About US
About the Hispanic ECS Fund
The Hispanic Educational, Cultural and Scholarship Fund (Hispanic ECS Fund), is a Missouri nonprofit corporation. It is a public benefit entity organized for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
MISSION AND GOALS
Founded in 1998, the mission of the Hispanic ECS Fund is to work toward the achievement of better economic and social conditions of the Hispanic community through local and regional educational, cultural and scholarship programs. The Hispanic ECS Fund promotes understanding of the Hispanic culture and works to eliminate prejudice and discrimination among the general public concerning Hispanic minorities.
HISPANIC EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL AND SCHOLARSHIP FUND
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
THREE-YEAR TERM EXPIRING 12/31/2025
Carmen Dence
Grupo Atlantico (Retired - Washington University of St. Louis)
Carmen Guynn
Almas Del Ritmo and Springboard to Learning
THREE-YEAR TERM EXPIRING 12/31/2026
Timothy Abeln
University of Missouri - St. Louis
Graziella Postolache
University of Missouri - St. Louis
Richard T. Middleton, IV
University of Missouri - St. Louis and Attorney at Law
THREE-YEAR TERM EXPIRING 12/31/2027
Roger Wallach
Attorney at Law
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Sheridan Wigginton
California Lutheran University
Jessica Rivas Middleton​
University of Missouri - St. Louis and Registered Nurse
OFFICERS - Two year term ends December 2026
President - Richard T. Middleton, IV
Vice President - Jessica Rivas-Middleton
Secretary - Tim Abeln
Treasurer - Richard Middleton (acting)
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Serving in an Advisory Capacity - Santiago Beltran