2012 Report to Our Community

we are your futureWe are your foundation

To our community of supporters The Latino Community Foundation (LCF) is yourfoundation; we are your future. And, that future beginsnow.

California is home to the largest number of Latinos inAmerica. At 14 million they are nearly 40% of thestate’s population. Latinos are young, with an averageage of 27. Demographers estimate that by 2015Latinos will be the largest ethnic group in California.This is a phenomenon that already exists in Californiapublic schools, half of all public school students are Latino.

LCF began as a vehicle to increase philanthropicinvestments in critical issues facing the growingLatino community. These issues include: significanthigh school drop-out rates, low family wages, pooraccess to resources, and crowded housing. We knowthat dedicated individuals with a common focus canand do make a difference.

Your financial support and commitment has meantthat, together, over the last five years, we haveinvested $2.2 million in California’s Latinocommunity. Investments go to amazing organizationsrun by tireless leaders that educate, employ, feed, andprovide health care services to hundreds of thousands

of Latino children and their families. From Fresno toHollister to Concord, LCF now funds work in tencounties in California.

Our journey is just beginning. California faces ashortage of almost a million college-educated workersby 2025. The future of the state’s workforce is directlylinked to the educational outcomes of Latino studentswho are in school right now. Parent surveysconsistently point to the fact that Latino parents havehigh aspirations for their children. We must turn these aspirations into reality for the sake ofCalifornia’s future.

LCF’s partnerships are growing stronger. A betterfuture stands before us if we work together to invest incommunity leaders who champion innovative solutionsand advocate for systems that will yield greateropportunities.

The board and staff thank you, our donors andcommunity partners for your support. We hope as youreflect on this report, you can continue to imagineways we can work together to build a better future forCalifornia.

I align my passion and pocketbook to make a difference inthe lives of Latino childrenand their families. Giving tothe Latino Community Foundation has been a perfect opportunity for me toinvest in solutions that aretackling tough issues in ourcommunity.” Isabel Valdés

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LCF is an agent for change There is no doubt that Latinos are pivotal to thesuccess of California. Solutions that build skills,resources, and opportunities are not easy. LCF investsin solutions that fundamentally change the lives ofLatino families.

Investments are one piece of the puzzle. The otherpiece is to spark partnerships that bring leaders,ideas, and funding collaborations together to empowercommunities.

This spark led to a $1,000,000 investment in eightnon-profit organizations that together contributed tostatewide gains in broadband Internet access. On theground, partners reached 35,000 Latino families withculturally-focused messages about the benefits ofhaving a computer and Internet access at home. Theytrained over 5,100 very low-income, primarily Latinamothers who had never used a computer, connectingthem with hands-on computer application skills. Thesewomen have learned invaluable skills such as how to

use the Internet to support their children’s education,to find health information, and to look for jobs.

This important collaboration, with support from theCalifornia Emerging Technology Fund and FederalReinvestment and Recovery Act funds, has led todemonstrable outcomes. Recent data from the PublicPolicy Institute of California shows an increase amongLatinos in home broadband Internet access from 39%in 2009 to 58% in 2012.

It has meant that in the Mayfair neighborhood of SanJose a mother was so inspired by the training that shewent out and bought a computer and connected it tobroadband Internet, giving her three school-agechildren a new tool to help with schoolwork. Sheenrolled in community college courses online and isnow working to obtain her associates degree. This isthe power of community-driven solutions.

Latino Community Foundation plays the role as ‘connector’ between their funded community partners and outside resources. Leveragingtheir role as a foundation andthought leader, LCF introducestheir community partners to experts and resources that areoften out of reach. This is how positive impact is multiplied.”Ezra Garrett, PG&E

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LCF solves immediate and long-term issues This year LCF completed its four-year Children andYouth Initiative. Through the Initiative, its flagshipprogram, LCF committed $1,000,000 to increaseeducational opportunities for Latino children inCalifornia.

