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Latin American Leadership Foundation Inc

To promote sustainable economic development and strengthen democratic governance in Latin America by developing and connecting a new generation of principled and socially innovative leaders.

Advocacy & Civil Rights Vero Beach, FL EIN: 833823621 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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74
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
74/100 · methodology

About Latin American Leadership Foundation Inc

LALA finds, develops, and connects world-class, ethical, innovative leaders aged 14 to 20, who will become the entrepreneurs and the private, social & public sector leaders who will positively transform the region. We give them access to programs that build skills in leadership, entrepreneurship, social innovation, social-emotional learning, and critical thinking.The students join a lifelong community of changemakers and partner organizations working to address the region's most pressing challenges. Latin America faces a host of economic, social, political & environmental challenges. For example, we have the biggest income inequality in the world and one of the worst educational systems. These forces shape-and break-our talent and leadership pipelines. The resulting shortage of great leaders leave us with too many corrupt or …

Founded
Headquarters
Vero Beach, FL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
W70
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium
Operating in
6 countries

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2019

Mission

To promote sustainable economic development and strengthen democratic governance in Latin America by developing and connecting a new generation of principled and socially innovative leaders.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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Operating countries (6)
Argentina Brazil Colombia Ecuador Mexico Peru

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United States
Program spending This charity: 64%
Peer average: 80%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 4.54%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 74
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 13.6% of total expenses ($84,996 of $624,946).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.64
Program$0.64

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Latin American Leadership Foundation Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 6 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 6 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 74 places it in the top 10% of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Latin American Leadership Foundation Inc is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Vero Beach, FL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2019 and has been operating for 7 years. Its EIN is 833823621. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 60 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Latin American Leadership Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 833823621. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Latin American Leadership Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.

Latin American Leadership Foundation Inc is located in Vero Beach, FL, United States. The organization was established in 2019 and has been active for 7 years.

Based on official tax filings, Latin American Leadership Foundation Inc has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 64% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 80% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Latin American Leadership Foundation Inc is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 60 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Latin American Leadership Foundation Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Latin American Leadership Foundation Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 64% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 80%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

LALA finds, develops, and connects world-class, ethical, innovative leaders aged 14 to 20, who will become the entrepreneurs and the private, social & public sector leaders who will positively transform the region. We give them access to programs that build skills in leadership, entrepreneurship, social innovation, social-emotional learning, and critical thinking.The students join a lifelong community of changemakers and partner organizations working to address the region's most pressing challenges. Latin America faces a host of economic, social, political & environmental challenges. For example, we have the biggest income inequality in the world and one of the worst educational systems. These forces shape-and break-our talent and leadership pipelines. The resulting shortage... Latin American Leadership Foundation Inc is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2019.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 64% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 80%. Its annual revenue of $2M is below the peer average of $4M.

Yes, donations to Latin American Leadership Foundation Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Latin American Leadership Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 833823621, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
64% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

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Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Diego M F••••• B••••••••
President

Officers & trustees (12)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Progressive International's Emergency Nuestra América Summit Arrives at Critical Juncture for Latin American Unity - Mexico Solidarity Media

mexicosolidarity.com ·

dentsu Strengthens Latin American Leadership with Key Executive Appointments - Little Black Book | LBBOnline

lbbonline.com ·

Brazil Rejoins IUPAC, Strengthening Latin American Leadership in Global Chemistry - IUPAC | International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry

iupac.org ·

Miami to host first Virtus Awards for Latin American leadership on October 10 - thediplomatinspain.com

thediplomatinspain.com ·

Q&A: The Leadership Academy Spanning 17 Latin American Countries - Americas Quarterly

americasquarterly.org ·

BMW Group Latin America celebrates its leadership as the bestselling premium automotive company achieving multiple sales records. - BMW Group

www.press.bmwgroup.com ·

Inchcape Acquires Derco to Deepen Latin American Leadership - Latam Mobility

latamobility.com ·

Latin American leaders respond to the global crisis - The World Economic Forum

www.weforum.org ·

Biden’s Latin America policy will be constrained more by weak regional leadership than by Florida’s electoral politics - The London School of Economics and Political Science

blogs.lse.ac.uk ·

The students from the Latin American Leadership Academy and their mission to change the world - The Bogotá Post

thebogotapost.com ·

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Progressive International's Emergency Nuestra América Summit Arrives at Critical Juncture for Latin American Unity - Mex
Jan 2026
mexicosolidarity.com
dentsu Strengthens Latin American Leadership with Key Executive Appointments - Little Black Book | LBBOnline
Dec 2025
lbbonline.com
Brazil Rejoins IUPAC, Strengthening Latin American Leadership in Global Chemistry - IUPAC | International Union of Pure
Nov 2025
iupac.org
Form filed
$1.9M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Miami to host first Virtus Awards for Latin American leadership on October 10 - thediplomatinspain.com
Sep 2024
thediplomatinspain.com
Q&A: The Leadership Academy Spanning 17 Latin American Countries - Americas Quarterly
Jan 2024
americasquarterly.org
BMW Group Latin America celebrates its leadership as the bestselling premium automotive company achieving multiple sales
Jan 2024
www.press.bmwgroup.com
Form filed
$1.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Inchcape Acquires Derco to Deepen Latin American Leadership - Latam Mobility
Aug 2022
latamobility.com
Latin American leaders respond to the global crisis - The World Economic Forum
May 2022
www.weforum.org
Form filed
$1.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Biden’s Latin America policy will be constrained more by weak regional leadership than by Florida’s electoral politics -
Jan 2021
blogs.lse.ac.uk
Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
The students from the Latin American Leadership Academy and their mission to change the world - The Bogotá Post
Jan 2019
thebogotapost.com

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights this charity 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 60 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory
Supplementary verification
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Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 60 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2019
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Latin American Leadership Foundation Inc

What is Latin American Leadership Foundation Inc?
Latin American Leadership Foundation Inc is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Vero Beach, United States. LALA finds, develops, and connects world-class, ethical, innovative leaders aged 14 to 20, who will become the entrepreneurs and the private, social & public sector leaders who will positively transform the region. We give them access to programs that build skills in leadership, entrepreneurship, social innovation, social-emotional learning, and critical thinking.The students join a lifelong community of changemakers and partner organizations working to address the region's most pressing challenges. Latin America faces a host of economic, social, political & environmental challenges. For example, we have the biggest income inequality in the world and one of the worst educational systems. These forces shape-and break-our talent and leadership pipelines. The resulting shortage of great leaders leave us with too many corrupt or incompetent public sector leaders, too few innovative and socially conscious private sector leaders, and a mostly underfunded and underprepared social sector. And so, the cycle repeats itself. The good news is that this cycle can be broken. At LALA have a robust strategy that can work within and around these dysfunctional systems, finding the most promising young leaders and developing & connecting them to turn them in a new generation of transformational Latin American leaders.
When was Latin American Leadership Foundation Inc founded?
Latin American Leadership Foundation Inc was founded in 2019.
Who leads Latin American Leadership Foundation Inc?
Diego M Flores Benavides serves as President.
Where is Latin American Leadership Foundation Inc located?
Headquartered in Vero Beach, FL, United States. The charity operates in 6 countries.
What is Latin American Leadership Foundation Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 64% of expenses go to program services.
Is Latin American Leadership Foundation Inc trustworthy?
Latin American Leadership Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Latin American Leadership Foundation Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 833823621.
What is Latin American Leadership Foundation Inc's website?
http://latinamericanleadershipacademy.org