The Taos Community Foundation Inc
The Taos Community Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Taos, New Mexico, serving Taos and western Colfax counties. It connects donors with local organizations and community needs through grants and scholarships, and supports community collaboration and nonprofit capacity-building.
The Taos Community Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Taos Community Foundation Inc gave $2.0M across 65 grants in 2025 (avg $31K), mostly in New Mexico. 28% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,030,232
- +76.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 65
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $31,234
- +76.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $13,344
- Total assets
- $25,895,932
- +7.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (18 of 65, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Taos Community Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1925, Taos, NM 87571-1925
Phone: (575) 737-9300
Website: https://taoscf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from The Taos Community Foundation Inc
Anchorum Health Foundation & Taos Community Foundation Partnership Grants
The Taos Community Foundation Inc
Amount
$380,000 (Spring 2025 phase)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Community Grants
The Taos Community Foundation Inc
Amount
$1,000 - $16,500
Deadline
Deadline not published
Teacher Grants (Taos Public Education Fund - TPEF)
The Taos Community Foundation Inc
Amount
Variable (over $15,000 awarded to 40 teachers in 2019 cycle)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who The Taos Community Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Taos Center for the Arts ($423K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
329 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 293 grants of 329 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes its service area as Taos and western Colfax counties in New Mexico. Its posted grant criteria require organizations or projects to serve residents of those counties. In 2025, 99% of grant dollars went to New Mexico recipients and 1% to Montana recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 65 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Taos Community Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 18 of 65 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $31K; repeat grants $31K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $14K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $692K (2020) to $2.2M (2023). In 2025 it made 65 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Taos Center for the Arts Taos, NM | Core Operating Support | $423,453 |
| Taos Housing Partnership Taos, NM | Core Operating Support | $250,000 |
| Amigos Bravos Taos, NM | Core Operating Support | $214,073 |
| Dreamtree Project Taos, NM | Core Operating Support | $117,569 |
| Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico Las Cruces, NM | Core Operating Support | $103,000 |
| New Mexico Wilderness Alliance Albuquerque, NM | Core Operating Support | $53,400 |
| Rivers & Birds Arroyo Seco, NM | Core Operating Support | $45,873 |
| Lions Club of Taos Inc Taos, NM | Core Operating Support | $38,000 |
| Vista Grande High School Taos, NM | Core Operating Support | $30,000 |
| Taos Education Collaborative - Tec Taos, NM | Core Operating Support | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,895,932 | $4,411,933 | $3,787,355 | $2,030,232 | 65 | $927,173 |
| 2024 | $24,065,665 | $4,223,618 | $3,021,936 | $1,149,794 | 65 | $806,838 |
| 2023 | $21,439,056 | $5,104,552 | $4,035,933 | $2,243,330 | 66 | $521,579 |
| 2022 | $21,028,128 | $6,485,071 | $3,435,155 | $1,556,640 | 65 | $1,793,238 |
| 2021 | $23,186,903 | $9,966,648 | $2,957,939 | $1,475,164 | 68 | $663,422 |
| 2020 | $13,668,437 | $2,995,533 | $2,441,407 | $691,775 | 42 | $487,075 |
| 2019 | $12,667,825 | $4,089,531 | $2,056,609 | $799,462 | 39 | $564,749 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website states its mission is to connect people and opportunities, generating resources to build a more creative, caring, and thriving community. Its 2024 filing describes a mission of improving quality of life in Taos and western Colfax counties by building and managing endowment funds, awarding grants to local nonprofits, convening residents, and providing leadership for community initiatives.
Its grantmaking includes arts and culture, animal welfare, basic needs, community advocacy, education, environmental sustainability, health, and youth. The foundation says it funds local nonprofits, as well as eligible public or governmental agencies, federally recognized tribes in New Mexico, and fiscally sponsored projects, subject to program criteria.
Grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Taos Center for the Arts describes its work as presenting films, exhibitions, and live performances and engaging Northern New Mexico communities. Taos Housing Partnership says it creates equitable housing opportunities while preserving culture, promoting financial literacy, and protecting the environment. Amigos Bravos describes itself as a river protection and restoration advocacy organization working to preserve the ecological and cultural integrity of the Rio Grande watershed. DreamTree Project says it provides housing and compassionate support services to youth, adults, and families in crisis.
Grantmaking
The 2025 filing reports 65 grants totaling $2,030,232. Individual grants ranged from $5,111 to $423,453, with a median of $13,344. The foundation’s website identifies competitive grant cycles for Impact Grants, event support, teacher mini grants, Women Give Taos, and Chevron Grants for Good. It also makes direct awards from donor-advised funds throughout the calendar year.
