$6.7M in expenses

Building civic power: latino power fund programs and grantmaking that increase investments into grassroot organizations rooted in latino communities working to promote civic engagement among latinos and promote the equitable distribution of american rescue plan funds. In 2024, LCF launched the fourth cohort of its latino nonprofit accelerator, culminated its first cohort of the rest is power sabbatical program for grassroot leaders, and culminated the first phase of the poderarte initiative to promote art and culture as a vehicle to promote civic engagement and social change. LCF partnerships and nonpartisan activations also mobilized thousands of voters in latino communities across california, nevada, and arizona. As part of LCF's mission, LCF manages the latino giving circle network (LGCN) to inspire philanthropy for the benefit of latino communities. LCF has created this network of philanthropists as a platform for latino leaders to increase their civic engagement. As of december 31, 2024, there were 19 LGCN giving circles with 347 members.

$3.0M in expenses

Building economic power programs and grantmaking that increase opportunities for economic mobility and growth in latino communities. In 2024, LCF's economic power building work focused on increasing access to capital for entrepreneurs, establishing new community development financial institutions, investments in latina entrepreneurs, and support for state efforts to place latinos in higher-paying jobs across california. These efforts include the launch of LCF's latino capital accelerator program. In 2024, LCF co-launched activate imperial, a public-private initiative designed to help california's imperial valley access and guide incoming federal and state clean energy investments. LCF partnerships also leveraged federal and state resources to support latino entrepreneurs and small businesses.

$299K in expenses

Rapid response initiatives that support california nonprofits on the frontlines of serving, supporting, or advocating for latino families and communities affected by disasters. In 2024, LCF's investments supported communities dealing with active disasters as well as those engaged in long-term recovery efforts.