LCF partnered with 16 Latino-based organizations thatserved over 50,000 Latino children and their families,with grants that ranged in size from $10,000 to$25,000. Funds focused on increasing earlyeducation opportunities for children ages 0-5,supporting parent engagement in children’s learning,providing pre-natal health care for young mothers, andpreventing teenage pregnancy so young people stayengaged in and finish high school.

LCF invested with an eye to the future. We chosepartners with deep community roots that are devotedto long-term outcomes such as 1) ensuring moreLatino children are able to enter school ready to learn,2) guaranteeing all students graduate from highschool, and 3) empowering parents to engage andsupport their children’s education.

This model required that we stay involved and investedin communities over time. This commitmentstrengthened partnerships and allowed LCF to targetand advance new opportunities.

One such community is the City of Richmond inContra Costa County. Richmond’s Latino populationhas grown from 26% in 2000 to nearly 40% in 2010.In 2008, LCF was the first funder of The LatinaCenter’s pilot program, Primero Nuestros Niños/OurChildren First.

Careful reflection among The Latina Center’sleadership triggered the need to adjust their servicesand focus greater attention on preventive measures foryounger children. With an initial $15,000 grant fromLCF, The Latina Center launched a 12-week parentingclass that has now engaged over 500 Latino parents todevelop strong emotional, social, and educationalabilities among young children in the community.

With LCF support, The Latina Center has successfullyimplemented and expanded this proven model ofsuccess, receiving significant funds from other countyand corporate partners. Primero Nuestros Niños is nowa core element of The Latina Center’s mission, makinga meaningful difference in the lives of thousands ofchildren in the Richmond community.

LCF maximizes your investment LCF invests in strong anchor organizations that delivermultiple, critical services to hundreds of thousands oflow-income families in three core areas 1) Childrenand Youth, 2) Family Financial Empowerment, and 3) Healthy Communities.

Together these trusted community partners:

• Provided 6,723 Latino children ages 0-5 withstructured early education programs that preparedchildren to enter school ready to learn.

• Increased the ability of 8,706 parents to engage intheir children’s learning and improve parent-childrelationships.

• Connected 20,298 young people withcomprehensive programs that delayed pregnancy andsupported strong, youth development.

• Connected over 5,100 Latino parents with digitalliteracy and broadband Internet access.

Community partners also participated in a learningcommunity to strengthen organizational capacity. Thisadditional support from LCF directly resulted inimproved service delivery (among 80% of partners),increased partnerships among organizations (among67% of partners), and increased organizationalbudgets (among 60% of partners).

In 2012, LCF invested in 10 California counties:Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, SantaClara, San Mateo, San Benito, Santa Cruz, SanJoaquin, and Fresno. The following represent LCFinvested partners for 2011-2012. CHILDREN AND YOUTH

Bay Area Hispanic Institute forAdvancement, Inc., AlamedaFathers and Families,San JoaquinFamilias Unidas, Contra CostaFresno Barrios Unidos, FresnoGood Samaritan Family ResourceCenter, San FranciscoHollister Youth Alliance, San BenitoLa Clinica de la Raza, AlamedaLearning and Loving, Santa ClaraMission Graduates, San FranciscoMission Neighborhood HealthCenter, San FranciscoMujeres Unidas y Activas,Alameda and San FranciscoNovato Youth Center, MarinRavenswood Health Center, San MateoSalud Para la Gente, Santa CruzSomos Mayfair, Santa ClaraTeen Talk, San Mateo

Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center,AlamedaThe Latina Center, Contra Costa

FAMILY FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT

Caminos/Pathways Learning Center, San FranciscoCanal Alliance, MarinLa Casa de las Madres,San FranciscoMichael Chavez Center, Contra CostaMujeres Unidas y Activas,Alameda and San FranciscoNorth Peninsula NeighborhoodServices Center,San FranciscoNuestra Casa, San MateoSomos Mayfair, Santa ClaraTiburcio Vasquez Health Center,AlamedaUnity Council, Alameda

HEALTHY COMMUNITIES

Parent Services Project, MarinSomos Mayfair, Santa Clara

Imagine if LCF could double its investmentSince 2008 LCF has invested $2.2M, impacting thelives of nearly 100,000 Latino children and theirfamilies.

