Hispanic 100 Latina Giving Circle at Texas Women's Foundation Gives $100K to 18 Local Nonprofits

Grants totaling $100,000 have been awarded to 18 North Texas area nonprofits serving the needs of Latina women and girls in low- and moderate-income communities by The Hispanic 100 (H100) Latina Giving Circle at Texas Women’s Foundation.

The grants were given as part of the Latina Living Legend fundraising event at the Vouv on October 2nd, honoring Alice Rodriguez as the 2025 Latina Living Legend and Aracely P. Muñoz as the 2025 Emerging Latina Award recipient.

Silvana Rosero, Aracely Muñoz, Linda Valdez Thompson, and Mary Ann Kellam [Photo: Kim Leeson]

“Every member of the Hispanic 100 contributes to the Latina Giving Circle, and in partnership with the Texas Women’s Foundation we multiply our impact. Each year, we see far more requests than we can fund—a clear reminder that the need is great and our commitment is essential,” Kim Cummings, co-chair of the Latina Giving Circle said in a statement.

The H100 Latina Giving Circle at Texas Women’s Foundation was established in 2019 by the Hispanic 100 Network to further engage Latinas in philanthropy and to expand resources for local organizations whose mission is to empower, educate, and support Latinas across North Texas.

Karen Hughes White and Maria MacMullin [Photo: Kim Leeson]

“The Latina Giving Circle reflects the strength of collective philanthropy. We are building a sustainable path for Latina leadership and investing in solutions that uplift families for generations to come. To date, we are proud to have awarded $886,000 in grants through 195 organizations—investments that create dignity, opportunity, and a brighter future for Latina women and girls,” Yareli Esteban, co-chair of the Latina Giving Circle, said.

Grant recipients

Grants were awarded to the following:

Ascend – Latinos in Finance Bilingual Initiative
Avance – Parent-Child Education Program for academic success
Cannenta Foundation – Project Ayuda for mental health services to Hispanic women and girls
Cara Mia Theatre – Second Annual Latinidades Arts Symposium
ChildCareGroup – Born Learning Home-Visiting Program to strengthen families and prepare children for academic success
Children First – General counseling program for mental health care and education
Design Connect Create – Expand recruitment and services for STEM Camps
Friends of Solar Prep – Support for three initiatives 1) Spanish Language Acquisition Program for PreK-8 Dual Language Track 2) Folklorico Dance Lessons 3) Hispanic Fierce
Female Trailblazer Wall
Genesis Women’s Shelter & Support – Funds to enhance Advocacy Program for job readiness
Hope Cottage – Parent Support Program
ImmSchools – Community workshops for economic empowerment and leadership
LBU Community Clinic – Funding for the OB program and expansion of maternal health services
Literacy Achieves – The Family Literacy Program, a dual-generation initiative
Mi Escuelita Preschool, Inc. – Education Evolution Teacher Development Program
Primos Dallas – Grant to launch a dedicated parent workshop series in Pleasant Grove to sustain student success
The Women’s Center of Tarrant County – The Women’s Center’s Rape Crisis & Victim Services Program & Play it Safe!® abuse prevention curriculum
Trauma Support Services of North Texas – Culturally responsive therapy for survivors of violent crime or abuse
Young Women’s Preparatory Network – Balch Springs – EmpowerHER Mentoring Program at the Young Women’s STEAM Academy at Balch Springs

Dr. Lorena Tule-Romain and Alicia Serrato [Photo: Kim Leeson]

The Hispanic 100 Network was founded in 1996 and is an organization of trailblazing Latina leaders in North Texas whose contributions have shaped, influenced and transformed how Latinas are viewed in business, education, arts, health, public service and community leadership.

Texas Women’s Foundation’s resources support nearly $5 million in total impact each year to advance the economic security, stability and success of Texas women and girls via research, advocacy, grantmaking and leadership programs. Since 1985, TXWF has granted nearly $90 million in support of Texas women and girls.

Diana Aguirre, Kim Cummings, and Yareli Esteban [Photo: Kim Leeson]

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