Thrive in Southern New Mexico
Thrive in Southern New Mexico is a public charity based in Alamogordo, New Mexico. Formed in 1965, it reports that it advances the common good and enriches lives by bringing together community compassion and resources.
Thrive in Southern New Mexico at a glance
In short: Thrive in Southern New Mexico gave $214K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in New Mexico. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $213,675
- -21.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,245
- -16.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,447
- Total assets
- $580,490
- -10.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (3 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Thrive in Southern New Mexico
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 14, Alamogordo, NM 88311
Phone: (575) 524-1040
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Thrive in Southern New Mexico funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cope ($37K). Together the top 10 received $175K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 61 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported grant dollars in 2024 went to recipients in New Mexico.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Thrive in Southern New Mexico open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 15 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $14K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $92K (2020) to $273K (2023). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $214K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cope Alamogordo, NM | — | $37,104 |
| Flickinger Center Alamogordo, NM | — | $22,797 |
| Dolly Partons Imagination Alamogordo, NM | — | $19,568 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Alamogordo, NM | — | $17,827 |
| Christ Community Church Alamogordo, NM | — | $16,763 |
| Sacramento Senior Center Cloudcroft, NM | — | $14,180 |
| Grace United Methodist Church Alamogordo, NM | — | $14,080 |
| Alamogordo Senior Center Alamogordo, NM | — | $13,447 |
| World Relief Alamogordo, NM | — | $10,000 |
| Serviceheart CASA Alamogordo, NM | — | $9,678 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $580,490 | $600,026 | $669,268 | $213,675 | 15 | $118 |
| 2023 | $645,536 | $526,575 | $645,137 | $273,276 | 16 | $172 |
| 2022 | $804,006 | $447,282 | $544,188 | $126,213 | 11 | $183 |
| 2021 | $682,640 | $278,265 | $455,436 | $169,680 | 12 | $331 |
| 2020 | $893,222 | $385,293 | $366,048 | $91,985 | 7 | $525 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is “to advance the common good, create lasting change and enrich lives by harnessing the collective compassion and resources of our community to improve lives.” Its filing describes annual fund drive contributions to local agencies and information referrals.
Grantees’ own descriptions illustrate some of the organizations supported. Big Brothers Big Sisters describes its mission as supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central New Mexico, Inc.; its donation center collects clothing and small household items for resale. The Counseling Center Inc. describes its mission as providing mental health counseling, social and support services to individuals, families, and youth.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the organization reported 15 grants totaling $213,675. Grant amounts ranged from $6,125 to $37,104, with a median of $13,447.
Among the largest reported grants were $37,104 to COPE, $22,797 to Flickinger Center, $19,568 to Dolly Partons Imagination, and $17,827 to Big Brothers Big Sisters. The Counseling Center Inc. received $7,148. Big Brothers Big Sisters reported its mission as supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central New Mexico, Inc. and operating a donation center that collects clothing and small household items for resale. The Counseling Center Inc. reported providing mental health counseling, social and support services to individuals, families, and youth.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Stephanie Hale as executive director; Kelley Sanders as president; Bruce Ashburn as vice president; Debbie King and Patty Stone as treasurer; and Becky Roberts, Angelica Marquez, Alejandro Metts, Jim Heckert, and Daniel Vasquez as members.
Thrive in Southern New Mexico is led by Stephanie Hale, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 16 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stephanie Hale
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$59K (2021) → $86K (2024)
Kelley Sanders
President
Member → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angelica Marquez
Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Becky Roberts
Member
President → Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debbie King
Treasurer
Member → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Heckert
Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patty Stone
Treasurer
Pas President → Past President, 2022
Past President → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rhonda Cross
Member
Treasurer → Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Ashburn
Vice President
Member → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Flotte
Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alejandro Metts
Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Flotte
Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Vasquez
Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hector Del La Fuente
Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jillian Eitniear
Past President
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Teresa Ferenczhalmy
Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Samantha Chavez (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Amy Nelson (2021–2022) — Member
- Former: Betty Odgers (2021–2022) — Member
- Former: Isaac Muncy (2021–2022) — Member
- Former: Mary Parra (2021–2022) — Member
- Former: William Gardner (2021–2022) — Member
- Former: Cory C. Wees (2020) — Member
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $86K, to Stephanie Hale (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Thrive in Southern New Mexico
How much does Thrive in Southern New Mexico give each year?
Thrive in Southern New Mexico gave $214K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $273K across 16 grants.
What is Thrive in Southern New Mexico's typical grant size?
Thrive in Southern New Mexico's median grant in 2024 was $13,447, and its average grant was $14,245, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Thrive in Southern New Mexico that year got $10K on average.
Where does Thrive in Southern New Mexico give grants?
Thrive in Southern New Mexico gives mostly in New Mexico: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Alamogordo, NM (13 grants).
Who are Thrive in Southern New Mexico's largest grantees?
Thrive in Southern New Mexico's largest 2024 grantees include Cope ($37,104), Flickinger Center ($22,797) and Dolly Partons Imagination ($19,568), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Thrive in Southern New Mexico?
Thrive in Southern New Mexico reported $580K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $600K.
What does Thrive in Southern New Mexico fund?
The organization’s stated mission is “to advance the common good, create lasting change and enrich lives by harnessing the collective compassion and resources of our community to improve lives.” Its filing describes annual fund drive contributions to local agencies and information referrals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Thrive in Southern New Mexico?
Thrive in Southern New Mexico has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Thrive in Southern New Mexico's EIN?
Thrive in Southern New Mexico's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0197559. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Thrive in Southern New Mexico funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/thrive-in-southern-new-mexico-morg_ac381056e6fb48b8bed7bece468d79b8
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