Latino American men and boys face unique challenges in the United States. Discrimination and disparities are commonplace, as well as tribulations regarding health, poverty, education and well-being.

Hispanic males are struggling in schools, dying (homicide) at a rate five times greater than white males, suffering from HIV at a rate 4x more than Latinas, and they are five times less likely to have health insurance than white males. Those are only a handful of issues that the Latino male population happen to be afflicted with, but luckily, there is an organization that seeks to correct these disadvantages, as well as provide information on transnationalism, LGBT Rights, economic development, social justice, and economic development.

Hispanics in Philanthropy (HIP) is an organization with a mission to strengthen the Latino community by providing resources, increasing Latino leadership in philanthropy, and fostering inclusiveness and equality. The organization directly supports entrepreneurship by partnering with foundations and individuals who are just as passionate about improving circumstances for Latinos as the organization -regardless of age, orientation, gender or economic need. HIP also communicates with big movers and shakers, informing them of needs to be met on a regional, national and international level. And, they work closely with them, to ensure that those things are provided.

"We have a 30-year track record of supporting social entrepreneurs -- leaders who find solutions, build communities, and who are the future. By partnering with foundations, corporations, and individuals, HIP addresses the most pressing issues facing Latinos," the website says. "To achieve these ends, we directly support nonprofits and individuals who are engaging in innovative grassroots work to improve educational outcomes for Latino students; provide care for the aging Latino population; foster coalitions across the LGBT and Latino movements; increase the understanding of the challenges that Latino men and boys face; build a stronger transnational diaspora; and address policies that affect Latinos such as health, immigration, and economic development."

HIP's Senior Manager for Corporation Relations is Alexandra Aquino-Fike, who oversees development strategies and maintaining partnerships. She, along with HIP Chairperson Nelson Colon and HIP President Diana Campoamor, have worked to make the 30 year old organization one which truly gives back to the Latino community.