Credit Union Foundation of New Mexico
Strengthening credit unions in New Mexico through collaborative opportunities.
Credit Union Foundation of New Mexico at a glance
In short: Credit Union Foundation of New Mexico gave $63K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $63K), mostly in New Mexico. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $62,802
- -59.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $62,802
- -18.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $62,802
- Total assets
- $5,883,440
- +24.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Credit Union Foundation of New Mexico funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of New Mexico Foundation Incorporated ($63K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2023) to $155K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $63K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of New Mexico Foundation Incorporated Albuquerque, NM | To support the creation of powerful engagements and partnerships that lead to increased philanthropy, investment, innovation, and support for the university of New Mexico. | $62,802 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,883,440 | $906,889 | $225,268 | $62,802 | 1 | $63,650 |
| 2024 | $4,711,674 | $880,435 | $338,410 | $154,580 | 2 | $112,006 |
| 2023 | $3,925,247 | $497,497 | $271,175 | $13,027 | 2 | $125,625 |
| 2022 | $3,261,544 | $433,436 | $245,136 | — | — | $4,552 |
| 2021 | $3,011,461 | $636,843 | $176,095 | — | — | $3,570 |
| 2020 | $2,345,494 | $333,614 | $152,904 | — | — | $5,713 |
About Credit Union Foundation of New Mexico
Based on IRS filings
Credit Union Foundation of New Mexico is a public charity, based in Albuquerque, NM. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $63K. Net investment income was $64K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Credit Union Foundation of New Mexico is led by Melia D. Heimbuck, President & CEO on every filing since 2024; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Melia D. Heimbuck
President & CEO
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Griffo
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nelson Medina
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lily Currin
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stuart Johnston
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Isaacs
Director
Managing Director → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judy Carrasco
Vice Chair
Vice Chairman → Vice Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donald Sarich
Board Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Rick Anderson (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Rebecca Issacs Former (2024) — Managing Director
- Former: Don Sarich (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Harold Dixon (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Mark Sadowski (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Regina Colbert (2020–2021) — Board Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Amy Young-Vigil (2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Amy Vigil (2020) — Executive Director
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 Credit Union Foundation of New Mexico
How much does Credit Union Foundation of New Mexico give each year?
Credit Union Foundation of New Mexico gave $63K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $155K across 2 grants.
How large is Credit Union Foundation of New Mexico?
Credit Union Foundation of New Mexico reported $5.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $907K.
Where does Credit Union Foundation of New Mexico operate?
Credit Union Foundation of New Mexico has awarded grants in Hawaii, New Mexico.
What is Credit Union Foundation of New Mexico's EIN?
Credit Union Foundation of New Mexico's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0435181. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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