Inclusive Prosperity Capital, Inc.

Overview

Inclusive Prosperity Capital, Inc. (IPC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bridging financing gaps in the green energy economy. IPC offers a suite of financing products designed to increase access to capital for underserved communities and support clean energy and resilience projects. The organization primarily serves sectors such as housing authorities, schools, nonprofits, and small businesses in need of clean energy solutions. Founded in 2018 and based in Hartford, Connecticut, IPC operates at the intersection of community development, clean energy finance, and climate impact. The organization believes everyone should have access to the benefits of clean energy, helping to deliver inclusive prosperity. IPC is a strategic partner of the Connecticut Green Bank, focused on scaling the Green Bank’s work in Connecticut and expanding its successful model nationwide by accessing new capital sources. IPC's mission is to provide a gateway to inclusive prosperity by engaging with communities impacted most by climate change. The organization invests in clean energy and resilience in partnership with local initiatives and organizations to provide energy security, climate justice, and economic growth. IPC's vision is to create change in underinvested neighborhoods and underserved markets to achieve inclusive prosperity. The organization operates with values of inclusion, integrity, impact, ambition, and community. IPC is led by an innovative Board of Directors who serve as trusted advisors in community development, green banking, clean energy finance, and public housing. The Board includes representatives from the Kresge Foundation, Connecticut Green Bank, and Natural Resource Defense Council. The Investment Committee develops and guides IPC's investment strategy and blended finance approach to capital. It is composed of financial experts from the Kresge Foundation, Connecticut Green Bank, and IPC. As a specialty financing intermediary, IPC has sought funding from like-minded public and private sources and deployed their capital through innovative clean energy programs for underserved markets, matching capital supply with project demand. IPC's funding partners include the NY Green Bank and the McKnight, MacArthur, Kresge, and Sierra Club Foundations. The organization has received significant federal funding, including nearly $250 million from the Environmental Protection Agency's Solar for All program in 2024. As of 2025, IPC operates in 11 states and two territories, demonstrating its commitment to expanding clean energy access nationwide. The organization's work has been recognized by various reputable sources, including Influence Watch and the Coalition for Green Capital, highlighting its impact in the clean energy financing sector. IPC's focus on equity, equality, and justice underscores its dedication to ensuring that all communities have access to the benefits of clean energy and resilience.