Univision Foundation

What Univision Foundation does

Univision Foundation is a U.S.-based nonprofit foundation and subsidiary initiative of TelevisaUnivision that advances social and economic mobility for the Hispanic community in the United States. It operates an integrated portfolio of educational, health, and economic-empowerment programs, including transmedia educational series (La Fuerza de Creer and La Fuerza de Creer STEM, distributed across the Univision television network and social platforms), a children's storytelling initiative (UniCuentos) launched in March 2025, scholarship programs for first-generation college students (Univision Scholars, TU Camino, TU Futuro) delivered through five named partner universities (COE College, Florida International University, Lone Star College, University of Houston-Downtown, and University of Texas at Arlington), an inclusive STEM conference (Open Pathways 4 STEM), a Web3/NFT-based mental health and financial education initiative (Crypto Contigo), and health awareness campaigns such as Bebe Agua Mijo.

The foundation's underlying technology is a transmedia educational platform that combines broadcast television (telenovela-style narrative content) with social media distribution across YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn, supported by a dedicated Spanish-language website (univision.org). Its STEM programming incorporates multisensory physical tools (Physics with the Senses, Accessible Robotics Solutions, Tangible Interfaces) developed by scientists with disabilities to make scientific concepts accessible through touch, sound, and sight; these are pedagogical/hardware tools rather than AI systems. The broader portfolio also leverages NFT minting via the pledge.to platform for Crypto Contigo fundraising.

Univision Foundation does not sell products or charge fees for its programs. Its business model is donation- and sponsorship-funded, with revenue sourced from corporate partners (notably Optimum, which funds Hispanic Heritage Month scholarships across 21 states), Web3/NFT contributors, individual donors, and the underlying financial and media support of TelevisaUnivision. The foundation's go-to-market is community-led: it engages Hispanic families, first-generation college students, students with disabilities, and broader community members through university partnerships, on-air content, social media, and community events, with distribution weighted toward television reach and partner-institution scholarship delivery.

Name

Univision Foundation

Legal name

Univision Foundation

Website

https://univision.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Univision Foundation is a U.S. nonprofit foundation under TelevisaUnivision that delivers transmedia educational content, scholarships for first-generation Hispanic college students, inclusive STEM programming, health campaigns, and Web3-based fundraising to advance social and economic mobility in the U.S. Hispanic community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hispanic Community Education and Empowerment Services

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Educational Services (611), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Education Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAK), Corporate Foundations & CSR Grantmaking (BPAGAKAC), College Access, Scholarships & Student Success Nonprofits (BPAGADAE), Special Education, Disability Support & Inclusive Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAH)

Keywords

• Hispanic community education
• College scholarship programs
• Transmedia educational content
• Community health campaigns
• Nonprofit youth empowerment

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Univision Foundation is a nonprofit organization that delivers educational, health, and economic empowerment programs to the U.S. Hispanic community through transmedia content combining television and social media, college scholarships for first-generation students, inclusive STEM initiatives, and community health campaigns. The foundation is funded by donations and corporate sponsorships and provides all programs free of charge.

Product overview

Univision Foundation operates as a nonprofit organization focused on social and economic mobility for the Hispanic community in the U.S. The organization delivers its mission through multiple integrated programs: La Fuerza de Creer and La Fuerza de Creer STEM provide transmedia educational content combining television and social media; UniCuentos offers children's storytelling with celebrity readers; scholarship programs (Univision Scholars, TU Camino, TU Futuro) support first-generation college students; Open Pathways 4 STEM Conference promotes inclusive STEM education; Crypto Contigo uses Web3 for mental health funding; and health campaigns like Bebe Agua Mijo address wellness. The portfolio represents a multi-platform approach to education, economic empowerment, health, and civic engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Univision Scholars: Scholarship program for first-generation university students in their third and fourth year, available at COE College (Iowa) and Florida International University.
• TU Camino
• TU Futuro
• Optimum Hispanic Heritage Scholarships
• Premios de Excelencia (Orgullo de Nuestra Juventud)
• UniCuentos
• Crypto Contigo
• Open Pathways 4 STEM

