Our vision is for a healthy and vibrant future for all Latino Coloradans.
The Latino Community Foundation of Colorado (LCFC) is a state-based philanthropic foundation—led by Latinos and for Latinos. We pursue civic, economic, and cultural opportunities that drive a more authentic narrative about Latinos in the state, and cement a healthy and vibrant future where all Latino Coloradans will prosper. LCFC’s mission is to work hand in hand with our diverse communities to create culturally responsive strategies that build influence, equity and opportunity for all Latino Coloradans.
Our Mission
LCFC’s mission is to work hand in hand with our diverse communities to create culturally responsive strategies that build influence, equity and opportunity for all Latino Coloradans.
Our Vision
A Colorado where Latinos are united and advancing their collective power.
Our Values
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Family centered
Family-Centered means caring for the health and well-being of everyone we embrace as family across generations.
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Community led
LCFC values and respects the gifts present in individuals and communities and works to support them in determining their own destinies
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Cultural justice
LCFC believes that all people have the right to be themselves and embrace their cultural identity.
How we serve our community
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Communities Lead, Communities Thrive
This multiethnic coalition of non-profit leaders have successfully championed for the passage of House Bill HS22-1356. Non-profits are a central support system for Coloradans providing critical resources that fill the gap left by government.
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Adelante Colorado
Informed and guided by a group of concerned Latino leaders, Adelante Colorado is dedicated to building the capacities of Latino-led and –serving nonprofits and leaders in Colorado. Through a culturally grounded process, 23 established nonprofit organizations were selected as the members of the three-year Adelante Colorado cohort.
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Colorado’s First Nonprofit Infrastructure Grant Program
The Latino Community Foundation of Colorado (LCFC) is collaborating with the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) to administer the Nonprofit Infrastructure Grant. The Nonprofit Infrastructure (NPI) Grant has been created for small nonprofits that can show they have been impacted or disproportionately impacted by COVID-19.
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Communities of Color Loan Fund
The Colorado Communities of Color Loan Fund is a five-year revolving loan fund pilot project that will ensure access to capital to nonprofit organizations led by and serving communities of color.