Hispanic Federation
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UnclaimedA U.S. nonprofit federation that strengthens Latino-led organizations and advances Hispanic communities through services, advocacy, civic engagement, and policy work.
Last updated August 25, 2026
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Overview
Hispanic Federation is a United States-based nonprofit organization established in New York City in 1990 to support Hispanic and Latino communities and strengthen the institutions that serve them. Rather than operating primarily as a direct-to-consumer brand, it functions as a federation, grantmaker, intermediary, advocacy organization, and provider of community programs. Its work combines support for grassroots Latino nonprofits with public-policy advocacy and services for individuals and families. The organization began with public-affairs programming on Spanish-language radio and a public-education campaign intended to build awareness of issues affecting Latino communities. In 1993 it created Latino CORE, an institutional-capacity initiative designed to provide Latino nonprofits with grants and practical assistance for administration, infrastructure, management, and organizational development. According to the referenced material, Latino CORE and related grantmaking partnerships have supported more than 1,000 grants and distributed more than $40 million to member agencies over time. Hispanic Federation’s principal areas of work include education, health, immigration, economic empowerment, civic participation, environmental justice, and nonprofit-sector development. Its membership services help community organizations improve management, leadership, fundraising, recruitment, and program delivery. Its advocacy work uses research, public education, coalition building, voter mobilization, and engagement with public officials to advance Latino policy priorities. Its community programs provide or coordinate assistance in areas such as health-insurance enrollment, college access, HIV and chronic-disease awareness, immigrant integration, disaster response, and economic security. The federation expanded beyond its original New York base during the 2000s and 2010s. It opened a Washington, D.C., office in 2005, established the Las Americas Conference Center in 2006, added a Connecticut presence in 2013, launched a Central Florida office in 2015, and developed programs across a broader national footprint. The organization has described its reach through a network of Latino grassroots agencies and work in 16 states; the supplied reference also describes a network of more than 100 Latino grassroots nonprofits and a wider structure involving hundreds of community agencies. Hispanic Federation is governed by an independent board of directors and supported by corporate, foundation, government, and individual philanthropy. Frankie Miranda serves as president and chief executive voice of the organization, overseeing operations and representing the federation in public and policy settings. The organization remains active as a national Latino nonprofit intermediary, combining local service delivery and organizational support with campaigns intended to influence systems and legislation affecting Hispanic communities.
History
Hispanic Federation was founded in New York City in 1990 by Latino leaders seeking to improve support for Hispanic communities and reinforce the capacity of Latino-serving institutions. Its initial activities included Spanish-language radio public-affairs programming and public education. These efforts established a model that combined community communication with institutional advocacy rather than treating social services and public policy as separate fields. In 1993, the federation created Latino CORE, or Community Organization Resource Expansion, in response to the limited administrative and infrastructure resources available to many Latino nonprofit organizations. The initiative provided grants and organizational-development assistance. Over time, Latino CORE and related grantmaking partnerships supported more than 1,000 grants and directed more than $40 million to member agencies, according to the supplied reference material. This capacity-building role became one of the organization’s defining functions. Hispanic Federation also developed civic and leadership programs. Its first Latino Civic Participation Campaign began in 1996 and focused on voter registration and political participation; the organization has subsequently reported registering more than 350,000 voters. In the late 1990s it created the Hispanic Leadership Institute, a management program for Latino nonprofit professionals. The institute produced more than 200 Latino graduates according to the referenced account. During the same broad period, the federation expanded access to health insurance and helped tens of thousands of Latino families navigate free or low-cost coverage. During the 2000s, the federation broadened its geographic and programmatic reach. It opened a Washington, D.C., office in 2005 and the Las Americas Conference Center in 2006. In response to the housing and mortgage crisis, it introduced foreclosure-prevention work in 2008. It also began a stronger environmental-justice focus. Education programs such as Pathways to Academic Excellence addressed early-childhood literacy and preparation for postsecondary education, while CREAR Futuros worked with colleges and community partners on mentoring, tutoring, leadership development, internships, and student retention. Health advocacy became another sustained area of activity. The LUCES coalition, created in 1996, addressed the disproportionate impact of HIV/AIDS on Latino communities through culturally responsive education and testing initiatives. In partnership with the Latino Commission on AIDS, the federation helped establish National Latino AIDS Awareness Day. Other health activities have included insurance enrollment, diabetes awareness, asthma and COPD education, fitness programs, nutrition education, and reproductive-health information. The organization continued its regional expansion with a Connecticut satellite office in 2013 and a Central Florida office in 2015. In 2014, it partnered with LULAC on an immigrant-integration initiative spanning ten states. Its broader immigration work has included advocacy for immigrant rights, community education, and support intended to help immigrant families access services and participate in civic life. Hispanic Federation operates through a board of directors, staff, member organizations, public agencies, philanthropy, and private-sector partners. The reference material describes both a core network of more than 100 Latino grassroots nonprofits and a wider network involving more than 400 grassroots agencies. The federation’s policy priorities are informed by a Policy Leadership Council composed of community leaders and advocates connected to its grassroots network. Its funding comes from corporations, foundations, governments, and individual donors, with the supplied material indicating that government grants and contributions represent between 25% and 49% of total support. The organization continues to present itself as a national Latino intermediary combining direct community assistance, nonprofit strengthening, advocacy, and coalition-based systems change.
