An Overview of Our Foundation In 2007, the Latino Community Foundation of Colorado (LCFC) was launched by Rose Community Foundation in partnership with Hispanics in Philanthropy, The Jay and Rose Phillips Family Foundation of Colorado, Western Union Foundation and individual Latino leaders, to be a resource in the community and a catalyst for positive change. Though Latino communities are traditionally generous, Latinos have been underestimated as philanthropic contributors. Throughout the years the LCFC has increased the visibility of Latino philanthropy in Colorado by creating a pool of donors who contribute funds to help nonprofits build their capacity to deliver high quality services to the Latino community. By bringing people and partnerships together, the LCFC has promoted the power of collective giving and has granted $1.2 million to more than 70 Latino-serving nonprofits in Colorado over the past seven years. With improved capacity and increased leadership support, the LCFC grantees can continue to strengthen Colorado’s Latino communities through quality education, access to health care, increased economic opportunity, greater community participation, celebration of Latino arts and culture and much more.
Moving Forward Seven years later, the LCFC has expanded its work to play a greater role in the community. It revised its mission - to influence and engage Latinos and others to be leaders and philanthropic investors to foster strong and vibrant Latino communities in Colorado. Three strategic directions were created to guide its work: Thought Leader − Harness the community’s human capital to educate, share and disseminate knowledge to influence policy and decision-making on critical issues in the Latino community. Community Impact − Invest human and financial resources with local, statewide and national partners who are committed to supporting innovative and relevant programs that help people reach their full potential. Philanthropy − Build a philanthropic community that is invested and engaged in the betterment of the Latino community. 2