Hispanics in Philanthropy
Hispanics in Philanthropy (HIP) is a 501(c)(3) philanthropy-serving organization based in San Francisco and Oakland, California. Founded in 1981, HIP has built the largest global network of philanthropists, funders, nonprofits, impact investors, and movement leaders dedicated to supporting Latine communities across the Americas and the Caribbean. The organization operates as a convener, capacity builder, and thought leader that mobilizes philanthropic resources, builds networks, and co-creates solutions with donors and grassroots organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$17.3M
-33.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.0M
+3.5% YoY
Grant Count
46
+109.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$22K
-50.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
HIP's mission is to strengthen Latinx leadership, influence, and equity by leveraging philanthropic resources with an unwavering vision for social justice and shared prosperity across the Americas. The organization is deeply rooted in an intersectional lens that centers Latine communities as leaders shaping their own futures.
Primary program areas include:
- Climate Action — Supporting environmental initiatives and the intersection between climate crisis and migration
- Gender, Race & Power — Addressing systemic inequities through a gendered and racial justice lens
- Migration & Forced Displacement — Supporting communities affected by migration challenges
- HIPGive — A bilingual platform of digital tools including crowdfunding campaigns, peer-to-peer giving, and digital giving circles to mobilize resources for social impact projects throughout the Americas
- Inicio Ventures — A three-pillar program focused on investing in, developing, and connecting startups
- Líderes Fellowship — Latine leadership training program
- Philanthropic Practice — Supporting member network, annual conference, and capacity-building initiatives
Grantmaking
HIP has provided grants to more than 500 Latino nonprofits across 19 sites in the United States and Latin America. The organization has built a network of more than 600 members.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
HIP funds organizations across the United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean, with particular focus on 19 sites across these regions. Primary funding areas include California, New York, and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $17,296,226
- Total Revenue: $6,408,332
- Total Expenses: $13,333,593
- Net Income: -$6,925,261
- Total Liabilities: $3,550,000
- Staff: 38 employees
Tax-Exempt Status: 501(c)(3) organization, tax-exempt since September 1987
Charity Rating: Four-Star rating with 100% score
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $17,296,226 | $25,856,775 | $27,478,627 |
| Revenue | $6,408,332 | $15,078,212 | $14,516,244 |
| Expenses | $13,333,593 | $18,914,781 | $18,662,601 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $378,769 | $605,024 | $189,136 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
218 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include State Democracy Project ($100,000), The Semilla Project ($100,000), Trans Queer Pueblo - Semilla De Liberacio ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ASIAN AMERICANS PACIFIC ISLANDERS OAKLAND, CA | FISCAL SPONSORSHIP - CHANGE PHILANTHROPY | $10,000 |
| ASSOCIATION OF BLACK FOUNDATION EXECUTIVES INC NEW YORK, NY | FISCAL SPONSORSHIP - CHANGE PHILANTHROPY | $10,000 |
| BABSON COLLEGE BABSON PARK, MA | INICIO | $50,000 |
| CIENCIA PUERTO RICO INC HAMDEN, CT | HIPGIVE | $10,249 |
| CLIMATE GENERATION MINNEAPOLIS, MN | CLIMATE ACTION/COLIBRI | $11,000 |
| COLORADO NONPROFIT DEVELOPMENT CENTER DENVER, CO | HIPGIVE | $10,000 |
| COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS FOR YOUTH BRONX, NY | HIPGIVE | $10,000 |
| COMUNIDADES ORGANIZANDO EL PODER Y LA ACCION LATINA - COPAL EDU MINNEAPOLIS, MN | CLIMATE ACTION/COLIBRI | $11,000 |
| EAST BAY SANCTUARY COVENANT BERKELEY, CA | HIPGIVE | $8,192 |
| EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL ADVANCEMENT FOR LATINO INC NEWBURGH, IN | HIPGIVE | $15,634 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANA MARIE ARGILAGOS | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $328,947 |
| SHAWN ESCOFERY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CHRISTINE SWITZER | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| MIDY APONTE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ELI VELASQUEZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| HILDA POLANCO | TREASURER, THRU 11/24 | 2 | — |
