Foundations & Grantmakers in New Mexico
763 grantmakers in New Mexico reported grants on their latest 990s. The 278 that made at least 5 grants gave $335.5M. The largest by giving are Lannan Foundation, Anchorum Health Foundation and Eugene V and Clare E Thaw. The list below ranks grantmakers with at least 5 grants by annual giving, and each funder links to a profile with its grant history and financials.
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Foundation giving in New Mexico at a glance
Active grantmakers
763
reported grants on latest 990
Annual giving
$335.5M
from the 278 with 5+ grants
Typical grant
$17K
median of each funder's average grant
Median annual giving
$63K
per grantmaker
Top 10 foundations in New Mexico by annual giving
| # | Funder | City | Annual giving | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lannan Foundation | Santa Fe | $94.8M | 15 |
| 2 | Anchorum Health Foundation | Santa Fe | $20.9M | 53 |
| 3 | Eugene V and Clare E Thaw | Santa Fe | $16.1M | 8 |
| 4 | Carroll Petrie Foundation | Santa Fe | $14.2M | 115 |
| 5 | PY Foundation | Artesia | $13.1M | 25 |
| 6 | Realty Gift Fund | Santa Fe | $12.8M | 17 |
| 7 | Santa Fe Community Foundation | Santa Fe | $12.4M | 302 |
| 8 | New Mexico Coalition of Sexual | Albuquerque | $7.3M | 31 |
| 9 | Albuquerque Community Foundation | Albuquerque | $6.9M | 245 |
| 10 | Thornburg Foundation | Santa Fe | $6.4M | 144 |
Ranked by grants reported on each funder's latest 990. Only grantmakers with at least 5 grants are ranked; 4 organizations that reported large giving in fewer grants (usually one transfer to an affiliated charity) are left out.
Most common focus areas
- Education 47 · 27%
- Arts, Culture & Humanities 26 · 15%
- Human Services 21 · 12%
- Health 19 · 11%
- Environment & Animals 14 · 8%
- Community Improvement & Capacity Building 9 · 5%
Share of grantmakers with a program NTEE code (40% carry any NTEE code); general grantmaking foundations (NTEE T) are not counted.
Community foundations in New Mexico
- Santa Fe Community Foundation $12.4M · 302 grants
- Albuquerque Community Foundation $6.9M · 245 grants
- Community Foundation of Southern $3.1M · 55 grants
- New Mexico Community Foundation $3.0M · 63 grants
- The Taos Community Foundation Inc $2.0M · 65 grants
- Jewish Community Foundation of NM $537K · 22 grants
- GILA Community Foundation $228K · 20 grants
Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, latest available year per organization (most of the largest funders' latest filing: tax year 2024).
Most open to new grantees in New Mexico
Foundations based in New Mexico whose latest grant list had the largest share of organizations they had not funded in any earlier year on file.
| # | Funder | First-time grantees | Grantees | Avg first grant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nusenda Foundation | 58% (33) | 57 in 2024 | $12K |
| 2 | New Mexico Community Foundation | 56% (35) | 63 in 2024 | $41K |
| 3 | Community Foundation of Southern | 55% (30) | 55 in 2024 | $44K |
| 4 | The Frost Foundation | 48% (33) | 69 in 2024 | $14K |
| 5 | Con Alma Health Foundation Inc | 46% (26) | 56 in 2024 | $13K |
| 6 | PNM TNMP Foundation | 45% (64) | 143 in 2024 | $8K |
| 7 | Brindle Foundation | 44% (31) | 71 in 2024 | $24K |
| 8 | Written in Red Inc | 40% (18) | 45 in 2024 | $13K |
| 9 | Marshall L and Perrine D McCune | 38% (53) | 139 in 2024 | $19K |
| 10 | Cudd Foundation | 38% (18) | 48 in 2025 | $2K |
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990 and 990-PF grant lists. Only foundations with at least 20 grants in each of the last three years (and 20 distinct grantees in the latest), a filing from the last 2 years, and first grants averaging at least $1K are ranked; grants to individuals are left out, and recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed grantee can look new. How we calculate this.
