Indiana Latino Institute

What Indiana Latino Institute does

Indiana Latino Institute (ILI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2001 and headquartered at 2126 N Meridian St. #100 in Indianapolis, Indiana, with a staff of eleven and an annual budget of approximately $1.7 million. Its mission is to advance Latino educational attainment and workforce preparedness statewide through advocacy, leadership development, and culturally responsive programming. The organization operates three core program pillars: Education (covering high school and college student support, college coaching, internships, scholarships, pathways to careers, and the ILI VOICE civic engagement program); Leadership (the Leadership Circle network and Latino Leadership Awards); and Advocacy (Project Jumpstart research initiative on dual credit access, the Higher Education Consortium established in 2017, and Community Conversations). ILI also convenes three signature annual events — the Education Summit/College & Career Fair, Hispanic Heritage Month Annual Luncheon, and Legislative Breakfast — that serve as primary engagement platforms with students, community members, corporate stakeholders, and elected officials.

ILI generates revenue through individual donations, corporate contributions, foundation grants, fee-for-service opportunities, and event-based fundraising, with all programming delivered free of charge to student and community participants. Technology infrastructure is minimal and non-proprietary, consisting of a WordPress-based website (indianalatinoinstitute.org), Constant Contact for email newsletters, and Eventbrite for event registration. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven; per the CEO job description, more than half of the leader's time is devoted to building relationships with community leaders across central Indiana and beyond. The organization is currently conducting a formal search for its next President & CEO in partnership with Charitable Advisors, with Andrew Peñalva serving as Acting President & CEO during the transition. The ILI budget has reportedly doubled over the past seven years with stated expectations of further expansion.

Name

Indiana Latino Institute

Legal name

Indiana Latino Institute

Website

https://indianalatinoinstitute.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Indiana Latino Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2001 and headquartered in Indianapolis that advances Latino educational attainment and workforce preparedness statewide in Indiana through education, leadership, and advocacy programs serving tens of thousands of Latino Hoosiers.

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Product category

Community Education and Advocacy Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Civic and Social Organizations (81341), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Cultural, Identity & Inclusion Programs (EDALAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Education Partnerships for Equity, Inclusion & Gender (EDADALAF), Student Clubs & Organizations (General Interest, Cultural, Service) (EDAJAJAG), Cultural, Multilingual & Immigrant Family Engagement Programs (EDACALAL)

Keywords

• Latino education programs
• Leadership development services
• Community advocacy programs
• Workforce preparedness
• College access services

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: ILI raises funds through individual donations, corporate contributions, and foundation grants. The organization is registered as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, making contributions tax-deductible.
2. Fee-for-Service Opportunities: ILI generates revenue through fee-for-service opportunities alongside grants and event-based fundraising.
3. Events Revenue: ILI organizes events including the Annual Luncheon which features ticket sales, and potentially sponsorship revenue from corporate partners.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Indiana Latino Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that delivers free education, leadership development, and advocacy programs to Latino Hoosiers statewide. Its core offerings include structured Education Programs (college access, college success, scholarships, internships, pathways to careers), Leadership Programs (Leadership Circle and Latino Leadership Awards), and Advocacy Programs (Project Jumpstart research, Higher Education Consortium, Community Conversations), supplemented by signature annual events. Programming is provided at no cost to students and community members and is funded through donations, grants, sponsorships, and corporate contributions.

Product overview

Indiana Latino Institute is a non-profit organization operating as a unified suite of educational attainment and workforce preparedness programs for Latino communities in Indiana. The organization offers structured programs including Leadership Programs (Leadership Circle, Latino Leadership Awards), multi-tiered Education Programs (High School Students, College Students, College Coaching, Internships, Scholarships, Pathways to Careers, ILI VOICE), and Advocacy initiatives (Project Jumpstart, Higher Education Consortium, Community Conversations). The organization also hosts signature events including the annual Education Summit/College & Career Fair, Hispanic Heritage Month Annual Luncheon, and Legislative Breakfast. All offerings are designed to advance Latino educational attainment and workforce preparedness statewide through advocacy, leadership development, and culturally responsive programming.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Education Programs Multi-tiered educational programming focused on increasing the number of Latino high school and college graduates in Indiana through college access, college success, workforce preparedness, and systems change initiatives. Encompasses sub-programs for high school students, college students, college coaching, internships, scholarships, pathways to careers, and the ILI VOICE civic engagement track.
• Leadership Programs Leadership development programming that identifies, supports, and connects Latino Hoosier leaders through recognition and facilitation of access to high-level individuals and spaces. Includes the Leadership Circle network and the Latino Leadership Awards recognition program.
• Advocacy Programs Policy advocacy and systems change efforts positioning ILI as a leader on issues impacting Latino communities, including health, education, immigration, economic development, and public safety. Encompasses the Project Jumpstart research initiative on dual credit and Advanced Placement access, the Higher Education Consortium, and Community Conversations dialogues.
• Education Summit and College & Career Fair Annual event providing Latino high school students with information on FAFSA, college applications, scholarships, and financial aid, featuring interactions with Indiana higher education institutions, employers, and mentors. Provided free to high school students.
• Hispanic Heritage Month Annual Luncheon Annual fundraising and recognition event honoring key Latino community leaders with live music, keynote speakers, and leadership awards. Generates revenue through ticket sales and corporate sponsorships.
• Legislative Breakfast Bipartisan annual convening bringing together state legislators, corporate leaders, and community leaders to discuss opportunities and challenges facing Indiana's Latino community.
• Project Jumpstart Data-driven research initiative examining access to dual credit and Advanced Placement coursework across Indiana schools, identifying barriers and effective strategies for expanding opportunities for Latino students.
• Higher Education Consortium

