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The Latino Community Foundation, a San Francisco-based nonprofit, has announced that it has exceeded $50 million in all-time grantmaking to more than 550 organizations focused on power-building and community empowerment within Latino communities across the United States.
Why it matters
The Latino Community Foundation’s milestone reflects its long-standing commitment to investing in grassroots Latino-led organizations and initiatives that address critical issues such as economic mobility, civic engagement, and social justice. As a leading voice for the Latino philanthropic sector, the foundation’s grantmaking has had a significant impact on strengthening the infrastructure and influence of Latino communities nationwide.
The details
Since its founding in 1989, the Latino Community Foundation has awarded grants to a diverse array of nonprofit organizations working to advance Latino leadership, increase civic participation, and address systemic inequities. The foundation’s grantmaking has supported a wide range of initiatives, from leadership development programs and voter mobilization efforts to small business assistance and community-based advocacy campaigns.
- The Latino Community Foundation was founded in 1989.
- The foundation has now exceeded $50 million in all-time grantmaking as of April 2026.
The players
Latino Community Foundation
A San Francisco-based nonprofit organization that serves as a leading voice for the Latino philanthropic sector, investing in grassroots Latino-led organizations and initiatives to address critical issues such as economic mobility, civic engagement, and social justice.
The takeaway
The Latino Community Foundation’s milestone of exceeding $50 million in grantmaking underscores the vital role that Latino-led philanthropy plays in empowering and uplifting Latino communities across the United States. By investing in grassroots organizations and community-driven solutions, the foundation has demonstrated the transformative impact that can be achieved when resources are channeled directly to those closest to the challenges.
