Foundations & Funders

AARP Foundation

Private Foundation

National charitable affiliate of AARP. The Community Challenge grant program funds quick-action projects nationwide, including in New Mexico, that create vibrant, livable communities for people of all ages by improving public spaces, transportation, housing, digital inclusion, and disaster resilience.

Albuquerque Community Foundation

Community Foundation

$10,000,000/yr giving

Serving the Greater Albuquerque Metropolitan Area, the Albuquerque Community Foundation administers competitive grant cycles and donor-advised funds across seven fields of interest: animal welfare, arts & culture, education, environment & historic preservation, economic & workforce development, human services, and health.

Anchorum Health Foundation

Private Foundation

$3,000,000/yr giving

Santa Fe-based health conversion foundation created to improve health and well-being in northern New Mexico, with a focus on San Miguel and Mora counties. Committed a $25 million investment in the Las Vegas NM Community Foundation and funds health equity and social determinant initiatives region-wide.

Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico

Community Foundation

$1,000,000/yr giving

Serving 12 counties of southern New Mexico, CFSNM administers competitive grants including the Devasthali Family Foundation Grant (arts, education, child hunger) and the Wellness Fund (maternal and child health). Also administers the LGBTQIA+ Grant.

Con Alma Health Foundation

Private Foundation

$3,000,000/yr giving

New Mexico's only foundation dedicated solely to improving health and advancing health equity statewide. Funds 501(c)(3) nonprofits working with marginalized, rural, immigrant, and low-income communities across all 33 NM counties.

Gila Community Foundation

Community Foundation

Grant City-based community foundation serving Grant, Hidalgo, Luna, and Doña Ana counties in the Gila/southwest corner of New Mexico. Awards the Southline Grant to nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and public entities for education, health, social services, arts, and community development.

McCune Charitable Foundation

Private Foundation

$6,000,000/yr giving

One of New Mexico's largest private foundations, McCune funds nonprofits, tribal nations, public schools, and government agencies across health, education, arts, environment, economic development, and rural development. Known for its trust-based, relationship-oriented approach.

New Mexico Arts

Government Grant

The state arts agency of New Mexico, a division of the NM Department of Cultural Affairs. Distributes federal and state arts funding to nonprofit organizations, government entities, schools, and tribal entities for arts programming throughout New Mexico.

New Mexico Community Foundation

Community Foundation

$5,000,000/yr giving

One of the largest community foundations in New Mexico, NMCF administers regional funds, the Sustaining New Mexico Fund, and the Tribal Futures Fund. Strong focus on rural communities, northeastern New Mexico health, and Indigenous-led organizations.

New Mexico Creative Industries Division

Government Grant

State agency within the NM Economic Development Department that funds and grows New Mexico's creative economy through grants to local governments and tribal entities for public development projects.

PNM/TNMP Foundation

Corporate Foundation

$1,000,000/yr giving

Corporate foundation of PNM Resources (New Mexico's largest electric utility) awarding more than $1 million annually to New Mexico nonprofits in education, environmental stewardship, and economic vitality. Uses a trust-based philanthropy approach with targeted and flexible support.

Santa Fe Community Foundation

Community Foundation

$10,000,000/yr giving

Serving Santa Fe, Mora, Rio Arriba, and San Miguel counties, the Santa Fe Community Foundation administers competitive grants, donor-advised funds, and special-purpose funds including the Envision Fund (LGBTQ+ focused), Native American Advised Fund, and Santa Fe Baby Fund.

Taos Community Foundation

Community Foundation

Serving Taos County and western Colfax County, the Taos Community Foundation awards annual Impact Grants across animal welfare, arts & culture, basic needs, community advocacy, environmental sustainability, health, education, and youth development.

USDA Rural Development: New Mexico

Federal Pass-Through

USDA Rural Development's New Mexico state office administers federal grants and loans for rural economic development, infrastructure, housing, utilities, and business creation. The Rural Business Development Grant program is one of several programs available to nonprofits and tribal entities in rural New Mexico.

Walmart Foundation

Corporate Foundation

Corporate foundation of Walmart Inc. The Spark Good Local Grants program provides community grants of $250–$5,000 to nonprofits and public entities near Walmart and Sam's Club locations, focused on economic opportunity, food and textile waste reduction, and community resilience.