- 2016
College-readiness grant received
[1]The Gates Foundation awarded support for college-readiness programming associated with CREAR Futuros.
- 2015
Central Florida office opens
[1]The organization expanded its regional reach into the Southeast.
- 2014
National immigration initiative launched with LULAC
[1]The partners began immigrant-integration services across ten states.
- 2013
Connecticut office opens
[1]A satellite office expanded services and nonprofit support in Connecticut.
- 2008
Foreclosure-prevention program launched
[1]The federation responded to the mortgage crisis with assistance for Latino homeowners and families.
- 2006
Las Americas Conference Center opens
[1]Hispanic Federation opened a conference facility intended to support Latino nonprofit convening and development.
- 2005
Washington, D.C. office opens
[1]The organization established a presence for national policy and advocacy work.
- 1999
Leadership and long-term service programs developed
[1]The Hispanic Leadership Institute and major health-access and education initiatives were developed or expanded.
- 1996
Civic participation campaign begins
[1]Hispanic Federation began its first Latino civic-participation and voter-registration campaign.
- 1996
LUCES coalition created
[1]The federation formed a Latino HIV/AIDS coalition focused on culturally competent education, testing, and advocacy.
Products and positioning
A Latino-led nonprofit federation positioned between grassroots community organizations, philanthropy, public agencies, and policymakers. Its distinctive role is to strengthen Latino institutions while also delivering and advocating for programs addressing education, health, immigration, economic opportunity, civic participation, and environmental justice.
Nonprofit capacity building · 1993
Latino CORE
A grantmaking and technical-assistance initiative created to address the infrastructure and administrative needs of Latino nonprofit organizations. It supports organizational development, management, and institutional stability, helping community agencies improve their ability to deliver services and advocate for their constituencies.
Leadership development · 1999
Hispanic Leadership Institute
A management and professional-development program for leaders of Latino nonprofit organizations. The institute is designed to build skills in administration, strategy, organizational management, and community-sector leadership.
Education
Pathways to Academic Excellence
An education initiative with early-childhood and college-preparation components. It equips parents and guardians with literacy and learning-support tools, helps families navigate schools and college applications, and provides guidance on advanced coursework, entrance examinations, financial aid, and postsecondary planning.
College access and retention
CREAR Futuros
A postsecondary-success program addressing barriers to college completion among Hispanic students. In collaboration with institutions such as CUNY, it has used peer mentoring, tutoring, leadership training, internships, and institutional partnerships to improve student achievement and retention.
Public health · 1996
LUCES HIV/AIDS Coalition
A coalition focused on HIV/AIDS education, testing, and advocacy in Latino communities. Its work includes culturally responsive public information and collaboration on Latino HIV awareness observances.
Health access
Healthcare Enrollment
A service that assists families and small businesses with enrollment in public and subsidized health coverage, including Medicaid, Child Health Plus, and plans available through the health-insurance marketplace.
Civic engagement · 1996
Latino Civic Participation Campaign
A voter-registration and civic-participation effort intended to increase Latino engagement in elections and public life. The federation has reported registering more than 350,000 new voters through this work and subsequent campaigns.
Marketing campaigns
- 1996Latino Civic Participation Campaign
United States
A voter-registration and civic-engagement campaign designed to increase Latino participation in elections and public decision-making.
Outcome. The organization later reported more than 350,000 new voter registrations associated with its civic-participation work.
- 1996Latino HIV Testing Month and National Latino AIDS Awareness Day
United States
Health-awareness activities promoted culturally competent HIV education, testing, and advocacy in Latino communities through the LUCES coalition and partner organizations.
Outcome. National Latino AIDS Awareness Day gained recognition in more than 300 U.S. cities according to the referenced material.
- Hispanic Education Summit
Northeastern United States
An annual education convening bringing together community stakeholders and policymakers to discuss Latino educational achievement and policy recommendations.
- Get Up! Get Moving! Health Fair
New York · Florida
A community health and fitness campaign offering physical-activity opportunities, health screenings, and healthy-lifestyle education.
- Zumbando en el Barrio
United States
A culturally oriented fitness initiative using Zumba, entertainment, and community events to encourage physical activity.
Brand decisions
2014
Expand national immigrant-integration servicesStrategyBackground
The federation sought to extend immigration-related assistance beyond its traditional local and regional base.
Action taken
Hispanic Federation partnered with LULAC on an initiative operating in ten states.
Aftermath
The partnership broadened the organization’s national immigration and integration footprint.
1993
Create Latino COREStrategyBackground
Latino nonprofit organizations faced inadequate administrative and infrastructure resources.
Action taken
Hispanic Federation created a grantmaking and capacity-building initiative to strengthen member agencies.
Aftermath
The initiative and related partnerships later supported more than 1,000 grants, according to the referenced material.
- Advocate for CUNY fundingStrategy
Background
Proposed reductions to City University of New York funding raised concerns about access for Latino undergraduates.
Action taken
Hispanic Federation advocated for restoring or protecting CUNY funding and highlighted the system’s importance to Latino students.
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