Hispanic Leadership Initiative
We invest in the multiplication of Hispanic gospel leaders, providing resources and support to see pastors flourish and be renewed, and investing in funding scholarships, internships, and apprenticeships for the new generation of Hispanic gospel leaders.
Hispanic Leadership Initiative at a glance
- Total assets
- $28,521
- -25.5% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $172,166
- +31.0% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $181,910
- +30.7% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Hispanic Leadership Initiative funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2022) to $36K (2021). In 2022 it made 4 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PCA Mission to North America Lawrenceville, GA | Internship support | $11,000 |
| 3 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $20,457 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $28,521 | $172,166 | $181,910 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $38,265 | $131,473 | $139,196 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $45,988 | $124,162 | $132,915 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $54,741 | $166,727 | $181,573 | $31,457 | 4 | — |
| 2021 | $69,587 | $179,005 | $170,456 | $36,057 | 3 | $294 |
About Hispanic Leadership Initiative
Based on IRS filings
Hispanic Leadership Initiative is a nonprofit organization focused on religion, based in Charlotte, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $29K in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hispanic Leadership Initiative is led by Jose Portillo, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jose Portillo
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
$18K (2023) → $28K (2025)
Victor Carrillo
President
Secretary → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Victor Martinez
Member at Large
Persident → Member at Large, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrez Zelaya
Member at Large
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Omar Ortiz
Member at Large
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Jerry Gibson (2021–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Joe Duran (2021–2023) — Treasurer & Secretary
- Former: Eugene Bowman (2022–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Anthony Herrera (2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $28K, to Jose Portillo (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Hispanic Leadership Initiative
How large is Hispanic Leadership Initiative?
Hispanic Leadership Initiative reported $29K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $172K.
What is Hispanic Leadership Initiative?
Hispanic Leadership Initiative is a nonprofit organization focused on religion, based in Charlotte, NC. It holds $29K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Hispanic Leadership Initiative operate?
Hispanic Leadership Initiative has awarded grants in Georgia, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas.
What is Hispanic Leadership Initiative's EIN?
Hispanic Leadership Initiative's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4305552. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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