Cruces Creatives
The mission of Cruces Creatives, a 501(c)(3) makerspace, is to foster economic development, further education, support the arts, protect the environment, strengthen social connections, and advance science and technology by 1)connecting people with the tools, training, and community to make practically anything and 2)using the tools and skillsets gathered at the makerspace to launch interdisciplinary charitable projects.
Cruces Creatives at a glance
In short: Cruces Creatives reported $722 in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $722 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- Total assets
- $368,324
- +31.3% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $789,884
- -23.5% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $68
- +9.7% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $762,928
- -0.3% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Cruces Creatives funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $722 (2024) to $10K (2021). In 2024 it reported $722 in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Acalde Sustainable Ag Ctr NMSU Acalde, NM | provide research for SRA projects | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $368,324 | $789,884 | $762,928 | $722 | Total only | $68 |
| 2023 | $280,461 | $1,032,615 | $765,153 | — | — | $62 |
| 2022 | $311,157 | $434,707 | $464,010 | — | — | $60 |
| 2021 | $56,851 | $339,052 | $350,930 | $10,000 | 1 | $2 |
| 2020 | $40,808 | $288,746 | $287,652 | — | — | $8 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Cruces Creatives
Based on IRS filings
Cruces Creatives is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Las Cruces, NM. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $368K in total assets. In 2024, it reported $722 in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $68.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cruces Creatives is led by Lea Wise-Surguy, President & Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 3 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lea Wise-Surguy
President & Executive Director
President Executive Director → President & Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$492 (2021) → $30K (2024)
Jon Simmons
Vice President
On filings since 2020
13 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $18K (2024)
Patrick Desimio
Secretary
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$23K (2020) → $27K (2024)
Jeff Moore
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Neill
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Harris
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ray Schneider
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $30K, to Lea Wise-Surguy (President& Ed). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Cruces Creatives
How much does Cruces Creatives give each year?
Cruces Creatives reported $722 in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants.
How large is Cruces Creatives?
Cruces Creatives reported $368K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $790K.
What is Cruces Creatives?
Cruces Creatives is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Las Cruces, NM. It holds $368K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Cruces Creatives operate?
Cruces Creatives has awarded grants in New Mexico.
What is Cruces Creatives's EIN?
Cruces Creatives's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-5340614. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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 May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 4, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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