At Cinnaire, we are so much more than a financial partner—we are dedicated changemakers committed to building stronger, inclusive communities. Our team of over 170 passionate individuals shares a common purpose: to empower people and places through innovative financial solutions that drive lasting impact. Every day, we ask ourselves, "What kind of difference can we make in communities today?"—and then we take action.

What We Do

We believe in a hands-on, people-first approach to advancing change. By actively engaging with communities where we live and work, we listen, learn and develop tailored solutions that address real challenges. As a community development financial institution (CDFI), we provide creative capital solutions for projects that deliver high social value—initiatives that may not otherwise receive support from traditional financial institutions.

How We Do It

Cinnaire serves as a catalyst for community-driven solutions, equipping developers, partners and socially motivated investors with the resources they need to create meaningful impact. We fill funding gaps in community development by leveraging capital and expertise from both public and private sector partners, bringing transformational projects to life.

Headquartered in Lansing, Michigan, we have offices in Detroit and Grand Rapids, MI; Madison, WI; Chicago, IL; Indianapolis, IN; and Wilmington, DE. Our impact extends across Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Indiana, Illinois, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland, where we provide financial and development support to our communities.