Greater Artesia Foundation
To promote the mental, moral, intellectual, physical and economic well-being of the inhabitants of the United States and, in particular, the inhabitants of Eddy County, New Mexico, by acting as a fiscal sponsor for charitable projects that do not have an established exempt organization.
Greater Artesia Foundation at a glance
In short: Greater Artesia Foundation gave $405K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $405K), mostly in New Mexico. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $404,996
- +55.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $404,996
- +210.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $404,996
- Total assets
- $308,442
- -18.1% 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 Greater Artesia Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was City of Artesia ($405K).
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 9 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Greater Artesia Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1346% 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 $14K (2021) to $405K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $405K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Artesia Artesia, NM | City of Artesia, NM- Artesia Police Department Modular Vehicle Barrier System -Greater Artesia Foundation partnered with the City of Artesia & Artesia Police Department to purchase a modular vehicle barrier system to enhance public safety during city-hosted events. This system will be used to protect attendees from potential risks, ensure effective traffic management, and allow designated event areas to be securely closed to vehicles. This initiative supports the organization's mission to promote the well-being and safety of the Artesia community and its residents. | $404,996 |
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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 | $308,442 | $534,160 | $602,164 | $404,996 | 1 | $5,695 |
| 2024 | $376,446 | $168,678 | $405,731 | $261,000 | 2 | $17,058 |
| 2023 | $613,499 | $209,111 | $338,891 | $206,536 | 4 | $16,507 |
| 2022 | $743,279 | $100,027 | $133,402 | $28,000 | 1 | $7,500 |
| 2021 | $776,654 | $208,354 | $100,351 | $14,000 | 1 | $10,598 |
| 2020 | $668,651 | $668,643 | $526,541 | $348,347 | 3 | $2,410 |
About Greater Artesia Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Greater Artesia Foundation is a public charity, based in Artesia, NM. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $308K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $405K. Net investment income was $6K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Greater Artesia Foundation is led by Peyton Yates, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Peyton Yates
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rolando Chavarria
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elisabeth Jackson
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Anna Kelley (2020–2021) — Secretary, Treasurer & 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 Greater Artesia Foundation
How much does Greater Artesia Foundation give each year?
Greater Artesia Foundation gave $405K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $261K across 2 grants.
How large is Greater Artesia Foundation?
Greater Artesia Foundation reported $308K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $534K.
Where does Greater Artesia Foundation operate?
Greater Artesia Foundation has awarded grants in New Mexico.
What is Greater Artesia Foundation's EIN?
Greater Artesia Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0248309. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 27, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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