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The word philanthropy signifies the voluntary promotion of human welfare through giving. Although its literal Greek meaning is “love for mankind”, today it refers more specifically to grants of money given by individuals or institutions to nonprofit organizations. Philanthropic giving supports a variety of activities, including research, direct services, and advocacy across programs such as health, education, arts and culture, and population groups such as low income, elderly, Latinos, etc.
A foundation is an entity that is established as a nonprofit corporation or a charitable trust, with a principal purpose of making grants to unrelated organizations or institutions or to individuals for scientific, educational, cultural, religious, or other charitable purposes. This broad definition encompasses two foundation types: private foundations and public foundations. The most common distinguishing characteristic of a private foundation is that most of its funds come from one source, whether an individual, a family, or a corporation. A public foundation, in contrast, normally receives its assets from multiple sources, which may include private foundations, individuals, government agencies, and fees for service. Moreover, a public foundation must continue to seek money from diverse sources in order to retain its public status. (Foundation Center)
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What is an affinity group?
An affinity group is a coalition of individual grantmakers or grantmaker organizations with a shared interest in a particular subject or funding area. Members of the affinity group meet to exchange information, provide networking or professional development opportunities, or facilitate collaborative programs in support of their funding areas. In the philanthropic sectors there are many affinity groups such as Asian American/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP), Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees (GICR), Grantmakers in Aging (GIA), etc.
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What is the Latino civil sector?
The civil sector refers, most broadly, to a wide array of individuals and organizations that work within the social space between the market economy and the government. These organizations are essentially private, yet unlike other private institutions, these entities are expected to serve some public or community good. The Latino civil sector, then, is comprised of those individuals and organizations that work in the civil sector and are committed to strengthening Latino communities in particular, but not exclusively.
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Why does HIP call itself a ‘transnational association of grantmakers’?
A transnational network of grantmakers spans borders and recognizes the critical importance of transnational collaboration in problem solving. We live in a global economy, in which many individuals and communities have “their feet in two places at the same time” and where issues of poverty, human rights, and the environment transcend national borders. A transnational network of grantmakers recognizes that this cross-border interplay of ideas and resources is an integral part of today’s society and must be acknowledged and incorporated into philanthropic efforts.
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What is a site and how many does HIP currently have?
A site is a geographic area in which the HIP Funders’ Collaborative for Strong Latino Communities makes grants. HIP currently operates 18 Collaborative sites, which can be:
- a city (Chicago, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C.),
- a region within a state (Northern California/Central Valley, Southern California, South Florida, Southeast Wisconsin),
- a state (Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, New Mexico, North Carolina, the state of Córdoba in Argentina),
- a multi-state region (Massachusetts/Rhode Island, New York/New Jersey, Upper Midwest),
- or a country in Latin America (Dominican Republic, Mexico)
The above list includes the 18 existing sites of the Collaborative.
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How can I get a grant from HIP?
Funders' Collaborative Information
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How is it that HIP is a nonprofit organization, yet still provides grants?
Funders Collaborative Information
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How can I become a member of HIP?
To apply for membership, please click here.
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