The Hispanic Institute
The Hispanic Institute provides an effective education forum for an informed and empowered hispanic America regarding study of U.S. immigrant labor needs, digital divide, hispanic financial growth and civic engagement.
The Hispanic Institute at a glance
In short: The Hispanic Institute gave $40K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $40,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- Average grant
- $13,333
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $45,138
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (75% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Hispanic Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boys and Girls Club of Maui Inc ($15K). Together the top 3 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2024) to $50K (2020). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Club of Maui Inc Kahului, HI | Education | $15,000 |
| Maui Food Bank Wailuku, HI | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Organizing Empowerment Fund McFarland, WI | Education | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $45,138 | $199,824 | $154,729 | $40,000 | 3 |
| 2022 | $284 | $12,000 | $18,307 | — | — |
| 2021 | $6,591 | $10,500 | $64,467 | — | — |
| 2020 | $60,558 | $318,250 | $270,438 | $50,000 | 1 |
About The Hispanic Institute
Based on IRS filings
The Hispanic Institute is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $45K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $40K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Hispanic Institute is led by Gus K. West, Chair & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gus K. West
Chair & President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andres Gonzalez
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Richard Hernandez
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Gustavo Paredes
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $20K, to Richard Hernandez (Director, Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Hispanic Institute
How much does The Hispanic Institute give each year?
The Hispanic Institute gave $40K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is The Hispanic Institute's typical grant size?
The Hispanic Institute's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $13,333, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Hispanic Institute give grants?
The Hispanic Institute gives mostly in Hawaii: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Wisconsin (25%).
Does The Hispanic Institute give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of The Hispanic Institute's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Hispanic Institute?
The Hispanic Institute reported $45K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $200K.
What is The Hispanic Institute?
The Hispanic Institute is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Washington, DC. It holds $45K in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Hispanic Institute's EIN?
The Hispanic Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3819517. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020 (received by the IRS December 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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