We Are All Human Foundation
We Are All Human Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its work centers on equity, unity, and collective progress, including the Hispanic Star initiative, which aims to accelerate Latino upward mobility by reshaping narratives, amplifying leadership, and building unity across industries and communities.
We Are All Human Foundation at a glance
In short: We Are All Human Foundation gave $90K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $90,000
- -37.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- +766.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,462
- -92.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Total assets
- $1,560,069
- -26.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (41% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to We Are All Human Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 240 Centre Street 5H, New York, NY 10013
Phone: (201) 503-5486
Website: https://www.weareallhuman.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who We Are All Human Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Northwell Health ($30K). Together the top 10 received $73K.
Organizations only. It also paid 5 individual scholarships ($9,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 43 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in several states. New York received 41%, Texas 20%, Arizona 12%, Minnesota 4%, and Oregon 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How We Are All Human Foundation gives
- Giving grew 498% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2020) to $331K (2022). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $90K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwell Health Lake Success, NY | University Scholarship | $30,000 |
| University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio San Antonio, TX | University Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Phoenix College Phoenix, AZ | University Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Uthealth School of Dentistry at Houston Houston, TX | University Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA | University Scholarship | $3,500 |
| 5 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $9,000 |
| New York University New York, NY | University Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ | University Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Oregon Institute of Technology Klamath Falls, OR | University Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Plaza College Queens, NY | University Scholarship | $3,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,560,069 | $2,111,615 | $2,657,575 | $90,000 | 26 | $1,921,138 | — |
| 2023 | $2,119,809 | $2,419,415 | $2,487,545 | $142,811 | 3 | $1,783,793 | — |
| 2022 | $1,660,106 | $3,862,695 | $2,847,135 | $331,050 | 4 | $2,417,483 | — |
| 2021 | $644,546 | $2,024,063 | $2,338,621 | $15,044 | 8 | $2,338,660 | — |
| 2020 | $425,091 | $1,775,927 | $1,809,940 | $11,000 | 2 | — | $9,850 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to reframe Hispanics as a vital economic, cultural, and civic force shaping the future of the United States, while advocating for every person to be respected and empowered through a focus on shared humanity. Its website describes work using data, insights, and storytelling to support that mission.
In 2024, the foundation’s listed grants included university scholarships. Among its grantees, Northwell Health describes its mission as promoting clinical care, health education, biomedical research, and community care regardless of ability to pay. NYU describes its primary missions as education, research and scholarship, and patient care. Minnesota State University, Mankato Foundation says it secures gifts and grants to benefit the university and support its students, faculty, and programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $90,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $30,000, with a median of $2,250. The largest listed awards were $30,000 to Northwell Health for a university scholarship, $7,500 to the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio for a university scholarship, and $7,000 each to Phoenix College and UTHealth School of Dentistry at Houston for university scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Claudia Romo Edelman as CEO and founder; Paulina Garcia Guajardo as CDO; Lorena Lizeth Zarate Rosales as CMO; Selene Benavides as CFO; and Jose Luis Prado as chairman. It also lists Richard Edelman as vice president and board member, and JC Gonzalez and Beth Brady as board members. Ana Maria Saldarriaga Gomez is listed as COO through January 2024.
We Are All Human Foundation is led by Claudia Romo Edelman, CEO & Founder since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 5 of 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Claudia Romo Edelman
CEO & Founder
President → CEO & Founder, 2023
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$60K (2020) → $140K (2024)
Jose Luis Prado
Chairman
Board Member → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ana Maria Saldarriaga Gomez
COO
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$165K (2023) → $114K (2024)
Lorena Lizeth Zarate Rosales
CMO
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$143K (2023) → $66K (2024)
Paulina Garcia Guajardo
CDO
On filings since 2023
45 hrs/week
$115K (2023) → $125K (2024)
Selene Benavides
CFO
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
$35K (2023) → $60K (2024)
Richard Edelman
Vice President & Board Member
Vice President → Vice President & Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beth Brady
Board Member
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jc Gonzalez
Board Member
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Michelle Howard (2023) — Cpo
- Former: Claudia Gonzalez Romo (2021–2022) — President
- Former: Elizabeth Brady (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jc Gonzalez Menendez (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Richard Edelamn (2020) — Vice President
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 $140K, to Claudia Romo Edelman (CEO & Founder). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about We Are All Human Foundation
How much does We Are All Human Foundation give each year?
We Are All Human Foundation gave $90K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $143K across 3 grants.
What is We Are All Human Foundation's typical grant size?
We Are All Human Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,250, and its average grant was $3,462, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does We Are All Human Foundation give grants?
We Are All Human Foundation's top state is New York, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (20%) and Arizona (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does We Are All Human Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on We Are All Human Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "University Scholarship" (26 grants).
Who are We Are All Human Foundation's largest grantees?
We Are All Human Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Northwell Health ($30,000), University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio ($7,500) and Phoenix College ($7,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 5 individual scholarships ($9,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is We Are All Human Foundation?
We Are All Human Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $2.1M.
What does We Are All Human Foundation fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to reframe Hispanics as a vital economic, cultural, and civic force shaping the future of the United States, while advocating for every person to be respected and empowered through a focus on shared humanity. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from We Are All Human Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is We Are All Human Foundation's EIN?
We Are All Human Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2548437. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does We Are All Human Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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