What Latino Donor Collaborative does

The Latino Donor Collaborative (LDC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2010 and based in Beverly Hills, California, that produces and disseminates fact-based research on the economic, demographic, and cultural contributions of U.S. Latinos. Its research arm, the Latino Data Collaborative Think Tank (LDCTT), generates the portfolio of 74 data-driven publications developed with 28 research partners, including the flagship annual Official LDC U.S. Latino GDP Report, the LDC Fast Facts snapshot, the U.S. Latinos in Media Report, the Latinas Economic Power study, the Strategic Roadmap for the Entertainment Industry, and the U.S. Latino Handbook. Core analysis is built on proprietary econometric methodology that quantifies U.S. Latino GDP (reported at $4.4 trillion for 2024), household consumption ($2.8 trillion), labor force contributions (78% of net new workers 2020-2030), and business formation (5.7 million Latino-owned employer firms), with state-level and 2030 forecast extensions.

The organization operates a self-funded, nonpartisan model in which research and reports are distributed free of charge to decision-makers in media, advertising, politics, corporate America, and civil society. Its go-to-market combines direct executive engagement (CEO one-on-ones, company presentations at Fortune 500 firms, U.S. Congress, the Federal Reserve, the United Nations, and the World Economic Forum), high-profile convenings and policy briefings, webinars, and earned media coverage (CNBC Squawk Box, CBS News, Forbes, Fortune, Bloomberg). Audience reach scaled from 16.5 million people in 2024 to over 2 million through media plus more than 231,000 decision-makers directly engaged in 2025, with 2,000+ news stories generated worldwide. The Elevate Latinos digital campaign extends reach into Gen Z and Millennial Latino audiences, with 60,000+ youth participants and 12 million broader reach.

LDC is led by Chairman Sol Trujillo and President & CEO Ana Valdez, supported by a board of Latino national leaders who donate their time, and core research partnerships with the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University and Wells Fargo (sponsor). The customer base is not transactional: enterprise engagement and sponsorship (e.g., Wells Fargo) fund operations while research outputs serve a broad stakeholder set including Fortune 500 companies, government institutions, academic researchers, media organizations, and young Latino leaders. The organization also runs the LDC Latina Initiative and Elevate Latinos campaign as engagement platforms beyond pure research delivery.

Name

Latino Donor Collaborative

Legal name

Latino Donor Collaborative

Website

https://latinodonorcollaborative.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Latino Donor Collaborative is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2010 that produces and freely distributes fact-based econometric research on U.S. Latino economic contributions, including the flagship U.S. Latino GDP Report. It serves Fortune 500 executives, U.S. policymakers, media, and Latino youth audiences via direct engagement, convenings, and digital campaigns.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Beverly Hills

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Research Distribution: The organization distributes its research reports free of charge to decision-makers, policymakers, and business leaders. The LDC is self-funded and independent, created by accomplished Latino national leaders who donate their time.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Latino Donor Collaborative is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 2010 that produces data-driven research reports quantifying U.S. Latino economic, business, consumer, and demographic contributions. Its flagship deliverables include the annual U.S. Latino GDP Report, the annual U.S. Latino Impact Report, and the Fast Facts Compendium, all distributed free of charge. The organization also operates executive engagement programs, webinars, and special national convenings for senior corporate and policy audiences.

Product overview

Latino Donor Collaborative is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit research organization that operates as a portfolio of data-driven research products and engagement services. The core offerings center on the Official LDC U.S. Latino GDP Report™ (split into Part One for national-level economic analysis and Part Two for state-level and forecast data), complemented by the LDC Fast Facts one-page snapshot and thematic reports like the Latinas Economic Power study and U.S. Latinos in Media Report. Supporting these publications are engagement services including CEO One-on-Ones, Company Presentations at major forums (Congress, WEF, UN, Federal Reserve), LDC Covenings, and Webinars. The organization’s research is produced through its Latino Data Collaborative Think Tank (LDCTT) in partnership with universities (W.P. Carey School of Business at ASU) and sponsors (Wells Fargo). Public engagement is driven through the Elevate Latinos campaign platform and the LDC Latina Initiative. The portfolio spans 74+ publications produced with 28 research partners, targeting business leaders, investors, policymakers, and media decision-makers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Elevate Latinos: An engagement hub and campaign, including social media, where Latinos of all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences come together to explore their impact in the U.S. Includes a youth engagement component with a vibrant Gen-Z voice.

