Updated Nov 2, 2026
Private foundations based in New Mexico
149 grantmaking foundations headquartered in New Mexico, holding $1.9B in assets. Ranked by grants paid in their latest 990-PF; 17 on this page say they accept applications. For foundations ranked by where their grants went, see local funders.
| Foundation | Based in | Grants paid | Median grant | Accepts applications | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque School of Excellence Foundationsince 2025 | Albuquerque, NM | $1.6M2 grants · 2025 | $793K | Preselected only | $1.6M |
| Slf Foundationsince 2014 | Santa Fe, NM | $524K67 grants · 2025 | $1,000 | Yes | $1.9M |
| Charlotte G Yates Foundationsince 2025 | Artesia, NM | $505K3 grants · 2025 | $3,000 | Preselected only | $2.8M |
| Gumbo Foundationsince 2003 | Santa Fe, NM | $440K1 grants · 2024 | $440K | Preselected only | $3.3M |
| Central Valley Electric Education Foundationsince 1984 | Artesia, NM | $327K121 grants · 2024 | $3,500 | Yes | $2.9M |
| Barney and Susie Cockburn Charitable Trustsince 2016 | Artesia, NM | $240K4 grants · 2024 | $60K | Preselected only | $2.7M |
| Otero County Electric Education Foundationsince 1990 | Cloudcroft, NM | $223K83 grants · 2025 | $2,000 | Yes | $1.8M |
| Charles F and Jessie Moore Headenscholarship Endowment Trustsince 2008 | Roswell, NM | $175K1 grants · 2025 | $175K | Preselected only | $3.3M |
| Rolla R Hinkle III Foundationsince 2021 | Roswell, NM | $175K17 grants · 2025 | $10K | Preselected only | $1.8M |
| Roosevelt County Electric Education Foundationsince 1987 | Portales, NM | $162K68 grants · 2024 | $2,750 | Yes | $2.3M |
| Komes Foundationsince 1966 | Albuquerque, NM | $161K10 grants · 2024 | $7,500 | Preselected only | $3.0M |
| Turnip Top Foundationsince 2005 | Santa Fe, NM | $160K27 grants · 2024 | $3,000 | Preselected only | $1.5M |
| Joseph C and Esther Foster Foundation Incsince 1964 | Santa Fe, NM | $152K24 grants · 2024 | $3,000 | Preselected only | $2.3M |
| J B & Margaret Blaugrund Foundationsince 1960 | Albuquerque, NM | $152K15 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $3.4M |
| Mary Anne Berliner Foundation Trsince 2000 | Artesia, NM | $142K34 grants · 2024 | $4,250 | Yes | $2.2M |
| Scott Family Foundation Incsince 2001 | Corrales, NM | $138K25 grants · 2024 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $2.2M |
| Robert W Umbach Cancer Foundation Incsince 2001 | Farmington, NM | $132K6 grants · 2024 | $19K | Yes | $2.8M |
| Rear Admiral O Douglas and Marie Coughlin Schumann Foundationsince 2014 | Rio Rancho, NM | $130K37 grants · 2024 | $3,910 | Yes | $2.9M |
| The Ark Foundationsince 2001 | Santa Fe, NM | $127K30 grants · 2025 | $3,000 | Preselected only | $2.1M |
| The Siuda Family Foundation Incsince 1994 | Santa Fe, NM | $125K1 grants · 2025 | $125K | Preselected only | $2.1M |
| Center for Educational Initiativessince 2002 | Albuquerque, NM | $125K16 grants · 2024 | $5,000 | Yes | $2.7M |
| Foundation of Carlo Incsince 2008 | Albuquerque, NM | $115K7 grants · 2025 | $11K | Yes | $2.1M |
| Sacramento Samaritanssince 2005 | Alamogordo, NM | $114K7 grants · 2025 | $2,500 | Preselected only | $2.7M |
| Pierce Family Foundationsince 2015 | Farmington, NM | $113K14 grants · 2024 | $4,500 | Preselected only | $2.0M |
| Robert W Hamilton Foundationsince 1999 | Alamogordo, NM | $110K1 grants · 2024 | $110K | Preselected only | $1.8M |
| Constable Foundationsince 1997 | Albuquerque, NM | $109K10 grants · 2024 | $2,750 | Preselected only | $2.0M |
| J Korber Foundation Inc | Albuquerque, NM | $105K8 grants · 2025 | $10K | Preselected only | $1.6M |
| Synakos Foundationsince 2017 | Santa Fe, NM | $104K5 grants · 2025 | $15K | Preselected only | $1.4M |
| Nordon Charitable Foundationsince 2019 | Albuquerque, NM | $100K7 grants · 2025 | $10K | Preselected only | $1.5M |
| Armstrong-Clark Foundationsince 2005 | Roswell, NM | $94K9 grants · 2024 | $10K | Preselected only | $1.7M |
| Farmers Electric Education Foundationsince 1986 | Clovis, NM | $88K58 grants · 2025 | $1,500 | Yes | $2.1M |
| Klion Springwater Coven Family Foundation Incsince 2005 | Los Ranchos, NM | $88K24 grants · 2025 | $1,500 | Preselected only | $2.7M |
| Paul McCutchen Foundationsince 1964 | Roswell, NM | $86K11 grants · 2025 | $5,800 | Yes | $2.6M |
| Viles Foundation Incsince 1960 | Las Vegas, NM | $86K33 grants · 2024 | $2,550 | Yes | $1.6M |
