OVERVIEW & MISSION
We’re a nonprofit that provides interest-free loans to help Jewish individuals in Northern California to overcome financial challenges and pursue life dreams.
Some of our loans are also available to non-Jewish residents of Northern California who fall into one of the following categories:
Student from a lower income home who is referred by a partner program (click here to learn more)
Employee of a Jewish organization
Business partner or immediate family member of a Jewish individual
As loans are repaid, funds are recycled to make new loans. We’ve proven the success of this model with a repayment rate of 99.9%.
Hebrew Free Loan is a founding member of the International Association of Jewish Free Loans (IAJFL). The IAJFL is a network of more than 50 Jewish free loan agencies throughout the world with the common goal of providing interest-free loans to those in need. If you do not live in Northern California, click here to check out the IAJFL website to find your nearest free loan agency!
CURRENT INITIATIVES
Shimmer & Shine
A night of entertainment & celebration to benefit Hebrew Free Loan! Sunday, May 17, 6 PM
In loving memory of Luca Chiaro
New fund established to honor Luca's memory
View our 2025 Impact Report
Meet some of our amazing loan recipients and generous donors!
Debt Consolidation Loans
Up to $20K in relief from the burden of high-interest debt.
Environmental Loans
Up to $20K for projects that increase energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, conserve resources, and more!