Diana Torres Hawken on the Importance of Seeing Yourself Reflected in Community
One can say that Diana Torres Hawken has come full circle. Her connection to The Chicago Community Trust began 16 years ago when…
Elevating Latine philanthropy to support Chicago-area organizations and programs aimed at improving the quality of life for the Latine community.
$6.4 Million
Dollars Raised
$4+ Million
Dollars Granted
225+
Grants Given
70+
Organizations Impacted
Nuestro Futuro is accepting applications for its 2024 grant cycle beginning Friday, March 8, 2024.
This year, Nuestro Futuro is offering an open call competitive grant opportunity. All Latine-serving organizations based in the city of Chicago, Cook County, and the five collar counties (Will, Lake, DuPage, McHenry, and Kane) with a focus area on Immigration or Early Childhood are invited to apply. Grant awards will range from $10,000 to $20,000. See below for details.
An informational session for those interested in applying was held on Tuesday, March 19 at 11:00 a.m. CT. For those unable to attend, the session was recorded and is available for viewing below.
Applications are due on Monday, April 8, 2024. Award decisions and notifications will be made in July 2024.
As the largest affinity fund in the nation dedicated to Latine philanthropy, Nuestro Futuro (“Our Future”) has been making tangible impact for nearly 20 years. Since its founding in 2003, it has awarded $3.1 million in grantmaking dollars to more than 70 nonprofits throughout the Chicago region.
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In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15), the Trust is featuring a series of conversations with Latinx philanthropists and leaders who…
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15), the Trust is featuring a series of conversations with Latinx philanthropists and leaders who…
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15), the Trust is featuring a series of conversations with Latinx philanthropists and leaders who…
Alberto Morales, Co-Chair | Leticia L. Gonzalez |
Karin Prangley, Co-Chair | Diana Torres Hawken |
Maria C. Bechily, Emeritus | Maria Miranda |
Walter Abrego | Joshua Moreno |
Adela Cepeda | Samuel Muñeton, Jr. |
Jonathan Chaparro | Sally Nieto |
Nadia Coronado | Lauren Pabst |
Ariana Correa | Mark Rodriguez |
Barbara Escobar | Doris Salomón |
Cristina Guerrero | Laura P. Trejo |
Angel Gutierrez | Liz Vlahos |
Laura Gutierrez |
Our Impact
Our grantmaking priorities are focused on early childhood education and immigration, key issue areas within the Latine community. Nuestro Futuro also cultivates leadership opportunities for up-and-coming donors and civic leaders.
In the spring of 2022, when the COVID-19 pandemic hit the region, we pivoted our resources to provide more than $400,000 in responsive grantmaking dollars to address the disproportionate health and economic effects of the pandemic on the Latine community and the organizations that serve them.
Elevating Latine philanthropy to support Chicago-area organizations and programs aimed at improving the quality of life for the Latine community.
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