For every $42 dollars invested in the Latinocommunity, LCF partners are able to provide one ofthe following services to a family:

• A multi-week program to at-risk youth; or

• A 6-week kindergarten preparedness course; or

• A basic computer skills course; or

• A 10-week parent training class.

Imagine if we came together and doubled or tripledLCF investments over the next five years. Thisexpansion could broaden and deepen current impactin California. LCF will continue to make grants toleaders and neighborhoods at the intersection ofservice delivery and neighborhood change.

It also means LCF will be able to increase resources tosupport a groundswell of leaders coming together toadvance and advocate for Latino children and theirfamilies through the launch of the California LatinoAgenda. The issues we face in California go beyondfunding services to meet immediate challenges. It istime to invest in a diverse network of parents andorganizations to come together to build democracy inthis dynamic, multicultural State.

By integrating and growing community assets –investing in leaders, culturally-grounded solutions, andcommunity engagement, we will build a brighter futurefor California

This is a reality that you can make happen.

$200,000 and aboveThe William and FloraHewlett Foundation

$50,000 to $199,999California Emerging Technology Fund Kaiser PermanenteWalmart Foundation

$25,000-$49,999Union Bank Foundation

$10,000-$24,999AT&T CaliforniaD5 CoalitionPacific Gas and ElectricCompanySilicon Valley BankSilicon Valley CommunityFoundationDave StrohmTargetThe San Francisco FoundationVerizonWells Fargo Bank, N.A.

$5,000-$9,999Bank of the WestSheana and Lew ButlerFacebookSandra Hernández and Viviana ParedesMarin Community FoundationOne California FoundationPepsico FoundationPiper JaffrayRaza Development FundSheryl SandbergKat Taylor and Tom Steyer

$2,500-$4,999Aida Alvarez and Raymond J. BaxterBlackRockCalifornia State Automobile AssociationCastellano Family FoundationCH2M HillAngel V. and IsabelChavezCrossLanguage, Inc.Raquel F. Donoso and Edward MunizMaria E. GalloGoodwill Industries InternationalHellman Family FoundationKPMGArabella Martinez andDavid CarlsonMilagros de MéxicoNorwest Venture PartnersDouglas X. PatinoKim RiveraSerra and Mauricio SimbeckThe Coca-Cola CompanyThe Walt Disney CompanyIsabel ValdesVanguard Properties

$1000-$2499Maria O. AlvarezElisa ArevaloOphelia B. BasgalBay Area Hispano Institute for AdvancementInc.Louie BrionesCarolyn ChinDLK Law GroupEast Bay CommunityFoundationFriends of the San Francisco Public LibraryNylda and Herbert GempleLuis HerreraJames C. HormelMary Wohlford FoundationMonterey Bay AquariumFoundationOn Lok Senior HealthServicesOrlando PadillaPressley Family FundAureliano R. RodriguezUniversity of California,San FranciscoRaul Vazquez

$500-$999Derene AllenC. Andrew BallardCinnamon GirlAnn DiazHerman and Maricela M.GallegosSusan GonzalesViola Gonzalesand Penn HughesStephen HaradaElizabeth HernandezLouis P. MiramontesKristi S. PattersonRebeca RangelAnn ReynoldsAmy SchioldagerCornelia TierneyArt TorresRafael UrbinaSara Werner CostaIvan Zapien

$200-$499Sandra AlmazanLaura Alvarado Ximena and Mauricio AlvarezLisa AntillonRobert ApodacaJulio AranovichLorenza ArnalJorge BenuttoLandy BermejoBetsy BiernNicholas BinkleyKathy BlackLewis W. Butler andCatherine R. ArmsdenSarah CalderonOscar CervantesJose A. ChibrasNoelle Colome

