GENERATE INCOME FROM REAL ESTATE AND SECURITIES INVESTMENTS AND DISTRIBUTE FUNDS TO THE FOUNDATION'S BENEFICIARIES. THE DISTRIBUTIONS ARE TO DICKINSON COLLEGE, THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO, AND ALBUQUERQUE CHARITIES PER THE WILL OF HUGH B. WOODWARD.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$121.2M
+5.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.2M
+8.9% YoY
Grant Count
3
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.4M
+8.9% YoY
About Sandia Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Sandia Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in ALBUQUERQUE, NM. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $121.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $4.2M. Net investment income was $5.1M.
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 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $121,164,721 | $115,034,499 | $106,716,964 |
| Revenue | $8,298,973 | $7,372,671 | $6,107,064 |
| Expenses | $5,703,118 | $5,245,971 | $5,167,444 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $5,108,617 | $4,448,343 | $3,239,023 |
| 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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Sandia Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Dickinson College ($1,890,000), University of New Mexico ($1,890,000), Albuquerque Community Foundation ($424,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DICKINSON COLLEGE CARLISLE, PA | FINANCIAL AID | $1,890,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO ALBUQUERQUE, NM | ADD TO ENDOWMENT | $1,890,000 |
| ALBUQUERQUE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ALBUQUERQUE, NM | GRANTS TO CHARITIES | $424,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARK BENAK TRUSTEE | CHAIR | 2 | $4,305 |
| BERNARD E BRUMMELL TRUSTEE | VICE CHAIRMA | 2 | $4,305 |
| HAROLD W LAVENDER JR TRUSTEE | SECRETARY | 2 | $4,305 |
| CHRISTOPHER PACHECO TRUSTEE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $4,305 |
| JAMES G DOBBIE TRUSTEE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $4,305 |
| ED GARCIA TRUSTEE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $4,305 |
| DAVID WALKER TRUSTEE | DICKINSON CO | 1 | $4,305 |
| DOUG BROWN TRUSTEE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $4,305 |
| CAROL GRAEBNER TRUSTEE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $4,305 |
| CYNTHIA SCHULTZ TRUSTEE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $3,229 |
| OLIVIA PADILLA-JACKSON TRUSTEE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $4,305 |
| KEN MARVEL | DIRECTOR | 1 | $4,305 |
| JAMES B LEWIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $4,305 |
| LARRY LUJAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $4,305 |
| KIM SANCHEZ RAEL | UNM REPRESEN | 1 | $2,153 |
| KYLE LEE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $3,229 |
| RIIS GONZALES | PRESIDENT & | 40 | $315,550 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sandia Foundation?
Sandia Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in ALBUQUERQUE, NM. It holds $121.2M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Sandia Foundation?
As of 2025, Sandia Foundation holds $121.2M in total assets with $8.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $4.2M in 2025.
Where does Sandia Foundation operate?
Sandia Foundation has awarded grants in New Mexico, Pennsylvania.
What size grants does Sandia Foundation award?
In 2025, Sandia Foundation awarded 3 grants totaling $4.2M — an average of about $1.4M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Sandia Foundation's EIN?
Sandia Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-6009907. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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