Private foundation · EIN 46-0951214 · Artesia, New Mexico · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Py Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 25 grants paid, $13M total, median $25K. 88% of grants stayed in New Mexico.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
25
$13M
Median grant
$25K
Stays in NM
88%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$43M

Grants paid in 2024

25 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Artesia Recreation Center FoundationArtesia, NMConstruction$5.9M
Eddy County Fair AssociationCarlsbad, NMConstruction$3.8M
Sw Foundation for OsteopathicLas Cruces, NMScholarship & SENM Dr incentive program$1.7M
Greater Artesia FoundationArtesia, NMBarrier systems for City of Artesia Police dept$405K
City of ArtesiaArtesia, NMFirst Responders Retention Bonuses$399K
Artesia Public SchoolsArtesia, NMScience Curriculum Enhancement$212K
West Texas Counseling & Guidance IncSan Angelo, TXEddy County Programming$180K
Artesia Classical Academy IncArtesia, NMOperating grant$100K
Artesia Mainstreet IncArtesia, NMOperating Grant$100K
Haven of Hope IncArtesia, NMOperating$100K
City of ArtesiaArtesia, NMTransAero Medivac membership for Eddy County$32K
Hagerman Municipal SchoolsHagerman, NMCommunity Garden Construction$28K
Chaves County CasaRoswell, NMRoswell NM flood relief$25K
Imagine New MexicoSanta Fe, NMNM Health Dashboard$25K
New Mexico Mounted PatrolArtesia, NMTraining and Equipment$25K
Artesia Literacy CouncilArtesia, NMOperating Grant$23K
Inspired By ScienceCarlsbad, NMSummer Science Camp$15K
United Way of Eddy CountyCarlsbad, NMArtesia Outreach Program$10K
Artesia Public SchoolsArtesia, NMStudent Basic Necessities Funds$9,000
Artesia Youth Soccer AssociationArtesia, NMEquipment$8,800
San Angelo Area FoundationSan Angelo, TXFunders network event$7,500
Artesia Public SchoolsArtesia, NMBook Vending Machines$6,000
Cloudcroft Municipal SchoolsCloudcroft, NMSummer youth program$5,000
Literacy Coalition of the Permian BasinMidland, TXCombat illiteracy in Eddy County$4,200
Artesia Public SchoolsArtesia, NMVeterans Day shirts for students in program$1,275

By state: New Mexico 22 · Texas 3

About this foundation

Py Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Artesia, New Mexico, tax-exempt since 2014. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Py Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Py Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $13M across 25 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Py Foundation give?

New Mexico (22 grants), Texas (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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