Products and services

• LDC U.S. Latino GDP Report Annual flagship research product that measures the economic contribution of U.S. Latinos, including state-level GDP output by industry and consumer income brackets. Distributed free of charge to corporate, policy, and media audiences.
• LDC U.S. Latino Impact Report Annual Impact Report synthesizing demographic, business-formation, education, and economic data on the U.S. Latino community. Distributed free to corporate partners, government leaders, and media.
• LDC U.S. Latino Fast Facts Compendium A reference compendium of summary statistics spanning all LDC research categories, designed as a quick look-up resource for journalists, analysts, and corporate strategists.
• Executive Engagement Series Convener-hosted engagement series bringing together C-suite leaders from Fortune 500 companies, business associations, and chambers of commerce to discuss U.S. Latino economic and market opportunities.
• Special Convenings and Webinars Virtual and in-person convenings including webinars and special forums that connect senior stakeholders around current LDC research topics.
• LDC Consumer Cohort Analysis Reports Research products segmenting U.S. Latino consumers across generational and acculturation cohorts, providing actionable purchasing-power and behavioral data.

Quantifiable outcome

• U.S. Latino GDP reached $4.4 trillion in 2024, ranking 4th globally if measured independently
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary research partner producing the annual Official LDC U.S. Latino GDP Report. The partnership provides academic rigor and credibility to economic analysis of U.S. Latino contributions to the economy through econometric research and forecasting.
• 28 Research Partners (Universities and Institutions)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborations with 28 research partners from leading universities and institutions producing 74 data-driven publications. Includes partnerships with Seidman Research Institute at ASU.
• KantarsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner featured in Latinas report webinar, providing consumer and market data insights on Latina economic power and influence.
• Hispanics in PhilanthropysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit partner featured in Latinas report webinar discussing community insights and philanthropic perspectives on Latina leadership.
• TelevisaUnivisionsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner featured in Latinas report webinar, representing major Spanish-language media presence for reaching Latino audiences with research findings.
• Victoria's SecretsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner featured in Latinas report webinar, representing brand perspective on Latina consumer engagement and market opportunities.
• We Are ALXsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner featured in Latinas report webinar, representing youth engagement and professional development perspective on Latina leadership.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Nielsen (NielsenIQ): Nielsen produces consumer and demographic data, including Hispanic consumer insights, sold to enterprise clients—adjacent to LDC in producing Latino consumer and economic data for corporate decision-makers.
• National Urban League: National Urban League is a historic civil rights and economic empowerment organization producing research on minority economic outcomes and engaging corporate and policy leaders—sharing LDC's economic research and stakeholder convening model.
• The Aspen Institute: The Aspen Institute is a nonpartisan convener and policy research organization hosting high-profile events and producing research on economic and social issues—comparable to LDC's convening-driven model and elite stakeholder engagement.
• Economic Policy Institute: EPI is a nonprofit think tank producing economic research on labor, wages, and demographic disparities—comparable as a research-driven nonprofit producing authoritative economic analysis cited by media and policymakers.
• The Brookings Institution: Brookings is a leading public policy think tank producing economic and demographic research cited by policymakers and the media—comparable as a research think tank with policy/corporate audiences, though broader in scope than LDC.

Emerging players

• Selig Center for Economic Growth (Terry College of Business, UGA): The Selig Center produces the well-known 'Multicultural Economy' report measuring buying power of U.S. ethnic groups including Latinos—directly comparable to LDC's GDP/consumer research product, though academic in origin.

Direct peers

• Pew Research Center: Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank producing authoritative demographic and economic research widely cited by policymakers and media—comparable to LDC in methodology, free-distribution model, and decision-maker audience.
• Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR): HACR is a nonprofit focused on Hispanic inclusion in corporate America, producing research on Latino representation and economic participation and engaging Fortune 500 companies—sharing LDC's economic-research-meets-corporate-convening focus.
• UnidosUS: UnidosUS (formerly National Council of La Raza) is the largest U.S. Latino civil rights and advocacy organization, producing policy research and convening corporate, government, and community stakeholders around Latino economic and social issues—directly comparable to LDC's mission and stakeholder model.
• Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI): CHCI is a Latino-focused nonprofit that produces policy research, convenes leaders, and develops young Latino leaders—sharing LDC's policy research, convening, and youth engagement focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LDCLatino
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@latinodonorcollaborative4253
• Facebookfacebook.com/latinocollaborative
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/latino-donor-collaborative-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/latinodonorcollaborative
• TikToktiktok.com/@elevatelatinos

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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