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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Latin America Donor Index?

The Latin America Donor Index is the one and only place to find information on giving to the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC)region by U.S., European and LAC donors in one database. Donors include: private donors such as foundations, international non-governmental organizations, official development agencies, Latin American non-profits with grantmaking programs, and corporations with social investment programs.

The Latin America Donor Index helps both non-profits identify donor organizations working on similar issues in their geographical areas, but it also serves donor organizations in the identification of potential allies by learning about other donor organizations interested in similar issues.

Who built the Latin America Donor Index?

The Latin America Donor Index is the result of a fruitful collaboration between AVINA and the Office of Outreach and Partnerships of the Inter-American Development Bank. Together these two institutions have pooled resources to build the Latin America Donor Index so non-profits and donors alike can identify potential allies. For more information about these institutions, please visit our About Us page.

What if I do not find a particular donor I am looking for here?

Tell us about it! If you do not find information on a particular donor, please write to us to suggest we include them in the Index.

Why is the giving of my foundation/organization not included in the Index?

The Knowledge Management team at AVINA continues to gather information on giving to LAC civil society from the U.S., Europe, and the region. At the same time, we invite the donor community to contribute their information.

To include your organization and its giving in the Latin America Donor Index, please write to us.

How can I use the Latin America Donors Index to track trends in giving to Latin America and the Caribbean?

The Index allows you to track the giving of the largest donors to Latin America over time, from 2004 to the most recent reporting year. These donors are categorized by their region of origin and type of organization. The advanced search form also allows you to identify foundations/organizations by the thematic areas of projects and programs they support or by the Latin American and Caribbean countries in which they are most active.

How can my foundation/organization identify strategic partners working on similar issues in Latin America and the Caribbean?

Use the keyword search box or advanced search form to find: donors based in a specific country or region; donors giving to a specific country in Latin America and the Caribbean; and/or donors giving to projects and programs in your thematic areas of funding.

Can my nonprofit apply for funding through the Latin America Donors Index?

The Latin American Donor Index allows you to identify donors acting in your country or region in support of projects in your thematic areas of interest. Please use the contact information or visit the donors’ web pages, found in each organizational profile in the Index.

Still have questions? Contact us!