The Chase Foundation (Mack C. Chase Trustee) concentrates its giving on higher-education scholarships and local community recreation in southeastern New Mexico and nearby Texas. Most grants are large, multi-award commitments to public universities (New Mexico State University and Texas Tech) to support scholarship programs, alongside targeted support for the Artesia Recreational Center. The foundation appears focused on regional impact—funding established institutions and a local civic amenity rather than a wide array of national causes.
Concentrated, high-dollar grants to a small set of repeat grantees—primarily multi-grant support for public universities’ scholarship programs plus targeted capital/operating support for a local recreation nonprofit.
Chase Foundation Mack C Chase Trustee shows a clear preference for scholarship commitments to regional universities, with repeated awards to New Mexico State University, Texas Tech University, and Eastern New Mexico University. The largest recent grant in the data is $333,000 to the Artesia Recreational Center Foundation, which places local recreation alongside education as a core part of the foundation’s giving. In 2024 and 2025, New Mexico State University received multiple scholarship grants ranging from $206,000 to $313,750, while Texas Tech University also appeared in consecutive years with awards of $170,750 to $201,000. That pattern points to an institution-centered approach rather than broad, dispersed grantmaking. The foundation also supports Artesia-area civic and educational organizations, including Artesia Classical Academy, City of Champions Inc, Artesia Public Schools, and the Artesia Chamber of Commerce. Smaller grants extend to churches and community groups in Artesia, while scholarship support reaches campuses in Las Cruces, Lubbock, Portales, Albuquerque, and Canyon. Taken together, the grant list suggests a funder rooted in southeastern New Mexico that uses a mix of scholarship funding and community grants to support students, schools, and local institutions.
Scholarship funding is the clearest thread in the foundation’s grantmaking. They gave $313,750 to New Mexico State University for scholarship support in 2023 and followed with $221,250 in 2024 and $206,000 in 2025. Texas Tech University also received recurring scholarship grants of $201,000 in 2023, $193,000 in 2024, and $170,750 in 2025. The foundation also backs other postsecondary institutions. Eastern New Mexico University received $81,250 in 2023, $68,500 in 2024, and $65,250 in 2025 for scholarship support, while the University of New Mexico received $46,750 in 2024 and $40,750 in 2023. Outside higher education, community-facing grants include $150,000 to Artesia Classical Academy, $100,000 to City of Champions Inc, and $82,667 to Artesia Public Schools. That mix shows support for both college access and local educational organizations in Artesia.
Typical grant size is modest relative to a few large commitments: the p25 is $2,750, the median is $5,500, and the p75 is $10,750. The recent grant list also shows a small set of much larger awards, especially for scholarships and local institutions, which suggests a mixed portfolio of many smaller gifts and a few major program-linked grants. Recipients repeat across years, most visibly at New Mexico State University, Texas Tech University, and Eastern New Mexico University, indicating ongoing relationships rather than isolated awards. The foundation makes direct grants and also funds individuals through scholarship programs.
$1.9M
$35.2M
$2.5M
$3.5M
Most grants fall between $3K and $11K, with a median of $6K.
25th Percentile
$3K
Median
$6K
75th Percentile
$11K
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Notable grantees: New Mexico State University, Texas Tech University, Artesia Recreational Center Foundation
Grantmaking is regional and centered in New Mexico. The top recipient city in the recent list is Artesia, with grants to Artesia Recreational Center Foundation, Artesia Classical Academy, City of Champions Inc, Artesia Public Schools, Artesia Chamber of Commerce, and several local churches or community groups. Outside Artesia, awards go to Las Cruces, Lubbock, Portales, Albuquerque, and Canyon. All listed recipient grants are in the US, and 40% of grants go to recipients in NM.
The foundation’s clearest pattern is scholarship support for colleges and universities, especially New Mexico State University, Texas Tech University, and Eastern New Mexico University. It also gives to Artesia-area schools, recreation, and civic groups, showing a strong mix of education and community support.
Yes. The foundation funds individuals through scholarship programs at several institutions. In the recent grants list, scholarship awards appear at New Mexico State University, Texas Tech University, Eastern New Mexico University, University of New Mexico, West Texas A&M University, Dona Ana Community College, and Texas Tech Health Sciences.
New Mexico is the top state by grant count, and Artesia is the most frequent city in the recent list. That includes grants to Artesia Recreational Center Foundation, Artesia Classical Academy, City of Champions Inc, Artesia Public Schools, Artesia Chamber of Commerce, and other local organizations.
The typical grant is relatively small: p25 is $2,750, median is $5,500, and p75 is $10,750. The distribution sits alongside a few larger scholarship and institution grants, including awards above $100,000.
