GreenLatinos
GreenLatinos is a national nonprofit based in Boulder, Colorado. It convenes Latino/a/e leaders to address environmental issues affecting Latino communities and supports environmental, conservation, and climate justice work through advocacy and grantmaking.
GreenLatinos at a glance
In short: GreenLatinos gave $3.3M across 40 grants in 2024 (avg $82K), top state New Mexico. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,268,512
- +3268412.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 40
- Average grant
- $81,713
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $3,203,443
- -89.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (36% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to GreenLatinos
- How to Apply
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The published Trees in Your Community application period was in 2024 and is closed. The website also states that the Urban Greening Initiative and general operating support program were not accepting applications at the time described.
- Review Cycle
- The Trees in Your Community RFP page listed October 18, 2024, as the extended application deadline.
- Deadline
- The Trees in Your Community RFP page listed October 18, 2024, as the extended application deadline.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1919 14Th Street 700, Boulder, CO 80302
Phone: (202) 230-2070
Website: https://greenlatinos.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who GreenLatinos funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Academy For Global Citizenship ($300K). Together the top 10 received $2.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 40 (65%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
GreenLatinos describes its work as national, addressing environmental issues affecting Latino communities in the United States. In 2024, grant dollars were reported as going to recipients in New Mexico (36%), Illinois (34%), California (22%), Colorado (4%), and the District of Columbia (2%). The Urban Greening Initiative was described as serving urban Latino/a/e communities in Los Angeles, Albuquerque, and Chicago.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $100 (2023) to $3.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 40 grants totaling $3.3M.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Academy For Global Citizenship Chicago, IL | Urban Greening (Proposal Submitted to GL) | $300,000 |
| Pilsen Environmental Rights And Reform Organization Chicago, IL | Urban Greening (Proposal Submitted to GL) | $300,000 |
| Southeast Environmental Task Force Chicago, IL | Urban Greening (Proposal Submitted to GL) | $300,000 |
| The Semilla Project Albuquerque, NM | Urban Greening (Proposal Submitted to GL) | $300,000 |
| YES Housing Albuquerque, NM | Urban Greening (Proposal Submitted to GL) | $300,000 |
| Southwest Organizing Project Albuquerque, NM | Urban Greening (Proposal Submitted to GL) | $250,000 |
| The Center for Social Sustainable Systems Albuquerque, NM | Urban Greening (Proposal Submitted to GL) | $200,000 |
| Centro San Bonifacio Chicago, IL | Urban Greening (Proposal Submitted to GL) | $168,000 |
| LA Compost Los Angeles, CA | Urban Greening (Proposal Submitted to GL) | $150,020 |
| Cultivala Inc Los Angeles, CA | Urban Greening (Proposal Submitted to GL) | $150,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
GreenLatinos is listed as a public charity.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,203,443 | $8,681,276 | $9,302,619 | $3,268,512 | 40 | $19,230 |
| 2023 | $31,687,195 | $2,215,990 | $3,864,228 | $100 | Total only | $263 |
| 2022 | $1,991,459 | $2,892,648 | $1,630,192 | $4,075 | Total only | $21 |
| 2021 | $794,326 | $1,334,621 | $870,396 | $16,000 | Total only | $7 |
| 2020 | $369,915 | $824,910 | $939,229 | $9,000 | Total only | $16 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
GreenLatinos describes itself as an active community of Latino/a/e leaders united to demand equity and dismantle racism, and to pursue environmental, conservation, and climate justice. Its stated policy priorities include clean transportation, clean water, climate change, clean air, environmental justice, civil rights, public lands, and oceans.
The Justicia y Equidad Fund provides general operating support to small Latino/a/e environmental, conservation, and climate justice frontline organizations and programs primarily serving frontline Latino/a/e communities. Its Urban Greening Initiative supports projects to increase and revitalize greenspaces in urban Latino/a/e communities in Los Angeles, Albuquerque, and Chicago. The Trees in Your Community program supports urban forestry work, including tree planting and maintenance, community engagement, and workforce development in low-income, disadvantaged communities.
Grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of organizations supported. The Academy for Global Citizenship, a Chicago charter school, says it develops mindful leaders who take action to positively impact their communities and the world. The Southeast Environmental Task Force says it promotes environmental education, pollution prevention, and sustainable development on Chicago’s Southeast Side and in the South Suburbs. Albuquerque-based The Semilla Project says it prepares leaders and provides community solutions addressing climate justice and racial and justice equity. YES Housing says it builds and revitalizes communities through affordable housing and social services. Other 2024 grantees include organizations whose stated missions include empowering people toward racial, gender, social, and economic justice (Southwest Organizing Project); supporting the Hispanic immigrant community through health, education, solidarity, and human rights projects (Centro San Bonifacio); creating local compost access and community engagement in Los Angeles County (LA Compost); and helping disadvantaged youth develop work skills and education (San Gabriel Valley Conservation).
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, GreenLatinos reported 40 grants totaling $3,268,512. Grant amounts ranged from $6,250 to $300,000, with a median of $20,000. The largest listed awards were $300,000 each to the Academy for Global Citizenship, Pilsen Environmental Rights and Reform Organization, Southeast Environmental Task Force, The Semilla Project, and YES Housing. These awards were listed for urban greening. Other large awards included $250,000 to Southwest Organizing Project, $200,000 to The Center for Social Sustainable Systems, $168,000 to Centro San Bonifacio, and $150,020 to LA Compost. Nuestra Tierra Conservation Project received $120,000 for general operating support.
The Trees in Your Community RFP described three-year awards of $200,000 to $1,500,000 for eligible community-based nonprofits and certain partnerships, with projects to be completed by November 30, 2027. The RFP described a rolling application process and prioritized shovel-ready projects that could start in 2024. The funder’s website states that the Urban Greening Initiative and general operating support program were not accepting applications at the time described.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing listed Mark D. Magana as CEO. Directors listed were Larry Gonzalez, Orson Aguilar, Yvette Arellano, Raul Garcia, Juan DeClet-Barreto, and Jackie Nunez.
GreenLatinos is led by Mark D Magana, CEO on every filing since 2021; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mark D Magana
CEO
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$126K (2021) → $182K (2024)
Larry Gonzalez
Director
Board Chair → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Orson Aguilar
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yvette Arellano
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jackie Nunez
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Juan DeClet-Barreto
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Raul Garcia
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Allen Jen (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Amanda Aguirre (2020) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: Andrea Delgado (2020) — Board Treasurer
- Former: Arellano Yvette (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Magana Mark (2020) — President & Chief Executive Officer
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 $182K, to Mark D Magana (CEO).
Frequently asked questions about GreenLatinos
How much does GreenLatinos give each year?
GreenLatinos gave $3.3M across 40 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $100 in grants paid.
What is GreenLatinos's typical grant size?
GreenLatinos's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $81,713, across 40 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does GreenLatinos give grants?
GreenLatinos's top state is New Mexico, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Illinois (34%) and California (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Albuquerque, NM (5 grants), Chicago, IL (4 grants), Los Angeles, CA (4 grants) and Denver, CO (4 grants).
Does GreenLatinos give general operating support?
Yes: 53% of GreenLatinos's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 40) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Urban Greening (Proposal Submitted to GL)" (12 grants).
Who are GreenLatinos's largest grantees?
GreenLatinos's largest 2024 grantees include Academy For Global Citizenship ($300,000), Pilsen Environmental Rights And Reform Organization ($300,000) and Southeast Environmental Task Force ($300,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is GreenLatinos?
GreenLatinos reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.7M.
What does GreenLatinos fund?
GreenLatinos describes itself as an active community of Latino/a/e leaders united to demand equity and dismantle racism, and to pursue environmental, conservation, and climate justice. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from GreenLatinos?
The published Trees in Your Community application period was in 2024 and is closed. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is GreenLatinos's EIN?
GreenLatinos's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3386082. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). GreenLatinos funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/greenlatinos-morg_d63b74b973af485e8f301d703a7fbf7f
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