Recovery Continues: Our Commitment to LA Communities Remains Strong

Six months have passed since wildfires tore through Los Angeles, causing the loss of lives, devastation to neighborhoods, and widespread economic hardship. The outpouring of support for those impacted by the fires demonstrated the spirit of familia: a deep compassion and concern for one another’s well-being. In that moment of crisis, the Latino Community Foundation (LCF)

LCF Reaches Historic First: Over $7M in Grants This Year

I’m excited to share a milestone for the Latino Community Foundation (LCF): we’ve surpassed $7.4 million in grantmaking this year — including $3.4 million in new strategic grants this quarter alone. This marks the highest grant total we’ve ever reached by midyear and reflects our deep, ongoing commitment to supporting Latino communities across California and beyond.

LCF’s Statement on Senator Alex Padilla’s Removal from DHS Press Conference

The Latino Community Foundation denounces the forceful removal of Senator Alex Padilla from today’s press conference with the Secretary of Homeland Security. We refuse to accept a government that punishes elected officials for demanding honesty and justice.  Silencing voices that speak out for immigrant communities sets a dangerous precedent—one we must all stand against. By:

LCF’s Response to the Los Angeles Protests

The recent ICE-related protests in Los Angeles have drawn widespread attention and reflect growing concern within communities. This call for justice, dignity, and accountability is spreading across California and the nation, reminding us that when our communities rise, they don’t rise alone.  Following the 2024 election, LCF announced strategic capacity grants to six frontline grassroots

Announcing the Latino Giving Circle Network’s® Bold Move for Immigrant Justice 

 At the Latino Community Foundation (LCF), we are proud to serve as the home of the Latino Giving Circle Network® (LGCN)—the largest network of Latino philanthropists in the country. The leaders who make up this powerful movement are united by a shared vision: empowering Latino communities through collective giving.   This year, the members of the

Latino Community Foundation Statement on Los Angeles

The Latino Community Foundation stands in solidarity with Los Angeles’ immigrant community. This weekend’s immigration actions by the federal government are part of a larger pattern occurring across the country to instill fear and intimidate our most vulnerable communities. We support the people’s right to peacefully assemble and exercise their First Amendment rights. We must

Latino Community Foundation Budget Statement

As Latino families across the nation work to create a brighter future for themselves, their children, and their communities, they been very clear: access to quality health care and a fair shot at economic opportunity are essential to that future. The Latino Community Foundation (LCF)  believes our nation’s federal tax policy should reflect those values.

LCF in Washington D.C.! Advocating for Latino Entrepreneurs and Economic Justice

This National Small Business Week, the Latino Community Foundation took the leadership and brilliance of our communities to Washington, D.C. Our Latino Capital Accelerator cohort and team traveled to the nation’s capital to advocate for a simple truth: The future of Latinos is the future of the United States. LCF met with members of Congress,