Eastern New Mexico University Foundation
The foundation is a nonprofit charitable organization associated with eastern New Mexico university. Its mission is to provide private funding for those programs and scholarships not covered by state approprations, and to build acceptance and support for the university.
Eastern New Mexico University Foundation at a glance
In short: Eastern New Mexico University Foundation gave $1.8M across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $889K), mostly in New Mexico. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,778,239
- +4.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $889,120
- +4.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $889,120
- Total assets
- $40,519,934
- +21.0% 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 Eastern New Mexico University Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Eastern New Mexico University ($1.3M).
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($514,628), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 4 grants of 10 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Eastern New Mexico University Foundation gives
- Giving grew 44% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.0M (2020) to $2.2M (2023). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern New Mexico University Portales, NM | Institutional Support | $1,263,611 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $514,628 |
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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 | $40,519,934 | $7,851,182 | $2,538,422 | $1,778,239 | 2 | $1,479,766 |
| 2024 | $33,476,819 | $6,973,922 | $2,155,681 | $1,698,136 | 2 | $1,167,981 |
| 2023 | $28,163,218 | $4,799,484 | $2,503,794 | $2,168,262 | 2 | $494,961 |
| 2022 | $25,873,740 | $-1,207,317 | $1,608,555 | $1,234,316 | 2 | $-4,095,735 |
| 2021 | $28,691,277 | $2,665,545 | $1,287,178 | $1,085,359 | 2 | $728,070 |
| 2020 | $22,459,874 | $2,803,073 | $1,266,121 | $1,009,071 | 2 | $1,153,174 |
About Eastern New Mexico University Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Eastern New Mexico University Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Portales, NM. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $40.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1.8M. Net investment income was $1.5M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Eastern New Mexico University Foundation is led by Noelle Bartl, Executive Director - Executive Officio since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 20 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Noelle Bartl
Executive Director - Executive Officio
Executive Director → Executive Director - Executive Officio, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bobby Hamilton
President
Director → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Johnston
Enmu Chancellor & President - Executive Officio
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrice Caldwell
Honorary Director - University Friends Representative
Director Executive Officio → Honorary Director, 2023
Honorary Director → Honorary Director - University Friends Representative, 2025
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Ratliff
Honorary Director - Alumni Board Representative
Honorary Director → Honorary Director - Alumni Board Representative, 2025
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Porfirio Delgado
Honorary Director - Kenw Representative
Honorary Director → Honorary Director - Kenw Representative, 2025
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dora Dominguez
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Gallegos
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Lee
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leo Lovett
Board Member
Vice President → Director, 2024
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melvata Walker
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Renee Neely
Secretary
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wayne Propst
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Canon Dubose
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Trish Ruiz
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jose Mendoza
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Lucas
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joann Martinez
Assistant Vice President Financial Oper & Contr. - Executive Officio
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Gergel
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tony Major
Vice President for Administrator, Finance & System CFO Ex-Officio
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (23)
- Former: James Matteucci (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Joseph Gergel (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Nic Snowberger (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Peter Serena (2020–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Ron Holcomb (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Stephen Doerr (2020–2024) — President
- Former: Jerry Wright (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Paul Weir (2022–2024) — Honorary Director
- Former: Carla Anaya (2023–2024) — Honorary Director
- Former: Buck Wilson (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Duane Ryan (2020–2023) — Honorary Director
- Former: Julie Canon (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Renada Peery (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Kathleen Salter (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Trish Maguire (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Jim Lucero (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Larry Combs (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Scott Smart (2020–2021) — Director Executive Officio
- Former: Chandlar Head (2021) — Director
- Former: Brian Stein (2020) — Director Honorary
- Former: Jeffrey Elwell (2020) — Director Executive Officio
- Former: Matt Billings (2020) — Director Honorary
- Former: Ray Hammond (2020) — 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 Eastern New Mexico University Foundation
How much does Eastern New Mexico University Foundation give each year?
Eastern New Mexico University Foundation gave $1.8M across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.7M across 2 grants.
How large is Eastern New Mexico University Foundation?
Eastern New Mexico University Foundation reported $40.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.9M.
What is Eastern New Mexico University Foundation?
Eastern New Mexico University Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Portales, NM. It holds $40.5M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Eastern New Mexico University Foundation operate?
Eastern New Mexico University Foundation has awarded grants in New Mexico.
What is Eastern New Mexico University Foundation's EIN?
Eastern New Mexico University Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0266258. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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