Capital Sisters International
Capital Sisters International connects impoverished women in developing countries who need tiny business loans with investors willing to provide them, advancing economic empowerment through gender-lens investing and microenterprise finance.
About Capital Sisters International
Capital Sisters International is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 20-0458807) that was established to finance women’s microenterprises by issuing zero-interest $1,000 Sister Bonds and making interest-free loan capital available to nonprofit microfinance partners. citeturn0search1turn2search0
The organization operates an Investment Program that provides zero-interest loan capital to vetted nonprofit microfinance institutions and an Advocacy Program that promotes financial inclusion and enabling public policy for women and girls. citeturn1search11turn2search1
Capital Sisters reports recent operational and financial activity in its IRS filings and third‑party nonprofit databases (most recent public filings cover FY 2023–2024), and continues working with field partners in Asia and Latin America while expanding investor access to its Sister Bonds product. citeturn0search2turn1search7
Notable achievements
Global Purpose Prize for Financial Inclusion
Founder & CEO Patricia Foley Hinnen was awarded the Global Purpose Prize for Financial Inclusion in recognition of her work creating women‑focused bond finance for microloans. citeturn1search5turn1search9
Long‑term microloan reach
Historically raised loan capital to support tens of thousands of women’s businesses across multiple countries (the organization and its founder report large-scale historical reach through partnerships). citeturn1search1turn1search7
Candid (GuideStar) transparency recognition
Listed by the organization as having earned Candid/GuideStar platinum-level transparency recognition, reflecting commitment to open reporting. citeturn1search9
At a glance
- EIN
- 20-0458807
- Location
- Golden, CO
- Website
- www.capitalsisters.org
- On Mahalo since
- November 2025
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