Private foundation · EIN 84-6020971 · Albuquerque, New Mexico

Hugh Bancroft Jr 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $240K total, median $240K. 100% of grants stayed in New Mexico.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$240K
Median grant
$240K
Stays in NM
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.6M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts IncAlto, NMCharitable$240K

About this foundation

Hugh Bancroft Jr Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Albuquerque, New Mexico, administered in care of Ronnie Hemphill, tax-exempt since 1963. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Hugh Bancroft Jr Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Hugh Bancroft Jr Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $240K across 1 grants, a median of $240K.

Where does Hugh Bancroft Jr Foundation give?

New Mexico (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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