107 W . 10th St

Kansas City, MO 64105

Expanding Opportunity. Strengthening Small Businesses. Building Economic Prosperity.

The Latino Coalition Foundation (TLCF) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to expanding economic opportunity through small-business education, technical assistance, leadership development, access to capital and connections to public- and private-sector opportunities.
Working alongside The Latino Coalition (TLC), one of the nation’s established advocates for small businesses and entrepreneurs, TLCF combines the reach of a national business network with targeted programs designed to help entrepreneurs and communities build sustainable economic prosperity.

National Capacity. Regional Delivery. Local Access. Measurable Results.

Our Mission

The Latino Coalition Foundation works to strengthen entrepreneurs, small businesses and emerging leaders by providing access to the knowledge, relationships, resources and opportunities necessary to compete, grow and create economic impact.

Our work focuses on removing barriers to opportunity and helping businesses become better prepared to access capital, pursue contracts, navigate procurement systems and participate in the economic opportunities transforming communities across America.

One Mission. Two Complementary Organizations.

The Latino Coalition + The Latino Coalition Foundation

The Latino Coalition Foundation works to strengthen entrepreneurs, small businesses and emerging leaders by providing access to the knowledge, relationships, resources and opportunities necessary to compete, grow and create economic impact.

Our work focuses on removing barriers to opportunity and helping businesses become better prepared to access capital, pursue contracts, navigate procurement systems and participate in the economic opportunities transforming communities across America.

The Latino Coalition Foundation is the charitable and educational affiliate of The Latino Coalition, a national organization committed to advancing the interests of small businesses and entrepreneurs.

The organizations have complementary missions and distinct legal structures.

The Latino Coalition (TLC) is a 501(c)(6) business organization focused on advocacy, economic opportunity, entrepreneurship and strengthening the voice of small businesses.

The Latino Coalition Foundation (TLCF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on education, technical assistance, leadership development and programs that expand access to economic opportunity.

Through this relationship, TLCF can draw upon a broad ecosystem of business leaders, corporations, chambers and business organizations, community partners and small-business advocates while maintaining its own nonprofit governance, programs and charitable mission.

Together, TLC and TLCF connect national relationships with local and regional impact.