Latino Community Foundation Surpasses $50M in Grants

Nonprofit has supported over 550 organizations focused on empowering Latino communities.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 12:03pm by Ben Kaplan

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A photorealistic studio still life featuring a stack of colorful folders, a pen, and a calculator arranged on a clean white background, conceptually representing the administrative and financial work of the Latino Community Foundation.The Latino Community Foundation's grantmaking has empowered over 550 grassroots organizations to drive positive change in California's Latino communities.San Francisco Today

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.

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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.