Quantifiable outcome

• ILI budget has doubled in the past seven years with expectations of further expansion
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Local Partner Organizations (7 locations)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022ILI partnered with local organizations in seven locations across Indiana to host community conversations in 2022, gathering insight and feedback on the state of Latino affairs in each community. This collaboration resulted in the 2022 Community Conversation Report.
• Latino Higher Education ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Established in 2017, this consortium brings together higher education chancellors, presidents, and leadership to collaborate on strategies for Latino student access, success, and transition into the workforce. It is a crucial component of ILI's effort to change systems and challenge institutions to serve the growing Latino student population.
• Charitable AdvisorscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCharitable Advisors is conducting the CEO search in partnership with ILI's Board of Directors. This executive search partnership ensures professional recruitment processes for ILI's next President & CEO position.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR): HACR advances Hispanic inclusion in corporate America through partnerships with Fortune 500 companies. HACR's corporate partnership and workforce development work is comparable to ILI's engagement of corporate stakeholders for community partnership, workforce development, and diversity initiatives.

Broad incumbents

• Hispanic Federation: Hispanic Federation is a national Latino nonprofit serving the East Coast and beyond through advocacy, education, and community development. Comparable to ILI in mission scope—addressing Latino educational attainment, leadership development, and advocacy—but operates at a regional rather than state level, making it a relevant broader peer.
• Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU): HACU represents Hispanic-Serving Institutions and advocates for Latino higher education access and success nationally. ILI's Higher Education Consortium and college-focused programming are directly comparable to HACU's mission of expanding educational opportunities for Latino students through institutional collaboration.
• UnidosUS: UnidosUS (formerly National Council of La Raza) is the largest national Latino civil rights and advocacy organization. While ILI operates at the state level in Indiana, both organizations share a mission of advancing Latino educational attainment, workforce preparedness, and advocacy for the Latino community through culturally responsive programming and policy engagement.
• Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI): CHCI develops the next generation of Latino leaders through fellowships, internships, and leadership programs with strong policy and advocacy components. Comparable to ILI's leadership development, internships, and legislative engagement programming aimed at building a pipeline of civically engaged Latino leaders.
• League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC): LULAC is the largest and oldest Latino civil rights organization in the U.S., with a broad advocacy and education mission. LULAC's educational programs, scholarships, and policy advocacy work parallel ILI's advocacy, scholarship, and civic engagement programming for the Latino community.

Direct peers

• ASPIRA Association: ASPIRA is a national nonprofit focused on Latino youth education and leadership development through dropout prevention, college access, and civic engagement. ASPIRA's direct-service education model for Latino high school and college students closely mirrors ILI's education programming, including college coaching, scholarships, and leadership development.
• Hispanic Scholarship Fund: Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) provides scholarships, college support, and career development for Latino students nationally. ILI's scholarships program and pathways to careers offering overlap directly with HSF's scholarship and career preparation services for the same target demographic of Latino college-bound students.
• National Hispanic Institute: National Hispanic Institute is a nonprofit focused on Latino leadership development for high school and college students through immersive programs. Comparable to ILI's Leadership Circle, Latino Leadership Awards, and ILI VOICE civic engagement programming that develop emerging Latino leaders.

Regional players

• Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF): MALDEF is a national Latino legal and civil rights organization focused on education, immigration, and voting rights through litigation and policy advocacy. MALDEF's education advocacy work shares ILI's systems-change and policy advocacy approach to addressing barriers for Latino students.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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