Founded in 1983 to promote stronger partnerships between organized philanthropy and Latino communities, HIP has developed into a transnational network of grantmakers committed to strengthening Latino communities across the Americas.
As a membership organization, HIP seeks to share with funders the needs of the Latino community. We sponsor regional, national and aging conferences and briefings, newsevents and publications, professional development programs, as well as providing referrals for foundations seeking Latino staff and trustees.
In addition, HIP seeks to increase resources for the Latino civil sector by leading a funding collaborative, which focuses foundation, corporate, government and individual dollars on supporting Latino nonprofits. Concentrating specifically on building the capacity of Latino nonprofits, the Funders' Collaborative for Strong Latino Communities further serves HIP's mission of strengthening Latino leadership, while at the same time increasing awareness about Latino issues and stimulating dialogue about how to better serve the Latino community and Latin America.
Through the Funders' Collaborative, HIP has raised nearly $40 million and has made grants to over 500 Latino-led nonprofits across the Americas.
As our network continues to grow, we look to develop models of work that recognize current trends and build on our strong foundation, shaping the craft of philanthropy into a vehicle for strengthening Latino communities across the Americas.



