Viles Foundation Inc
Viles Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) independent private foundation established in 1959 and located in Las Vegas, New Mexico. The foundation is a nonprofit scholarship organization dedicated to providing educational support to students in need.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.6M
+6.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$86K
-9.4% YoY
Grant Count
33
-26.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
+23.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary purpose is to grant educational scholarships. Specifically, the Viles Foundation awards 5-year renewable scholarships to students from San Miguel and Mora counties in New Mexico who have lost one or more parents. This focus reflects the personal history of the foundation's founder, Matie Viles, who was an orphan herself.
Grantmaking
Review Cycle
for the 2026-2027 school year is April 1, 2026 (applications must be postmarked by this date)
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily serves San Miguel and Mora counties in New Mexico. The foundation has a significant relationship with New Mexico Highlands University, where the majority of its scholarship recipients have studied.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Historical Impact:
- Over its 56-year history (as of the time of the residence hall dedication), the Viles Foundation awarded nearly 500 scholarships to New Mexico Highlands University students, totaling approximately $1.25 million
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,562,574 | $1,466,094 | $1,400,025 |
| Revenue | $164,754 | $137,019 | $1,412,977 |
| Expenses | $103,801 | $110,396 | $106,268 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $96,471 | $104,151 | $104,773 |
| Net Investment Income | $81,323 | $16,590 | $4,342 |
| Distributable Amount | $71,890 | $68,279 | $10,694 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
219 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- LouElla Marr-Montoya — Viles Foundation President and Highlands Alumni Board member
- Merideth Hmura — Secretary
The foundation is governed by a Board of Directors.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOUELLA MARR-MONTOYA | PRESIDENT | 3 | — |
| HUIE LEY | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| MERIDETH HMURA | SECRETARY | 3 | — |
| JONATHAN MADRID | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| ONEIDA L'ESPERANCE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JUSTINE CRESPIN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| BEATRICE V HURTADO | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In September 2024, New Mexico Highlands University dedicated the "Viles & Crimmin Residence Hall" in honor of scholarship benefactors Matie Viles and Ken and Sue Crimmins
The foundation was recognized for its 56-year history of supporting student scholarships and education
The residence hall dedication acknowledged the foundation's commitment to making college education accessible to students who have experienced the loss of parents
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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