the investor. You choose the amount,
time, rate, and repayment schedule, within parameters set by the
Fund, and you may even indicate preferences regarding the use of
your funds. If you would like to make a loan, you can read our Terms
for Investors and send us a Loan
Offer or call our office for more information. A staff person
will discuss options with you and answer any questions that you
may have.
LAND GIFTS…of
present or future interests in real estate of any kind. We'll arrange
for local stewardship to maintain the property for appropriate charitable
or conservation purposes. If that is not possible, the equity will
be used to achieve similar goals in your own or other communities.
If you are interested in making gift of land, you can call our office
and discuss your idea with a staff person here.
CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS…your
donation will increase the Equity Trust Fund's capacity to make
low-interest loans to groups working across the country. Capital
contributions can be mailed to:
Equity Trust, Inc.
P.O. Box 746
Turners Falls, MA 01376
Or call our office to discuss
payment options. (413) 863-9038
EQUITY PLEDGES…promising
to donate upon sale a designated percentage of any "social appreciation"
in your property value. You choose the percentage, from 1 to 100%.
The pledge itself is an important statement, but no contribution
is required until the property is sold. The gift comes from the
increase in value above the amount of your own investment in the
property. If you are interested in making an equity pledge, please
call, write or email, and we will send you a packet of information,
and discuss your questions about this program.
The Student Investment Handbook
Our main office number is (413)
863-9038. Please feel free to call. We all really enjoy sharing
the work of the Equity Trust Fund.
The Equity Trust Fund is a
program of the Equity Trust, Inc., a nonprofit tax exempt organization
qualified under IRS Section 501c3. Equity Trust, Inc. also provides
technical assistance and training, conducts a variety of educational
programs, and consults on related issues of institutional and public
policy. The Fund is governed by the corporation's board of directors,
an administrative committee, and
advisors. Together, they bring many years of experience in community
development and conventional finance, related legal and professional
skills, and the knowledge of grassroots practitioners.
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