Los Alamos National Laboratory

Mission Statement: "To inspire excellence in education and learning in Northern New Mexico through innovative programming, collaboration and advocacy."

The Foundation's vision is that all New Mexicans have the skills and confidence they need to be self-sufficient, lifelong learners who are engaged in their communities.

Primary Program Areas:

• Early Childhood Programs – Enhances and strengthens the physical, mental, social and emotional well-being of children, families and communities through advocacy, collaboration and education. Focuses on building sustainable early childhood systems in Northern New Mexico to reduce trauma and ensure equitable access to opportunities for healthy development.

• STEM Inquiry Science Education – Operates the Northern New Mexico Inquiry Science Education Consortium (ISEC) to support science education in the region.

• Scholarships – Provides merit-based academic scholarships to students pursuing undergraduate degrees, certifications, or trades at accredited institutions. Scholarships account for student leadership and community service. Funding is raised primarily from Los Alamos National Laboratory employees, retirees, and contractors. The Foundation also offers the National Security Workforce Graduate Scholarship.

• Education Grants – Provides small grants to support educational initiatives in the region.

• Advocacy & Research – Engages in community conversations and advocacy work related to public education policy. In 2025, the Foundation was selected by the New Mexico Public Education Department to lead statewide stakeholder engagement for the Martinez/Yazzie Consolidated Action Plan Preparation, following a 2018 court ruling that the State had violated constitutional rights of low-income students, English learners, Native American students, and students with disabilities.