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Los Angeles, CA

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LATINO INDEPENDENT PRODUCERS INC

EIN 13-4198479
Arts, Culture & Heritage Film & Media Arts Latino communities
Mission

To promote, advance, and advocate for Latino content creators and industry professionals across film, television, and digital media by providing resources, mentorship, industry access, and platforms that champion authentic Latino storytelling and representation.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

About NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LATINO INDEPENDENT PRODUCERS INC

The National Association of Latino Independent Producers (NALIP), founded in 1999 and based in Los Angeles, is a national membership organization that advances Latino excellence across film, television, and digital media. NALIP builds career pipelines for Latino creatives through training, mentorship, festivals and industry-facing convenings. NALIP operates flagship programs — including the NALIP Media Summit, Diverse Women in Media Forum, and a suite of incubator programs (notably the Director Incubator) — and partners with major entertainment companies and public funders to secure production grants, training opportunities, and showcase platforms for emerging Latino talent.

Notable achievements

Director Incubator (Cycle 5)

Ran its Director Incubator program with industry support, launching a fifth cohort in late 2025; each selected filmmaker receives production grants and mentorship and alumni short films have gone on to festival placements and streaming distribution.

Sustained Flagship Convenings

Maintained and expanded its annual NALIP Media Summit and member-focused events (such as the Diverse Women in Media Forum), providing panels, workshops, and market access that connect Latino creators with studios, streamers, and industry executives.

Institutional and Public Funding Partnerships

Secured recurring support and competitive grants from public arts agencies and philanthropic partners in recent grant cycles, enabling year‑round programming, internships, and production support for Latino creatives.

At a glance

Total assets
$547K
Annual revenue
$1.1M
Tax status
501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN
13-4198479
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Website
www.nalip.org
On Mahalo since
April 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Active, registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit with public tax filings (Form 990s) current in public records through the 2023 fiscal year, demonstrating regular reporting and governance activity.
Widely recognized in the entertainment sector for partnerships with major industry players and streamers, and covered in industry press for program outcomes and cohort announcements.
Rated and listed by independent nonprofit information services and included in state and local arts grantee rosters, reflecting its standing as an established arts and media nonprofit organization.

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