The Encantado Foundation
The Encantado Foundation is a private foundation based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Its 2024 filing describes its grant program as supporting nonprofit efforts to strengthen the STEM workforce and technology ecosystem in its target markets.
The Encantado Foundation at a glance
In short: The Encantado Foundation gave $541K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in New Mexico. 72% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $541,450
- +9.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- -10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $30,081
- +21.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $366,640
- -0.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 72% first-time grantees (13 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Encantado 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. The available program descriptions provide award ranges but do not specify an application process or required materials.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6605 Uptown Blvd Ne Ste 140, Albuquerque, NM 87110
Phone: (505) 977-4502
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from The Encantado Foundation
Who The Encantado Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cultivating Coders ($157K). Together the top 10 received $501K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 44 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Mexico and 1% to recipients in Maryland. The foundation’s program descriptions identify Northern and Central New Mexico as the focus for its Impact Grant and Central and Northern New Mexico for its Community-Based Grant.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Encantado Foundation open to new grantees?
72%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 18 grantees (72%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $27K; repeat grants $37K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 22% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $418K (2022) to $541K (2024). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $541K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cultivating Coders Albuquerque, NM | The sole purpose of the Grant program is to support nonprofit effortsto strengthen the STEM workforce and technology ecosystem in our target markets. | $156,950 |
| New Mexico Community Trust Albuquerque, NM | The sole purpose of the Grant program is to support nonprofit effortsto strengthen the STEM workforce and technology ecosystem in our target markets. | $147,250 |
| Innovate Educate Santa Fe, NM | The sole purpose of the Grant program is to support nonprofit effortsto strengthen the STEM workforce and technology ecosystem in our target markets. | $125,000 |
| Los Alamos National Laboratory Foundation Espanola, NM | The sole purpose of the Grant program is to support nonprofit effortsto strengthen the STEM workforce and technology ecosystem in our target markets. | $22,250 |
| Partners in Education Foundation for the Santa Fe Public Schools Santa Fe, NM | The sole purpose of the Grant program is to support nonprofit effortsto strengthen the STEM workforce and technology ecosystem in our target markets. | $12,500 |
| R4 Creating Rio Rancho, NM | The sole purpose of the Grant program is to support nonprofit effortsto strengthen the STEM workforce and technology ecosystem in our target markets. | $10,000 |
| Stemarts Lab Santa Fe, NM | The sole purpose of the Grant program is to support nonprofit effortsto strengthen the STEM workforce and technology ecosystem in our target markets. | $10,000 |
| Applied Dynamics Initiative Albuquerque, NM | The sole purpose of the Grant program is to support nonprofit effortsto strengthen the STEM workforce and technology ecosystem in our target markets. | $7,500 |
| Albuquerque Camm Found Albuquerque, NM | The sole purpose of the Grant program is to support nonprofit effortsto strengthen the STEM workforce and technology ecosystem in our target markets. | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Santa Fe Las Vegas Santa Fe, NM | The sole purpose of the Grant program is to support nonprofit effortsto strengthen the STEM workforce and technology ecosystem in our target markets. | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $366,640 | $703,880 | $707,176 | $541,450 | 18 |
| 2023 | $369,526 | $666,610 | $656,760 | $493,700 | 20 |
| 2022 | $358,255 | $952,384 | $595,112 | $418,313 | 6 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s grant descriptions and program summaries focus on STEM workforce development, technology-related careers, and professional development. Its program information describes an Impact Grant for work in Northern and Central New Mexico and a Community-Based Grant for nonprofit organizations in Central and Northern New Mexico. The program summaries give award ranges of $50,000–$200,000 for Impact Grants and up to $5,000 for Community-Based Grants; the latter description says collaborative projects may receive up to $10,000.
Examples of grantees’ own stated missions illustrate the kinds of organizations supported. New Mexico Community Trust says its mission is to build, invest, and manage endowment funds to enhance New Mexico through strategic grantmaking. STEMarts Lab describes applying science and technology to arts and education through interdisciplinary collaborations and STEAM programming. True Kids 1 says it aims to inspire young learners and their community to create, communicate, and safely navigate the digital world. These are the grantees’ missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $541,450. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $156,950, with a median grant of $5,000.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $156,950 to Cultivating Coders, $147,250 to New Mexico Community Trust, and $125,000 to Innovate Educate. Other notable awards included $22,250 to Los Alamos National Laboratory Foundation and $12,500 to Partners in Education Foundation for the Santa Fe Public Schools. The filing gives the same STEM workforce and technology ecosystem purpose for these grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jay Galvan Heneghan as secretary, Cherie Wigfield as president, John Heneghan as vice president, and Lorelie Yockman as treasurer.
The Encantado Foundation is led by Cherie Wigfield, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cherie Wigfield
President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Jay Galvan Heneghan
Secretary
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$124K (2022) → $0 (2024)
John Heneghan
Vice President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Lorelie Yockman
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: David Yockman (2022) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $90K, to Jay Galvan Heneghan (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about The Encantado Foundation
How much does The Encantado Foundation give each year?
The Encantado Foundation gave $541K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $494K across 20 grants.
What is The Encantado Foundation's typical grant size?
The Encantado Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $30,081, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Encantado Foundation that year got $27K on average.
Where does The Encantado Foundation give grants?
The Encantado Foundation gives mostly in New Mexico: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Albuquerque, NM (6 grants), Santa Fe, NM (4 grants) and Espanola, NM (2 grants).
Does The Encantado Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on The Encantado Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Encantado Foundation's largest grantees?
The Encantado Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cultivating Coders ($156,950), New Mexico Community Trust ($147,250) and Innovate Educate ($125,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Encantado Foundation?
The Encantado Foundation reported $367K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $704K.
What does The Encantado Foundation fund?
The foundation’s grant descriptions and program summaries focus on STEM workforce development, technology-related careers, and professional development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Encantado 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 Encantado Foundation's EIN?
The Encantado Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-3422348. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does The Encantado 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 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 2022–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Encantado Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-encantado-foundation-morg_51a31e1c2f154ffca4f8e456c45bef75
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