Who We Are
Pollen is an economic consulting firm specializing in financial strategy for mission-driven infrastructure. We work with cultural institutions, nonprofits, and public agencies undertaking complex capital projects and long-term growth initiatives.
We translate vision into financial structure, designing the analytical frameworks that allow organizations to invest responsibly, manage risk, and sustain operations over time.
What We Do
We provide disciplined financial modeling and capital strategy to support infrastructure decision-making. Through feasibility analysis, capital alignment, and scenario testing, we evaluate whether proposed investments can achieve long-term operational sustainability under real-world conditions.
Our work equips executives, boards, and funders with clear financial frameworks that align ambition with operational capacity before significant resources are committed.
What We Deliver
Structured financial analysis tailored to complex capital and growth initiatives, including:
Feasibility analysis and sustainability testing
Capital and operating pro formas
Capital stack and debt capacity evaluation
Ownership vs. leasing analysis
Scenario modeling and risk assessment
Public and philanthropic funding alignment
Economic reports for funders and lenders
Mission-aligned revenue modeling
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Testing capital concepts and growth initiatives against long-term operating reality.
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Tailored pro formas and cash flow forecasts aligned with project scope, funding strategy, and organizational capacity.
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Aligning funding structure, debt capacity, and affordability with operational sustainability.
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Ongoing financial strategy for organizations managing multi-stage infrastructure and complex growth.
Sustainable projects begin with financial clarity.
Connect with Pollen to explore how rigorous economic research and infrastructure modeling can strengthen your project’s feasibility, funding strategy, and long-term resilience.
