Latino Community Foundation of Colorado

The mission of the Latino Community Foundation of Colorado (LCFC) is to promote Latino philanthropy and to support organizations serving the Latino community.

The Vision
The Latino Community Foundation of Colorado (LCFC) was formed in 2007 to be a resource to the community and a catalyst for positive change. LCFC is an initiative of Hispanics in Philanthropy, The Jay and Rose Phillips Family Foundation, Rose Community Foundation, and Western Union Foundation, and serves two main roles:

Providing support to community leaders, business leaders and families to strengthen their individual philanthropic efforts
Bringing Latinos together to leverage their social investment in order to make a greater impact through grantmaking to Latino nonprofits

LCFC Launch

The Latino Community Foundation of Colorado’s (LCFC’s) launch was held on May 4, 2007 in conjunction with a Latino-themed play at the Denver Center for Performing Arts. Left to right: Ron Montoya, LCFC’s founding chair; Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper; Diana Campoamor of Hispanics in Philanthropy; actor Tony Plana; Naomi Montoya; LCFC Initiative Manager Marcelina Rivera.

Through this strategic donor partnership, which Colorado is pioneering, we will increase Latino participation and leadership in philanthropy, along with the effectiveness of Latino-led nonprofits serving Colorado. This is an effort by Latinos, for Latinos, with support from those that believe in the potential of Latinos, regardless of race or background.

The Need
Latinos comprise approximately 20 percent of Colorado’s population and one in every five Denver-area residents is Latino – our numbers are multiplying. Nationwide, by the year 2050, the Latino population will increase by 200 percent. While our population and needs are growing, less than 2 percent of all funding from U.S. foundations goes to Latino organizations.

Nonprofit organizations serving the Latino community cannot afford to wait for foundations and traditional philanthropy to address the community’s needs. Latinos are increasingly positioned to participate as substantial contributors to the nation’s social investment capital. Though Latino communities are traditionally generous, Latinos often go unrecognized as philanthropic contributors.

Latino Community Foundation of Colorado

The mission of the Latino Community Foundation of Colorado (LCFC) is to promote Latino philanthropy and to support organizations serving the Latino community.

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