Private foundation · EIN 85-0476001 · Carlsbad, New Mexico · Philanthropy & grantmaking

McLeod Childrens 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: 3 grants paid, $9,250 total, median $3,000. 100% of grants stayed in New Mexico.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$9,250
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in NM
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.6M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Pb&j Family ServicesAlbuquerque, NMSupport ongoing programs$4,000
New DayAlbuquerque, NMSupport ongoing programs$3,000
Mandy's FarmLos Ranchos, NMSupport ongoing prgrams$2,250

About this foundation

McLeod Childrens Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Carlsbad, New Mexico, administered in care of John Gordon, tax-exempt since 2001. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does McLeod Childrens 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 McLeod Childrens Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $9,250 across 3 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does McLeod Childrens Foundation give?

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

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