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HISPANIC INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK INC
BROOKLYN, NY · EIN 133112110 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Very Large (>$50M) · hitn.org
revenue
$207.0M
expenses
$19.3M
net assets
$249.9M
employees
49
program ratio
71%
mission · from form 990

TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL & SOCIO-ECONOMIC ASPIRATIONS OF U.S. HISPANICS.

profile · synthesized from sources

HISPANIC INFORMATION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK INC (HITN) is a national nonprofit advancing the educational, cultural, and socio-economic aspirations of U.S. Hispanics through media and technology. It produces and distributes educational programming, digital content, and public service initiatives targeting Hispanic children, families, and communities. The organization operates across the United States and Puerto Rico, with a focus on early learning, health literacy, and civic engagement.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $4K
    HITN LEARNING - THE PROGRAM SUPPORTS THE DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES IN PRINT DIGITAL MEDIA TARGETED AT HISPANIC PRESCHOOL AND EARLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. HITN SUPPORTS THIS JOURNEY FOR BABIES, SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND EDUCATORS, BY PROVIDING ENGAGING AND EFFECTIVE CONTENT THAT IGNITES CURIOSITY, PROMOTES CRITICAL THINKING AND ENCOURAGES PROBLEM-SOLVING.
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Edye
Spanish-language, premium subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) service offering safe and educational content for preschool-aged children in the U.S. and Latin America.
Estudio DC con Gerson Borrero
Political and public affairs interview program providing a Latino perspective on national issues, elections, and policy developments.
HITN Learning
Develops research-based transmedia educational resources for Hispanic preschool and early elementary school children and their families, including digital media, apps, and learning kits.
Vida y Salud
Health and wellness programming block and digital platform providing medical information and resources in Spanish to promote health literacy among Latino communities.
¡Tú Cuentas! Cine Youth Fest
Annual virtual film festival during Hispanic Heritage Month that showcases and awards short films by youth from Hispanic communities.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Public Media Funding 1 activity
    • Constructs and operates broadcast and telecommunications facilities
      Completed construction of a broadcast facility at the Brooklyn Navy Yard with support from a $12 million grant and provides technical infrastructure including fiber connectivity, power distribution, and transmission services for live international broadcasts.
  • Literacy Program Funding 1 activity
    • Funds early learning initiatives through federal grants
      Receives and administers federal grant funding, including a $30 million Ready To Learn grant from the U.S. Department of Education, to support the development and implementation of early childhood educational programming and transmedia learning pilots.
  • Community and Public Broadcasting Services 1 activity
    • Produces and distributes Spanish-language educational and cultural television programming
      Develops and broadcasts educational, cultural, and public affairs content in Spanish for U.S. Hispanic audiences through a national television network and digital platforms, with a focus on history, heritage, and community engagement. The network has received multiple New York Emmy® Award nominations for its programming.
  • History Education Curriculum Development 1 activity
    • Produces interactive and transmedia educational experiences
      Creates interactive online hubs and streaming content that enable users to explore U.S. states through gamified learning, video excerpts, and facts. Produces documentary series such as "America 250" and "Aerial America" to teach U.S. history, geography, and culture.
  • Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
    • Provides early childhood educational resources and programming
      Develops and delivers multi-platform educational content and digital media for Hispanic preschool and early elementary children (ages 2–8), with a focus on early brain development, STEM learning, and closing the achievement gap. Resources are designed to promote curiosity, critical thinking, and problem-solving for children, families, and educators.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Operates on-demand digital platforms for educational and health content
      Manages HITN Go, a video-on-demand platform offering authenticated access to educational programming, and Edye, a global subscription service for Spanish-speaking preschoolers. Also operates VidaySalud.com, a Spanish-language health information platform with thousands of articles, videos, and live doctor chats.
    • Partners on public service and community outreach campaigns
      Collaborates with organizations like Aspira to produce public service announcements on financial fraud prevention, supports community events such as Fiesta Boricua by donating technology, and broadcasts emergency information during disasters like Hurricane Sandy.
    • Provides emergency information and humanitarian resources
      Published a resource page with emergency contacts and humanitarian aid information for individuals affected by natural disasters, such as earthquakes in northern Venezuela.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$207.04M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$6.67M3%
Investment income$200.26M97%
Other revenue$108K
expenses
Total expenses$19.32M
Program expenses71%
Admin / overhead29%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$8.27M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$254.44M
Cash$241.91M
Investments$168K
Liabilities$4.55M
Net assets$249.89M
Liquid reserves150.4 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +3133.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 12
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MICHAEL D NIEVES CEO/BOARD MEMBER 40 $770K
KENNEDY PAUL COO & CFO 40 $562K
MARYANN R MARRAPODI CHIEF LEARNING & DEV. OFFICER 40 $282K
GUILLERMO SIERRA HEAD OF TELEVISION & DIGITAL 40 $249K
PEDRO R HERRERA DIRECTOR, IT & BROADCAST OPERATIONS 40 $177K
MAURICIO GALLEGO DIRECTOR, CONT. OPS. & CREATIVE SVCS 40 $175K
ERIC D TURPIN GENERAL MANAGER, HITN-TV 40 $171K
ANGEL CRUZ BOARD MEMBER 2 $10K
CARMEN HERNANDEZ BOARD MEMBER 2 $10K
EDUARDO BHATIA CHAIRPERSON 2 $10K
LINDA HERNANDEZ ROSADO BOARD MEMBER 2 $10K
NELSON DENIS BOARD MEMBER 2 $10K
relationships · 38

