Arnia Foundation
Arnia Foundation is a private foundation based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Its 2024 filing reports 75 grants totaling $186,275, with most grant dollars going to recipients in New Mexico.
Arnia Foundation at a glance
In short: Arnia Foundation gave $186K across 75 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in New Mexico. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $186,275
- -34.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 75
- -3.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,484
- -32.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $274,971
- +43.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Arnia Foundation
- How to Apply
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Submit materials in writing by letter or email to Nadine Buerger. Submissions are ongoing, and the filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None; submissions are ongoing.
- Deadline
- None; submissions are ongoing.
- Contact
Application contact: Nadine Buerger
Mailing address: 3939 Osuna Road Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone: (505) 342-8888
Email: nbuerger@useagle.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Arnia Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was NM Gas CO ($20K). Together the top 10 received $92K.
Grant Size Distribution
166 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 163 grants of 166 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Mexico, 2% to California, 1% to Arizona, and 1% to Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 75 itemized grants.
Cities
How Arnia Foundation gives
- 43% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−1%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $186K (2024) to $286K (2023). In 2024 it made 75 grants totaling $186K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NM Gas CO Albuquerque, NM | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Rio Grande Food Project Albuquerque, NM | Charitable | $14,718 |
| A New Day Inc Albuquerque, NM | Charitable | $14,428 |
| Albuquerque Community Foundation Albuquerque, NM | Charitable | $12,605 |
| Veteran's Integration Center Albuquerque, NM | Charitable | $8,094 |
| Paws & Stripes Albuquerque, NM | Charitable | $5,594 |
| Explora Science Center Albuquerque, NM | Charitable | $5,000 |
| CASA Esperanza Albuquerque, NM | Charitable | $4,836 |
| Greater Communities Albuquerque, NM | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Sante Fe Childrens Museum Santa Fe, NM | Charitable | $3,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $274,971 | $343,562 | $260,891 | $186,275 | 75 | $186,275 | — |
| 2023 | $192,300 | $419,059 | $326,683 | $285,533 | 78 | $285,533 | — |
| 2022 | $99,924 | $388,044 | $377,945 | $246,443 | 7 | — | $190 |
| 2021 | $89,825 | $366,174 | $278,631 | $187,482 | 6 | — | $112 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The earlier profile describes the foundation’s mission as improving quality of life in communities served by U.S. Eagle through support for financial health, knowledge, and well-being. Its 2024 grants went to a range of charitable organizations. For example, Rio Grande Food Project describes its work as alleviating hunger and cultivating long-term food security; Casa Esperanza says it provides housing and emotional support for patients and families during treatment; and Greater Communities describes its work as providing media learning opportunities and supporting community development.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 75 grants totaling $186,275. Grants ranged from $100 to $20,000, with a median grant of $1,500. Among the largest awards were $20,000 to NM Gas Co., $14,718 to Rio Grande Food Project, $14,428 to A New Day Inc., and $12,605 to Albuquerque Community Foundation. Other recipients included Veteran’s Integration Center ($8,094), PAWS & Stripes ($5,594), and Explora Science Center ($5,000). The listed grant purposes were “charitable.”
The foundation states that it does not limit giving to preselected organizations. Applications may be submitted in writing by letter or email; there are no award restrictions listed.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Patty Lindley as secretary, Michael Moore as treasurer, Anneliese Elrod as president, and Nadine Buerger as “Executive DI.”
Arnia Foundation is led by Anneliese Elrod, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anneliese Elrod
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Michael Moore
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Nadine Buerger
Executive Di
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Patty Lindley
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Arnia Foundation
How much does Arnia Foundation give each year?
Arnia Foundation gave $186K across 75 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $286K across 78 grants.
What is Arnia Foundation's typical grant size?
Arnia Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,484, across 75 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Arnia Foundation give grants?
Arnia Foundation gives mostly in New Mexico: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Albuquerque, NM (50 grants), Santa Fe, NM (10 grants) and Farmington, NM (5 grants).
Does Arnia Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 75 grants with a stated purpose on Arnia Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (75 grants).
Who are Arnia Foundation's largest grantees?
Arnia Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include NM Gas CO ($20,000), Rio Grande Food Project ($14,718) and A New Day Inc ($14,428), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Arnia Foundation?
Arnia Foundation reported $275K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $344K.
What does Arnia Foundation fund?
The earlier profile describes the foundation’s mission as improving quality of life in communities served by U.S. Eagle through support for financial health, knowledge, and well-being. Its 2024 grants went to a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Arnia Foundation?
Submit materials in writing by letter or email to Nadine Buerger. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Arnia Foundation's EIN?
Arnia Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5655515. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 22, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Arnia Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/arnia-foundation-morg_fcb4ddf2d0924986b9a86457a5cf1ffa
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