Showing all 902 foundations and grantmakers in New Mexico
Lannan Foundation
Santa Fe, NM
Assets
—
Grants
15
Total Given
$94.8M
University of New Mexico Foundation Inc
Albuquerque, NM
Assets
$568.8M
Grants
1
Total Given
$48.0M
Anchorum Health Foundation
Santa Fe, NM
Assets
$455.0M
Grants
53
Total Given
$20.9M
Eugene V and Clare E Thaw
Santa Fe, NM
Assets
$47.4M
Grants
8
Total Given
$16.1M
Carroll Petrie Foundation
Santa Fe, NM
Assets
$320.6M
Grants
115
Total Given
$14.2M
New Mexico State Univ Fdn Inc
Las Cruces, NM
Assets
$468.5M
Grants
1
Total Given
$13.6M
PY Foundation
Artesia, NM
Assets
$42.7M
Grants
25
Total Given
$13.1M
Realty Gift Fund
Santa Fe, NM
Assets
$13.1M
Grants
17
Total Given
$12.8M
Santa Fe Community Foundation
Santa Fe, NM
Assets
$144.1M
Grants
302
Total Given
$12.4M
Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation
Albuquerque, NM
Assets
$134.8M
Grants
1
Total Given
$10.2M
Museum of New Mexico Foundation
Santa Fe, NM
Assets
$54.9M
Grants
1
Total Given
$8.8M
New Mexico Coalition of Sexual
Albuquerque, NM
Assets
$4.5M
Grants
31
Total Given
$7.3M
Albuquerque Community Foundation
Albuquerque, NM
Assets
$160.6M
Grants
245
Total Given
$6.9M
Thornburg Foundation
Santa Fe, NM
Assets
$179.4M
Grants
144
Total Given
$6.4M
San Juan Regional Rehabilitation Hospital Inc
Farmington, NM
Assets
$878K
Grants
1
Total Given
$5.5M
SP & Estelle Yates Family Foundation
Artesia, NM
Assets
$5.2M
Grants
16
Total Given
$5.1M
TLC Foundation from the Heart
Artesia, NM
Assets
—
Grants
22
Total Given
$4.9M
New Mexico Community Trust
Albuquerque, NM
Assets
$10.6M
Grants
44
Total Given
$4.9M
United Way of North Central New
Albuquerque, NM
Assets
$24.2M
Grants
1
Total Given
$4.8M
Southwest Health Foundation
Albuquerque, NM
Assets
$159.3M
Grants
1
Total Given
$4.8M
Dreamspring
Albuquerque, NM
Assets
$66.4M
Grants
356
Total Given
$4.8M
God's Light in the Darkness
Carlbad, NM
Assets
$67.8M
Grants
43
Total Given
$4.5M
Sandia Foundation
Albuquerque, NM
Assets
$121.2M
Grants
3
Total Given
$4.2M
JF Maddox Foundation
Hobbs, NM
Assets
$247.3M
Grants
159
Total Given
$4.2M
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Questions about foundations in New Mexico
What are the largest foundations in New Mexico?
By grants reported on their latest 990s, the largest are Lannan Foundation ($94.8M across 15 grants), Anchorum Health Foundation ($20.9M) and Eugene V and Clare E Thaw ($16.1M). Together the top 10 account for 61% of the $335.5M given by the 278 grantmakers in New Mexico that made at least 5 grants. Organizations that reported large giving in fewer grants, usually a single transfer to an affiliated charity, are left out of the ranking.
How big is a typical foundation grant in New Mexico?
The typical grant is about $17K (the median of each grantmaker's average grant). Half of these grantmakers gave less than $63K in total in their latest filing year, so many are small foundations that give to a few organizations they already know. The largest funders make many more grants, but also get the most requests.
Are there community foundations in New Mexico?
Yes. We found 7 community foundations in New Mexico with grant activity. The largest by giving are Santa Fe Community Foundation, Albuquerque Community Foundation and Community Foundation of Southern. Community foundations pool gifts from many local donors and usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, which makes them a good first stop for local funding.
How do I find New Mexico foundations that accept unsolicited proposals?
Most private foundations don't run an open application. Their 990-PF says whether they only give to preselected charities, and their past grants show who they actually fund. Start with the funders above whose grant counts and typical grant size fit your budget, then check each profile's grant history for organizations like yours before you reach out. Read the grant prospecting guide.
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