Foundations that fund organizations in Mountainair, New Mexico
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Mountainair nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $31K to Mountainair organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Mountainair around $4,500. 2 of these funders are based in New Mexico; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Mountainair
- $31K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $4,500
- Based in NM
- 33%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Mountainair organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Family Foundation | Llano, TX | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | To provide funds for general needs |
| Meece McDowell Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General and unrestricted |
| The Bybee Foundation | Mountainair, NM | 1 | $4,500 | $4,500 | Preselected only | Program support |
| Witter Bynner Foundation for Poetry Inc | Santa Fe, NM | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Afterschool poetry programs. |
| Arthur J Gallagher Foundation | Rolling Meadows, IL | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General exempt purpose |
| McNabb Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
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 Mountainair, New Mexico?
White Family Foundation, Meece McDowell Foundation, The Bybee Foundation, Witter Bynner Foundation for Poetry Inc, Arthur J Gallagher Foundation and 1 others reported grants to Mountainair 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 Mountainair. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.