Announcing Our 2025 Impact Report
We’re proud to share Merritt’s 2025 Impact Report, highlighting a year of meaningful momentum investing in homes and empowering people.
From welcoming five new team members to closing our second largest fund in 35 years, 2025 was an especially impactful year. It was also a remarkable year of growth for Commitment to Community (C2C), which extends our impact by investing in people.
This progress reflects the strength of collaboration, which is driven by our partners, investors, developers, and community organizations working together to create thriving communities.
Honored to be NPH’s 2026 Partner in Community Development
Merritt recently had the pleasure of celebrating alongside our partners and friends at NPH’s 30th Annual Affordable Housing Leadership Awards in San Francisco!
We are honored to be recognized as the 2026 Partner in Community Development for our workforce development initiative, Commitment to Community (C2C) —work that is only possible through strong collaboration. Thank you to our investors, developers, partners, Board, and staff for being on this journey with us – we are excited for what’s ahead!
Recent Property Closings & News
Trillium Senior Apartments: San José, CA
Congratulations to Santa Clara County Housing Authority on their recent project, Trillium Senior Apartments, a 64-unit new construction project serving seniors (55+) located in San José. Resident amenities include 6,943 square feet of common space that will provide social services tailored to a senior population, including a community room for educational activities, a resident library and cafe, and an outdoor courtyard for group gatherings.
Merritt is proud to support this project by providing $25.2M in tax equity. Thank you to Fifth Third Bank, the County of Santa Clara, the City of San José, the County of Santa Clara Public Health Department, and US Bank for making this project possible!
Commitment to Community (C2C):
2026-2027 AMS+ Applications Are Open
Applications are open for our 2026-2027 AMS+ cohort! Designed for asset managers who are ready to deepen their expertise, AMS+ combines virtual and in-person learning to equip participants with the tools, insights, and leadership skills needed to succeed in today’s evolving affordable housing landscape.
Engage in hands-on workshops, industry-focused discussions, and meaningful networking with peers and seasoned leaders from across the industry. If you’re ready to elevate your impact, apply today!
People Updates
Staff Spotlight: Maria Landeros
Our newest Staff Spotlight features our Investor Relations Coordinator, Maria Landeros, whose dedication to affordable housing inspires all those who have the opportunity to work with her. We are thankful for Maria’s commitment and level of care that strengthen our investor partnerships.
Happy 1-Year Anniversary to Maria Landeros!
Congratulations to Maria Landeros on an impactful first year with Merritt! As Merritt’s Investor Relations Coordinator, Maria helps strengthen the partnerships that make our work possible. Her solutions-oriented, people-first approach to her work always keeps our team in high spirits. Maria, thank you for your dedication to our mission!
Welcome Ainsley Sanidad!
Please join us in welcoming Ainsley Sanidad as Merritt’s new Impact Associate! Ainsley brings strong affordable housing experience to her new role, with a focus on programming, communications, and project management. In her previous role, Ainsley designed an early-career development program, which will add valuable insight to strengthening Merritt’s programs.
As our Impact Associate, Ainsley will support our workforce development initiative, Commitment to Community (C2C), and work closely with our Impact Manager, Celina Pacana, to elevate our programs across California and beyond.
Welcome aboard, Ainsley!
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— Mother Teresa
About Merritt Community Capital Corporation
Merritt Community Capital Corporation is a mission-oriented affordable housing funder that serves the state of California. For more than 35 years, Merritt has been a trusted partner, investing more than $1.7 billion and creating over 12,500 affordable homes across California. Beyond investing in properties, Merritt invests in people. Through its Commitment to California initiative (C2C), Merritt proudly spearheads programs across the state that attract, train, and retain current and future affordable housers.
Merritt is also the west coast member of the National Association of State and Local Equity Funds (NASLEF), which empowers locally engaged, mission-driven housing and community investment partners to build thriving communities. By partnering with mission-aligned organizations and developers in the affordable housing space, Merritt ensures the most critical communities are developed and maintained for low-income residents.