Choose between two funds, both exclusively available to Thrivent customers, one with a focus on churches, and the other with a focus on social enterprise. Social enterprises are businesses with missions that promote well-being like TOMS Shoes and Goodwill. Both funds earn income while also providing necessary capital needed for these entities to flourish and grow, whether that be through direct investment or through investing in loans.
Thrivent made its first church loan in 1905 to Zion Lutheran Church in Rhinelander, Wisconsin to help the congregation rebuild after a devastating fire. Thrivent has been making loans to churches since, providing financing that can be used to improve facilities, expand outreach, and solidify the common bond throughout the Christian community.
From simply making church loans, Thrivent has expanded to creating the church loan fund, followed by the social enterprise fund, both of which allow Thrivent customers to invest and see their money make an impact on others.
Fund
Minimum Investment
Asset Class
Inception Date
Note balance (as of Q4 2020)
Financial Return
Social Return
Church Loan Fund
$20
Fixed income
1958
$545,291,148
0.5 - 3.5% at terms of 1-15 years
Measured annually and reported through annual Impact Reports. See our 2020 Impact Report.
Social Enterprise Fund
$20
Fixed income
2021
Not yet available
0.5 - 5.0% at terms of 1-15 years
Measured annually and reported through annual Impact Reports
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