Bootheel Foundation
Bootheel Foundation is a private foundation based in Lordsburg, New Mexico. Its 2025 filing reports grants to school districts and schools in Arizona and New Mexico.
Bootheel Foundation at a glance
In short: Bootheel Foundation gave $68K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $67,990
- +45.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +44.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,230
- +0.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,443
- Total assets
- $823,293
- +9.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arizona (64% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Bootheel Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. It states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing names Robert Martin as the contact.
- Contact
Application contact: Robert Martin
Mailing address: PO Box 490, Lordsburg, NM 88045
Phone: (575) 526-2449
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bootheel Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Willcox Unified School District ($16K). Together the top 10 received $63K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 54 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 64% of grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona and 36% to recipients in New Mexico.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Bootheel Foundation gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2022) to $68K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $68K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Willcox Unified School District Willcox, AZ | Assistance | $16,300 |
| Lordsburg Municipal Schools Lordsburg, NM | Assistance | $12,319 |
| Bisbee Unified School District Bisbee, AZ | Assistance | $8,902 |
| San Simon Unified School District San Simon, AZ | Assistance | $5,158 |
| Silver Consolidated Schools Silver City, NM | Assistance | $5,050 |
| Animas Public Schools Animas, NM | Assistance | $4,194 |
| Tombstone Unified School District Tombstone, AZ | Assistance | $3,443 |
| Cobre Consolidated High School Bayard, NM | Assistance | $2,830 |
| Bowie Unified School District Bowie, AZ | Assistance | $2,500 |
| Double Adobe Elementary McNeal, AZ | Assistance | $2,422 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $823,293 | $142,230 | $68,339 | $67,990 | 13 |
| 2024 | $749,402 | $80,866 | $47,030 | $46,735 | 9 |
| 2023 | $715,566 | $77,217 | $18,780 | $18,504 | 6 |
| 2022 | $657,129 | $20,079 | $8,268 | $8,000 | 3 |
| 2021 | $645,318 | $98,110 | $27,250 | $27,000 | 23 |
| 2020 | $574,458 | $73,457 | $30,250 | $30,000 | 22 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $67,990 through 13 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,267 to $16,300, with a median of $3,443. Its largest grants included $16,300 to Willcox Unified School District, $12,319 to Lordsburg Municipal Schools, and $8,902 to Bisbee Unified School District. The listed grant purposes were “ASSISTANCE.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert Martin, Marie Martin, Michael Martin, Pamela Archibald, and Frank Chaires as directors.
Bootheel Foundation's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Frank Chaires
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marie Martin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Martin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Archibald
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Martin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Bootheel Foundation
How much does Bootheel Foundation give each year?
Bootheel Foundation gave $68K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $47K across 9 grants.
What is Bootheel Foundation's typical grant size?
Bootheel Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,443, and its average grant was $5,230, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bootheel Foundation give grants?
Bootheel Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Mexico (36%).
Does Bootheel Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Bootheel Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Assistance" (13 grants).
Who are Bootheel Foundation's largest grantees?
Bootheel Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Willcox Unified School District ($16,300), Lordsburg Municipal Schools ($12,319) and Bisbee Unified School District ($8,902), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Bootheel Foundation?
Bootheel Foundation reported $823K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $142K.
How do I apply for a grant from Bootheel Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bootheel Foundation's EIN?
Bootheel Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1439193. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Bootheel Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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