THE EQUIPMENT LEASING & FINANCE FOUNDATION inspires thoughtful innovation and contributes to the betterment of the equipment leasing and finance industry through quality, independent research and resources. Through
generous gifts from corporate and individual contributors, we assist you in shaping strategic direction for your company by:
- Identifying, analyzing and reporting on emerging issues that affect equipment financing; and
- Developing a comprehensive body of knowledge of equipment finance for use by the business, academic, investor and public policy communities.
What you may not have realized, however, is that we also strive to provide opportunities to pay it forward to the next generation of industry leaders. Here are six things to know about the Foundation as we embark on another impactful year!
Connect with the Next Generation Workforce
Welcome to your one-stop resource for managing your intern search! The digital Foundation Internship Center provides an intuitive, online platform for students and organizations to discover and connect with one another. You can post internship opportunities
effortlessly and search resumes for qualified candidates.
Access the Free Online Foundation LibraryThe Foundation provides free digital access to published industry-specific products including, but not limited to: State of the Equipment Finance Industry Report; State of Credit Quality; Journal of Equipment Lease Financing; Equipment Leasing & Finance
U.S. Economic Outlook; and the Industry Future Council report. 
Share Your Story via the Guest Lecture Program
The Foundation is committed to working with academics and industry experts like you. Designed to increase awareness of equipment leasing and finance and attract new talent, the Guest Lecture Program offers a ready-made presentation developed by
industry experts to introduce students to the equipment finance industry. The presentation is customizable, allowing you to share your personal experience. 
Seek Grant Opportunities
The Foundation has funded millions of dollars in research grants to study key topics for and about equipment leasing and finance. Are you an industry expert or leading researcher? Submit a research grant proposal on one of our suggested topics or
submit your own original idea.
Explore Statistical Databases
The Foundation partners with academics, economists and consultants to produce forward-looking studies addressing critical industry topics. The Foundation provides approved academics and researchers with access to two significant statistical databases,
each capturing thousands of data points on equipment finance transactions and benchmarking activity, to help further industry knowledge.
The Foundation is Donor-Driven
Funded entirely through charitable individual and corporate donations, these contributions provide the necessary funding to develop key resources and trend analyses, maintain our grant program, offer exclusive relationship-building opportunities
with industry leaders, and support the research products published by the Foundation.
