Foundations that fund organizations in Socorro, New Mexico
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Socorro nonprofits
19 private foundations gave $527K to Socorro organizations in their latest filings; 10 of the 19 that say either way accept applications.
20 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Socorro around $10K. 7 of these funders are based in New Mexico; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 19
- Accept applications
- 10
- of 19 that state a policy
- Dollars to Socorro
- $527K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 20
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in NM
- 37%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Socorro organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles F and Jessie Moore Headen Scholarship Endowment Trust | Roswell, NM | 1 | $175K | $175K | Preselected only | Scholarship |
| Healy Foundation Nm MD & Fl 058704-000 | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $150K | $150K | Preselected only | General support |
| Written in Red Inc | Artesia, NM | 1 | $40K | $40K | Yes | Scholarship |
| The Lipman Family Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $35K | $35K | Preselected only | To conduct research and interact with state and federal age… |
| Alfred P Sloan Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | To support the research and writing of wild anthropocene: n… |
| Glendorn Foundation C/O Smith Best & Stoneking Pc | Bradford, PA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Medical-breast cancer research |
| Chase Foundation Mack C Chase Trustee | Artesia, NM | 1 | $17K | $17K | Yes | Scholarship |
| Carroll Petrie Foundation | Santa Fe, NM | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | General support |
| Rd & Joan Dale Hubbard Foundation | Ruidoso, NM | 1 | $12K | $12K | Yes | Scholarship |
| The Cynthia & George Mitchell Foundation | The Woodlands, TX | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | PEDL collaboration Jan- Apr 2024 |
| The Agouron Institute | Pasadena, CA | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Preselected only | Scientific research & education |
| John Henry Eldred Jr Foundation | Toledo, OH | 1 | $5,500 | $5,500 | Preselected only | To support the charitable mission of the organization |
| Socorro Electric Foundation | Socorro, NM | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Yes | To support the annual county fair and local 4h and ffa prog… |
| Texas Instruments Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $3,022 | $3,022 | Yes | Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations… |
| The Sloat-Prince Foundation C/O Shirley a Prince | Raton, NM | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Washington Federal Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $2,570 | $2,570 | Yes | Social services |
| Merrion Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | NMT President's Golf Tournament |
| Shell USA Company Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | 1000 |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
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 Socorro, New Mexico?
Charles F and Jessie Moore Headen Scholarship Endowment Trust, Healy Foundation Nm MD & Fl 058704-000, Written in Red Inc, The Lipman Family Foundation Inc, Alfred P Sloan Foundation and 14 others reported grants to Socorro 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 Socorro. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.