La Luz Foundation
La Luz Foundation is a private foundation, based in Santa Fe, NM. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $142K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $248K. Net investment income was $43K.
La Luz Foundation at a glance
In short: La Luz Foundation gave $248K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $35K), mostly in New Mexico. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $247,902
- +79.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $35,415
- +27.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $18,899
- Total assets
- $142,141
- -62.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who La Luz Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Northern New Mexico Soccer Association ($176K). Together the top 7 received $248K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 27 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How La Luz Foundation gives
- Giving grew 4407% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2021) to $248K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $248K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northern New Mexico Soccer Association Santa Fe, NM | Soccer Field Complex Funding | $176,000 |
| Moving Arts Espanola Velarde, NM | General Support | $27,003 |
| United by Friendship Espanola, NM | General Support | $20,000 |
| Life Circle Adult Day Center Santa Fe, NM | Program Support | $18,899 |
| The Santa Fe Opera Santa Fe, NM | General Support | $3,500 |
| Adaptive Sports Program New Mexico Santa Fe, NM | Soccer Complex | $1,500 |
| New Mexico Mission of Mercy Albuquerque, NM | General Support | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $142,141 | $58,273 | $277,984 | $247,902 | 7 | $261,835 | $42,669 | $14,339 |
| 2023 | $381,947 | $221,662 | $149,090 | $138,500 | 5 | $140,803 | $16,447 | $16,127 |
| 2022 | $288,773 | $36,721 | $22,136 | $15,500 | 6 | $17,326 | $31,911 | $15,292 |
| 2021 | $366,575 | $49,519 | $11,289 | $5,500 | 4 | $5,500 | $46,348 | $16,487 |
| 2020 | $322,024 | $12,505 | $18,489 | $15,880 | 5 | — | $10,910 | $14,095 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, La Luz Foundation reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
La Luz Foundation is led by Madeline Feijoo, President & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Madeline Feijoo
President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Courtney Yates
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelsy Yates
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Porter Yates
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Magdalena Panozzo
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Emily Zinn (2020) — Treasurer
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.
Frequently asked questions about La Luz Foundation
How much does La Luz Foundation give each year?
La Luz Foundation gave $248K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $139K across 5 grants.
What is La Luz Foundation's typical grant size?
La Luz Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $18,899, and its average grant was $35,415, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does La Luz Foundation give grants?
La Luz Foundation gives mostly in New Mexico: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Fe, NM (4 grants).
Does La Luz Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 57% of La Luz Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are La Luz Foundation's largest grantees?
La Luz Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Northern New Mexico Soccer Association ($176,000), Moving Arts Espanola ($27,003) and United by Friendship ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is La Luz Foundation?
La Luz Foundation reported $142K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $262K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is La Luz Foundation's EIN?
La Luz Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1457735. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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