Foundations that fund organizations in Magdalena, New Mexico
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Magdalena nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $7,000 to Magdalena organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
3 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Magdalena around $1,000. 1 of these funders are based in New Mexico; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Magdalena
- $7,000
- latest filings
- Grants
- 3
- Typical median grant
- $1,000
- Based in NM
- 33%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Magdalena organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Henry Eldred Jr Foundation | Toledo, OH | 1 | $5,500 | $5,500 | Preselected only | To support the charitable mission of the organization |
| American Academy of Arts and Letters | New York, NY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | To aid professional artists, writers and composers who find… |
| Socorro Electric Foundation | Socorro, NM | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | To support the kid's science cafe in learning opportunities. |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Magdalena, New Mexico?
John Henry Eldred Jr Foundation, American Academy of Arts and Letters, Socorro Electric Foundation reported grants to Magdalena organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Magdalena. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.