Mahalo
Houston, TX

LATIN WOMENS INITIATIVE

EIN 76-0560059
Community & Economic Development Community Foundations & Local Giving Women & girls Latino communities Children & youth
Mission

Dedicated to making a difference in the lives of Latin women and children by providing financial and volunteer support through local nonprofit organizations.

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

About LATIN WOMENS INITIATIVE

Latin Women’s Initiative (LWI) is a Houston-based 501(c)(3) charitable organization (EIN 76-0560059) founded in the late 1990s to support Latinx women and children through grantmaking, volunteerism, and community fundraising. The organization raises funds and mobilizes volunteers to support local nonprofits that deliver services such as health education, family support, scholarships, and cultural programs. In recent years LWI has continued active fundraising and grantmaking (including annual signature events) and reports multi-year impact metrics showing millions in financial support and tens of thousands of people reached.

Notable achievements

Multi‑million dollars donated

Since its founding LWI has distributed multiple millions of dollars to Houston-area nonprofits serving Latinx women and children; recent site summary figures report $3M+ in financial support and 100K+ lives touched.

Sustained local grantmaking

LWI has provided recurring grant support and sponsorships to community organizations and programs (including education, shelter, and health initiatives) and continued awarding grants in the 2022–2024 period.

Signature fundraising events

The organization operates an annual high-profile fundraising program (Fashion Show & Luncheon and related events) that drives community engagement and funds beneficiary grants.

At a glance

Total assets
$416K
Annual revenue
$413K
Tax status
501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN
76-0560059
Location
Houston, TX
On Mahalo since
May 2026

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

Recognition

Rated and profiled by major nonprofit data platforms (organization profile present on Charity Navigator and Candid/GuideStar).
Featured in local media and society press for fundraising milestones and anniversary events, reflecting longstanding community visibility in Houston.
Maintains a current, active organizational website and published community impact reporting (recent Community Impact report and event materials available online).

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