Latino Community Foundation

What Latino Community Foundation does

The Latino Community Foundation (LCF) is a 501(c)(3) public charity headquartered in San Francisco, California, founded in 2016 and operating as the nation's largest Latino-serving philanthropic foundation. The foundation functions as an intermediary between donors — including high-net-worth individuals, institutional funders, and a network of 1,200+ Latino philanthropists organized into 33 giving circles — and more than 550 grassroots nonprofit organizations serving Latino communities across California, Arizona, and Nevada, with growing national ambitions. Its core operational model centers on invitation-only grantmaking distributed across five specialized funds: the Latino Power Fund (civic engagement), the Latino Economic Opportunity Fund (Latino small business ecosystem), the Community Protection Fund (immigration enforcement response), the California Wildfire and Disaster Relief Fund (disaster response), and Donor Advised Funds. Complementary capacity-building programs include the 18-month Latino Nonprofit Accelerator, the Latino Capital Accelerator, PoderArte (cultural initiative), the Rest is Power Sabbatical, and the Capital Grants Program. Since 2018, LCF has distributed over $50 million in cumulative grantmaking and currently holds an endowment of approximately $35 million, with an announced target of $250 million to support national expansion.

Revenue is generated through philanthropic donations, foundation and corporate grants, donor advised fund contributions, and endowment contributions. The Latino Giving Circle Network operates a membership model with a minimum $1,000 annual contribution (or $85 monthly) for collective grantmaking participation. Leadership includes former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julián Castro as CEO since January 2024, a founding Chief Innovation Officer appointed in August 2024, and a Board of Trustees expanded with national leaders through 2024-2025. The foundation reports leveraging $800M+ in public investment through its civic power grantmaking, community-engaged advocacy, and organized Latino agenda. Its work addresses a structural underinvestment in Latino communities, noting that less than 2% of philanthropic dollars reach Latino nonprofits despite Latinos comprising nearly 20% of the U.S. population and contributing over $3.6 trillion to U.S. GDP.

Name

Latino Community Foundation

Legal name

Latino Community Foundation

Website

https://latinocf.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Latino Community Foundation is a San Francisco-based 501(c)(3) public charity and the nation's largest Latino-serving foundation, operating five specialized funds and capacity-building programs to channel philanthropic capital from 1,200+ donors to 550+ grassroots nonprofits serving Latino communities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Philanthropic Foundation

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Other Grantmaking and Giving Services (813219), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Social Justice & Human Rights Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAN)

Keywords

• Philanthropic grantmaking
• Donor advised funds
• Community foundation services
• Nonprofit capacity building
• Collective giving networks

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Philanthropic Donations and Grants: LCF generates revenue through donations from individuals, foundations, and corporations who support their mission to advance Latino communities. The foundation distributes grants to eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations.
2. Donor Advised Funds: Donors can establish Donor Advised Funds through LCF, allowing them to contribute assets and receive tax benefits while recommending grants to qualifying nonprofits over time.
3. Endowment Contributions: LCF accepts contributions to its endowment, which provides sustainable, long-term funding for the foundation's operations and grantmaking. The foundation aims to build a $250 million endowment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Latino Community Foundation (LCF) is a 501(c)(3) public charity that operates the country's largest Latino-serving philanthropic foundation. It raises donations and grants from individuals, corporations, and institutional funders, then redistributes those funds through strategic grantmaking programs (Latino Power Fund, Latino Economic Opportunity Fund, Community Protection Fund, California Wildfire and Disaster Relief Fund), capacity-building programs (Latino Nonprofit Accelerator, Latino Capital Accelerator, Rest is Power Sabbatical, PoderArte, Capital Grants Program), the Latino Giving Circle Network of collective philanthropists, and Donor Advised Funds.

Product overview

Latino Community Foundation is a philanthropic organization operating as a unified foundation with multiple specialized funds and programs. The core portfolio includes the Latino Giving Circle Network® for collective giving, five strategic funds (Latino Power Fund, Latino Economic Opportunity Fund, Community Protection Fund, California Wildfire and Disaster Relief Fund, and Donor Advised Funds), and three capacity-building programs (Latino Nonprofit Accelerator, PoderArte cultural initiative, Rest is Power Sabbatical, and Capital Grants Program). The foundation also operates the Latino Capital Accelerator and commissions regular polling research on Latino voters. LCF serves as an intermediary connecting grassroots nonprofits with institutional and individual donors, focusing on civic engagement, economic justice, and immigrant rights in California and expanding nationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Latino Giving Circle Network®: A vibrant community of philanthropists who invest in local Latino and Latina-led organizations, grow as leaders, and make an impact. Since 2012, has supported community-driven initiatives with over $3M in total grantmaking and 1,200+ members.
• Latino Power Fund
• Latino Economic Opportunity Fund
• Community Protection Fund
• California Wildfire and Disaster Relief Fund
• Latino Nonprofit Accelerator
• Rest is Power Sabbatical

