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HISPANIC SCHOLARS PROGRAM
New York, NY · EIN 383708943 · Form 990 · FY2023 · NTEE X99 · Religion-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · hispanicsummerprogram.org
revenue
$846K
expenses
$267K
net assets
$2.7M
employees
1
program ratio
78%
mission · from form 990

Our mission is to supplement and enrich the theological and ministerial education being offered in seminaries and universities, with academic courses and other activities directly addressing Hispanic history, ministry, and theology.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Hispanic Scholars Program advances theological education from a Latino/Hispanic perspective through academic courses, mentorship, and professional development initiatives. It serves graduate and undergraduate students, emerging scholars, and institutional leaders in theological education. The organization operates nationally, with programs hosted at various sponsoring institutions across the United States.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $0
    OTHER PROGRAMS:Through Hispanic Eyes (T.H.E.)Through Hispanic Eyes (T.H.E.) is a cross-cultural program created over a decade ago to help expand the reach and impact of the Hispanic Scholars Program as a program of theological education that is shaped by a truly Latino/Hispanic perspective. While the Hispanic Scholars Program sessions held each year are primarily for first degree masters level Latina/o students enrolled in ATS schools, T.H.E. seeks to engageand gather in constructive and critical conversation non-Latino seminary presidents, academic deans, faculty, as well as those very important staff members who work with students, admissions officers and student life directors.
  2. #2 $0
    El SemilleroEl Semillero was offered for the third time in FY 2024 and 6 participants attended. Latinx practitioners were invited to learn about the soil of fundraising, finance, and development so that they can grow their missional organizationswhether they be churches, non-profits, or institutions of higher and theological educationin ways that are economically sustainable and can, as a result, provide a greater impact for their communities of concern. Through El Semillero we hope to empower our Latinx theological leaders with practical tools that will help them build sustainable and equitable institutions that can positively impact the Latinx community for generations to come.
named programs · 13 · from sources

What they call their work

Discernment and Vocation Workshop
Retreat for graduate students to reflect on and discern post-graduation vocational paths in ministry and theological leadership.
Doctoral Accompaniment Seminar
Course mentoring students through the doctoral (Ph.D./Th.D.) application process in theological studies.
El Semillero: Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising
Workshop in partnership with Lake Institute on Faith & Giving and AETH training Latino/Hispanic leaders in fundraising and financial sustainability for religious organizations.
HSP Fellows Program
Year-long program for students from sponsoring schools to gain experience in nonprofit administration and leadership.
HSP for Undergrads
Program in partnership with PASOS Network offering undergraduates the opportunity to take upper-level courses with Latino/Hispanic scholars.
J-Term
Online two-week intensive theological course offered in January for graduate students, taught by rotating faculty.
Pedagogy Workshop
Professional development workshop for faculty to enhance teaching skills and build community among Summer Session instructors.
Praxis of Accompaniment
Program equipping students with pastoral and chaplaincy tools for Latin American contexts; includes partnership with surgeons in Paraguay and Bolivia.
Storytelling Workshop
Workshop training participants in digital storytelling to share personal impacts of HSP programs.
Summer Session
Flagship two-week in-person intensive theological course held each June at rotating sponsoring institutions, designed for graduate students.
The HSP Exchange
Annual program featuring monthly lectures fostering ongoing dialogue in Latino/Hispanic theological education.
Theological Education ¡Latinamente! book series
Four-volume series including "Reimagining Latinidad," "Leading Latinamente," "La Colectiva Teológica Latina," and "Theological Administration Latinamente," published by Fortress Press.
Through Hispanic Eyes
Workshop engaging non-Latino seminary leaders in conversations about Latino-focused theological education, curriculum, and faculty development.
activities · 9 groups

