LATIN WOMEN IN ACTION
CHICAGO, IL · Human Services
Mission
MUJERES LATINAS EN ACCION (MUJERES) IS A BILINGUAL/BICULTURAL AGENCY FOUNDED IN 1973 THAT SEEKS TO EMPOWER WOMEN, THEIR FAMILIES AND YOUTH TO BECOME SELF-RELIANT, AND ABLE TO TAKE FULL ADVANTAGE OF AVAILABLE OPPORTUNITIES AND CREATE NEW OPPORTUNITIES TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF THEIR LIVES. MUJERES PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES WITH INTEGRATED ACTIVITIES TO ASSIST OUR CONSTITUENTS IN EXPLORING CHOICES, MAKING INFORMED DECISIONS, DEVELOPING SELF-ESTEEM, AND ENHANCING DAILY LIVING AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS. MUJERES ALSO UNDERTAKES POLICY ANALYSIS AND ADVOCATES WITH AND ON BEHALF OF THEIR CONSTITUENTS.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2022.
Who funds LATIN WOMEN IN ACTION
$1.9M in foundation grants on record from 16 funders — from IRS 990 grant line items.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault | $2M | 3 |
| Chicago Community Trust | $541K | 4 |
| Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights | $523K | 4 |
| Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence | $396K | 2 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Chicago | $260K | 3 |
| Unidosus | $203K | 3 |
| Chicago Children'S Advocacy Center | $174K | 2 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $151K | 1 |
| Minnesota Indian Women'S Sexual Assualt Coalition | $77K | 1 |
| Chicago Foundation for Women | $76K | 4 |
Leadership
LINDA X TORTOLERO — PRESIDENT & CEO (Principal officer)
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