The National Council of La Raza is not only the largest national Hispanic advocacy organization in the United States, but it's also one of the foremost Latino think tanks in the U.S., offering intelligent research and digital journals to anyone interested in gaining more knowledge about the la raza. Latino "think tanks" don't only make it possible to access periodicals related to Latinos, they empower Latinos by keeping them informed about technology, culture, economics, politics, and social policies. They are catalogs of material resources, which look to uncover the need for educational programs, policy solution and innovative ideas.

Non-profit, or funded by governments, advocacy groups or businesses, these firms unleash reports and statics regarding the Latino American condition in America. The massive demographic is diverse, in terms of values and culture, and as those differences confront American traditions, there is sometimes a clash. Being able to assess and understand the standing of Latinos in the U.S. enables a complete picture of not only Hispanic's present state, but also about their past and their future.

Jesse Miranda Center, LIN@R, Pew Hispanic Center, Center for Migration Studies, Latina Institute, and Latino Policy Forum and are examples of strong Latino-specific think tanks; but Brookings, Harvard, Stanford, Heritage Foundation, Human Rights Watch are some of the celebrity think tanks that offer outstanding information about Hispanics.

Think tanks use different measures to conduct research and gain information, at varied costs, using diverse endorsements, and tapping assorted contributors. While these organizations work fearlessly to create new information, the growth of think tanks has led to many syphoning "original" data from one another. However, the growing competition among think tanks "will gradually lead to innovation in programs and measurements," stated Dr. Alejandro A. Chafuen, president of the Atlas Economic Research Foundation, contributing member to Forbes. 

"Are think tanks neglecting research? Although three quarters of the think tanks reported that they conduct research, only 10 percent regarded research as their most successful product. Advocacy and educational programs are becoming more popular. The lack of original research and an increased focus on dissemination and communication might explain the growing role of university -- and college-based centers," Chafuen stated in an article for Forbes entitled, Think Tanks For Freedom: A Snapshot of the U.S. Market.