The Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Española, New Mexico. Established in 1997 and tax-exempt since July 1998, the Foundation invests in education, learning, and human potential in Northern New Mexico through innovative programming, collaboration, and advocacy. The organization operates with approximately 42 employees and maintains a Four-Star rating for accountability and finance.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$123.3M
+9.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$836K
-16.2% YoY
Grant Count
31
-29.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$27K
+18.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
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.
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation serves a seven-county region in North-Central New Mexico:
- Los Alamos
- Mora
- Rio Arriba
- Sandoval
- San Miguel
- Santa Fe
- Taos
The Foundation also has documented giving activity in Illinois and California, though Northern New Mexico remains the primary focus area.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $112.9 million to $123.3 million
- Total Revenue: $9.59 million
- Total Expenses: $8.03 million
- Total Liabilities: $1.95 million
Annual Budget: $5,000,000 or more
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $123,259,353 | $112,868,750 | $105,424,350 |
| Revenue | $9,922,498 | $9,592,018 | $8,257,567 |
| Expenses | $9,213,156 | $8,034,419 | $7,043,633 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $4,745,795 | $5,395,479 | $3,641,064 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
216 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Los Alamos National Laboratory
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Golden Apple Foundation for Excellence in Teaching ($75,000), Partners in Education Foundation for the Santa Fe Public Schools ($50,000), Pueblo of Jemez ($42,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ASSISTANCE DOGS OF THE WEST SANTA FE, NM | THIS GRANT SUPPORTED THE CONTINUATION OF OUR STUDENT TRAINER PROGRAMS FOR TRANSITION-AGED YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES IN SANTA FE, TAOS, AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES, WHILE ALSO ADVANCING EFFORTS TO ESTABLISH A LOCAL CTP OR CTP CONSORTIUM IN NORTHERN NEW MEXICO. FUNDING ENHANCED ACCESSIBILITY THROUGH ASL INTERPRETATION, SUPPORT STUDENT AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT WITH INCLUSIVE POST-SECONDARY PROGRAMS, AND STRENGTHENED PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL INSTITUTIONS TO CREATE MORE INCLUSIVE COLLEGE PATHWAYS. | $25,000 |
| BRIDGES PROJECT FOR EDUCATION TAOS, NM | THIS GRANT SUPPORTED THE LAUNCH OF BRIDGE BUILDERS, AN ALUMNI-DRIVEN MENTORSHIP PROGRAM CONNECTING POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION (PSE) GRADUATES WITH STUDENTS IN TAOS COUNTY TO INCREASE ACCESS TO AND SUCCESS IN PSE PATHWAYS. FUNDING SUPPORTED PROGRAM DESIGN, MATERIALS, AND STRATEGIC SCALING EFFORTS TO BUILD A SUSTAINABLE, COMMUNITY-ROOTED MODEL FOR RURAL STUDENT SUCCESS. THIS FUNDING SUPPORTED BRIDGES EFFORTS TO BUILD SYSTEMS-LEVEL CHANGE THROUGH ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT, COMMUNITY ORGANIZING, AND STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. IN LAYING THE GROUNDWORK FOR A SUSTAINABLE AND SCALABLE ALUMNI NETWORK, WE AIM TO DEEPEN LOCAL INVESTMENT, EXPAND OUR CAPACITY, AND EMBED LONG-TERM POSTSECONDARY SUPPORT WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. | $30,000 |
