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Hispanic Leadership Initiative

Grantmaker Charlotte, NC EIN: 45-4305552 Website

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.

Key facts about Hispanic Leadership Initiative

EIN
45-4305552
Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2025
Total assets
$28,521

Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing

Total Assets

$29K

-25.5% YoY

Revenue

$172K

+31.0% YoY

Net Investment Income

—

Expenses

$182K

+30.7% YoY

About Hispanic Leadership Initiative

Based on IRS filings

Hispanic Leadership Initiative is a nonprofit organization focused on Religion Related, 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

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

4states

Cities

DallasLawrencevilleGlensideLawrenceTaylors

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10K$20K$30K$40K3 grants20214 grants20220 grants20230 grants20240 grants2025

From 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2022) to $36K (2021). In 2022 it made 4 grants totaling $31K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

7 grants across all recorded years

7<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for 2025.

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$100K$200K$300K20212022202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$28,521$38,265$45,988
Revenue$172,166$131,473$124,162
Expenses$181,910$139,196$132,915
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income———
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

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

Jose Portillo — Executive Director: $28KJose PortilloExecutive Director$28K

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 Related, 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.

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