Our Guiding Philosophy
At LCF, LOVE, CULTURE, and POWER are the heartbeat of everything we do. These concepts are the driving force behind a future where LCF is creating and expanding existing possibilities for Latino communities.
Love
Love drives how we build relationships: with care, trust, and mutual respect. We honor the humanity of everyone we work with.
Culture
Culture celebrates the beauty, diversity, and contributions of Latino communities, ensuring our work reflects and uplifts their brilliance.
Power
Power unlocks strength, proving our communities already have what is needed to thrive—we’re here to clear the path.
The Difference We Make
LCF is building a multi-racial democracy. Through our network of community-based organizations, we’ve supported the work of organizing to educate and register voters so their priorities are represented in our nation’s civic processes. We are building the capacity of Latino-led nonprofits to address the needs of their communities. We are clearing, and creating, new pathways to capital for Latino and Latina businesses. And we have designed and engaged the nation’s largest network of Latino philanthropists, aligning the power of philanthropy with civic engagement and social justice. For over 30 years, we’ve shown when Latinos lead, communities thrive.
Donate$40M+
Total Grantmaking Dollars
496
Number of Grantees
$800M+
Federal Dollars Leveraged
$11M+
Disaster Relief
Our Mission
Our mission is to unleash the civic and economic power of Latinos in California and beyond.
“Our work isn’t just important for the success of Latinos—it’s vital to building a prosperous American future. Today, Latinos make up a nearly one-fifth of our nation’s population, two-fifths of California’s, and more than a quarter of all children in the United States. That means America can only succeed in the years to come if the Latino community succeeds, and vice versa.”Read more
Our Values
Guided by these values, we exist to amplify the power and impact of Latinos in every community we serve.
Trust
Confianza que fortalece. Trust keeps our partnerships strong and our mission on course. We trust that our partners understand their communities’ needs and how to address the challenges they face. We trust the organizations we fund to use resources responsibly and effectively. And corporate and foundation allies trust LCF to do the same.
Family & Unity
Comunidad es poder. Our Board, donors, partners, and grantees are connected by a shared commitment to strengthen and elevate Latinos. LCF is proud to work alongside our community partners every step of the way.
Leading From a Place of Strength
Se mueve con fuerza. Latinos are vital to the social and economic success of our state and nation. At LCF, we elevate their strengths, foster collective action, and create opportunities for change, recognizing that when Latinos thrive, our entire country prospers.
Change, not Charity
Transformando con impacto. We act as a catalyst, promoting positive, proactive solutions that heal communities, create opportunities, and engage Latinos in civic and political action. We seek to partner with donors and funders committed to investing in enduring, systemic, and revolutionary changes to the status quo.
Hope
Guiados por esperanza. We envision a future where broken systems are replaced with ones that serve everyone equitably. Our hope is grounded in the strength of Latino communities and the belief that true equity is possible when we unite.
Joy
Todo se logra con alegría. We choose to celebrate our people and every win, big or small. Social justice is a tough job. Joy keeps us resilient, lifts our spirits, and makes us unstoppable.
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