Participatory Processes – We value efficient, participatory processes, transparent decision-making, and devoted leadership. We welcome people of all incomes, races, ethnic backgrounds, languages, sexual orientations, gender, ability to participate in Latino Community Fund processes, activities and events. 

Latino led and Latino Accountable Work– We consciously accept the duty to solve the challenges we face. Latinos must be active participants in the development of our future.  

Creating communities of inclusion, mutual support and respect – Although we are a trans-national, trans-racial and trans-ethnic community we still struggle with classism, colonialism, racism, sexism, homophobia and other forms of oppression.  To move forward, we must first name and dismantle those walls that keep us apart so we can move together into a better tomorrow. 

Capacity-Building – We invest to develop the skills, knowledge and connections of the leaders and organizations that implement change in our communities.

Accountable, Effective and Replicable Practices – We are committed to the professional, ethical, moral and legal standards that govern non-profit and philanthropic work. We focus on results driven, culturally competent, language appropriate and evaluated practices that can be shared among communities.

Latinos as Philanthropists – We are committed to dismantling the stereotype of Latinos as takers and to acknowledge that many Latinos are already philanthropists giving back to their communities, here in the United States and Latin America, through a variety of mechanisms. 

The Strength and Beauty in the United States Latino Community-- No matter what country we come from, what label we choose to use (e.g.: Latino, Hispanic, Chicano, Xicano, Maya, etc.) or what political or religious affiliations we have, we are strong and we are part of a greater community that loves and respects our roots in this continent.

Open and Transparent Philanthropy:  All fundraising and grantmaking must be open, objective, and transparent.