Our Story
The Los Angeles Latino Giving Circle take their Angeleno pride very seriously. The LA Latino Giving Circle is filled with leaders who bring their passion, energy and pride to everything they do from grantmaking to hosting community focused events. By founding the Circle, members expanded Latino Community Foundation’s reach into LA County where they mobilize resources to organizations supporting Latino families across LA county.
In 2020, they hosted a Town Hall that highlighted the challenges facing street vendors amid the COVID-19 crisis and advocating for local, people-focused solutions. They’ve also planned and hosted membership retreats to deepen their connections and collective commitment to equitable change.
Members
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Year Established
Funding Priorities

Civic/Community Engagement

Economic justice
Words from Members
2021 Meetings
This Year’s Giving Timeline: March 4 | June 3 | October 7
Giving Circles have three official grantmaking meetings with LCF staff – from helping define funding priorities to meeting with nonprofit organizations. Throughout the year, Giving Circles also host socials, and members are invited to join network wide events, including the LGCN Retreat. Interested in attending a meeting? Contact us here.
Members
Lead Members
Alexa Rousso
Benjamin Torres
Evelin Montes
Jorge Quezada
Matt Trujillo
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About the Latino Giving Circle Network
The Latino Giving Circle Network is the largest network of Latinx philanthropists in the country. From Baby Boomers to Millennials, CEOs to emerging professionals, immigrants to US-born, Latinos and non-Latinos, we are part of a united movement inspired by the power of giving and civic engagement. The funding from these Giving Circles supports grassroots Latinx-led nonprofits, working on the frontlines with Latinx youth and families. These emerging community-rooted organizations are often overlooked by traditional philanthropy. We exist to change that. Learn more about the Network here.
