Formation 1990 Purpose Hispanic advocacy Founded 1990 Main organ Board of directors | Legal status Non-profit President José Calderón Headquarters New York City | |
Region served Nationally, with focus in Northeastern United States Website www.hispanicfoundation.org Similar Labor Council for Latin Am, National Association of Latino, Mexican American Legal Def, National Council of La Raza, National Hispanic Media Co Profiles | ||
The Hispanic Federation is a U.S. non-profit organization, incorporated in the state of New York, which provides grants to Latino agencies serving vulnerable members of the Hispanic community and advocates nationally on issues of education, health, immigration, economic empowerment, civic engagement and the environment.
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Organization
The federation was founded in 1990. According to its annual report, the group "uses its network of Hispanic nonprofits and close linkages with grass roots leaders, media and policymakers to empower and advance the Hispanic community. HF has gained national recognition for its work in the areas of education, health, philanthropy, immigration, economic empowerment and civic engagement."
Issue advocacy
The group is active in the news media. In 2015, it applauded NBCUniversal and Macys for breaking their ties to presidential candidate Donald Trump for his comments regarding Hispanic immigrants in the United States.