Borderplex Community Capital was started in 2020 to help reduce disparities in access to capital experienced by nonprofits and small businesses operating in or serving low-income neighborhoods in El Paso County and Far West Texas and Dona Ana County, New Mexico. Operating as a Community Development Loan Fund, Borderplex Community Capital provides capital to set nonprofits and small businesses up for success. By investing in the projects or operations of organizations like food banks or schools for children with disabilities, Borderplex Community Capital helps add value to larger social and economic systems for the good of the community.
Borderplex Community Capital is a supporting organization of the El Paso Community Foundation (EPCF), a nonprofit 501(c)(3) established in 1977 with over $224 million in assets and over 600 individual funds. EPCF provides grants and scholarships, manages charitable funds, and connects the community to information and resources. EPCF has given back more than $284 million since its inception ($17.5 million in 2023) to a wide variety of organizations and projects in education, health, human services, the arts, environment, and animals.
Borderplex Community Capital seeks to bridge the gap between for-profit businesses, community-oriented businesses, and nonprofits. Whereas El Paso Community Foundation is the traditional grant-maker, Borderplex Community Capital accepts strategic risk to provide low-interest loans that will ultimately benefit our communities.
We envision vibrant, self-sustaining communities where all members have the knowledge, resources, and support necessary to pursue their financial goals and aspirations. Our vision is a world where economic mobility is within reach, and generational wealth-building is a reality for those historically denied access to fair and inclusive financial systems.
Our mission is to expand access to capital and financial education for small businesses and nonprofit organizations, fostering economic participation and opportunity. We aim to support financial growth, business development, and asset-building to help communities achieve economic stability and long-term success.
Fair Opportunity
We believe capital should be deployed to promote broad access to financial resources that support economic participation and community development.
Empowerment
We value building capacity and amplifying the strengths of disadvantaged communities to be agents of their own renewal.
Responsiveness
We listen closely to communities and customize solutions to meet their unique needs and priorities.
Integrity
We uphold the highest standards of accountability, ethics, and transparency in our work.
Collaboration
We know that progress requires collective action and partnership across sectors.
Perseverance
We remain dedicated to our mission and communities through all challenges.
Sustainability
We balance financial returns and social impact to create long-term value for communities.
Economic Growth
We support financial initiatives that encourage sustainable economic progress for businesses and communities.