Every year since 1968, September 15th to October 15th has been recognized as National Hispanic Heritage Month, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

State workers have an opportunity to celebrate and support our Latino communities by making a monthly payroll donation through Our Promise. 

We’ve compiled 10 Certified nonprofits that serve Latino/Chicano communities in alphabetical order. Most of them are based in California, and a few are national organizations that also serve California.

Please know that Our Promise donors are able to make a donation to ANY nonprofit with a 501(c)(3) status. To learn how to create your Our Promise account, please check out our How-To Guide.

1. Arte Americas: The Mexican Arts Center (Arte Americas)

Tax ID # 77-0151198 | OP Code # 17597

The gallery strives to make Central California a flourishing place for Latino arts through education, cultural preservation, and support for the performing and visual arts.

2. Chicano Federation of San Diego County

Tax ID # 23-7085960OP Code # 14086

Our programs and services include affordable housing; child nutrition; early childhood education; early head start and head start program; and quality, affordable childcare.

3. Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities

Tax ID # 74-2466103 | OP Code # 9905

Hispanics suffer economic barriers and have the highest high school drop-out rate. We provide internships, scholarships, and college retention/advancement programs to reverse this statistic.

4. Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF)​

Tax ID # 52-1051044 | OP Code # 16120

HSF empowers Latino families with the knowledge and resources to successfully complete higher education while providing scholarships and support services to exceptional Hispanic American students.

5. La Familia Counseling Center, Inc.

Tax ID # 94-2270786 | OP Code # 3204

Forty-six years of service & experience providing multi-cultural counseling, support & outreach services to at-risk youth and families, bilingual staff, services free Sacramento area.

6. Latino Leadership Council Inc.

Tax ID # 27-0970476 | OP Code # 3008679

Mobile promotores increase access to services for hundreds of Latino families through home visits conducted during evenings and weekends, mitigating transportation and schedule barriers.

7. Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF)

Tax ID # 74-1563270 | OP Code # 29242

MALDEF promotes and protects the civil rights of Latinos in the areas of Education, Employment, Immigrant Rights, Political Access and administers scholarships for Law students.

8. Mexican American Opportunity Foundation

Tax ID # 95-2594166 | OP Code # 16366

Services offered include Early Care and Education, child Care Subsidy Programs for low-income working parents and families receiving public assistance, Community Development activities, Job Training and senior citizen services.

9. Mujeres Unidas y Activas (Women United and Active)​

Tax ID # 20-2986926 | OP Code # 28470

A grassroots organization of Latina immigrant women with the double mission of promoting personal transformation and building community power for social and economic justice.

10. Spanish Speaking Unity Council of Alameda County (The Unity Council)

Tax ID # 94-1670490 | OP Code # 16684

Our mission is to promote social equity and improve quality of life by building vibrant communities where everyone can work, learn and thrive.

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