Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company
The Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in April 1997 and based in Winston Salem, North Carolina. It is the philanthropic arm of Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company, Inc., a tobacco manufacturer headquartered in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The foundation is solely funded by annual contributions from Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company, which manufactures and markets Natural American Spirit cigarettes and roll-your-own tobacco products. The company operates facilities in Santa Fe, New Mexico and Oxford, North Carolina, where it sources tobacco through organic tobacco programs with independent farmers.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.9M
+16.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$439K
-4.8% YoY
Grant Count
39
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
-4.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company Foundation grants financial assistance to organizations that support the preservation, promotion, and advancement of American Indian self-sufficiency and culture in the United States. The foundation's charter encompasses three primary areas:
- Development of American Indian entrepreneurship
- Facilitation of American Indian education, particularly college, graduate, and post-graduate education
- Preservation and enhancement of American Indian culture
The foundation prioritizes organizations serving Native Americans in the following ways:
Community-Building
- Programs fulfilling people's basic needs (food, water, shelter) that contribute to healthy and thriving lives
- Reservation-based projects that create long-term community benefits
Education
- Programs explicitly designed to help Native American students continue and complete their education at all levels
Arts & Culture
- Native-driven programs and events that develop cultural wealth and build community connections
- Native-driven language and historic preservation initiatives
The foundation does not consider proposals for general operating expenses.
Grantmaking
Grants generally range from $10,000 to $20,000. Historical data indicates typical awards fall between $1,500 and $30,000.
Grant Range
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How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
While the foundation does not restrict funding to New Mexico exclusively, many grants are awarded to organizations in the following states: South Dakota, New Mexico, and Minnesota. The foundation supports organizations serving Native American communities across the United States.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Resources
- Total assets (2023): $2.46 million
- Total assets (2024): $2.87 million
- Total liabilities (2023): $500
- Revenue (2023): $498,000
- Expenses (2023): $521,000
Tax Status The foundation is designated as a 501(c)(3) organization and has been tax-exempt since April 1998 (EIN: 85-0448116). Donations to the organization are tax-deductible.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,870,604 | $2,458,675 | $2,288,236 |
| Revenue | $877,869 | $497,811 | $150,968 |
| Expenses | $545,064 | $521,102 | $495,801 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $451,916 | $499,877 | $475,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $173,759 | $13,348 | $76,667 |
| Distributable Amount | $141,235 | $108,414 | $246,202 |
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
177 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARA CALDERON | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| HAYEON WRIGHT | TREASURER (JUNE-DEC 2024) | 2 | — |
| RAY PAULIN | TREASURER (JAN-MAY 2024) | 2 | — |
| BRITTANY DORMAN | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| CHRISTIAN COLO | ADMINSTRATIVE DIRECTOR (SEPT-DEC 2024) | 4 | — |
| PATRICK STUART | ADMINSTRATIVE DIRECTOR (MAR-AUG 2024) | 4 | — |
| NICOLE BROCKMUELLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KRIS KRIOFSKE | ADMINSTRATIVE DIRECTOR (JAN-FEB 2024) | 4 | — |
| CHERISE MBAYE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WINONA LADUKE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $22,500 |
| S LEIGH PARK | DIRECTOR | 1 | $22,500 |
| LILLIAN HILL | DIRECTOR | 1 | $18,000 |
Recent Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation continues to accept grant proposals from organizations aligned with its mission of supporting American Indian self-sufficiency and cultural advancement. The foundation maintains an active grantmaking program with ongoing funding opportunities for eligible organizations.
2026 Cigarette Litter Prevention & Recycling Program GrantsSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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