Foundations that fund organizations in Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Ruidoso Downs nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $30K to Ruidoso Downs organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Ruidoso Downs around $5,000. 2 of these funders are based in New Mexico; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Ruidoso Downs
- $30K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in NM
- 33%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Ruidoso Downs organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jf Maddox Foundation | Hobbs, NM | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Warming and Comfort Stations |
| The Massey Family Charitable Trust | Abilene, TX | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General purposes |
| Rd & Joan Dale Hubbard Foundation | Ruidoso, NM | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General support |
| Ethel-Jane W Bunting Foundation Trust | Charleston, SC | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | To assist charitable purpose |
| Rushing Family Foundation | Lubbock, TX | 2 | $1,500 | $750 | Yes | Horse racing; Athletics |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Public, society benefit - multipurpose and other |
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 Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico?
Jf Maddox Foundation, The Massey Family Charitable Trust, Rd & Joan Dale Hubbard Foundation, Ethel-Jane W Bunting Foundation Trust, Rushing Family Foundation and 1 others reported grants to Ruidoso Downs 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 Ruidoso Downs. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.