Private foundation · EIN 85-0470771 · Santa Fe, New Mexico · Human services

The Capitol Ford Charitable Foudation

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: 11 grants paid, $46K total, median $2,500. 91% of grants stayed in New Mexico.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
11
$46K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in NM
91%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Santa Fe Children's MuseumSanta Fe, NMGeneral support$15K
St Vincent Hospital FoundationSanta Fe, NMCommunity support.$10K
Lensic Performing ArtsSanta Fe, NMPerforming arts$5,000
Santa Fe Animal ShelterSanta Fe, NMGeneral support.$5,000
Rotary Club of Santa FeSanta Fe, NMPancakes on the Plaza$3,500
Cooking With KidsSanta Fe, NMSupport life skills.$2,500
Santa Fe Watershed AssociationSanta Fe, NMGeneral support$1,500
Rotary Club of Santa del SurSanta Fe, NMProvide shoes for needy children to attend schools.$1,500
Arbor Day FoundationLincoln, NEContribution$1,000
St Michaels High SchoolSanta Fe, NMHigh school sports$750
Sons of American LegionSanta Fe, NMMembership support.$500

By state: New Mexico 10 · Nebraska 1

About this foundation

The Capitol Ford Charitable Foudation is a private grantmaking foundation in Santa Fe, New Mexico, administered in care of Ramona Brandt, tax-exempt since 2002. 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 The Capitol Ford Charitable Foudation 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 The Capitol Ford Charitable Foudation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $46K across 11 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does The Capitol Ford Charitable Foudation give?

New Mexico (10 grants), Nebraska (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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