The largest 2025 grants listed in the filing were $423,453 to Taos Center for the Arts, $250,000 to Taos Housing Partnership, $214,073 to Amigos Bravos, $117,569 to DreamTree Project, and $103,000 to Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico. Each was reported as core operating support. Other listed recipients include New Mexico Wilderness Alliance, Rivers & Birds, Lions Club of Taos, Vista Grande High School, Taos Education Collaborative, Bridges Project for Education, and Field Institute of Taos. The filing reports that 99% of 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in New Mexico and 1% to recipients in Montana.
For the Impact Grants cycle, the website describes a competitive process offering project funding and core operational support. Its posted 2026 cycle ran from February 3 to April 1, 2026; those dates have passed. The page describes typical awards for that cycle as $2,000 to $5,000 and says applications are reviewed by community volunteers considering community needs, nonprofit capacity, existing efforts, funding sustainability, and collaboration. The foundation’s website also reports that it awarded $281,845 through the 2026 Impact Grants cycle. Separately, the Community Grants program description lists typical awards of $1,000 to $16,500.
Applicants for the Impact Grants cycle must serve Taos and western Colfax counties and meet the program’s tax-status or fiscal-sponsorship, nondiscrimination, and reporting-standing requirements. The website says grants of $5,000 or more require a final grant report; the foundation may request site visits, and grant agreements establish a final report date.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists George Jaramillo as chair, Abby Sanger as vice chair, Laurie Mitchell Dunn as treasurer, and Alfredo Vigil as secretary. It also lists Ken Bergren, Juliann Bertone, Dr. Catherine Collins, Dave Lambert, Sue McDowell, and David Norden as members.
The Taos Community Foundation Inc is led by Cj Grace, CEO on the 2025 filing; 1 of 15 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cj Grace
CEO
New on the 2025 filing
35 hrs/week
$111K (2025)
George Jaramillo
Chair
Vice Chair → Member, 2022
Member → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave Lambert
Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2020
Board Member → Member, 2021
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laurie Mitchell Dunn
Treasurer
Board Member → Member, 2023
Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Collins
Member
Member → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Norden
Member
Treasurer → Chair, 2022
Chair → Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alfredo Vigil
Secretary
Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Abby Sanger
Vice Chair
Member → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sue McDowell
Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bettina Sandoval
Member
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Juliann Bertone
Member
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Santistevan
Member
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bobby Spinelli
Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Contessa Trujillo
Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ken Bergren
Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: John Hamilton (2019–2024) — Member
- Former: Alix Henry (2021–2024) — Member
- Former: Catherine Horsey (2021–2024) — Interim CEO · Filing note: Ended 032024
- Former: Charlie Anderson (2021–2024) — Member
- Former: Cj Grace Begin (2024) — CEO
- Former: Lisa O'Brien (2019–2023) — Foundation Director · Filing note: Resigned 022023
- Former: Vernon Lujan (2019–2023) — Member
- Former: Louis Moya (2021–2023) — Member
- Former: Adriana Blake (2019–2022) — Member · Filing note: Resigned 92021
- Former: Ben Maddox (2019–2022) — Member
- Former: Dennis Manzanares (2019–2022) — Member
- Former: Andrea Szekeres (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Wes Patterson (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Dave Norden (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Kate O'Neill (2019) — Board Member · Filing note: Thru 123118
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $111K, to CJ Grace (CEO).
Frequently asked questions about The Taos Community Foundation Inc
How much does The Taos Community Foundation Inc give each year?
The Taos Community Foundation Inc gave $2.0M across 65 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.1M across 65 grants.
What is The Taos Community Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Taos Community Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $13,344, and its average grant was $31,234, across 65 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Taos Community Foundation Inc that year got $31K on average.
Where does The Taos Community Foundation Inc give grants?
The Taos Community Foundation Inc gives mostly in New Mexico: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Taos, NM (30 grants), Questa, NM (10 grants), Ranchos De Taos, NM (4 grants) and El Prado, NM (4 grants).
Does The Taos Community Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Taos Community Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (65 of 65) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are The Taos Community Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Taos Community Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Taos Center for the Arts ($423,453), Taos Housing Partnership ($250,000) and Amigos Bravos ($214,073), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Taos Community Foundation Inc?
The Taos Community Foundation Inc reported $25.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.4M.
What does The Taos Community Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s website states its mission is to connect people and opportunities, generating resources to build a more creative, caring, and thriving community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Taos Community Foundation Inc?
The Taos Community Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check taoscf.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Taos Community Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Taos Community Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0425147. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 18, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 31, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 28, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 23, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Taos Community Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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