SCHOOLS

Helping Schools Grow, Thrive, and Lead

Q: Can we access a single service area or must we use all three?

You can access finance, real estate, or school services individually or in combination based on your needs.

We partner with schools to strengthen academic environments through mission-aligned financing, facility development, and operational services. Our support helps school leaders overcome barriers to growth and expand access to high-quality learning.

A Guided Process Tailored to Your Goals

Define your vision

Clarify your school’s needs, educational model, growth goals, and timeline so every decision starts with purpose.

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Develop the funding strategy

Identify the right mix of loans, credit enhancements, grants, or blended financing to support your plan sustainably.

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Design & build

Align facilities, financing, and delivery to create spaces that support learning and reflect your mission.

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Launch & operate

Open strong with operational systems, compliance support, and services that help your school run smoothly.

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Grow with confidence

Access ongoing advisory, tools, and partnerships to support long-term stability and expansion.

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Finance

We Build Opportunity — Financing for Growth

We help schools secure affordable, mission-aligned capital for long-term success.

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Bridge Loans

ensure operators experience minimal impact from delays.

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Financing

for land acquisition and campus development

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Credit Enhancements

that unlock better borrowing terms

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Financial Advisory

for sustainable growth

Real Estate

We Build Facilities — Spaces that Fit Your Mission

We deliver spaces designed for learning from early planning to ribbon cutting,

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Owner’s Representation

Support from site identification through construction and project delivery

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Turnkey Development

Lease-to-purchase structures that create a clear pathway to ownership

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Blended Facility Approach

Creative facility solutions tailored to a school’s stage, goals, and capacity

School Services

We Build Capacity — Strengthening School Operations

We take on operational complexity so leaders can stay focused on students.

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Back Office Solutions

HR, payroll, and operational support

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Policy and Compliance

compliance and governance guidance

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Strategic Support

and growth and renewal support

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Administration Training

and technical assistance for schools

OUTCOMES

Real Schools.
Real Results.

Together with districts, community organizations, and education innovators, we’re turning collaboration into measurable outcomes for students.

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13M+ Sq. Ft.

of learning space created

200,000+

students supported

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$2B+

invested in school communities

news & stories

Building Hope in Action

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Building Hope Real Estate Partners with JS Clark Leadership Academy to Develop a 52,400 Square-Foot State-of-the-Art Campus

Building Hope Real Estate (BHRE) is proud to partner with JS Clark Leadership Academy (JSCLA) to develop a state-of-the-art, 52,400-square-foot middle and high school facility in Opelousas, Louisiana.

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Cypress Junction Montessori Breaks Ground on New Campus, Doubling Access to High-Quality Prek-8 Montessori Education in Winter Haven

Cypress Junction Montessori broke ground on a new 40,000+ square-foot campus in Winter Haven, doubling its PreK–8 enrollment and expanding access to Montessori education with support from Building Hope.

Groundbreaking ceremony at Independence Classical Academy with students, faculty, and community members turning the dirt for the new upper campus expansion.

Independence Classical Academy Community Turns the Dirt During Upper Campus Expansion Groundbreaking Ceremony With Building Hope

Independence Classical Academy broke ground on a 2-phase upper campus expansion to enhance learning and growth.

TESTIMONIALS

In Their Words

Real stories from schools and districts working together to make education more accessible.

"Building Hope really is a one-stop shop. They will help you with land acquisition, building and financing, and they really have the expertise to do it all."

Jason Bransford

Founder of Gem Innovation Schools, Idaho

“Building Hope gave a small organization like us access to affordable land, loans, assistance with financing, and partnerships we just couldn’t have done ourselves. We can reach a much larger audience now because of Building Hope.”

Will Staros

Regional Vice President, FORZA Education Management

Ready to Strengthen Your School’s Future?

Whether you need financing, a facility, or operational support, we’re here to help

info@bhope.org

(202) 457-1999

1730 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Suite 250, Washington, DC 20006

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Frequently asked questions

Here are some of the most commonly asked questions from other K-12 institutions.

What types of K–12 schools does Building Hope support?

Charter, public, independent, microschools, and emerging models nationwide.

Can we access a single service area or must we use all three?

You can choose any service, finance, real estate, or school services, individually or combined.

Do you support early-stage or planning-year schools?

Yes. We offer advisory, planning, and readiness support from day one.

Are your financing options below market?

As a nonprofit lender with credit enhancement programs, we often offer more favorable terms than traditional financing.

Need more information?

Our team is ready to answer your specific questions.

Helping Schools Grow, Thrive, and Lead

A Guided Process Tailored to Your Goals