Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network Inc
HITN (Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network Inc.) is one of the nation's pioneering non-profit Spanish-language television networks founded in 1981. Under the leadership of President and CEO Michael D. Nieves, HITN has significantly expanded its reach to over 10 million Latino households and established itself as a trusted source of civic engagement, educational, and culturally relevant content. The organization produces award-winning programming including the Tú Momento electoral series, the Puerto Rican Heritage Series, and the Tú Cuentas Cine Youth Project, while operating multiple digital platforms such as EDYE (preschool service), VidaySalud.com, and HITNGo. HITN's mission is to empower Hispanic communities through media, education, and civic engagement.
Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $254,440,567
- +278.5% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $207,035,599
- +3133.7% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $200,258,857
- +25652.3% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $19,320,442
- +4.1% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2023) to $55K (2022). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Puerto Rican Cultural Center Chicago, IL | General Support | $10,000 |
| National Musuem of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture Chicago, IL | General Support | $7,500 |
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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 | $254,440,567 | $207,035,599 | $19,320,442 | — | — | $200,258,857 |
| 2023 | $67,228,879 | $6,402,339 | $18,552,658 | $17,500 | 2 | $777,636 |
| 2022 | $80,379,814 | $5,708,997 | $17,721,312 | $55,000 | 4 | $340,275 |
| 2021 | $92,790,670 | $7,004,731 | $16,207,749 | — | — | $487,830 |
| 2020 | $102,391,589 | $4,481,206 | $18,100,894 | — | — | $578,108 |
About Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network Inc
Based on IRS filings
Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network Inc is a public charity, based in Brooklyn, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $254.4M in total assets. Net investment income was $200.3M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network Inc is led by Michael D. Nieves, CEO & Board Member on every filing since 2020; all 12 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael D. Nieves
CEO & Board Member
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$558K (2020) → $705K (2024)
Eduardo Bhatia
Chairperson
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$5K (2023) → $10K (2024)
Mauricio Gallego
Director, Cont. Ops. & Creative Svcs
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$144K (2021) → $166K (2024)
Pedro R. Herrera
Director, It & Broadcast Operations
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$149K (2021) → $167K (2024)
Angel Cruz
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Eric D. Turpin
General Manager & Hitn-Tv
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$168K (2020) → $162K (2024)
Guillermo Sierra
Head of Television & Digital
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$231K (2020) → $232K (2024)
Kennedy Paul
COO & CFO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$400K (2020) → $520K (2024)
Linda Hernandez Rosado
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Maryann R. Marrapodi
Chief Learning & Development Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$275K (2020) → $266K (2024)
Nelson Denis
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Carmen Hernandez
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$3K (2023) → $10K (2024)
Former officers (6)
- Former: Jonathan Guerra (2020–2023) — General Counsel
- Former: Murray Gregorson (2020–2023) — Chairperson
- Former: Maximiliano Vaccaro (2021) — Vice President & Digital Services
- Former: David Rust (2020) — General Manager & Education
- Former: Mary E. McLaughlin (2020) — Director & Product Management
- Former: Stephanie Shaw (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 $705K, to Michael D Nieves (CEO/Board Member). 12 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network Inc
How large is Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network Inc?
Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network Inc reported $254.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $207.0M.
Where does Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network Inc operate?
Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network Inc has awarded grants in Illinois, New Jersey, New York.
What is Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network Inc's EIN?
Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3112110. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 11, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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