Latino Community Foundation
The Latino Community Foundation (LCF) is a public charity based in San Francisco, California. Founded in 1989, it supports Latino and Latina-led organizations and grassroots leaders, with work centered on building civic and economic power in Latino communities.
Latino Community Foundation at a glance
In short: Latino Community Foundation gave $4.5M across 96 grants in 2024 (avg $47K), mostly in California. 35% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,526,150
- -35.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 96
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $47,147
- -19.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $27,750
- Total assets
- $59,666,493
- +9.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (34 of 96, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Latino Community Foundation
- How to Apply
LCF’s website says eligibility requirements vary by grant program; organizations generally must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or fiscally sponsored by one, serve communities in its focus areas, and align with its funding…
LCF’s website says eligibility requirements vary by grant program; organizations generally must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or fiscally sponsored by one, serve communities in its focus areas, and align with its funding priorities. Before issuing a grant, LCF confirms the organization is a 501(c)(3), and grantees sign an agreement identifying the grant purpose and any reporting requirements. LCF says it communicates with grantees to monitor progress and collects data within 30 days of the grant term’s completion.
- Contact
Mailing address: 235 Montgomery Street 1160, San Francisco, CA 94104
Phone: (415) 236-4020
Website: https://latinocf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Latino Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Comite Civico Del Valle Inc ($285K). Together the top 10 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
573 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 326 grants of 573 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
LCF’s stated mission focuses on Latinos in California, and its 2024 filing describes work in California as well as voter-mobilization activity in California, Nevada, and Arizona. In 2024, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 6% to Pennsylvania, 2% each to Arizona and Washington, D.C., and 1% to Nevada.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 96 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Latino Community Foundation open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 34 of 96 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $39K; repeat grants $52K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $35K repeat.
- 45% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−19%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4.5M (2024) to $7.0M (2023). In 2024 it made 96 grants totaling $4.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Comite Civico Del Valle Inc Brawley, CA | Building Civic and Economic Power | $285,000 |
| Community Initiatives Oakland, CA | Building Civic Power | $268,900 |
| North Bay Organizing Project Santa Rosa, CA | Building Civic Power | $255,000 |
| Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | Building Economic Power | $250,000 |
| Tides Foundation San Francisco, CA | Building Civic and Economic Power | $138,000 |
| Raizes Collective Santa Rosa, CA | Building Economic Power | $115,000 |
| Upvalley Family Centers of Napa County St Helena, CA | Building Economic Power | $115,000 |
| Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights Los Angeles, CA | Building Civic Power | $100,000 |
| Valley Voices Hanford, CA | Building Civic Power | $90,000 |
| Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse San Mateo, CA | Building Civic Power | $84,750 |
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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 | $59,666,493 | $14,186,945 | $11,757,933 | $4,526,150 | 96 | $2,008,254 |
| 2023 | $54,554,268 | $24,197,968 | $12,554,062 | $7,025,900 | 120 | $1,149,336 |
| 2022 | $40,505,366 | $26,130,512 | $10,526,822 | $5,740,130 | 131 | $95,500 |
| 2021 | $24,983,949 | $19,515,663 | $8,598,260 | $5,578,600 | 114 | $47,121 |
| 2020 | $14,005,000 | $15,949,364 | $7,894,808 | $4,713,166 | 112 | $359 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
LCF’s stated mission is to unleash the civic and economic power of Latinos in California by building a movement of engaged philanthropic leaders, investing in Latino-led organizations, and increasing Latino civic participation in California.
Its stated priorities include civic, economic, and political power. LCF describes civic power work as mobilizing communities and shaping policy; economic power work as expanding entrepreneurship, inclusive economic opportunity, and equity; and political power work as advocacy to challenge barriers to civic participation and secure resources for Latino communities.
LCF says it invests in nonprofits with more than 51% Latino leadership. Its website states that it funds organizations recognized by the IRS as 501(c)(3) public charities or organizations fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)(3); it does not fund individuals or for-profit organizations. Eligibility varies by grant program, and organizations generally must serve communities in LCF’s focus areas and align with its funding priorities.
The organizations LCF supports work across a range of community needs. For example, Comité Cívico del Valle says its mission is to improve access to quality health care and education for poor and underserved people. North Bay Organizing Project describes its work as developing member leadership and organizing for public activity. Valley Voices says it provides education and resources related to worker rights, socioeconomic and health equity, and civic participation. TMC Community Capital says it provides underserved California entrepreneurs with capital, technical assistance, and resources to start and grow businesses.
Grantmaking
LCF’s 2024 filing reports 96 grants totaling $4,526,150. Grants ranged from $5,800 to $285,000, with a median grant of $27,750. Among the largest awards were $285,000 to Comité Cívico del Valle for “building civic and economic power,” $268,900 to Community Initiatives for “building civic power,” $255,000 to North Bay Organizing Project for “building civic power,” and $250,000 to Drexel University for “building economic power.”