What they do

  • Religious Education and Instruction 2 activities
    • Access to upper-level theology courses through PASOS Network
      Provides undergraduate students with access to upper-level theology courses taught by Latine/Hispanic faculty via a partnership with the PASOS Network.
    • Annual in-person summer program for students
      Operates a two-week in-person summer program each June, hosted at rotating sponsoring institutions, designed for theological education from a Latine/Hispanic perspective.
  • Christian Leadership & Discipleship Training 2 activities
    • Religious fundraising certificate workshop
      Conducts a religious fundraising certificate workshop for leaders in partnership with the Lake Institute on Faith & Giving and AETH, focusing on financial sustainability for faith-based institutions.
    • The Praxis of Accompaniment course
      Offers The Praxis of Accompaniment course, which prepares students for pastoral and chaplaincy roles in Latin American contexts and includes an opportunity to join surgical teams in Paraguay or Bolivia through partnership with Solidarity Bridge.
  • Youth & Emerging Filmmaker Training 1 activity
    • Digital storytelling workshop
      Runs a storytelling workshop that teaches digital storytelling skills while documenting participant experiences in theological and community contexts.
  • Religious Education Support 1 activity
    • Doctoral program application seminar
      Offers a seminar program that supports students through the process of applying to doctoral programs in theology, including mentoring and engagement with critical texts and scholars.
  • Professional Development for Fundraising and Philanthropy Practitioners 1 activity
    • El Semillero leadership and capacity training
      Runs El Semillero, a program launched in FY2022 that provides Latinx practitioners with training in fundraising, finance, and organizational development for mission-driven institutions, serving 10 participants in its first cohort and 6 in its third.
  • Interfaith and Spiritual Dialogue Programs 1 activity
    • HSP Exchange public lecture series
      Hosts monthly public lectures through the annual HSP Exchange program, fostering dialogue on theological education and Latine/Hispanic perspectives.
  • Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
    • Leadership development programs for institutional leaders
      Offers leadership development programs for institutional leaders focused on integrating Latine/Hispanic perspectives into theological education and organizational practice.
  • Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
    • Pedagogy workshop for faculty
      Hosts a pedagogy workshop for faculty to develop teaching skills and foster professional community in theological education with a focus on Latine/Hispanic perspectives.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Publication of Theological Education ¡Latinamente! book series
      Produces scholarly works in the Theological Education ¡Latinamente! book series in partnership with Fortress Press, advancing theological discourse from Latine/Hispanic perspectives.
    • Through Hispanic Eyes (T.H.E.) cross-cultural program
      Operates Through Hispanic Eyes (T.H.E.), a cross-cultural program that engages non-Latino seminary leaders in dialogue on theological education from a Latino/Hispanic perspective, serving 12 participants in FY2021 and 6 in FY2022.
    • Two-week online intensive theology course for graduate students
      Offers an online two-week intensive theology course for graduate students each January, providing advanced study opportunities led by Latine/Hispanic faculty.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$846K
Contributions & grants$747K88%
Program service revenue$40K5%
Investment income$64K8%
Other revenue$-5K
expenses
Total expenses$267K
Program expenses78%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$33K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$2.67M
Cash$109K
Investments$859K
Liabilities$3K
Net assets$2.66M
Liquid reserves43.5 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +186.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
DAISY MACHADO Executive Dir. 10 $24K
board members · 24
  • ADRIAN EMMANUEL HERNANDEZ-ACOS — BOARD MEMBER
  • ANGEL GALLARDO — BOARD MEMBER
  • ARMIDA BELMONTE STEPHENS — BOARD MEMBER
  • Alma Tinoco Ruiz — BOARD MEMBER
  • Andy Dreitcer — BOARD MEMBER
  • BENJAMIN HALL — BOARD MEMBER
  • Becky Ruvalcaba — BOARD MEMBER
  • DANIEL AUCUTT — BOARD MEMBER
  • David Vsquez-Levy — BOARD MEMBER
  • ELLEN ARMOUR — BOARD MEMBER
  • ELY PRIETO — BOARD MEMBER
  • EMMA ESCOBAR — BOARD MEMBER
  • Edwin Aponte — BOARD MEMBER
  • Elizabeth Gandolfo — BOARD MEMBER
  • Fr Jos Gonzlez — BOARD MEMBER
  • Francisco Lozada Jr — VICE CHAIR
  • HECTOR M VARELA RIOS — BOARD MEMBER
  • Hugo Magallanes — BOARD MEMBER
  • JOANNE SOLIS-WALKER — BOARD MEMBER
  • Joanne Rodriguez — BOARD MEMBER
  • Jos Francisco Morales Torres — BOARD MEMBER
  • Kristen Largen — BOARD MEMBER
  • LELIA FRY — BOARD MEMBER
  • LESLIE DIAZ-PEREZ — Secretary
relationships · 5

Who they work with

  • Association for Hispanic Theological Education (AETH) Partner — Partners to deliver the El Semillero executive certificate program in religious fundraising.
  • Fortress Press Partner — Publishes the Theological Education ¡Latinamente! book series in collaboration with HSP.
  • Lake Institute on Faith & Giving Partner — Cocultivates a certificate program in religious fundraising for Latine/Hispanic religious leaders.
  • PASOS Network Partner — Collaborates to offer undergraduate students access to upper-level theology courses.
  • Solidarity Bridge Partner — Partnership enabling students to accompany surgical teams in Paraguay or Bolivia as part of a medical mission program.
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.

  • Cross-Cultural Dialogue for Institutional Change
    methodology: cross_cultural_dialogue
    By engaging non-Latino seminary leaders in dialogue, we advance theological education that incorporates Latino/Hispanic perspectives, because sustained intercultural exchange shifts institutional norms and expands access to leadership pathways.
  • Culturally-Grounded Leadership Development
    methodology: culturally_grounded_leadership
    By integrating Latine/Hispanic cultural and religious values into theological education and leadership formation, we produce more effective and sustainable leadership, because such alignment strengthens identity, community ownership, and engagement.
  • Leadership Capacity Building for Institutional Sustainability
    methodology: leadership_capacity_building
    By equipping Latinx theological leaders with financial and organizational development tools, we produce economically sustainable faith-based institutions, because leadership efficacy is strengthened when practical management skills are integrated with cultural mission.