Latino Memphis, Inc.

What Latino Memphis, Inc. does

Latino Memphis, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1995 in Memphis, Tennessee, that delivers social services to the Latino and Hispanic community across the Greater Memphis area and West Tennessee. The organization operates six integrated core programs: Derechos (immigration legal representation before the Memphis Immigration Court and USCIS, covering removal cases, asylum, DACA renewals, family petitions, and U visa processing), El Centro (information and referrals through a network of over 50 local nonprofits and agencies), Tu Salud (community health and nutrition, originated from COVID-19 response efforts), Tu Voz (advocacy and community outreach), Puentes (family reunification and victim advocacy for unaccompanied children), and Senderos (digital literacy, workforce readiness, and financial empowerment, including Latinx @ Work, Digital Skills for Life, Latinx in Business, and FEN). The organization also operates a Community Job Board with a $15/hour minimum wage floor and an Emergency Relief Fund that distributes one-time $500 grants in partnership with UpTogether.

The business model is donation- and grant-driven, supplemented by modest fee revenue from immigration consultations, notary seals, passport application assistance ($15 first application, $10 each additional), and birth certificate processing; some services operate on a "pay what you can" basis. Distribution is community-led and multi-channel: walk-in office services at 6041 Mt. Moriah Ext., Suite #16 in Memphis; phone (901.366.5882 / 901.410.0195); WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger; website forms; SMS notifications powered by Baptist; and referrals from over 50 partner organizations. There is no proprietary technology platform — operations rely on standard nonprofit case management and community resource referral systems. Bilingual staff capacity is central to the value proposition for the non-English-speaking Hispanic population.

The organization is governed by an independent Board of Directors chaired by Esperanza "Espe" A. King with Vice Chair Toni Boland-Evans, and led by President and CEO Mauricio Calvo, who has headed the organization since its founding. Funding is diversified across national foundations (Kresge Foundation, UnidosUS), corporate sponsors (Verizon, Comcast, Nike, Starbucks, Kroger, Superlo Foods), municipal and regional government (City of Memphis, United Way of the Mid-South), legal foundations (TN Bar Foundation, TN Justice Center, Memphis Bar Association), and grassroots individual donations processed via Network for Good and Facebook Fundraiser. Strategic partners include Shelby County Schools, Rhodes College, TIRRC, World Relief, Heartland Alliance, and the MEMigration Coalition.

Name

Latino Memphis, Inc.

Legal name

Latino Memphis, Inc.

Website

https://latinomemphis.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Latino Memphis is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1995 that delivers immigration legal services, health access, workforce development, and advocacy to the 80,000+ Latino residents of Greater Memphis and West Tennessee through six core programs and a 50+ partner referral network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Civic and Social Organizations (81341), Human Rights Organizations (813311), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Racial & Ethnic Justice Organizations (BPAGAFAC), Refugee & Migrant Integration Enterprises (Livelihoods, Services) (BPAGALAN), Cultural Centers & Community Cultural Organizations (BPAGAHAD), Cultural, Identity & Inclusion Programs (EDALAHAF)

Keywords

• Immigration legal services
• Community health programs
• Information referral services
• Digital literacy training
• Family reunification support

Headquarters

HQ city

Memphis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Latino Memphis generates revenue primarily through donations from individuals, corporate sponsors, and grants from foundations and government entities. The organization accepts donations via Network for Good, Facebook Fundraiser, and direct contributions.
2. Fee-Based Services: Certain services are provided for a fee, including immigration legal services initial consultations, notary seals, travel affidavits with notary, passport applications, and birth certificate processing assistance. Some services are donation-based (Pay what you can) such as Tenncare/CoverKids insurance and SNAP applications.
3. Volunteering: Volunteers contribute operational capacity across programs including event support, office assistance, and community outreach. The organization coordinates volunteers through Volunteer Odyssey.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Latino Memphis is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving the Latino/Hispanic community in the Greater Memphis area. Founded in 1995, it delivers direct community services through six core programs covering immigration legal representation, information and referrals, community health, advocacy, family reunification, and digital literacy training. The organization also operates supplemental resources such as a job board, an emergency relief fund, a Know Your Rights Hub, and free Red Cards.

