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LATINO SOCIAL WORK COALITION AND SCHOLARSHIP FUND INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 471889899 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · NTEE B82 · Education · Micro (<$100K) · latinosocialworkcoalition.org
revenue
$27K
expenses
$38K
net assets
$17K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTICALLY COMPETENT LATINX SOCIAL WORKERS SERVING LOW INCOME AND UNDERSERVED LATINX COMMUNITY IN NEW YORK CITY

profile · synthesized from sources

The Latino Social Work Coalition & Scholarship Fund (LSWCSF) is a New York-based nonprofit working to increase the number of culturally and linguistically competent Latinx social workers serving low-income and underserved Latinx communities. Through scholarships, mentorship, policy advocacy, and professional development, the organization supports Latinx MSW, DSW, and PhD students and strengthens the pipeline of diverse mental health professionals. It also advocates for systemic changes, such as eliminating inequitable licensure exams, to expand workforce equity.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Coalition Voices
Platform for current students, practitioners, and advocates to submit reflections and commentary on social work, policy, and culturally responsive practice, featured in the monthly newsletter and website
SCHOLARS Program
Nine-month scholarship and mentorship initiative for bilingual Latinx MSW, DSW, and PhD students in New York City, providing financial support, professional development, and networking from September to May
Social Work Workforce Act Advocacy
Policy campaign to eliminate the ASWB entry-level licensure exam in New York State, in partnership with Social Workers for Justice, to reduce systemic barriers for MSW graduates of color
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Culturally Specific Support Services 2 activities
    • Collaborates with partners to strengthen community mental health and professional capacity
      Works with institutional partners and coalition members to support community mental health and advance culturally and linguistically competent care. The organization unites professionals to create lasting impact for Latino and bilingual social workers and their communities.
    • Distributes free resources and tools for community members, students, and emerging professionals
      Provides practical, accessible tools and resources to support professional development, build confidence, and protect rights among Latino social work students, emerging professionals, and community members. These resources are part of broader efforts to strengthen culturally responsive practice and community engagement.
  • Behavioral Health and Human Services Training 1 activity
    • Administers a nine-month scholarship and mentorship program for bilingual Latino/x/e graduate social work students in New York City
      Provides scholarship funding, personalized mentorship, professional development, and networking opportunities to graduate social work students through a structured nine-month program. The program aims to strengthen the pipeline of culturally and linguistically competent social workers serving underserved Latinx communities in NYC.
  • Policy Advocacy & Research 1 activity
    • Advocates for policy changes to eliminate systemic barriers in social work licensure in New York State
      Actively advocates for the removal of the ASWB entry-level licensure exam for Licensed Master Social Workers through direct engagement at the New York State Capitol and support for legislation such as A5291/S5975. This includes organizing and participating in advocacy efforts like the "Pa’lante" public policy forum to identify policy issues affecting the Latino community and social work training.
  • Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
    • Engages community voices and promotes culturally responsive practice through public initiatives
      Uplifts diverse perspectives and community-centered knowledge through the Coalition Voices initiative, which invites submissions from students, practitioners, and advocates for inclusion in newsletters and website features. This fosters ongoing dialogue on social work, advocacy, leadership, and culturally responsive practice.
  • Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
    • Hosts annual events to celebrate culture, honor leaders, and raise funds for programs
      Organizes an annual gala to honor social workers and founders, recognize visionary leaders, and raise funds for scholarship, mentorship, and advocacy initiatives. Also participates in the Dominican Day Parade to celebrate Dominican culture and promote the role of social work in the community.
  • Alumni Leadership and Career Support Programs 1 activity
    • Provides mentorship and professional development to strengthen leadership and career readiness of Latino social work students
      Offers structured mentorship and skill-building experiences to graduate social work students, including in-person mentorship sessions and alumni engagement, to build confidence, leadership, and professional capacity. These activities are integrated into the scholarship program and sustained through alumni outreach.
  • Alumni Community Building 1 activity
    • Supports alumni of the scholarship program through ongoing engagement and recognition
      Provides a free alumni pin and maintains connections with alumni of the Latino Social Work Coalition Scholarship Program by collecting updates and fostering community. This supports long-term professional networks and program sustainability.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$27K
Contributions & grants$27K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$38K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$8K
balance sheet
Total assets$17K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$17K
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +41.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

Who runs it

board members · 5
  • DR ELAINE CONGRESS PHD — DIRECTOR
  • HARLENT VASQUEZ LMSW — DIRECTOR
  • JULISSA VASQUEZ LCSW — DIRECTOR
  • MONIKA ESTRADA GUZMAN LCSW — DIRECTOR
  • TANIA VARGAS LCSW — DIRECTOR
relationships · 10

Who they work with

  • 3 Story Software Partner — Ruby Burdiez, Director of Projects at 3 Story Software, serves on the board of directors.
  • Boriken Neighborhood Health Center Partner — Olga Victor, Director of Health at Boriken Neighborhood Health Center, serves on the board of directors.
  • Dominican Day Parade Partner — Participates in and marches with the Dominican Day Parade to celebrate Dominican culture and community.
  • Latino Social Work Coalition and Scholarship Fund Network — Organization hosting annual gala to recognize leaders and raise funds for its programs.
  • National Association of Social Workers - New York City Chapter Partner — Collaborated to address the shortage of Latino social workers in New York City.
  • Puerto Rican Family Institute Partner — Collaborated to address the shortage of Latino social workers in New York City.
  • Social Workers for Justice Partner — Collaborates with the Latino Social Work Coalition on advocacy efforts, including joint participation in policy initiatives and data contributions to government reports.
  • The DuBois Freedom Center Partner — Ny Whitaker, Executive Director at The DuBois Freedom Center, serves on the board of directors.
  • info@latinosocialworkcoalition.org Partner — Contact point for partnership inquiries with schools, community-based organizations, and companies.
  • strategic partnerships Partner — Engages in strategic partnerships to expand representation and advance culturally responsive care.
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.

  • Barrier Removal in Professional Licensure
    methodology: licensure_barrier_removal
    By advocating to eliminate the ASWB exam, we expand access to the social work profession for MSW-trained Latinx and bilingual professionals, because removing this standardized barrier reduces systemic inequities and increases diversity in the mental health workforce.
  • Collective Leadership and Coalition-Based Advocacy
    methodology: collective_leadership
    By uniting diverse professionals through coalition-building and collective leadership, we amplify advocacy impact and strengthen community mental health systems, because inclusive collaboration generates broader systemic change and sustains culturally responsive practice at scale.
  • Culturally and Linguistically Competent Pipeline Development
    methodology: culturally_and_linguistically_competent_pipeline_development
    By providing mentorship, financial support, and community engagement opportunities to Latinx students and emerging social workers, we strengthen the pipeline of culturally and linguistically competent professionals, because this increases access to effective, trust-based mental health care in underserved Latino communities.