| EFRAIN ESCOBEDO | EMERITUS CHAIR | 2 | — |
| HECTOR MUJICA | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MARCO DAVIS | AT LARGE OFFICER | 1 | — |
| TONY MESTRES | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARIA PESQUEIRA | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| JONATHAN JAYES-GREEN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RAUL MOAS | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| ICELA PELAYO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARIBEL CIFUENTES | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CECILIA GARZA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MANUEL SANTAMARIA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DON CHEN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| PILAR PARAS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ROSA MARIA CASTANEDA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SAUL VALDEZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| PEDRO ABRAMOVAY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CIELO CASTRO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| STEPHANIE VALENCIA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| HEIDY GIL | CFO, THRU 11/24 | 40 | $207,088 |
| JAZMIN CHAVEZ | VP, PROGRAMS | 40 | $161,452 |
| JORGE CALDERON | MANAGING DIRECTOR | 40 | $203,011 |
| ALICE HOM | EXECUTIVE DIR., CHANGE PHILANTHROPY | 40 | $202,762 |
| LAURA LEMUS | DIRECTOR, FUNDER ENGAGEMENT | 40 | $127,365 |
| BRENDA VADEN | VP, PARTNERSHIPS AND DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $150,515 |
| HILDA VEGA | VP OF PHILANTHROPIC PRACTICE | 40 | $155,812 |
| CATTERINA OLAZABAL | FORMER CFO | 40 | $139,813 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**MacKenzie Scott Gift (2022):** HIP received a $15 million charitable gift from MacKenzie Scott
MacKenzie Scott Gifts $15M to Hispanics in Philanthropy \u2013 HIP**Colibri Initiative (2022):** HIP launched the Colibri Initiative, a Latinx-led, transnational effort highlighting the intersection between climate crisis and migration from the Americas and the Caribbean, supported by a $1 million grant
HIP Grants $6 Million to Latino and Latin American Communities in COVID-19\**COVID-19 Response:** HIP granted $6 million to Latino and Latin American communities in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Latino Community Foundation Nearly Doubles 2025 Grantmaking, Releases $2.9M**Southwest Airlines Grant:** HIP received a charitable grant from Southwest Airlines
HIP Receives Charitable Grant from Southwest Airlines**MacArthur Foundation Support:** HIP has received 15 grants totaling $2,510,000 from the MacArthur Foundation between 1991 and 2022, supporting climate solutions, equitable recovery, and population & reproductive health initiatives
Latino Community Foundation Nearly Doubles 2025 Grantmaking, Releases $2.9MFrequently Asked Questions
What does Hispanics in Philanthropy fund?
HIP's mission is to strengthen Latinx leadership, influence, and equity by leveraging philanthropic resources with an unwavering vision for social justice and shared prosperity across the Americas. The organization is deeply rooted in an intersectional lens that centers Latine communities as leaders shaping their own futures. Primary program areas include: • **Climate Action** — Supporting environmental initiatives and the intersection between climate crisis and migration • **Gender, Race & Pow…
How do I apply for a grant from Hispanics in Philanthropy?
HIP has provided grants to more than 500 Latino nonprofits across 19 sites in the United States and Latin America. The organization has built a network of more than 600 members. **Grant Activity:** • Total giving: $4,382,680 (2024) • Typical award range: $5,061–$1,845,500 • Recent major grant: $10 to State Democracy Project for Power Building & Justice (2024) **Impact Metrics:** • $78M+ in philanthropic capital invested in Latine nonprofits • 1,000+ Latine-serving organizations in network • 300…
Where does Hispanics in Philanthropy make grants?
HIP funds organizations across the United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean, with particular focus on 19 sites across these regions. Primary funding areas include California, New York, and Florida.
What size grants does Hispanics in Philanthropy award?
In 2024, Hispanics in Philanthropy awarded 46 grants totaling $1.0M — an average of about $22K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Hispanics in Philanthropy's EIN?
Hispanics in Philanthropy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3040607. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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