Product overview

Latino Memphis is a nonprofit organization serving the Latino and Hispanic community in the Greater Memphis area through six core programs: Derechos (immigration and legal services), El Centro (information and referrals), Tu Salud (community health), Tu Voz (advocacy and outreach), Puentes (family reunification and victim support), and Senderos (digital literacy and job readiness). The organization also operates a Community Job Board and Emergency Relief Fund. These programs are delivered through direct services, partnerships with over 50 local organizations, and online educational courses, with the mission of connecting, collaborating, and advocating for health, education, and justice for Latinos.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Derechos (Immigration Legal Services) Immigration legal representation and Know Your Rights support for Latino community members.
• El Centro (Information and Referrals) Centralized information and referral hub connecting Latino residents to community resources.
• Tu Salud (Community Health) Community health education, navigation, and resource access program.
• Tu Voz (Advocacy) Advocacy program amplifying Latino voices in civic and policy engagement.
• Puentes (Family Reunification) Family reunification support for Latino families navigating separation and reconnection.
• Senderos (Digital Literacy) Digital literacy training equipping community members with technology skills.
• Job Board Employment opportunity listings for Latino job seekers.
• Emergency Relief Fund Emergency financial assistance for Latino individuals and families in crisis.
• Know Your Rights Hub Educational resource hub on legal rights for the Latino community.
• Free Red Cards Free Red Cards to help community members assert constitutional rights.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 80,000 Latino Memphians served across the region
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Network for GoodcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThird-party donation processing platform that handles online donations on behalf of Latino Memphis. Processes contributions and shares donor information (name, email, mailing address, donation amount) for acknowledgment and record-keeping.
• Volunteer OdysseycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerVolunteer registration and coordination platform used by Latino Memphis to manage volunteer sign-ups and coordinate volunteer activities across programs.
• UpTogethercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for the Emergency Relief Fund, distributing one-time $500 support grants to families experiencing immediate financial hardship due to ICE detention of a family member.
• Verizon WirelessmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner in the Latinx @ Work program providing digital literacy, workforce readiness, and financial empowerment curriculum through grants from UnidosUS.
• BaptistsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerPowers the text messaging platform for community updates on events and information for the Latinx community in Memphis.
• TN Justice CentermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLegal aid partner providing support and collaboration on justice-related initiatives for the Latino community.
• Memphis Bar AssociationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional legal association partner supporting access to justice initiatives and legal resources.
• Rhodes CollegesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution partner supporting programs and initiatives for the Latino community.
• KrogersupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity Rewards partner where Kroger donates a portion of shopping spending to Latino Memphis when customers link their Kroger Plus card to organization #66130.
• Superlo FoodssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity Rewards partner where Superlo Foods donates to Latino Memphis through their community rewards program.
• TIRRC (Tennessee Immigrant Refugee Rights Coalition)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide immigrant rights coalition partner collaborating on immigration policy and resource sharing.
• UnidosUSmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Latino civil rights organization providing grant funding for Senderos digital literacy and financial empowerment programs.
• Shelby County SchoolssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner supporting school registration assistance and parent engagement programs for Latino families.
• World ReliefsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHumanitarian organization partner supporting refugee and immigrant services in the Memphis area.
• Heartland AlliancesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHuman rights organization partner providing support for immigrant and refugee services.
• MEMigration CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of Memphis-based nonprofit immigration programs offering workshops and volunteer opportunities to support immigrants.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CASA: Mid-Atlantic Latino and immigrant services nonprofit providing immigration legal representation, language access, workforce development, and civic engagement across Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Directly comparable in immigration legal services, multi-program integrated model, and immigrant community focus.
• Latin American Association: Atlanta-based Latino services nonprofit providing immigration legal aid, workforce development, youth services, and community health for the Hispanic community in Georgia. Directly comparable in service mix and Southeastern U.S. regional positioning.
• Conexión Américas: Nashville, Tennessee-based Latino-serving nonprofit offering similar integrated services (immigration legal, education, economic development, community engagement) to the Hispanic community in Middle Tennessee. Highly comparable in mission, geography (Tennessee), and service breadth to Latino Memphis.
• World Relief Memphis: Memphis-based refugee and immigrant resettlement organization listed as a Latino Memphis partner. Directly comparable in immigrant/refugee services focus and immediate Memphis geography.
• El Centro Hispano: North Carolina-based Latino-serving nonprofit serving the Hispanic community through education, health, community organizing, and economic development. Comparable mission, service model, and immigrant integration focus.
• Centro Legal de la Raza: Bay Area-based Latino-serving legal and social services nonprofit providing immigration representation, workers' rights, education advocacy, and community engagement. Comparable integrated legal-and-social-services model.

Others

• Hispanic Federation: National Latino nonprofit providing grants, capacity building, and direct services across health, education, immigration, and economic empowerment. Comparable mission and service breadth to Latino Memphis; operates at broader regional/national scale as a funder aggregator.

Broad incumbents

• UnidosUS (formerly NCLR): The largest national Latino civil rights and advocacy organization, and a direct funder/strategic partner of Latino Memphis. Operates affiliate network model that supports regional Latino-serving organizations; provides grant funding for Senderos programs. Comparable in mission, broader in geographic scope.

Regional players

• Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama (¡HICA!): Alabama-based Latino and Hispanic community organization providing immigration legal services, education, health access, and civic engagement in a Southeastern U.S. context comparable to Latino Memphis's Mid-South positioning.
• Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Memphis: Memphis-based Hispanic business and economic development organization focused on Latino entrepreneurship and workforce advancement. Comparable in target community and Memphis geography, complementary in economic empowerment focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@latinomemphis3045
• Facebookfacebook.com/LatinoMemphis
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/latino-memphis
• Instagraminstagram.com/latinomemphis

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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