ARNIA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, privately-held charitable foundation based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Founded in 2015, it operates as the charitable arm of U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union, which serves more than 95,000 members across New Mexico. The foundation was established to drive U.S. Eagle's "people mean more" philosophy by improving the quality of life in the communities the credit union serves.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$275K
+43.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$186K
-34.8% YoY
Grant Count
75
-3.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
-32.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
ARNIA Foundation's mission is to improve the quality of life in the communities served by U.S. Eagle by promoting financial health, knowledge, and well-being of neighborhoods, schools, people, and society at large. The foundation operates on the belief that discrimination, lack of financial literacy, equal access, and equal opportunity limit not just individuals but entire communities.
Primary focus areas include:
- Financial Literacy Education: Supporting accessible financial literacy programs and financial wellness initiatives
- Education Support: Providing resources and funding to public and charter school teachers
- Food Security: Supporting nonprofits addressing hunger and food insecurity
- Housing Stability: Supporting initiatives that provide homes for those in need through programs like Collective Spark
- Community Development: Funding programs and projects that create safer places to live, learn, work, and play
Grantmaking
ARNIA Foundation operates several grant programs:
Grant Range
**: $500 to $2,500 per application
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
ARNIA Foundation primarily funds organizations in New Mexico, with a particular emphasis on communities served by U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union. The foundation also supports organizations in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin.
Recent grant recipients and partner organizations include:
- Rio Grande Food Project (Albuquerque)
- The Food Depot (Santa Fe)
- Economic Council Helping Others (ECHO) Inc. (Farmington)
- New Day
- Santa Fe Recovery Center
- TenderLove Community Center
- Boys & Girls Club Farmington
- Las Vegas San Miguel Chamber
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Fiscal Year (2024):
- Total Assets: $274,971
- Total Revenues: $343,562
- Total Expenses: $260,891
- Total Giving: $186,275 to $286,000
- Number of Grants: 78
Previous Year (2023):
- Total Assets: $192,000
- Total Giving: $277,000
- Number of Grants: 62
The foundation maintains an expense ratio of approximately 78%, indicating that the majority of resources go directly to grantmaking activities.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $274,971 | $192,300 | $99,924 |
| Revenue | $343,562 | $419,059 | $388,044 |
| Expenses | $260,891 | $326,683 | $377,945 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $186,275 | $285,533 | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | $190 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
113 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Nadine Buerger: Executive Director
- Michael Moore: Treasurer and President/CEO of U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union
- Anneliese Elrod: President
- Patty Lindley: Secretary
All key personnel work part-time without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PATTY LINDLEY | SECRETARY | — | — |
| MICHAEL MOORE | TREASURER | — | — |
| ANNELIESE ELROD | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| NADINE BUERGER | EXECUTIVE DI | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**2024-2025:**
Announced the 2024 enrichEd Classroom Grant Program with $20,000 available for New Mexico educators, focusing on financial literacy and financial wellness programs
ARNIA Foundation to Award $20,000 in Classroom GrantsConducted a donation-matching program between November 18 and December 31, 2025, matching $7,500 in donations split evenly among Rio Grande Food Project, The Food Depot, and Economic Council Helping Others (ECHO) Inc.
The Food Depot used ARNIA Foundation's matching gift to provide 10,000 meals for hungry individuals
**2023:**
Announced the 2023 enrichEd Classroom Grant Program with $20,000 available (increased from previous years' $10,000 budget)
ARNIA Foundation to Award $20,000 in Classroom GrantsExpanded grant request flexibility to $500-$2,500 range (previously $1,000 per award)
**Ongoing Partnerships:**
Multi-decade partnership with Rio Grande Food Project supporting food distribution and financial literacy initiatives
Collaboration with New Day on financial literacy programs
Support for Santa Fe Recovery Center, TenderLove Community Center, and Boys & Girls Club Farmington
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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