Updated Nov 1, 2026
Private foundations based in Roswell, New Mexico
8 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Roswell, New Mexico, holding $46M in assets. Ranked by grants paid in their latest 990-PF; 3 on this page say they accept applications. For foundations ranked by where their grants went, see local funders.
| Foundation | Grants paid | Median grant | Accepts applications | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slayton Foundationsince 2002 | $1.5M129 grants · 2024 | $7,000 | Preselected only | $30M |
| Charles F and Jessie Moore Headenscholarship Endowment Trustsince 2008 | $175K1 grants · 2025 | $175K | Preselected only | $3.3M |
| Rolla R Hinkle III Foundationsince 2021 | $175K17 grants · 2025 | $10K | Preselected only | $1.8M |
| Armstrong-Clark Foundationsince 2005 | $94K9 grants · 2024 | $10K | Preselected only | $1.7M |
| Paul McCutchen Foundationsince 1964 | $86K11 grants · 2025 | $5,800 | Yes | $2.6M |
| Miller Family Foundationsince 2009 | $84K16 grants · 2024 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $1.6M |
| Conner Christian Scholarship Foundationsince 2005 | $83K14 grants · 2024 | $4,225 | Yes | $3.8M |
| J Kenneth and Alice Smith Family Foundationsince 2004 | $43K25 grants · 2025 | $1,000 | Yes | $1.5M |
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 Roswell, New Mexico?
Our directory lists 8 private grantmaking foundations in Roswell, New Mexico with at least $1 million in assets, holding a combined $46M. 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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