Other listed awards included $138,000 to Tides Foundation, $115,000 each to Raizes Collective and UpValley Family Centers of Napa County, $100,000 to Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, $90,000 to Valley Voices, $84,750 to Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse, $77,700 to TMC Community Capital, and $75,000 to Al Otro Lado.
LCF’s grantmaking and programs include the Latino Power Fund, the Latino Nonprofit Accelerator, and rapid-response initiatives supporting California nonprofits serving or advocating for Latino communities affected by disasters. The 18-month Latino Nonprofit Accelerator combines grant funding with coaching, funder and mentor access, and cohort retreats. LCF’s 2024 filing also describes launching the fourth Accelerator cohort and completing the first cohort of its Rest is Power sabbatical program.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing include Daniel Skaff, chair; Honorable Lydia Villarreal, vice chair; Noramay Cadena, treasurer; and Fred Alvarez, secretary. Trustees listed are Beatriz Acevedo, Fred Blackwell, Zac Guevara, Sonia Bassheva Manjon, Marisa Moret, and Hector Mujica.
Latino Community Foundation is led by Julian Castro, Chief Executive Officer on the 2024 filing; 8 of 24 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Julian Castro
Chief Executive Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$398K (2024)
Daniel L. Skaff
Chair
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diana Otero
Senior Director of Strat P'ships & Innov
Senior Director S → Senior Director of Strat P'ships & Innov, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$112K (2022) → $158K (2024)
Samantha Sandoval
Senior Director of Grantmaking & Special Projs
Senior Director Grntm → Senior Director of Grantmaking & Special Projs, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$105K (2022) → $138K (2024)
Beatriz Acevedo
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jose Antonio Ramirez
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Wolfe Pereira
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zac Guevara
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacie Olivares
Trustee
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marisa Moret
Trustee
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sonia Bassheva Manjon
Trustee
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann O'Leary
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fred Blackwell
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angelica Salas
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hector Mujica
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christian Arana
Vice President of Civic Power & Policy
Policy Director → Vice President of Policy, 2021
Vice President of Policy → Vice President of Civic Power & Policy, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$109K (2020) → $196K (2024)
Jacqueline Martinez Garcel
Senior Advisor & Former CEO
CEO → Chief Executive Officer, 2023
Chief Executive Officer → Senior Advisor & Former CEO, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$279K (2020) → $305K (2024)
Marcela Muniz
Senior Vice President of Philanthropy
Vice President of Philan → Vice President of Philanthropy, 2023
Vice President of Philanthropy → Senior Vice President of Philanthropy, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$114K (2020) → $185K (2024)
Maria Zayas Carnes
Chief Financial Officer
Vice President of Finance → CFO, 2022
CFO → Chief Financial Officer, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$104K (2021) → $229K (2024)
Max Vargas
Vice President of Economic Justice
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$149K (2023) → $161K (2024)
Honorable Lydia Villarreal
Vice Chair
Trustee → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Noramay Cadena
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fred Alvarez
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Crisantema Gallardo (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Mariya Chernyak (2020–2023) — Senior Vice President Pgrm & Branding
- Former: Arnoldo Avalos (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Ezra Garrett (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Heather Johnson (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Kurt Organista PhD (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Honorable Aida Alvarez (2020–2021) — Chair Emeritus
- Former: Honorable Arabella Martinez (2020–2021) — Vice Chair E
- Former: Jim Foley (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: John Murray (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Yolanda Ruiz (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Dan L. Skaff (2020) — Chair
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 $398K, to Julian Castro (Chief Executive Officer). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Latino Community Foundation
How much does Latino Community Foundation give each year?
Latino Community Foundation gave $4.5M across 96 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $7.0M across 120 grants.
What is Latino Community Foundation's typical grant size?
Latino Community Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $27,750, and its average grant was $47,147, across 96 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Latino Community Foundation that year got $39K on average.
Where does Latino Community Foundation give grants?
Latino Community Foundation gives mostly in California: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (9 grants), San Francisco, CA (8 grants), Oakland, CA (7 grants) and Fresno, CA (5 grants).
Does Latino Community Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 96 grants with a stated purpose on Latino Community Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Building Civic Power" (60 grants), "Building Economic Power" (29 grants) and "Building Civic and Economic Power" (5 grants).
Who are Latino Community Foundation's largest grantees?
Latino Community Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Comite Civico Del Valle Inc ($285,000), Community Initiatives ($268,900) and North Bay Organizing Project ($255,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Latino Community Foundation?
Latino Community Foundation reported $59.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $14.2M.
What does Latino Community Foundation fund?
LCF’s stated mission is to unleash the civic and economic power of Latinos in California by building a movement of engaged philanthropic leaders, investing in Latino-led organizations, and increasing Latino civic participation in California. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Latino Community Foundation?
LCF’s website says eligibility requirements vary by grant program; organizations generally must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or fiscally sponsored by one, serve communities in its focus areas, and align with its funding… Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Latino Community Foundation's EIN?
Latino Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0564400. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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