Bridging Financial Innovation and Community Impact to Solve Home Affordability
Sycamore Equity is solving home affordability for people impacting their communities. We connect financial innovation and motivated capital to reduce financial stress and enable flourishing.
We Bring Financial Expertise and a Path to Charitable Capital
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A streamlined solution for businesses to establish and manage dedicated funds efficiently.
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Access to seasoned financial experts who ensure seamless integration and coordination.
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Reliable servicing from trusted third-party providers, ensuring quality and transparency.
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Personalized coaching to empower individuals with financial knowledge and strategies.
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Exclusive access to advantageous financing options and strategic partnerships.
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A dual focus on traditional financial strategies and avenues for charitable contributions.
Our Mission & Values
We invest in transformative solutions that shape a better world, while empowering stakeholders with education to amplify impact and unlock greater value.
Our Team
Glenn Bean
Glenn is an entrepreneur with 25 years of experience in finance, tech, and operations. He earned his MBA from Harvard and an econ degree from Stanford. Though a California native, Glenn lives in Boulder with his family and sheepadoodle Huckleberry.
Ian Noyes
Ian has three decades of non-profit leadership experience, including pastoral and ministry leadership. He has an MDiv from Gordon Conwell and a philosophy degree from University of Missouri. Ian lives with his wife in Santa Barbara.
See Our Success Stories
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![MJ Jarvis]()
"Partnering with my employer and Sycamore Equity for a down payment assistance program gave us the flexibility to buy a home we love while maintaining financial security for our future. The process was straightforward and seamless. Having access to a program like this through my employer is an incredible benefit, for which we are truly grateful."
MJ Jarvis
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![Brent and Stacey]()
“As a blended family with seven children, we had outgrown our small trailer and needed more space. With Sycamore Equity, we found the perfect 4- bedroom home that finally gives us room to breathe. We’re so grateful — the house fits our family beautifully, and the location couldn’t be better.”
Brent and Stacey
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![Ben and Donna]()
“With the help of Sycamore Equity, my wife Donna and I are preparing to move into a home we’re proud to call our own… Sycamore made the entire process simple and stress-free by coordinating everything seamlessly through DocuSign, the attorney, and the title company… We’re grateful for the opportunity to settle into a place that supports the life we’ve built together.”
Ben and Donna
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![Hales Family]()
“When I accepted the call to pastor Trinity Presbyterian Church in San Luis Obispo, we trusted God to provide housing for our family of six in a very expensive area… Sycamore stepped in to help structure a creative solution — combining donor support and equity investment — that made it possible for us to stay and continue our ministry… We’re so thankful!”
Hales Family
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![Buckingham Family]()
“When we moved to Arizona, the housing sticker shock was real — rent was high, and buying felt out of reach. I’m so grateful for the investment in us; it made homeownership possible and showed just how much they value me.”
Buckingham Family
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![Clarks Family]()
“Home ownership provides us with long-term financial stability and anchors us in the community that we know and love. We didn't really consider home ownership a reality in the Bay Area. Sycamore Equity helped expand our horizons by connecting us with creative investment.
Clarks Family
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![Hughes Family]()
“From Sweden to Arizona - new pastor role, new home, new adventures! We’re loving life with our kids, a yard to play in, and scooter trips to the neighborhood ice cream shop.
Hughes Family
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![Locke Family]()
"Finding housing in Pasadena was no small challenge in the aftermath of the fires. Thankfully, Sycamore Equity helped us purchase a home that has been a perfect fit for our family and ministry. We feel deeply grateful and excited to put down roots — to serve, raise kids, and become part of this wonderful community for years to come."
Locke Family
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![Miranda]()
"After years of thinking homeownership in Denver was out of reach, we finally found a path forward. With Sycamore Equity’s support, we were able to buy a beautiful home where we can host friends, welcome family, and dream about our future. We couldn’t be more grateful to finally have a place of our own."
Miranda