Andrea DehlendorfMario P. DiazCarolina Echeverria andSalvador AcevedoFernando FloresJenny C. FloresEmily Gantz MckayEstela GarciaMonica GarciaPaula Grover-LouieJohn GumasPatrick HagemeisterRobert HeaneyHeffernan GroupKristin HerbertHonduran Association ofSan Francisco & The BayAreaAndres E. Jimenez MontoyaCristy Johnston-LimonMichael KarnsMichael KimMelissa LammersDanielle LaneLaserCom DesignJose LazaresMiguel LealLearning and Loving Education CenterJonathan LewisKarae Lisle andMauricio ValenciaFran Lopez CooperPatricia MillánRamon MoralesCarmen NaranjoJames NunemacherPatrick O'ConnorAlfredo PedrozaNancy PelosiAna C. PerezArturo Perez-Reyes andBarbara StoneRich PetersonElisa Pitashny and Gerardo FerrandoEdgar QuirozSylvia and Eduardo RalloNatividad RamirezGloria Diana RamosRemcho, Johansen, &Purcell, LLPBelinda ReyesDaniela RubioYolanda RuizJose SalazarSan Francisco SymphonySantiago Solutions GroupClaudia SchweikertCarla SignesMarc SteifmanLaura SteinRobin StrawbridgeRick TafoyaBarry TaylorThe Greenlining InstituteThe Lygia FundThe Women's Foundationof CaliforniaTiburcio Vasquez HealthCenter, Inc.Roseann TorresKristin Torres Mowat andAndrew Mowat

David TrujilloUniversity of California,BerkeleyAnne WilsonGeorge Zamora

$1-199Claudia AguilarHiratsugu AibaCecilia AntillonArnoldo AvalosRicardo BenavidezAlicia BenavidezMarc BlakemanDolores BonillaRobin BrandesAna Cristina BrubakerMary BurpeeRosa BustamanteDiana CachoJerel CanalesAmelia M. CejaCeja VineyardsChevron HumankindMatching Gift ProgramNelda ClarkAndrés ConnellAdriana ContrerasAntonio CoronaLucia Corral PenaChristian M. De AlbaRosa de la RosaMaria DerykeRichard DescanoMaryanne DiazAlesha DonosoDeborah DoyleMelissa DresselhuysSandra Duenas-CuevasYsabel DuronOscar ElozaAntonio EspinosaWilma L. Espinoza andBob PerezMaria EstevesEtiquette NetworksDaniel FloresCalvin FreemanJulie FreestoneMaria Luisa FullerEnrique GallardoChristina GandaraJohn M. GarciaAmit GargEfrain Garza FuentesNeli GeonettaPaula Gold-NocellaImelda GonzalezDavid GonzalezGood SearchRon GreenwaldAbel GuillenClaudia HarrisonRobert HeanellDeborah HerronCharles and NuriaHiguerasPatrick HoNicholas HodgesJeff and Heather HutchingsStephanie JacobiSofia Keck

Lorena KiddMardi KildebeckYoko KosakaAnne KubasArlene LawsonLaurangelica LechonMaria LoeraDiego Nogueira LomelínEdgar LopezMayra LopezRachel LuiJennifer LujanJorge MaciasMariza Mancera SossJohn E. MárquezRaúl MartinezMonica MazaRoxana L. MelgarejoDouglas MelgarAlina MijaresHelen MorenoBelén MorinigoMaria MorinigoGabriela MorlettTurpin MottMagdalen MuiElodia P. MurilloMarsha MurringtonElizabeth MusquizTakaki NakadaiEllen M. NewmanJoaquin NewmanNorth Peninsula Neighborhood ServicesCenter, IncEric OlbeksonClaudia OlveraAlex and Selena P. OntiverosKurt C. and Pamela B.OrganistaLucia OrtegaAlex ParadaJoe PartidaAlicia PerezLaura Perez-AlvarezUzziel PradoClaudia PrietoBryan QuevedoMarcia QuinonesAngélica RamirezGeorge RamirezPatrick ReganFranck ReisAmy L. ReischArturo P. ReyesSusan RichmondElena RiosAna RiveraAnn RobertsVincent RodriguezLucia Romero-OchoaAurelia RomeroDigna RoqueVíctor RosarioJackie SageBobbie SalgadoLeticia SandovalErnesto SchmidtRita SchmidRegina SelbeMargaret Shurgot

