Latino Media Collaborative
Latino Media Collaborative (LMC) is a public charity based in Los Angeles, California. It works to strengthen Latino and community media through journalism, advocacy, research, capacity building, and public awareness campaigns.
Latino Media Collaborative at a glance
- Total assets
- $714,666
- -46.3% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $1,324,039
- -15.8% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $2,028,679
- +20.9% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Latino Media Collaborative
- Contact
Mailing address: 360 East 2Nd Street 800, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone: (323) 813-4382
Website: https://latinomedia.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Latino Media Collaborative funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
LMC describes its work and vision in relation to Latino and community media across the Southwest. Its website also describes a network of outlets and platforms serving communities across the country. Its advocacy page highlights work on California legislation, including AB 1511.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2022) to $126K (2023). In 2023 it made 10 grants totaling $126K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Univision Los Angeles, CA | To support public awareness efforts of the stop the hate program administered by the California department of social services (CDSS).to support public awareness efforts of the stop the hate program administered by the California department of social services (CDSS). | $20,000 |
| El Latino Newspaper Chula Vista, CA | To support public awareness efforts of the stop the hate program administered by the California department of social services (CDSS). | $15,000 |
| La Nueva Voz Pomona, CA | To support public awareness efforts of the stop the hate program administered by the California department of social services (CDSS). | $14,500 |
| Vida News Oxnard, CA | To support public awareness efforts of the stop the hate program administered by the California department of social services (CDSS). | $13,000 |
| Hispanic LA LLC Northridge, CA | To support public awareness efforts of the stop the hate program administered by the California department of social services (CDSS). | $12,740 |
| El Informador Del Valle Indio, CA | To support public awareness efforts of the stop the hate program administered by the California department of social services (CDSS). | $11,000 |
| El Popular Bakersfield, CA | To support public awareness efforts of the stop the hate program administered by the California department of social services (CDSS). | $11,000 |
| Impremedia La Opinion Los Angeles, CA | To support public awareness efforts of the stop the hate program administered by the California department of social services (CDSS). | $10,000 |
| Spanish Broadcasting System Miami, FL | To support public awareness efforts of the stop the hate program administered by the California department of social services (CDSS). | $10,000 |
| Energy Media Chula Vista, CA | To support public awareness efforts of the stop the hate program administered by the California department of social services (CDSS). | $9,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $714,666 | $1,324,039 | $2,028,679 | — | — |
| 2024 | $1,330,970 | $1,572,975 | $1,677,410 | — | — |
| 2023 | $1,395,783 | $1,900,171 | $1,062,565 | $126,240 | 10 |
| 2022 | $533,275 | $392,505 | $662,823 | $38,450 | 1 |
| 2021 | $785,136 | $915,619 | $166,096 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
LMC states that its mission is to leverage Latino and community news media to affect policy, change narratives, and promote civic engagement, while advancing the media sector through capacity building, research, and advocacy. Its stated vision is for Latino media to thrive across the Southwest and provide high-quality, culturally responsive content that promotes civic engagement.
The organization describes work in news content development; advocacy and research; training and capacity building; and outreach and education campaigns. Its Voces Fuertes program is designed to help small and mid-sized Latino-serving newsrooms build digital engagement, diversify funding, and improve organizational effectiveness. LMC also describes partnering with media outlets on campaigns, including work connected to the Stop the Hate initiative.
Grantmaking
The 2023 filing reports $126,240 in grants across 10 grants. The filings report no grants in 2024 or 2025. No grantee names or grant amounts are provided here.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Arturo Carmona as President; Esperanza Guevara as Managing Director; Benjamin Torres as Chairman; and Efrain Escobedo, Jessica Gonzalez, Gabriel Lerner, and Cynthia Gonzalez as directors.
Latino Media Collaborative is led by Arturo Carmona, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 2 of 7 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Arturo Carmona
President
President → President & Executive Director, 2023
President & Executive Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$96K (2023) → $170K (2025)
Benjamin Torres
Chairman
Chair → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gabriel Lerner
Director
Board Chair → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Efrain Escobedo
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Gonzalez
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Gonzalez
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Esperanza Guevara
Managing Drectr
Managing Director → Director, 2024
Director → Managing Drectr, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$70K (2024) → $124K (2025)
Former officers (6)
- Former: Laura Castaneda (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Armando Gudino (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Cynthia Moreno (2024) — Director
- Former: Osvaldo Albornoz (2024) — Fmr General Manager
- Former: Sara Hernandez (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Marcia Parker (2021–2022) — 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 $170K, to Arturo Carmona (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Latino Media Collaborative
How large is Latino Media Collaborative?
Latino Media Collaborative reported $715K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What does Latino Media Collaborative fund?
LMC states that its mission is to leverage Latino and community news media to affect policy, change narratives, and promote civic engagement, while advancing the media sector through capacity building, research, and advocacy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Latino Media Collaborative?
Latino Media Collaborative has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check latinomedia.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Latino Media Collaborative make grants?
LMC describes its work and vision in relation to Latino and community media across the Southwest. Its website also describes a network of outlets and platforms serving communities across the country. Its advocacy page highlights work on California legislation, including AB 1511.
What is Latino Media Collaborative's EIN?
Latino Media Collaborative's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4098339. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 20, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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