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Overview

Fuerza Fund

Organization: Alliance for a Better Community
Website: https://afabc.org/fuerza-fund/

Overview

Fuerza Fund is rooted in justice, resilience, and community care, providing immediate support while building long-term strength for organizations that serve Latino communities in Los Angeles.

    Purpose & Focus

    The Fund addresses the disparity that Latina/o-led and serving organizations received only 0.26% of philanthropic funding in 2022. Fuerza Fund closes this gap by providing flexible support that helps:
  • Families respond to crises, recover, and build long-term resilience
  • Organizations expand programs, increase reach, and drive lasting change

    Target Organizations

    Fuerza Fund strengthens Latina/o-led organizations that are:
  • Responding during crises
  • Advocating for policy change
  • Creating opportunities where systems fall out

Geographic Scope

Los Angeles region and California

Vision

Long-term investment in Latino leadership and community power by building a robust philanthropic infrastructure that ensures sustained support for organizations closest to the community.

    Contact Information

  • Email: fuerzafund@afabc.org
  • Phone: +1 909-242-8904
  • Organization Address: 201 South Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA 90012
  • General Email: info@afabc.org
  • General Phone: (213) 267-2144

How to Apply

How to Support/Apply

Fuerza Fund operates as a giving opportunity rather than a traditional grant application. The fund accepts:

1. Donations - Contribute direct resources to Latina/o-led and serving organizations
2. Pledges - Commit to support by pledging your contribution

How Pledges Work

By pledging, you:

  • Publicly endorse the importance of investing in Latina/o-led and serving organizations

  • Explore opportunities to collaborate with Fuerza Fund initiatives

  • Share information with your networks to build awareness and community support
    • Contact for Questions

    • Email: fuerzafund@afabc.org
    • Phone: +1 909-242-8904

    What Alliance for a Better Community actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

    Grants in 2025
    21
    Total given
    $483K
    Median grant
    $10K
    Range
    $1,500–$175K
    • By dollars: California 98%, Massachusetts 2%. Top recipient cities: Los Angeles, CA; Long Beach, CA; Whittier, CA.
    • 19% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

    Example grants

    • Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (Chirla) · Los Angeles, CA

      Wildfire disaster relief payments to those most vulnerable to the effects of natural…

      $175K

    • Community Partners · Los Angeles, CA

      Consortium for multilingual learner success advisory committee member (parent…

      $50K

    • Proyecto Pastoral · Los Angeles, CA

      Consortium for multilingual learner success advisory committee member

      $50K

    • Californians Together · Long Beach, CA

      Consortium for multilingual learner success state co-lead

      $40K

    • Loyola Marymount University · Los Angeles, CA

      Produce 2024-2025 lcap study report; disseminate analysis

      $20K

    IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitshispaniccommunity-developmentsocial-justice

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