Who they work with

  • Alzheimer’s Association, New York City Chapter Partner — Joined forces with HITN on a public service campaign addressing Alzheimer’s impact on Black and Hispanic communities.
  • American Alliance of Museums Government — Accrediting body that awarded the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture the highest recognition for institutional excellence.
  • Anima Kitchent Partner — Licensed the animated series "Cleo & Cuquin" from this production company for educational use.
  • Asociacion Televisora Educativa Iberoamericana Network — HITN became a member of this regional educational television association.
  • Aspira Partner — Collaborated with HITN to create and air PSAs on financial fraud prevention.
  • Banco Popular Partner — Programming partner for HITN-TV.
  • CBS Partner — Partnered with HITN to premiere the original production "Mundo CNET."
  • CLAVES Partner — Collaborated with HITN to air the 2012 Presidential Elections debate.
  • Cadbury-Schweppes' Dentyne Partner — First sponsor of HITN-TV programming.
  • Catholic Relief Services Partner — Listed as providing humanitarian assistance, food and sanitation support, and community recovery in Venezuela.
  • Direct Relief Partner — Listed as providing medications, medical supplies, and trauma kits for Venezuela.
  • Doctors Without Borders Partner — Listed as having an active presence in Venezuela with emergency medical teams and humanitarian assistance.
  • HITN Network — Member of the Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network
  • Imagina US Partner — Partnered with HITN to establish a full TV production service hub.
  • Liberty Puerto Rico Partner — Reached a carriage deal with HITN to distribute its programming in Puerto Rico.
  • NMPRAC Partner — Collaborated with NMPRAC on accreditation efforts in Chicago.
  • National Cable Television Cooperation (NCTC) Partner — Partnered with HITN to enhance network expansion in the U.S. Hispanic market.
  • National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture Partner — Collaborates with HITN on educational and cultural initiatives to preserve Hispanic heritage and amplify Latino voices.
  • Neptuno Partner — Partnered with HITN to deliver wireless services to schools and nonprofits in Puerto Rico.
  • New World Televisions Partner — Collaborated to host World Cup broadcast production at HITN's Brooklyn studios.
  • New York Emmy® Awards Network — Recognizes HITN’s programming through award nominations in multiple categories.
  • Ordinary Sunday Partner — Production partner responsible for producing the original "America 250" series for HITN.
  • PGS Group Partner — Managed the World Cup broadcast production at HITN's Brooklyn facilities.
  • Puerto Rican Museum in Chicago Partner — Celebrated the museum's historic accreditation as part of cultural engagement efforts.
  • Smithsonian Channel Partner — Collaborates with HITN to broadcast the documentary series "Aerial America" as part of the America 250 initiative.
  • Sprint Partner — Mobile broadband partner for HITN in 33 markets.
  • U.S. Department of Education Government — Previously funded the HITN Learning program through the Ready to Learn grant.
  • UBEAT.TV Partner — Co-hosted the first-ever High School E-Sports Tournament in New York City with HITN.
  • Venezuelan Red Cross Partner — Listed as a key humanitarian aid organization responding to the earthquake in Venezuela.
  • Wood Creek Road Productions Partner — Provided project management coordination for the broadcast network hosted at HITN.
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strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Community and Institutional Partnership Model
    methodology: community-partner_collaboration
    By collaborating with hospitals, schools, museums, and telecommunications providers, the organization amplifies access to educational and public service programming because partnerships extend reach, enhance credibility, and embed services within trusted community institutions.
  • Culturally Resonant Storytelling for Community Empowerment
    methodology: cultural_storytelling
    By creating and distributing authentic, Spanish-language content rooted in local values and community stories, the organization strengthens cultural identity, increases visibility, and fosters engagement because culturally relevant narratives resonate more deeply and build trust within Hispanic communities.
  • Family-Engaged Transmedia Learning for Early Childhood Development
    methodology: transmedia_learning
    By delivering research-based, interactive educational content across television, digital platforms, and family activities, the organization supports holistic child development and school readiness because multi-platform engagement involving parents reinforces learning and sustains cognitive growth during critical early years.