Statistics

The impact of Bridgeway Capital’s efforts is both economic and social.

Impact Statistics

At Bridgeway Capital, we measure the impact of our financing and education to determine the effectiveness of our efforts, the benefits to people and the region, and to guide our strategies moving forward.

Because of our efforts to date, Bridgeway Capital has made over 650 loans to deserving small businesses and organizations across western Pennsylvania.

Bridgeway Capital’s direct and indirect economic impact includes:

• $72 million in capital injected directly into the region
• More than $266 million leveraged for our borrowers
• More than 5,000 jobs created/retained since 2001
• 73 percent of financing over last three years benefited low-income people
• $1.3 million in loans placed by Bridgeway Capital in FY 2009 to community service providers that serve nearly 3,000 clients
• 83 loans totaling nearly $9 million placed by Bridgeway Capital in FY 2010

For information about our financial impact through 2009, read our Impacts and Financials 2009 (pdf) report.

Bridgeway Capital’s loan programs are tailored to benefit the unique needs of the borrower, but also to produce maximum impact:

• 43 Entrepreneur Loans placed by Bridgeway Capital in FY 2010 for nearly $1.4 million — 46 percent to women-owned businesses and 27 percent to minority-owned businesses
• $8.5 million in Growth Loan capital over the past three years
• $18.1 million in 504 Loans placed since 2003 to help create and retain 778 jobs

For additional information, please see our various Reports and Publications.