Alianza Americas
The mission of Alianza Americas is to bring about a more inclusive, equitable and sustainable way of life for Latino immigrant communities living in the United States and across the americas. By working transnationally with partners from civil society and government, organized labor and faith based communities, we hope to create a more dignified and just way of life for all people living in America.
Alianza Americas at a glance
In short: Alianza Americas gave $13K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,863
- -98.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -81.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,432
- -91.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,432
- Total assets
- $2,809,858
- +108.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Alabama (58% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Alianza Americas funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Alabama AIDS ($8K). Together the top 2 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 47 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Alianza Americas gives
- Giving fell 99% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2024) to $2.1M (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama AIDS Birmingham, AL | subrecipient of CDC grant | $7,509 |
| Red De Pueblos Bronx, NY | subrecipient of CDC grant | $5,354 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,809,858 | $3,425,442 | $1,815,059 | $12,863 | 2 | $4,878 |
| 2023 | $1,350,434 | $2,558,127 | $2,924,247 | $787,516 | 11 | $5,983 |
| 2022 | $1,636,747 | $4,395,963 | $5,520,603 | $2,147,880 | 13 | $-7,848 |
| 2021 | $2,974,508 | $5,933,926 | $4,796,899 | $1,964,939 | 21 | $5,025 |
| 2020 | $1,468,074 | $1,491,416 | $1,431,281 | — | — | $240 |
About Alianza Americas
Based on IRS filings
Alianza Americas is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $13K. Net investment income was $5K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Alianza Americas is led by Dulce M Guzman, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 3 of 15 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dulce M Guzman
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$106K (2024)
Guadalupe De La cruz
President
Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alex Cordova
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Garcia
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elmer Romero
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Giselle Rodriguez
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carolina Ortiz
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Luis Lopez Resendiz
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Arnold Ciego
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leticia Casildo
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Oscar Chacon
Former Executive Director
Executive Director → Former Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$107K (2020) → $160K (2024)
Helena M Olea Rodriguez
Deputy Director of Programs
Associate Director of Programs → Associate Director for Programs, 2022
Associate Director for Programs → Deputy Director of Programs, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$100K (2021) → $111K (2024)
Abel Nunez
Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lariza Victoria Dugan Cuadra
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yareliz Mendez-Zamora
Secretary
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Bruce Tyler (2023) — Program Director
- Former: Juana Leticia Casildo (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Mirtha Colon (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Rosana Araujo (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Yareliz Mendoza-Zamora (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Matthew D Nelson (2021–2022) — Associate Director for Digital Impact
- Former: Judith Montenegro (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Katy Yamileth Gil (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Odilia Romero (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Elsa Lopez (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $160K, to Oscar Chacon (Former Executive Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Alianza Americas
How much does Alianza Americas give each year?
Alianza Americas gave $13K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $788K across 11 grants.
How large is Alianza Americas?
Alianza Americas reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.4M.
What is Alianza Americas?
Alianza Americas is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $2.8M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Alianza Americas operate?
Alianza Americas has awarded grants in Alabama, Arkansas, California, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Texas.
What is Alianza Americas's EIN?
Alianza Americas's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-2066826. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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