West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation
The foundation promotes economic development by fostering the next generation of new businesses and creating related employment opportunities.
West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation at a glance
In short: West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation gave $1.5M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $1.5M), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,507,975
- +204.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,507,975
- +204.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,507,975
- Total assets
- $2,187,337
- +345.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was West Mich Hispanic Chamber of Comm ($1.5M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation gives
- Giving grew 233% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $453K (2021) to $1.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Mich Hispanic Chamber of Comm Grand Rapids, MI | See Part IV STMT | $1,507,975 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,187,337 | $2,442,301 | $1,517,922 | $1,507,975 | 1 |
| 2023 | $490,835 | $387,399 | $532,699 | $495,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | $974,760 | $743,104 | $572,681 | $530,352 | 1 |
| 2021 | $364,086 | $730,500 | $552,272 | $453,176 | 1 |
| 2020 | $426,392 | $491,367 | $566,280 | $519,175 | 1 |
| 2019 | $164,104 | $195,667 | $217,487 | — | — |
About West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Based on IRS filings
West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Grand Rapids, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.5M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation is led by Guillermo Cisneros, President since 2021 (on filings since 2019); none of the 13 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Guillermo Cisneros
President
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2020
Executive Director → President, 2021
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tony Baker
Board Chair
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caryn Zavala
Board Member
President → Outgoing President, 2021
Outgoing President → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad Laackman
Board Vice C
Board Member → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → Board Vice C, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Isabel Medellin
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Juan Carlos Hernandez
Board Member
President → Board Chair, 2023
Board Chair → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Luis Avila
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Raul Alvarez
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tessa Keena
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maria Curtis
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ismael Abreu
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Becker
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Natalia Kovicak
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Graciela Willbrandt (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Rene Rodriguez (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Greg Sanial (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Mansfield Matthewson (2019–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Jesse Bernal (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Liliana Garcia (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Luciano Hernandez (2020–2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation
How much does West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation give each year?
West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation gave $1.5M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $495K across 1 grant.
How large is West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation?
West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.4M.
What is West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation?
West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Grand Rapids, MI. It holds $2.2M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation operate?
West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation's EIN?
West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-5303783. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 30, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
Live grants for the work West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
- Hancock Whitney Opportunity Grant (Hancock Whitney Community Reinvestment Act Program) Up to US $25,000 · Due October 30, 2026
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