THE MISSION OF THE NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO BENEFIT STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY AND THE UNIVERSITY AS A WHOLE THROUGH THE ACQUISITION, DEVELOPMENT, AND ADMINISTRATION OF FINANCIAL AND OTHER RESOURCES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$24.9M
+10.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
-16.7% YoY
Grant Count
3
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$353K
-16.7% YoY
About New Mexico Highlands University
Based on IRS filings
New Mexico Highlands University is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in LAS VEGAS, NM. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $24.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $520K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $24,898,809 | $22,544,225 | $20,264,132 |
| Revenue | $1,875,910 | $3,310,694 | $1,758,292 |
| Expenses | $1,491,812 | $1,592,581 | $1,688,390 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $520,018 | $1,868,751 | $268,877 |
| 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 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from New Mexico Highlands University
Dean Farmer Student Emergency Fund
NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS UNIVERSITY
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Distinguished Alumnus/a Award
NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS UNIVERSITY
Amount
Varies
Deadline
February 1, 2027
Distinguished Young Alumnus/a Award
NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS UNIVERSITY
Amount
Varies
Deadline
February 1, 2027
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include New Mexico Highlands University ($515,221), New Mexico Highlands University ($287,749), New Mexico Highlands University ($256,453).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS UNIVERSITY LAS VEGAS, NM | SCHOLARSHIPS AND RESEARCH GRANTS FOR STUDENTS | $256,453 |
| NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS UNIVERSITY LAS VEGAS, NM | OTHER UNIVERSITY SUPPORT | $515,221 |
| NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS UNIVERSITY LAS VEGAS, NM | GRANT FULFILLMENT CONTRACT SVCS EXPENDITURES | $287,749 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| VINCE MARCHI | PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| DR PAUL GRINDSTAFF | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| VIOLA MARTINEZ | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| FELICIA ORTIZ | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| SHARI JONES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DR JAMES ABREU | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TINA M CORDOVA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAN DENTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PAUL CASSIDY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROMAN ROMERO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LOUELLA-MARR MONTOYA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEANNAE LEGER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| VICTORIA SANCHEZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DR PAULINE RINDONE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| THERESA LAW | EXECUTIVE VP/DIR | 20 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Mexico Highlands University?
New Mexico Highlands University is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in LAS VEGAS, NM. It holds $24.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is New Mexico Highlands University?
As of 2024, New Mexico Highlands University holds $24.9M in total assets with $1.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $1.1M in 2024.
Where does New Mexico Highlands University operate?
New Mexico Highlands University has awarded grants in New Mexico.
What size grants does New Mexico Highlands University award?
In 2024, New Mexico Highlands University awarded 3 grants totaling $1.1M — an average of about $353K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is New Mexico Highlands University's EIN?
New Mexico Highlands University's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-0121368. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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