Hispanics in Philanthropy--'Thinking Big' Leads to Success

Hundreds of charitable organizations confront the disturbing fact that about 1.2 percent of the donations from national foundations go to Hispanic nonprofits.

One organization, however, that has bucked this trend is the highly successful San Francisco-based Hispanics in Philanthropy. Called HIP by its members, the 25-yearold nonprofit consists of an international network of 480 grant-makers. It serves as a self-described "bridge" between Hispanic-focused nonprofits and funders.

Full-text article by Steven Van Yoder is available via HispanicBusiness.com, 5.1.08.