SLF Foundation
SLF Foundation is a private foundation based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Its 2024 filing reports 51 grants totaling $436,550, with awards to organizations in New Mexico, Texas, New York, Massachusetts, and Washington, DC.
SLF Foundation at a glance
In short: SLF Foundation gave $437K across 51 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in New Mexico. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $436,550
- -35.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 51
- -32.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,560
- -5.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $2,357,992
- -14.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (15 of 51, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (61% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to SLF Foundation
- How to Apply
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Applications are accepted in written or oral form. The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Awards are restricted to charitable and philanthropic causes, child development, family welfare, aid to those in need, and educational organizations.
- Review Cycle
- Ongoing.
- Deadline
- Ongoing.
- Contact
Application contact: Susan L Foote
Mailing address: 123 E Marcy St Sutie 105, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Phone: (212) 249-3929
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who SLF Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St John's College ($210K). Together the top 10 received $396K.
Grant Size Distribution
259 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 248 grants of 259 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in New Mexico (61%) and Texas (20%), followed by New York (15%), Massachusetts (2%), and Washington, DC (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 51 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is SLF Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 15 of 51 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 65% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 409% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $265K (2021) to $680K (2023). In 2024 it made 51 grants totaling $437K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St John's College Santa Fe, NM | Unrestricted Charitable Contribution | $210,000 |
| Kids Excel El Paso El Paso, TX | Unrestricted Charitable Contribution | $57,500 |
| Rio Grande School Santa Fe, NM | Unrestricted Charitable Contribution | $30,000 |
| National Dance Institute New York, NY | Unrestricted Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| Temple Beth Shalom Santa Fe, NM | Unrestricted Charitable Contribution | $18,200 |
| American Jewish Community New York, NY | Unrestricted Charitable Contribution | $15,000 |
| Tom Lea Institute El Paso, TX | Unrestricted Charitable Contribution | $10,500 |
| Center Fund for Israel Cedarhurst, NY | Unrestricted Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Israel Policy Forum New York, NY | Unrestricted Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Temple Mount Sinai El Paso, TX | Unrestricted Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,357,992 | $108,397 | $440,664 | $436,550 | 51 | $436,550 | $104,283 | $106,779 |
| 2023 | $2,750,371 | $84,317 | $681,078 | $680,065 | 75 | $680,065 | $83,304 | $95,076 |
| 2022 | $3,347,574 | $33,265 | $653,639 | $652,650 | 41 | $652,650 | $31,785 | $127,456 |
| 2021 | $3,961,626 | $7,503 | $266,713 | $265,250 | 33 | $265,250 | — | $175,174 |
| 2020 | $4,235,403 | $55,357 | $540,230 | $513,450 | 59 | — | $28,577 | $59,245 |
| 2019 | $2,697,968 | $257,855 | $350 | — | — | — | — | $5,158 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, SLF Foundation reported a distributable amount of $107K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The mission statement on the filing describes the Santa Fe Community Foundation as dedicated to improving the health and vitality of northern New Mexico. It names community leadership, Native American support, LGBTQ+ equity, Black philanthropy, education, and early childhood development among its focus areas.
The foundation’s filing says awards are restricted to charitable and philanthropic causes, child development, family welfare, aid to those in need, and educational organizations. Its 2024 grant list includes unrestricted charitable contributions to educational, arts, cultural, and community organizations. For example, Kids Excel El Paso describes its dance programs as helping children develop discipline and self-confidence; The Rio Grande School says it aims to challenge children’s intellect and nurture their desire to learn; and The Food Depot describes its work as fostering healthy communities and creating a hunger-free New Mexico.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 51 grants totaling $436,550. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $210,000, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest awards included $210,000 to St John’s College in Santa Fe, $57,500 to Kids Excel El Paso, $30,000 to The Rio Grande School, and $25,000 to National Dance Institute. The filing lists these awards as unrestricted charitable contributions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Susan L Foote as president and Stephen L Feinberg as vice-president, secretary, and treasurer.
SLF Foundation is led by Susan L. Foote, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Susan L. Foote
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$26K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Stephen L. Feinberg
Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer
Vice President → Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Linda Gonzalez (2021) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Rosalinda Lozano (2019–2020) — Secretary & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $26K, to Susan L Foote (President).
Frequently asked questions about SLF Foundation
How much does SLF Foundation give each year?
SLF Foundation gave $437K across 51 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $680K across 75 grants.
What is SLF Foundation's typical grant size?
SLF Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $8,560, across 51 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from SLF Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does SLF Foundation give grants?
SLF Foundation gives mostly in New Mexico: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (20%) and New York (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Fe, NM (8 grants), New York, NY (8 grants), Washington, DC (8 grants) and El Paso, TX (5 grants).
Does SLF Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of SLF Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (51 of 51) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are SLF Foundation's largest grantees?
SLF Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include St John's College ($210,000), Kids Excel El Paso ($57,500) and Rio Grande School ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is SLF Foundation?
SLF Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $437K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $107K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does SLF Foundation fund?
The mission statement on the filing describes the Santa Fe Community Foundation as dedicated to improving the health and vitality of northern New Mexico. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from SLF Foundation?
Applications are accepted in written or oral form. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is SLF Foundation's EIN?
SLF Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1487178. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 21, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). SLF Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/slf-foundation-morg_331d6587d410470fafc79c8feb6229b9
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