International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago
Develop, promote and increase awareness of latino cultures among latino communities through film and video events, education and other art forms
International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago at a glance
In short: International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago gave $119K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $119K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $118,575
- -47.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $118,575
- -47.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $118,575
- Total assets
- $366,848
- -41.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was La Raza ($119K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2023) to $227K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $119K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| La Raza Chicago, IL | GRANT | $118,575 |
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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 | $366,848 | $1,078,268 | $1,307,079 | $118,575 | 1 | $8,480 |
| 2024 | $627,917 | $1,491,256 | $1,611,541 | $227,024 | 1 | $13,233 |
| 2023 | $789,099 | $778,509 | $1,143,145 | $23,750 | 1 | $152 |
| 2022 | $1,122,276 | $1,398,672 | $831,301 | — | — | $24 |
| 2021 | $476,518 | $1,040,320 | $599,654 | — | — | $34 |
| 2020 | $372,123 | $192,145 | $404,798 | — | — | $86 |
| 2019 | $194,724 | $1,169,233 | $1,031,788 | — | — | $8 |
About International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago
Based on IRS filings
International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago is a public charity, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $367K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $119K. Net investment income was $8K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago is led by Jose A. Vargas, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; 2 of 7 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jose A. Vargas
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$40K (2019) → $104K (2025)
Nancy Alonso
Chairperson
Vice Chair → Chairperson, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Foster
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jose R. Sanchez
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Mulcahy
Deputy Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$104K (2025)
Jonathan Lopez
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Angell
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: John Alvarado (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Ruben Ocampo (2019–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Soraya Hernandez (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Jamie Miller (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Luchy Manjarres Cohen (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Jerry Kennedy (2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Benjamin Acosta (2019–2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Luchy Manjarres (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $104K, to Jose a Vargas (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago
How much does International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago give each year?
International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago gave $119K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $227K across 1 grant.
How large is International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago?
International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago reported $367K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
Where does International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago operate?
International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago's EIN?
International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3580462. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 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 2023 (received by the IRS October 23, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 24, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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