Santa Fe Community Foundation
The Santa Fe Community Foundation is a community foundation and 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization (EIN: 85-0303044) based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Founded in 1981, it operates as New Mexico's largest nonprofit funder and serves as a comprehensive center for community philanthropy. The organization connects donors' interests to community needs and collaborates with nonprofit groups and cross-sector partners to advance solutions to regional challenges.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$144.1M
+10.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$12.4M
Grant Count
302
Avg Grant Size
$41K
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: The Santa Fe Community Foundation inspires philanthropic generosity, strengthens nonprofits, and fosters positive change to build a more vibrant, healthy, and resilient region. The organization envisions a thriving northern New Mexico where all people can find opportunity, build connections, and contribute to the well-being of their communities.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Educational Success and Career Pathways
- Economic Security and Opportunities
- Health and Wellbeing
- Sustainable Agriculture and Stewardship of Resources
- Cultural Vibrancy
Core Values:
- Equity: Recognizing systemic injustice and prioritizing equity and belonging in operations and work
- Perseverance: Maintaining commitment to long-term strategies while remaining responsive to immediate challenges
- Listening: Engaging in authentic, respectful dialogue to understand and respond to diverse voices
- Generosity: Expanding understanding and practice of philanthropy across the region
Grantmaking
The Santa Fe Community Foundation provides multiple grant opportunities for eligible nonprofits through funds at the Foundation. Grant awards typically range from $5,110 to $2,203,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Santa Fe Community Foundation primarily serves northern New Mexico, specifically the counties of Mora, Rio Arriba, San Miguel, and Santa Fe. The organization also makes grants in California and Colorado.
Land Acknowledgement: The Foundation acknowledges that its building is located on unceded Tewa lands known as O'ghe P'oghe – White Shell, Water Place. The focus area encompasses land inhabited by Indigenous people for countless generations and is currently home to Nambe, Ohkay Owingeh, Picuris, Pojoaque, and Tesuque Pueblos.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (as of December 2024):
- Total Assets: $144,071,491
- Annual Revenue: $26.2 million
- Annual Expenses: $20 million
- Total Liabilities: $5.28 million
Historical Growth: The Foundation has grown over $160 million in assets since its inception in 1981.
Tax Status: Registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization; tax-exempt since November 1982
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $144,071,491 | $130,388,329 | $115,131,135 |
| Revenue | $26,165,999 | — | $32,102,537 |
| Expenses | $19,988,481 | — | $20,558,435 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $5,857,564 | — | $3,316,982 |
| 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
200 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
17 open opportunities from Santa Fe Community Foundation
Competitive Community Grant- Animal Welfare ( Fall cycle)
SANTA FE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
US $5,000 - US $20,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Competitive Community Grant- Arts & Culture ( Fall cycle)
SANTA FE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
US $5,000 - US $20,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Competitive Community Grant- Civic & Economic Opportunities- Spring Cycle
SANTA FE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
US $5,000 - US $20,000
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
Chief Financial Officer: Eileen Street, CPA (estreet@santafecf.org, 505.988.9715 ext. 7011)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DION SILVA | CHAIR | 9 | — |
| HELENA RIBE | VICE CHAIR | 4 | — |
| RICK HERRMAN | TREASURER | 4 | — |
| LESLIE NATHANSON JURIS | SECRETARY | 4 | — |
| ANA MARIE ARGILAGOS | BOARD MEMBER | 4 | — |
| ELIZABETH HELLER ALLEN | BOARD MEMBER | 4 | — |
| MARIA JOSE RODRIGUEZ CADIZ | BOARD MEMBER | 4 | — |
| CELIA FOY CASTILLO | BOARD MEMBER | 4 | — |
| JOEL GRIMSTAD | BOARD MEMBER | 4 | — |
| BUD HAMILTON | BOARD MEMBER | 4 | — |
| MARY MACUKAS | BOARD MEMBER | 4 | — |
| DAVID WILLIAM MCELROY | BOARD MEMBER (THROUGH 9/9/24) | 4 | — |
| DOLORES OVERTON | BOARD MEMBER | 4 | — |
| JANET PACHECO-MORTON | BOARD MEMBER | 4 | — |
| TRICIA ROSENBURG | BOARD MEMBER | 4 | — |
| ANDREW RUDNICK | BOARD MEMBER | 4 | — |
| BART STUCKY | BOARD MEMBER | 4 | — |
| PORTER SWENTZELL | BOARD MEMBER | 4 | — |
| KIM WALKER | BOARD MEMBER | 4 | — |
| JUSTIN TALBOT ZORN | BOARD MEMBER | 4 | — |
| MARCOS ZUBIA | BOARD MEMBER | 4 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER GOETT | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $274,092 |
| LESLIE SABIN | CFO (THROUGH 6/28/24) | 40 | $90,568 |
| EILEEN STREET | CFO/CONTROLLER | 40 | $143,301 |
| SANDRA SESSION-ROBERTSON | VP FOR DEVELOPMENT & DONOR RELATIONS | 40 | $158,743 |
| ANNMARIE MCLAUGHLIN | SR DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY PROGRAMS | 40 | $105,975 |
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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