From public IRS filings
MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND
LOS ANGELES, CA · Civil Rights & Advocacy
Mission
FOUNDED IN 1968, MALDEF IS THE NATION'S LEADING LATINO CIVIL RIGHTS LEGAL ORGANIZATION, PROMOTING SOCIAL CHANGE THROUGH ADVOCACY, COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND LITIGATION IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, IMMIGRANTS RIGHTS AND POLITICAL ACCESS.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$7.3M
Total expenses
$9.2M
Total assets
$24.7M
Program expense ratio
7864%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2023.
Who funds MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND
$26.7M in foundation grants on record from 52 funders — from IRS 990 grant line items.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust | $1.5M | 4 |
| Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Aajc | $740K | 3 |
| Borealis Philanthropy | $579K | 3 |
| California Community Foundation | $491K | 4 |
| Tides Foundation | $438K | 2 |
| New Venture Fund | $426K | 2 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $347K | 2 |
| Neo Philanthropy | $320K | 3 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $313K | 4 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation | $310K | 3 |
Leadership
THOMAS A SAENZ — PRESIDENT (Principal officer)
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