| CHAMA VALLEY ARTS CHAMA, NM | THIS GRANT SUPPORTED THE YOUTH CREATOR SHOW CASE, AN ANNUAL STUDENT ART EXHIBIT THAT CELEBRATES CREATIVE EXPRESSION AND GIVES YOUNG ARTISTS ACROSS THE CHAMA VALLEY A PLATFORM TO SHARE THEIR WORK. FUNDING ALSO SUPPORTED EXPANSION INTO OUT-OF-SCHOOL ARTS PROGRAMMING, INCLUDING NEW PARTNERSHIPS, YOUTH APPRENTICESHIPS, AND COMMUNITY-DRIVEN OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS A RURAL SERVICE AREA. | $25,000 |
| CLIMATE ADVOCATES VOCES UNIDAS (CAVU) SANTA FE, NM | THIS FUNDING SUPPORTED CAVUS INDIGENOUS OUTREACH LIAISON, WHO IS BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH PUEBLOS AND PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS TO EXPAND CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE CIC PROGRAMMING TO OVER 500 INDIGENOUS STUDENTS. SUSTAINED SUPPORT HELPED SUSTAIN AND DEEPEN THESE CONNECTIONS AND ENSURE PROGRAMMING ALIGNS WITH THE NEEDS AND VALUES OF EACH COMMUNITY SERVED. | $25,000 |
| COLLEGE AND CAREER PLAZA SANTA FE, NM | THIS TWO-YEAR GRANT SUPPORTED SALARIES FOR FOUR KEY CCP STAFF MEMBERS, ENABLING THE CONTINUATION OF DIRECT, ON-CAMPUS COLLEGE AND CAREER ADVISING SERVICES AT FOUR PARTNER HIGH SCHOOLS. FUNDING ALSO STRENGTHENED CCPS ADVOCACY EFFORTS AT THE DISTRICT AND STATE LEVELS TO ADVANCE EQUITABLE COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS FOR ALL STUDENTS. | $25,000 |
| GIRLS INC OF SANTA FE SANTA FE, NM | THIS GRANT SUPPORTED STAFF CAPACITY BUILDING AND COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION AT GIRLS INSPIRING SANTA FE, ENABLING EXTENSIVE TRAINING IN YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH, CPR, AND TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE TO MEET RISING SERVICE DEMAND. FUNDING HELPED SUSTAIN HIGH-QUALITY PROGRAMMING AND STRENGTHENED FINANCIAL STABILITY THROUGH DIVERSIFIED FUNDRAISING AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT. | $25,000 |
| GOLDEN APPLE FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING CHICAGO, IL | THIS GRANT SUPPORTED THE THIRD YEAR OF ESTABLISHING THE GOLDEN APPLE FOUNDATIONS TEACHER PIPELINE PROGRAMS IN NEW MEXICO, AIMED AT RECRUITING, TRAINING, AND MENTORING EDUCATORS FROM NORTHERN NM COMMUNITIES. FUNDING HELPED LAUNCH LOCAL OPERATIONS, BUILD INFRASTRUCTURE, AND HIRE NEW MEXICAN LEADERS TO ENSURE A SUSTAINABLE, DIVERSE, AND DEDICATED TEACHING WORKFORCE. | $75,000 |
| KERES CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER COCHITI PUEBLO, NM | GRANT FUNDING SUPPORTED OPERATIONAL EXPENSES FOR THE KERES CHILDRENS LEARNING CENTER (KCLC), SPECIFICALLY FOR STAFF CAPACITY BUILDING AND LEADERSHIP SALARIES. THIS FUNDING ENABLED KCLC TO SUSTAIN AND COMPENSATE FIVE KEY LEADERSHIP STAFF MEMBERS INCLUDING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ADMINISTRATOR, DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT, DIRECTOR OF INDIGENOUS MONTESSORI INSTITUTE, AND DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS WHO GUIDE THE CENTERS MISSION, VISION, AND DAILY OPERATIONS. | $25,000 |
| MORA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT MORA, NM | FUNDING SUPPORTED STUDENT TRANSPORTATION AND RELATED FEES FOR EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL. | $25,000 |
| MOVING ARTS ESPANOLA VELARDE, NM | FUNDING SUPPORTED OPERATIONS AND PROGRAMS PROMOTING CULTURAL AWARENESS AND COMMUNITY BUILDING, PRIORITIZING STAFFING FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT SERVICES. | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Chief Executive Officer: Jenny Parks
Executive Director (noted in alternate source): Susan Herrera
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIHAELA POPA-SIMIL | VP OF FINANCE & OPERATIONS | 40 | $179,434 |
| ALVIN WARREN | VP OF ADVOCACY & C3P PROGRAMS | 40 | $163,506 |
| ANTHONY FOX INTERIM PRESIDENT | CEO (THRU 9/24)/VP OF INST. ADVANC | 40 | $135,946 |
| ANNA MARIE GARCIA | VP OF EARLY CHILDHOOD ED | 40 | $145,136 |
