Museum of New Mexico Foundation

The Museum of New Mexico Foundation is the primary nonprofit fundraising and support organization for the state's museums and historic sites operated under the Museum of New Mexico system. Based in Santa Fe, the foundation raises private funds and provides support that complements state funding for these cultural institutions.

The Museum of New Mexico system includes major institutions such as the New Mexico Museum of Art, the Museum of International Folk Art, the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, the New Mexico History Museum, and several state historic sites. The foundation supports these museums by raising money for exhibitions, acquisitions, education programs, and capital needs that public funding alone cannot cover.

Through membership programs, fundraising events, individual giving, grants, and operation of museum shops, the foundation generates revenue that flows to the museums and their programming. Its support helps the institutions mount ambitious exhibitions, build and care for their collections, and offer educational opportunities to students and the public. The foundation also stewards endowments and donor gifts dedicated to the long-term health of the museums.

By serving as the fundraising partner for the state museum system, the foundation enables these institutions to enrich their offerings and reach beyond what state appropriations provide. This public-private partnership model is common among major museum systems and allows New Mexico's cultural institutions to benefit from both government support and private philanthropy.

The museums supported by the foundation preserve and present New Mexico's rich artistic, cultural, and historical heritage, drawing visitors from around the world to Santa Fe and contributing to the state's identity and economy. Through its fundraising and stewardship, the Museum of New Mexico Foundation plays an essential role in sustaining and strengthening these institutions for current and future generations.