Products and services

• La Fuerza de Creer Transmedia educational program integrating television and social media narratives to support Hispanic parents and caregivers in early childhood education, socio-emotional development, and school readiness.
• La Fuerza de Creer STEM Informal scientific learning content for children delivered through family connection experiences to awaken curiosity and creativity in STEM subjects.
• UniCuentos Children's storytelling initiative featuring illustrated stories read by celebrities to develop emotional resilience, socio-emotional skills, and family bonding through classic children's literature.
• Univision Scholars Scholarship program for first-generation Hispanic university students in their third and fourth year at COE College (Iowa) and Florida International University (Miami), providing financial aid and mentorship.
• TU Camino Scholarship presented with Lone Star College and Univision Houston Contigo offering up to $15,000 coverage for two years of study to help Hispanic students achieve academic and professional goals.
• TU Futuro Four-year scholarship for high school seniors in the Houston area covering full tuition at University of Houston-Downtown and University of Texas at Arlington.
• Premios de Excelencia (Orgullo de Nuestra Juventud) Excellence awards program recognizing exceptional Hispanic students based on academic merit, outstanding community service, and civic duty. More than 230 students have been honored over 26 years in South Florida, Orlando, Georgia, and North Carolina.
• Open Pathways 4 STEM Conference Annual conference promoting participation of individuals with disabilities in science and technology through multisensory experiences, workshops, and expert discussions on innovation and inclusion in STEM.
• Crypto Contigo Web3-powered social impact initiative minting NFTs to fund free mental health programs and financial education through community workshops and the 'Crypto & Canela' educational mini-series, in partnership with One Love DAO and Another Awesome Day.
• Bebe Agua Mijo Hydration awareness health campaign featuring hydration tips and 'Sexy Waters' recipes to maintain hydration during hot weather, including a downloadable recipe booklet.
• Optimum Hispanic Heritage Scholarships Essay contest scholarships for high school and preparatory school students in the 21 states where Optimum has presence, celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month.

Quantifiable outcome

• 230+ exceptional students honored through excellence awards over 26 years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

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AI capability1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• One Love DAOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCryptocurrency initiative partner for Crypto Contigo, a Web3-powered social impact program combining art NFT minting with mental health and financial education programs for the Hispanic community.
• Another Awesome DaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit partner for Crypto Contigo, focused on preventing youth suicide through creative expression, wellness, and peer support, integrating with Web3 art initiatives.
• COE CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner hosting the Univision Scholars scholarship program for first-generation college students in their third and fourth year.
• Florida International UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner hosting the Univision Scholars scholarship program and Open Pathways 4 STEM conference for students with disabilities.
• Lone Star CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner for TU Camino scholarship program, providing up to $15,000 for two years of study in partnership with Univision Houston Contigo.
• University of Houston-DowntowncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner for TU Futuro 4-year scholarship program for high school seniors in the Houston area.
• University of Texas in ArlingtoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner for TU Futuro 4-year scholarship program for high school seniors in the Houston area.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Lumina Foundation: Major US foundation focused on increasing postsecondary credential attainment, with explicit focus on closing racial/ethnic equity gaps. Comparable as an education-focused grantmaking foundation serving first-generation and underrepresented students, but with a national rather than Hispanic-exclusive lens.
• Ford Foundation: Major US philanthropy with significant programming on economic mobility, education, and reducing inequality for communities of color. Comparable as a large grantmaking foundation addressing similar social mobility and education access issues, though operating at vastly larger scale.
• Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation: Largest US education grantmaking foundation, funding K-12, postsecondary, and minority student success initiatives broadly. Comparable as an education grantmaking incumbent, though operating at much larger scale and across all demographics rather than exclusively Hispanic.
• Annenberg Foundation: Large US foundation funding education, youth development, and media-focused initiatives. Comparable as an education grantmaking foundation with media-adjacent programming, though operating across broader demographics and at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Latino Community Foundation: California-based foundation focused on building Latino philanthropic power and investing in Latino-led organizations across health, education, and economic mobility. Strongly comparable on community-foundation structure, Hispanic mission, and education/economic mobility focus, though regionally focused on California.
• Hispanic Scholarship Fund: One of the largest US nonprofits providing scholarships and educational support services to Hispanic students. Directly comparable to Univision Foundation on scholarship targeting, first-generation college student focus, and Hispanic community mission, though HSF operates more as a pure scholarship provider.
• Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU): Membership-based organization representing Hispanic-Serving Institutions and advocating for Hispanic higher education access. Comparable to Univision Foundation on the Hispanic college access mission and on building university partnerships to advance student success.

Others

• United Way Worldwide: Largest privately funded US nonprofit, mobilizing corporate donations to support community programs including education and economic mobility. Comparable on the community-foundation model, corporate donor mobilization, and education programming, though not Hispanic-exclusive.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@PodcastContigoenlaComunidad
• Facebookfacebook.com/UnivisionFDN
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/univision-foundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/univisionfoundation

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