| KERSTI TYSON | DIRECTOR OF EVALUATION & RESEARCH | 40 | $102,517 |
| MICHAEL DABRIEO | EDUCATION ENRICHMENT DIR | 40 | $108,732 |
| GWENDOLYN WARNIMENT | PRESIDENT & CEO (AS OF 9/24) | 40 | $66,033 |
| JENNIFER PARKS | PRESIDENT & CEO (THRU 1/24) | 40 | $36,456 |
| DENISE MONTOYA | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| WAYNE KENNEDY | TREASURER (THRU 5/24) | 2 | — |
| WILLARD BILL WADT | TREASURER (AS OF 5/24) | 2 | — |
| MARTHA ACOSTA | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| MAX BACA | DIRECTOR AT-LARGE (AS OF 5/24) | 2 | — |
| DENISE BALDERAS | DIRECTOR AT-LARGE (THRU 5/24) | 1 | — |
| WILMER CHAVARRIA | DIRECTOR AT-LARGE | 1 | — |
| ANTHONY DORAME | DIRECTOR AT-LARGE (5/24 THRU 11/24) | 1 | — |
| NELLA DOMENICI | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE (AS OF 11/24) | 1 | — |
| YVETTE GULLATT | DIRECTOR AT-LARGE | 1 | — |
| KATHRYN HARRIS TIJERINA | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR | 2 | — |
| THOMAS MASON | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE (THRU 5/24) | 1 | — |
| MATTHEW MARTINEZ | DIRECTOR AT-LARGE (AS OF 5/24) | 1 | — |
| MADELINE NARANJO | DIRECTOR AT-LARGE | 1 | — |
| VIRGINIA PADILLA-VIGIL | DIRECTOR AT-LARGE (AS OF 5/24) | 2 | — |
| MIKE PHELAN | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE (THRU 5/24) | 1 | — |
| DENISE RAMONAS | DIRECTOR AT-LARGE | 1 | — |
| NANCY RODRIGUEZ | DIRECTOR AT-LARGE | 1 | — |
| BRENDA ROMERO | DIRECTOR AT-LARGE (THRU 5/24) | 1 | — |
| TANIA SANCHEZ | DIRECTOR AT-LARGE | 1 | — |
| NAN SAUER | DIRECTOR AT-LARGE | 1 | — |
| ANA TILTON | DIRECTOR AT-LARGE | 1 | — |
| ELMER TORRES | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR (THRU 5/24) | 2 | — |
| JUNE YU | DIRECTOR AT-LARGE (AS OF 5/24) | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Foundation was selected in June 2025 by the New Mexico Public Education Department to lead statewide stakeholder engagement for the Martinez/Yazzie Consolidated Action Plan Preparation, an unprecedented outreach effort designed to ensure authentic community participation in reshaping public education across New Mexico.
The Foundation launched the National Security Workforce Graduate Scholarship to strengthen New Mexico's national security workforce.
Other News - September 2025 | Los Alamos National LaboratoryThe Foundation maintains current grantees across its program areas and continues active grant distribution.
Current Grantees - LANL FoundationSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Los Alamos National Laboratory fund?
**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 communiti…
How do I apply for a grant from Los Alamos National Laboratory?
**Grant Amounts:** Typical awards range from $7,400 to $96,800. **Total Giving:** $1,837,276 in recent fiscal year activity. **Active Opportunities:** The Foundation maintains at least one active grant opportunity: the National Security Workforce Graduate Scholarship.
Where does Los Alamos National Laboratory make grants?
The Foundation serves a seven-county region in North-Central New Mexico: • Los Alamos • Mora • Rio Arriba • Sandoval • San Miguel • Santa Fe • Taos The Foundation also has documented giving activity in Illinois and California, though Northern New Mexico remains the primary focus area.
What size grants does Los Alamos National Laboratory award?
In 2024, Los Alamos National Laboratory awarded 31 grants totaling $836K — an average of about $27K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Los Alamos National Laboratory's EIN?
Los Alamos National Laboratory's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2853972. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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