Johanna Silva WakiJuan SilveraAmy SmithSandra "Sande" SmithGino SquadritoRebecca Stanek-RykoffSandra StierJay SitwellRicardo SunderlandHenry G. TamayoBarry TaylorDolores TerrazasBarbara and Alfredo TerrazasTony ThurmondGraciela Tiscareno-SatoHelen I. TorresChristine TroyKatherine ValenzuelaLisa M. VelasquezSara and Juan Carlos VeltenEricka WilliamsTom WilsonClaudia ZepedaPaola Zuniga

In-Kind Alex Sotelo CellarsAlianzaBank of the WestBetsy BiernSusan BottariDiana CachoSara CamposCasa de ChocolatesMary CastigliaCeja VineyardsAdriana ContrerasFrias Family VineryNorma GarciaLisa HechenclornTimothy JawChristina KerriganNatalie KongLa Luna CupcakesArlene LawsonSara Lomelin VeltenShaun McKallMi Pueblo Food CenterLaurie MooreMarta Morales-PachecoOlivia PaulMercedes PedrozaGilda PerezIliah PerezMaria PetersonPlaya VivaQuintessa/VeramonteWineryResmex Partners LLCRobledo Family VinerySerra and Mauricio SimbeckSol Food Puerto RicanCuisineSouthwest AirlinesTocumbo FrescaKatherine ValenzuelaMaria S. Vega

LATINO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION DONORS

Honorable Aída Álvarez, ChairFormer Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration

Honorable Arabella Martinez, Vice ChairThe Unity Council (retired)

Monica Pressley, TreasurerThe San Francisco Foundation

Maria E. Gallo, SecretaryUnion Bank (retired)

Arnoldo AvalosFacebook

John GarciaKaiser Permanente

James GutierrezEntrepreneur/Investor

Luis HerreraCity and County of San Francisco

Louis P. MiramontesKPMG

Kim RiveraDaVita

Ruben RodriguezUniversity California, Berkeley

Yolanda RuizPacific Community Ventures

Serra Butler SimbeckCommunity Volunteer

Sen. Art Torres (Ret.)California Institute for Regenerative Medicine

Sandra R. Hernández, M.D.*The San Francisco Foundation

*ex officio member

STAFF

Raquel F. Donoso, Chief Executive OfficerSara Velten, Director of Development & Marketing Masha V. Chernyak, Director of Programs & PolicyPaola N. Cubias, Community Relations ManagerRachel Roberts, Staff Accountant Angela Robinson, ControllerjdcPartnerships, Program Planning & Evaluation

DESIGN

Robin Brandes Design, Outreach Communicationswww.robinbrandes.com

Bay Area Hispanic Institute for Advancement, Inc.,Alameda

Caminos/Pathways Learning Center, San Francisco

Canal Alliance, Marin

Fathers and Families, San Joaquin

Familias Unidas, Contra Costa

Fresno Barrios Unidos, Fresno

Good Samaritan Family Resource Center, San Francisco

Hollister Youth Alliance, San Benito

La Casa de las Madres, San Francisco

La Clinica de la Raza, Alameda

Learning and Loving, Santa Clara

Michael Chavez Center, Contra Costa

Mission Graduates, San Francisco

Mission Neighborhood Health Center, San Francisco

Mujeres Unidas y Activas, Alameda and San Francisco

North Peninsula Neighborhood Services Center,San Francisco

Novato Youth Center, Marin

Nuestra Casa, San Mateo

Parent Services Project, Marin

Ravenswood Health Center, San Mateo

Salud Para la Gente, Santa Cruz

Somos Mayfair, Santa Clara

Teen Talk, San Mateo

Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center, Alameda

The Latina Center, Contra Costa

Unity Council, Alameda

Latino Community Foundation225 Bush Street, Suite 500San Francisco, CA 94104www.latinocf.org

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