Updated Nov 4, 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; 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Elizabeth & William McCann Foundationsince 2003 | Vado, NM | $1.7M1 grants · 2024 | $1.7M | Preselected only | $1.0M |
| Estelle H Yates Foundationsince 2011 | Artesia, NM | $668K12 grants · 2025 | $40K | Preselected only | $1.1M |
| Fay Shwayder Foundationsince 1965 | Santa Fe, NM | $233K10 grants · 2024 | $10K | Preselected only | $1.0M |
| 1248 Foundationsince 2019 | Artesia, NM | $98K8 grants · 2024 | $10K | Preselected only | $1.3M |
| Valerie and Vernon Hamilton Family Foundationsince 2021 | Santa Fe, NM | $78K2 grants · 2024 | $39K | Preselected only | $1.3M |
| Flax Family Foundationsince 2008 | Albuquerque, NM | $70K12 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $1.1M |
| Randall Taishoff Charitable Foundation Incsince 2014 | Santa Fe, NM | $69K26 grants · 2024 | $2,000 | Preselected only | $1.3M |
| Wolf Run Foundation Incsince 1997 | Santa Fe, NM | $67K16 grants · 2024 | $200 | Preselected only | $1.1M |
| Larry and Anna B Harris Foundationsince 2001 | Albuquerque, NM | $66K18 grants · 2025 | $2,500 | Preselected only | $1.1M |
| Sloat Prince Foundation Anm Non Profit Corporationsince 2007 | Raton, NM | $64K12 grants · 2025 | $3,000 | Yes | $1.1M |
| Holy Cross Retreat House Foundationsince 1981 | Las Cruces, NM | $62K1 grants · 2024 | $62K | Preselected only | $1.3M |
| Mora-San Miguel Electric Education Foundationsince 2023 | Mora, NM | $58K34 grants · 2025 | $1,000 | Yes | $1.0M |
| Charles and Adele Ilfeld Foundation Incsince 1983 | Santa Fe, NM | $54K4 grants · 2025 | $15K | Yes | $1.1M |
| Apple Valley Foundationsince 1955 | Santa Fe, NM | $53K10 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $1.3M |
| David P Prescott Family Foundationsince 2021 | Santa Fe, NM | $50K4 grants · 2025 | $10K | Preselected only | $1.0M |
| Sierra Electric Cooperative Education Foundationsince 1987 | Elephant Btte, NM | $49K20 grants · 2025 | $2,500 | Yes | $1.1M |
| C W and Dee McMullen Community Foundationsince 2003 | Tucumcari, NM | $48K7 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Yes | $1.3M |
| Louise Arnold Maddux Environmental Foundationsince 1993 | Santa Fe, NM | $46K46 grants · 2025 | $1,000 | Preselected only | $1.0M |
| Covarrubias-Aprendamos Foundationsince 2025 | Las Cruces, NM | $44K13 grants · 2025 | $2,500 | Preselected only | $1.3M |
| Kathryn Okeeffe Charitable Foundationsince 2016 | Albuquerque, NM | $38K5 grants · 2025 | $10K | Preselected only | $1.1M |
| Moran Foundationsince 1992 | Hobbs, NM | $37K4 grants · 2025 | $3,000 | Preselected only | $1.3M |
| Hanuman Foundationsince 1975 | Santa Fe, NM | $33K27 grants · 2024 | $1,008 | Preselected only | $1.1M |
| Livingry Foundationsince 2001 | Santa Fe, NM | $31K12 grants · 2024 | $1,000 | Preselected only | $1.0M |
| Forrest Family Foundationsince 1998 | Carlsbad, NM | $5001 grants · 2024 | $500 | Preselected only | $1.2M |
| Science & Technology Park Development Corporationsince 2000 | Albuquerque, NM | — | — | Preselected only | $1.3M |
| Villa Teresa Incsince 1983 | Albuquerque, NM | — | — | Preselected only | $1.3M |
| Sc Incsince 2024 | Los Lunas, NM | — | — | Preselected only | $1.2M |
| Petri Dish Foundationsince 2024 | Las Cruces, NM | — | — | Preselected only | $1.1M |
| New Horizons Foundationsince 2013 | Hobbs, NM | — | — | Preselected only | $1.1M |
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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