The Constable Foundation
The Constable Foundation is a private foundation based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including conservation, wildlife, and other organizations.
The Constable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Constable Foundation gave $109K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), top state Virginia. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $108,500
- +85.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,850
- +178.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,750
- Total assets
- $1,984,355
- -1.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (5 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (46% 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 The Constable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 408 Solano Drive Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87108
Phone: (505) 559-0942
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Constable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Bird Conservancy ($50K). Together the top 10 received $109K.
Grant Size Distribution
111 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 107 grants of 111 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing shows grants to organizations in several states and Washington, DC. By grant dollars, Virginia received 46%, Massachusetts 18%, and Washington, DC 18%; Rhode Island received 5% and Maine 3%. The filing also lists grants to organizations in Missouri, Texas, and New Mexico.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Constable Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 10 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 40% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 35% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $59K (2023) to $166K (2021). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $109K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Bird Conservancy The Plains, VA | Operating Costs | $50,000 |
| Earthwatch Newton, MA | Operating Costs | $20,000 |
| Magnitsky Justice Foundationq Washington, DC | Operating Costs | $20,000 |
| Foster Parrots Ltd Hope Valley, RI | Operating Costs | $5,000 |
| Ifopa - Intl Fibrodysplasia Ossific North Kansas City, MO | Operating Costs | $3,000 |
| Cichaz USA College Station, TX | Operating Costs | $2,500 |
| New Mexico Wilderness Alliance Albuquerque, NM | Operating Costs | $2,500 |
| The Royal Zoological Society of SCO | Operating Costs | $2,500 |
| Harbor Housing Community Service Ce Southwest Harbor, ME | Operating Costs | $2,000 |
| MDI Sailing Southwest Harbour, ME | Operating Costs | $1,000 |
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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 | $1,984,355 | $202,914 | $151,194 | $108,500 | 10 | $108,500 | $172,794 | $117,891 |
| 2023 | $2,012,725 | $188,183 | $90,058 | $58,535 | 15 | $58,535 | $157,682 | $105,506 |
| 2022 | $1,918,687 | $110,096 | $168,219 | $127,199 | 33 | $128,398 | $70,275 | $110,947 |
| 2021 | $1,967,852 | $138,920 | $213,945 | $166,149 | 28 | $167,355 | $92,330 | $125,078 |
| 2020 | $2,041,658 | $88,196 | $191,930 | $149,750 | 25 | — | $49,082 | $109,775 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Constable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $118K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in several areas. For example, American Bird Conservancy describes its mission as conserving wild birds and their habitats throughout the Americas. The New Mexico Wilderness Alliance says its purpose is to enjoy, protect, and restore wilderness in New Mexico and to conduct related research and public education. Harbor House Community Service Center says it provides recreational, educational, and social programs to enrich life on Mount Desert Island.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $108,500 through 10 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $2,750. Major recipients included American Bird Conservancy ($50,000), Earthwatch ($20,000), and Magnitsky Justice FoundationQ ($20,000). All three grants were listed for operating costs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Claire Constable and Isabel Dora Constable as trustees.
The Constable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Claire Constable
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Isabel Dora Constable
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Amelia Yale Constable (2020–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Constable Foundation
How much does The Constable Foundation give each year?
The Constable Foundation gave $109K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $59K across 15 grants.
What is The Constable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Constable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,750, and its average grant was $10,850, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Constable Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Constable Foundation give grants?
The Constable Foundation's top state is Virginia, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (18%) and District of Columbia (18%).
Does The Constable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Constable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Constable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Constable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include American Bird Conservancy ($50,000), Earthwatch ($20,000) and Magnitsky Justice Foundationq ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Constable Foundation?
The Constable Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $109K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $118K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Constable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in several areas. For example, American Bird Conservancy describes its mission as conserving wild birds and their habitats throughout the Americas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Constable Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Constable Foundation's EIN?
The Constable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3298114. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Constable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Constable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-constable-foundation-morg_28e654080d514b80aece9861e4b12c22
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