Gifts from God Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Carlsbad, NM EIN: 47-2574072

Gifts from God Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Carlsbad, NM. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 3 grants totaling $405K.

Key facts about Gifts from God Foundation

EIN: 47-2574072
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2020
Annual giving (2020): $405,453
Grants made (2020): 3
Average grant: $135,151
Median grant: $120,000
Primary geography: New Mexico (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.

Who Gifts from God Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Gifts from God Foundation's 3 itemized 2020 grants were New Mexico (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Carlsbad, NM (3 grants). 67% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

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Financial Overview

From 2020 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$405K

-39.9% YoY

Grant Count

-87.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$135K

+380.7% YoY

About Gifts from God Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

New Mexico $405K (100%)

Share of all 3 itemized 2020 grant dollars.

States

California Florida New Mexico

Cities

CarlsbadCocoaNeedleRuidosoRuidossoWrightwood

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2020	2019
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Revenue	—	—
Expenses	—	—
Qualifying Distributions	—	—
Net Investment Income	—	—
Distributable Amount	—	—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2020

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2020

Grant Size Distribution

27 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2020 grants, the largest recipients include Lakeview Christian Home ($277,000), First United Methodist Church ($120,000), Sylvia Saiz ($8,453).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
LAKEVIEW CHRISTIAN HOME Carlsbad, NM	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL FUND	$277,000
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Carlsbad, NM	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL FUND	$120,000
SYLVIA SAIZ Carlsbad, NM	HOUSING ASSISTANCE	$8,453

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2020 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Linda Wilson	President	—	—
Clay Wilson	Vice Preside	—	—
Tammy Hawley	Secretary	—	—
Nansi Ikard	Treasurer	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gifts from God Foundation?

Gifts from God Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Carlsbad, NM. It holds — in total assets as of 2020.