Yes. New Mexico State University appears in 2023, 2024, and 2025; Texas Tech University also appears in all three years; and Eastern New Mexico University appears in 2023, 2024, and 2025. That repeat pattern suggests ongoing support for select institutions.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTESIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS | ARTESIA, NM | $558,366 | 2026 | GRANT |
| ARTESIA RECREATION CENTER FOUNDATIO | ARTESIA, NM | $333,333 | 2026 | GRANT |
| NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY | LAS CRUCES, NM | $245,750 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY | LUBBOCK, TX | $236,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| EASTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY | PORTALES, NM | $47,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| WEST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY | CANYON, TX | $42,250 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA | NORMAN, OK | $24,500 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO | ALBUQUERQUE, NM | $23,750 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| AWAKEN INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES FOU | LOCUST GROVE, GA | $20,000 | 2026 | GRANT |
| OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY | STILLWATER, OK | $17,750 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| NEW MEXICO INSTITUTE OF MINING & TECHNOLOGY | SOCORRO, NM | $17,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| DONA ANA COMMUNITY COLLEGE | LAS CRUCES, NM | $17,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY | PROVO, UT | $15,750 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| VICTORY LIFE FELLOWSHIP | ARTESIA, NM | $15,000 | 2026 | GRANT |
| TEXAS TECH FOUNDATION INC | LUBBOCK, TX | $15,000 | 2026 | GRANT |
| WAYLAND BAPTIST UNIVERSITY | PLAINVIEW, TX | $14,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| NM HIGHLANDS UNIVERSITY | LAS VEGAS, NM | $12,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO | DENVER, CO | $10,750 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| SHERIDAN ROTARY CLUB | SHERIDAN, WY | $10,000 | 2026 | GRANT |
| SENM VETERANS TRANSPORTATION NETWOR | ROSWELL, NM | $10,000 | 2026 | GRANT |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN NM | LAS CRUCES, NM | $10,000 | 2026 | GRANT |
| ARTESIA PATHWAY INC | ARTESIA, NM | $9,000 | 2026 | GRANT |
| ARTESIA YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION | ARTESIA, NM | $8,800 | 2026 | GRANT |
| MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY | BOZEMAN, MT | $8,250 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| HARVEST FELLOWSHIP | ARTESIA, NM | $7,500 | 2026 | GRANT |
| UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA | LINCOLN, NE | $7,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| ARTESIA ARTS COUNCIL | ARTESIA, NM | $7,000 | 2026 | GRANT |
| UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA | GAINESVILLE, FL | $7,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY | PHOENIX, AZ | $7,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| LIPSCOMB UNIVERSITY | NASHVILLE, TN | $7,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| OTTAWA UNIVERSITY | OTTAWA, KS | $7,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY | TEMPE, AZ | $7,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTHWEST | HOBBS, NM | $7,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| CARLETON COLLEGE | NORTHFIELD, MN | $7,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY | WICHITA FALLS, TX | $7,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF DENVER | DENVER, CO | $6,500 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY | ABILENE, TX | $6,500 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| ENMU OFFICE OF ALUMNI AFFAIRS | PORTALES, NM | $6,500 | 2026 | GRANT |
| LAMAR COLLEGE | BEAUMONT, TX | $6,500 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| NELSON UNIVERSITY | WAXAHACHIE, TX | $6,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| SOUTH PLAINS COLLEGE | LEVELLAND, TX | $6,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA | TUSCALOOSA, AL | $6,000 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| ANGELO STATE UNIVERSITY | SAN ANGELO, TX | $5,500 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| TRINITY UNIVERSITY | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $5,500 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH | ARTESIA, NM | $5,000 | 2026 | GRANT |
| ARTESIA LITERACY COUNCIL | ARTESIA, NM | $5,000 | 2026 | GRANT |
| MY ASHLEAH FOUNDATION | ARTESIA, NM | $5,000 | 2026 | GRANT |
| OASIS WOMENS SERVICES | ARTESIA, NM | $5,000 | 2026 | GRANT |
| HAVEN OF HOPE | ARTESIA, NM | $5,000 | 2026 | GRANT |
| ENMU-ROSWELL | ROSWELL, NM | $4,100 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP |
ARTESIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
$558,366GRANT
ARTESIA RECREATION CENTER FOUNDATIO
$333,333GRANT
SCHOLARSHIP
UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA
$24,500SCHOLARSHIP
UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO
$23,750SCHOLARSHIP
AWAKEN INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES FOU
$20,000GRANT
NEW MEXICO INSTITUTE OF MINING & TECHNOLOGY
$17,000SCHOLARSHIP
DONA ANA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
$17,000SCHOLARSHIP
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY
$15,750SCHOLARSHIP
VICTORY LIFE FELLOWSHIP
$15,000GRANT
NM HIGHLANDS UNIVERSITY
$12,000SCHOLARSHIP
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO
$10,750SCHOLARSHIP
SHERIDAN ROTARY CLUB
$10,000GRANT
SENM VETERANS TRANSPORTATION NETWOR
$10,000GRANT
ARTESIA PATHWAY INC
$9,000GRANT
ARTESIA YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION
$8,800GRANT
MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY
$8,250SCHOLARSHIP
HARVEST FELLOWSHIP
$7,500GRANT
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA
$7,000SCHOLARSHIP
ARTESIA ARTS COUNCIL
$7,000GRANT
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
$7,000SCHOLARSHIP
OTTAWA UNIVERSITY
$7,000SCHOLARSHIP
MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY
$7,000SCHOLARSHIP
ENMU OFFICE OF ALUMNI AFFAIRS
$6,500GRANT
LAMAR COLLEGE
$6,500SCHOLARSHIP
NELSON UNIVERSITY
$6,000SCHOLARSHIP
SOUTH PLAINS COLLEGE
$6,000SCHOLARSHIP
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA
$6,000SCHOLARSHIP
TRINITY UNIVERSITY
$5,500SCHOLARSHIP
FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH
$5,000GRANT
ARTESIA LITERACY COUNCIL
$5,000GRANT
MY ASHLEAH FOUNDATION
$5,000GRANT
OASIS WOMENS SERVICES
$5,000GRANT
ENMU-ROSWELL
$4,100SCHOLARSHIP