| Edwards Wyatt Foundation Incsince 2015 | Santa Fe, NM | $85K4 grants · 2024 | $25K | Yes | $1.4M |
| Miller Family Foundationsince 2009 | Roswell, NM | $84K16 grants · 2024 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $1.6M |
| Cudd Foundationsince 1988 | Santa Fe, NM | $78K48 grants · 2025 | $1,000 | Preselected only | $2.5M |
| Jemez Mountains Electric Foundationsince 1969 | Espanola, NM | $76K31 grants · 2025 | $2,500 | Yes | $1.4M |
| Binns Family Foundationsince 2015 | Las Cruces, NM | $60K32 grants · 2025 | $1,000 | Preselected only | $1.9M |
| New Mexico Scottish Rite Foundationsince 1989 | Albuquerque, NM | $60K5 grants · 2024 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $1.5M |
| Smith-Pierce Foundation for Youth and Educationsince 2011 | Albuquerque, NM | $58K6 grants · 2024 | $11K | Preselected only | $1.7M |
| Whited Foundation 080188since 1997 | Raton, NM | $54K4 grants · 2025 | $7,225 | Preselected only | $1.4M |
| Sacramento Mountain Scholarship Fundsince 1996 | Artesia, NM | $51K30 grants · 2024 | $1,500 | Yes | $3.1M |
| Chicago Woodman Foundation Incsince 2024 | Belen, NM | $50K1 grants · 2025 | $50K | Preselected only | $1.5M |
| The Capitol Ford Charitable Foudationsince 2002 | Santa Fe, NM | $46K11 grants · 2025 | $2,500 | Preselected only | $2.2M |
| Stevan & Cynthia Pearce Charitable Foundationsince 2003 | Hobbs, NM | $46K8 grants · 2025 | $1,750 | Preselected only | $1.7M |
| J Kenneth and Alice Smith Family Foundationsince 2004 | Roswell, NM | $43K25 grants · 2025 | $1,000 | Yes | $1.5M |
| Enchanted Life Foundation - Elfsince 2007 | Las Cruces, NM | $41K7 grants · 2024 | $3,200 | Preselected only | $1.8M |
| Human Rights and Business Award Foundationsince 2017 | Santa Fe, NM | $30K2 grants · 2025 | $15K | Preselected only | $2.7M |
| S Q Family Foundationsince 2018 | Corrales, NM | $20K1 grants · 2025 | $20K | Preselected only | $1.6M |
| McLeod Childrens Foundationsince 2001 | Carlsbad, NM | $9,2503 grants · 2025 | $3,000 | Preselected only | $2.6M |
| Angelica Foundationsince 1994 | Santa Fe, NM | $3,6942 grants · 2024 | $1,847 | Preselected only | $1.4M |
| The Allan Houser Foundationsince 1998 | Santa Fe, NM | $5001 grants · 2024 | $500 | Preselected only | $1.6M |
| Stagecoach Foundation Incsince 2017 | Santa Fe, NM | — | — | Not stated | $3.6M |
| Jessicas Love Foundationsince 2011 | Santa Fe, NM | — | — | Not stated | $3.1M |
| Active Implementation Research Network Incsince 2019 | Albuquerque, NM | — | — | Preselected only | $2.6M |
| Indigenous Women Risingsince 2021 | Albuquerque, NM | — | — | Preselected only | $2.3M |
| Falling Colors Foundationsince 2019 | Santa Fe, NM | — | — | Preselected only | $1.6M |
| Pond Foundationsince 1997 | Santa Fe, NM | — | — | Preselected only | $1.6M |
| Southwest Community Resources Incsince 1988 | Albuquerque, NM | — | — | Yes | $1.4M |
Sources: IRS Business Master File (assets), ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer and IRS 990-PF e-file (grants paid, application policy). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own Part XV checkbox.
Open grant programs in New Mexico
All 2| Deadline | Grant | Funder | Award ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rollingno deadline | New Mexico Arts — Organizational GrantsStateNew Mexico Arts | New Mexico Arts | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | New Mexico Humanities Council — Humanities GrantsStateNew Mexico Humanities Council | New Mexico Humanities Council | Not listed |
Common questions
How many private foundations are based in New Mexico?
Our directory lists 149 private grantmaking foundations in New Mexico with at least $1 million in assets, holding a combined $1.9B. The data comes from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File and Form 990-PF.
How do I get a grant from a private foundation?
Start with foundations that already fund organizations like yours nearby. Read the grantee list on each profile, check whether the foundation accepts applications (it says so on its 990-PF), and lead with a short letter of inquiry. Many family foundations fund only organizations they already know; an introduction through a shared grantee or board member works better than a cold proposal.
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