New Mexico Community Foundation
The New Mexico Community Foundation (NMCF), also operating as New Mexico Foundation (NMF), is the state's only statewide community foundation. Established in 1983 by a small group of dedicated volunteers, the organization has evolved into a leader in philanthropy across New Mexico. Based in Santa Fe, NMCF stewards community resources, builds partnerships, and creates opportunities that transform lives throughout the state. The foundation operates with a progressive, grassroots approach to building stronger communities by empowering community members to collaborate on critical issues and tap into local resources.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$35.8M
+14.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.6M
+58.5% YoY
Grant Count
70
-20.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$51K
+99.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To steward community resources, build partnerships, and create opportunities that transform lives throughout New Mexico.
NMCF manages endowed and non-permanent donor-advised, nonprofit agency, scholarship, designated, community-advised, and field of interest funds addressing a wide range of issues:
- Education and leadership development
- Arts and culture
- Rural development
- Native philanthropy and entrepreneurship
- Women, children, and families
- Environment and animal protection
- Community leadership and civic engagement
- Health and wellness
- Community health initiatives
The foundation pools resources to support New Mexico's most underserved communities, strengthen nonprofits, and grow philanthropy, particularly in rural areas. Specific programs include the Rural Livelihoods Initiative, which funds sustainable, community-based economic development projects, and Strengthening New Mexico Families, which addresses child and family health participation and access to health services.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
s:** Typical awards range from $3,000 to $573,208, with a median grant size of approximately $5,360.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
NMCF funds throughout New Mexico, with a particular emphasis on underserved and rural communities across the state. The foundation also has documented funding activity in Texas and Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Total Assets (2023): $35,917,769
Total Revenues (2023): $12,693,503
Total Expenses (2023): $10,214,786
Endowments Managed: Over $22 million in investments for 50 individuals and organizations
Staff: 13 employees (as of 2023)
Tax Status: 501(c)(3) organization; tax-exempt since September 1983; EIN: 85-0311210
Donor-Advised Funds: The organization operates a donor-advised fund through which donors can direct the distribution or investment of funds.
Rating: Four-Star rating from external evaluators, with a 100% score in Accountability & Finance.
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $35,796,057 | $31,184,703 | $33,737,361 |
| Revenue | $12,228,746 | $8,692,740 | $8,575,952 |
| Expenses | $10,103,319 | $6,511,303 | $5,403,906 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,555,457 | $495,410 | $1,636,491 |
| 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 2023
Grant Size Distribution
200 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from New Mexico Community Foundation
NMCF: HEAL Fund Grant
NEW MEXICO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
US $4,998 - US $15,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
NMCF: Northeastern Regional Health Fund Grant
NEW MEXICO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
NMCF: Sustaining New Mexico Fund Grant
NEW MEXICO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Up to US $10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
President & CEO: JoAnn Melchor
Investment Committee Chair: David Bruner
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHONDA LOWE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANPAO DUTA FLYING EARTH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID BRUNER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SANDY BRICE | SECRETARY FR | 1 | — |
| EUN HONG | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| MARSHALL POOLE | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ROSEMARY ROMERO | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| CARLA MELENDEZ TO 0523 | FINANCE DIRE | 40 | $46,823 |
| PHILIP J VARNUM FROM 723 | FINANCE DIRE | 40 | $50,123 |
| JOANN MELCHOR | PRESIDENT & | 40 | $149,200 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has announced multiple grant awards in recent periods, including:
New Mexico Foundation Announces $530000 in Grants from the ...$530,000 in grants from the Anchorum Community Health Funds
$559,520 in grants announced to support various community initiatives
New Mexico Foundation Announces $559,520 In GrantsThe organization continues to expand its grantmaking capacity and community engagement efforts, with active recruitment for additional staff positions including a Finance Associate role.
Contact Information
Address: 8 Calle Medico, Santa Fe, NM 87505-4724
Phone: 505-820-6860
Fax: 505-820-7860
Email: info@newmexicofoundation.org
Website: www.nmcf.org
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Fridays - office closed, all staff work remotely)
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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