# MALDEF

- **Website:** <https://maldef.org>
- **Primary alias:** `maldef.org`
- **Founded:** 1968
- **Employees:** 51+
- **Location:** Los Angeles, California, United States
- **Company kind:** NON PROFIT

## Description

MALDEF, or the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, is a renowned civil rights organization that serves as the leading voice for the Latino community. Established in 1968, MALDEF is dedicated to safeguarding and advocating for the rights of Latinos living in the United States, as well as protecting the constitutional rights of all Americans. Led by President and General Counsel Thomas A. Saenz, MALDEF operates under the guidance of a 30-member national Board of Directors. With its headquarters in Los Angeles, MALDEF also operates regional offices in key locations such as San Antonio, Chicago, and Washington, D.C. The organization manages the MALDEF Property Management Corporation (MPMC), a 501(c)(3) entity that oversees the National Headquarters and Los Angeles Regional Offices. These facilities provide a professional environment for non-profit organizations that support underserved communities. MALDEF offers numerous resources and programs that promote education, employment, immigrants' rights, voting rights, and access to justice. By donating to MALDEF, you contribute to the fair treatment of Latinos in various aspects of life, including the classroom, workplace, and legal system. Join us in making a real difference for the Latino community by supporting MALDEF's mission. Contact us for inquiries or explore career opportunities to contribute to the pursuit of justice.

## Industries

- 🎗 Philanthropy _(under Community and Society)_
- 🎗 Community and Society

## Links

- [youtube](https://youtube.com/maldef)
- [twitter](https://twitter.com/MALDEF)
- [instagram](https://instagram.com/maldefian)
- [linkedin](https://linkedin.com/company/maldef)
- [facebook](https://facebook.com/MALDEF)

## Logos & icons

- icon _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/id5c1N0Z8a/w/200/h/200/theme/dark/icon.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1782022182929)
- logo _(primary)_ — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/id5c1N0Z8a/w/252/h/59/theme/dark/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1774442250647)

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Catalina Blue | #053681 | dark |
| Harvest Gold | #e1a875 | light |
| Piper | #c65021 | accent |

## Fonts

- Oswald — asset _(google)_
- Work Sans — asset _(google)_

## Imagery

- banner _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/id5c1N0Z8a/w/1500/h/500/idUlsi_EWi.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1782022183115)

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