Latin Women in Action
CHICAGO, IL · Human Services
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2022). Latin Women in Action has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
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
$10.1M in foundation grants on record from 49 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault | $2M | 3 |
| Healthy Communities Foundation | $1.3M | 8 |
| Esperanza United | $660K | 3 |
| Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights | $523K | 4 |
| Arie and Ida Crown Memorial | $495K | 6 |
| Community Memorial Foundation | $484K | 9 |
| Chicago Community Trust | $466K | 4 |
| Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence | $396K | 2 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $378K | 3 |
| Wk Kellogg Foundation | $295K | 2 |
Leadership
LINDA X TORTOLERO — PRESIDENT & CEO (Principal officer)
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