The Helene Wurlitzer Foundation of New Mexico

Foundation · Grantmaker Taos, NM EIN: 85-0128634
AcademicsStudentsArtists and performersArts and cultureEducation

The Helene Wurlitzer Foundation of New Mexico is a nonprofit organization focused on Academics, based in Taos, NM. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $4K.

Key facts about The Helene Wurlitzer Foundation of New Mexico

EIN
85-0128634
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$4,300
Grants made (2025)
5
Average grant
$860
Median grant
$1,000
Primary geography
New Mexico (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.

Who The Helene Wurlitzer Foundation of New Mexico funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Helene Wurlitzer Foundation of New Mexico's 5 itemized 2025 grants were New Mexico (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Taos, NM (5 grants). None of its 5 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Study scholarship" (4 grants).

How The Helene Wurlitzer Foundation of New Mexico gives

  • Giving fell 23% from 2022 to 2025. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$4K

-14.0% YoY

Grant Count

5

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$860

-14.0% YoY

About The Helene Wurlitzer Foundation of New Mexico

Based on IRS filings

The Helene Wurlitzer Foundation of New Mexico is a nonprofit organization focused on Academics, based in Taos, NM. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $4K.

Focus Areas

AcademicsStudentsArtists and performersArts and cultureEducation
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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of all 5 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

Cities

TaosRanchos De TaosArroyo SecoDixonRaton

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$0.275$0.55$0.8250000000000001$1.12019202020212022202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets———
Revenue———
Expenses———
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income———
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Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$2K$3K$5K$7K8 grants20199 grants20205 grants20217 grants20226 grants20235 grants20245 grants2025

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2025

Michel Montez: $1KMichel Montez$1KNettie Benjamin: $1KNettie Benjamin$1KAnakaela Trujillo: $1KAnakaela Trujillo$1KHarper Higdon: $1KHarper Higdon$1KAline Homzya: $300Aline Homzya$300

Grant Size Distribution

28 grants across all recorded years

28<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Michel Montez ($1,000), Nettie Benjamin ($1,000), Anakaela Trujillo ($1,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
Michel Montez Taos, NMStudy scholarship$1,000
Nettie Benjamin Taos, NMStudy scholarship$1,000
Anakaela Trujillo Taos, NMStudy scholarship$1,000
Harper Higdon Taos, NMStudy scholarship$1,000
Aline Homzya Taos, NMStudy assistance$300

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2022 IRS filing

Nic Knight — Exec Dir: $57KNic KnightExec Dir$57K

From 2025 IRS filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Peggy NelsonPresident2—
Harald HahnSecretary1—
Michael KnightTreasurer2—
Joseph CaldwellVice president1—
Sylvia RodriguezTrustee1—
Patricia MichaelsTrustee1—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

AcademicsStudentsArtists and performersArts and cultureEducation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Helene Wurlitzer Foundation of New Mexico?

The Helene Wurlitzer Foundation of New Mexico is a nonprofit organization focused on Academics, based in Taos, NM. It holds — in total assets as of 2025.

Where does The Helene Wurlitzer Foundation of New Mexico operate?

The Helene Wurlitzer Foundation of New Mexico has awarded grants in New Mexico.

What size grants does The Helene Wurlitzer Foundation of New Mexico award?

In 2025, The Helene Wurlitzer Foundation of New Mexico awarded 5 grants totaling $4K — an average of about $860 per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is The Helene Wurlitzer Foundation of New Mexico's EIN?

The Helene Wurlitzer Foundation of New Mexico's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0128634. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.

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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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