Products and services

• Latino Giving Circle Network® A network of 1,200+ Latino philanthropists across 33 local giving circles in California, Arizona, and Nevada. Members contribute a minimum of $1,000 annually (or $85 monthly), collectively set funding priorities, and vote annually to award grants to Latino-led nonprofits.
• Latino Power Fund Strategic grantmaking fund supporting Latino and Latina-led grassroots organizations driving civic change in California, Arizona, and Nevada. Has invested over $9 million through 249 grants focused on immigrant rights and civic leadership.
• Latino Economic Opportunity Fund Fund investing to strengthen the Latino small business ecosystem by increasing capital access for Latina entrepreneurs through partnerships with trusted nonprofits and CDFIs. Has invested over $1.6 million since 2020.
• Community Protection Fund National fund supporting grassroots organizations protecting Latino and immigrant communities from ICE enforcement through legal observation, rapid response networks, direct family assistance, and advocacy. LCF's first national fund.
• California Wildfire and Disaster Relief Fund Disaster relief fund providing rapid-response and long-term recovery support to community-based organizations serving Latino and BIPOC families affected by wildfires and natural disasters. Has raised $7.4 million since January 2025 and awarded $5.15 million to 27 community organizations.
• Latino Nonprofit Accelerator LCF's signature 18-month incubator program investing in the growth of Latino and Latina-led nonprofits, providing tailored support in branding, storytelling, fundraising, and connecting grassroots leaders.
• Latino Capital Accelerator Program launched in October 2024 to drive economic justice and opportunity for Latino entrepreneurs through capacity building and resource allocation.
• Rest is Power Sabbatical Wellness program funding and supporting sabbaticals for grassroots Latino leaders, recognizing rest as both a right and responsibility. Participants return revitalized with strengthened organizations.
• PoderArte Cultural initiative channeling the power within Latino culture to unleash civic action through bold campaigns and transformative storytelling by Latino artists and collectives.
• Capital Grants Program Program empowering Latino and Latina-led organizations to establish physical spaces by supporting capital campaigns and property acquisition as part of organizational sustainability strategies.
• Donor Advised Funds Philanthropic giving vehicle allowing donors to establish funds, contribute assets, receive tax benefits, and recommend grants to qualifying Latino-serving nonprofits over time.
• Latino Voter Polling and Research Research service commissioning regular polls of Latino voters in California, Arizona, Nevada, and nationally, plus joint studies on Latino entrepreneurship and economic potential, with findings released to media and the public.

Quantifiable outcome

• $50M+ invested into 550+ California nonprofits; $800M+ public investment leveraged; 1,200+ philanthropists mobilized; 33 giving circles launched.

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Latino Donor CollaborativecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 June 2026Research partnership with Latino Donor Collaborative and Kantar to produce reports on U.S. Latinas' economic growth, entrepreneurship, and influence. Joint research highlights Latino economic power and market opportunities.
• 550+ Nonprofit OrganizationscoreOthers · 7 April 2026Extensive network of grassroots nonprofits receiving grants, including organizations like Al Otro Lado, Dolores Huerta Foundation, Multicultural Institute, and SIREN. These organizations are partners in delivering programs serving Latino communities.
• Noticiero UnivisionminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 September 2025Media partnership to bring voters candidate forums and increase civic engagement among Latino communities.
• Nowak Metro Finance LabminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025Partnership for research on Latino entrepreneurship and economic potential, including federal procurement opportunities for Latino-owned businesses.
• BSP ResearchminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 May 2024Partnership for polling Latino voters across California, Arizona, and Nevada to understand voting patterns and policy priorities.
• Eva Longoria FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 May 2020Partnership to invest in Latina entrepreneurs in California, combining resources to support Latino small business development and economic opportunity.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hispanic Federation: National Latino nonprofit grantmaker and advocacy organization funding grassroots Latino-led initiatives across the U.S. — direct analog to LCF with similar Latino-community focus and grant distribution model.
• UnidosUS: National Latino advocacy and grantmaking organization (formerly National Council of La Raza) operating affiliates across the country; comparable scale, mission, and Latino-community focus to LCF.
• Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley: Silicon Valley-based foundation advancing Latino equity through philanthropy, education, and civic engagement — direct regional peer with overlapping California footprint and parallel mission.
• Borealis Philanthropry: Movement- and racial-equity-focused funder collaborative that pools donor resources to support grassroots power-building organizations — structurally analogous to LCF's giving-circle approach.
• Marguerite Casey Foundation: National foundation exclusively funding social-justice movements and grassroots power-building led by communities of color; comparable grantmaking philosophy, scale, and community-first ethos.

Broad incumbents

• The California Endowment: Major California-focused health foundation and a disclosed LCF funder ($5M in 2022); broader portfolio and larger endowment place it as an incumbent counterparty rather than direct competitor.

Regional players

• The California Wellness Foundation: Large California-focused health equity foundation funding advocacy and grassroots organizing — comparable regional footprint and grantmaking structure to LCF.
• Silicon Valley Community Foundation: Large Bay Area community foundation managing donor advised funds and civic grantmaking; overlapping geography with LCF but serving a broader (non-Latino-specific) constituency.
• East Bay Community Foundation: Bay Area community foundation supporting racial and economic equity through place-based grantmaking; comparable mission alignment and Bay Area geographic overlap with LCF.

Emerging players

• Foundation for a Just Society: Family foundation funding social-justice movements and marginalized communities; emerging peer with overlapping population-equity thesis but a different geographic focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments32 records

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