Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund
| Company type | Non-profit |
|---|---|
| Industry | Civil rights |
| Founded | August 1, 1968 |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles, California |
Key people |
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| Revenue | 8,797,849 United States dollar (2017) |
| Total assets | 25,844,457 United States dollar (2022) |
Number of employees | 50 |
| Website | maldef.org |
The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) is a national non-profit civil rights organization formed in 1968 by Jack Greenberg to protect the rights of Latinos in the United States. Founded in San Antonio, Texas, it is currently headquartered in Los Angeles, California and maintains regional offices in Sacramento, San Antonio, Chicago, and Washington, D.C.