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    Grants in New Mexico

    518 foundations$515.2M total annual giving$14K median grant16 metro areas

    New Mexico is home to 518 grantmaking foundations with combined annual giving of $515.2M. The median grant from New Mexico foundations is $14K.

    New Mexico Grantmaking at a Glance

    Foundations HQ'd Here

    518

    Foundations Funding Here

    3,871

    Total Annual Giving

    $515.2M

    Total Assets Under Management

    $11.7B

    Median Grant Size

    $14K

    Largest Foundations in New Mexico

    FoundationCityAnnual GivingTotal AssetsMedian GrantNTEEScope
    LANNAN FOUNDATIONSANTA FE$94.6M—$25KT20National
    EUGENE V AND CLARE E THAW CHARITABLE TRUSTSANTA FE$16.1M$47.4M$50KA99National
    Carroll Petrie FoundationSanta Fe$14.2M$320.6M$50KT20ZRegional
    REALTY GIFT FUNDSANTA FE$13.6M$13.1M$27KC34National
    PY FoundationArtesia$13.1M$42.7M$50KT22Local
    SANTA FE COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONSANTA FE$12.4M$144.1M$18KT31Regional
    Presbyterian Healthcare FoundationAlbuquerque$10.2M$134.8M$79KE11Local
    NEW MEXICO COALITION OF SEXUAL ASSAULT PROGRAMSALBUQUERQUE$7.3M$4.5M$117KJ20Local
    ALBUQUERQUE COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONALBUQUERQUE$6.9M$160.6M$10KT31Local
    THORNBURG FOUNDATIONSANTA FE$6.4M$179.4M$25KT20Regional
    LANNAN FOUNDATION

    SANTA FE

    Annual Giving

    $94.6M

    Total Assets

    —

    Median Grant

    $25K

    T20National
    EUGENE V AND CLARE E THAW CHARITABLE TRUST

    SANTA FE

    Annual Giving

    $16.1M

    Total Assets

    $47.4M

    Median Grant

    $50K

    A99National
    Carroll Petrie Foundation

    Santa Fe

    Annual Giving

    $14.2M

    Total Assets

    $320.6M

    Median Grant

    $50K

    T20ZRegional
    REALTY GIFT FUND

    SANTA FE

    Annual Giving

    $13.6M

    Total Assets

    $13.1M

    Median Grant

    $27K

    C34National
    PY Foundation

    Artesia

    Annual Giving

    $13.1M

    Total Assets

    $42.7M

    Median Grant

    $50K

    T22Local
    SANTA FE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

    SANTA FE

    Annual Giving

    $12.4M

    Total Assets

    $144.1M

    Median Grant

    $18K

    T31Regional
    Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation

    Albuquerque

    Annual Giving

    $10.2M

    Total Assets

    $134.8M

    Median Grant

    $79K

    E11Local
    NEW MEXICO COALITION OF SEXUAL ASSAULT PROGRAMS

    ALBUQUERQUE

    Annual Giving

    $7.3M

    Total Assets

    $4.5M

    Median Grant

    $117K

    J20Local
    ALBUQUERQUE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

    ALBUQUERQUE

    Annual Giving

    $6.9M

    Total Assets

    $160.6M

    Median Grant

    $10K

    T31Local
    THORNBURG FOUNDATION

    SANTA FE

    Annual Giving

    $6.4M

    Total Assets

    $179.4M

    Median Grant

    $25K

    T20Regional
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    What Gets Funded in New Mexico

    Top Cause Areas

    Education
    194$143.3M
    Education194 · $143.3M
    Philanthropy & Voluntarism
    129$222.5M
    Philanthropy & Voluntarism129 · $222.5M
    Arts, Culture & Humanities
    113$63.8M
    Arts, Culture & Humanities113 · $63.8M
    Human Services
    112$36.3M
    Human Services112 · $36.3M
    Health Care
    59$64.3M
    Health Care59 · $64.3M
    Religion-Related
    57$15.4M
    Religion-Related57 · $15.4M
    Animal-Related
    42$25.1M
    Animal-Related42 · $25.1M
    Recreation & Sports
    39$14.4M
    Recreation & Sports39 · $14.4M
    Environment
    38$50.1M
    Environment38 · $50.1M
    Community Improvement
    36$10.1M
    Community Improvement36 · $10.1M
    CategoryFundersGiving

    Common Focus Areas

    General Operating(115)College Access(73)Youth Development(66)Healthcare(57)Arts Culture(56)Food Access(41)Emergency Assistance(41)Capacity Building(40)Housing(37)Conservation(29)Research(26)Mental Health Services(23)Workforce Development(23)Community Organizing(19)Early Childhood(18)Advocacy(17)Environmental Education(15)Disaster Relief(14)Cultural Preservation(14)Legal Services(11)

    Where Foundations Are Located in New Mexico

    Top 10 metro areas by foundation count

    Metro AreaFoundationsTotal Annual GivingAvg Grant Size
    Albuquerque, NM345$146.5M$425K
    Santa Fe, NM216$229.6M$1.1M
    Carlsbad-Artesia, NM34$32M$940K
    Roswell, NM27$9.5M$353K
    Farmington, NM26$3.6M$140K
    Hobbs, NM23$8.2M$358K
    Taos, NM22$37.3M$1.7M
    Alamogordo, NM21$3.2M$154K
    Clovis, NM18$2.8M$153K
    Española, NM13$2M$154K
    Albuquerque, NM
    Foundations

    345

    Total Giving

    $146.5M

    Avg Grant

    $425K

    Santa Fe, NM
    Foundations

    216

    Total Giving

    $229.6M

    Avg Grant

    $1.1M

    Carlsbad-Artesia, NM
    Foundations

    34

    Total Giving

    $32M

    Avg Grant

    $940K

    Roswell, NM
    Foundations

    27

    Total Giving

    $9.5M

    Avg Grant

    $353K

    Farmington, NM
    Foundations

    26

    Total Giving

    $3.6M

    Avg Grant

    $140K

    Hobbs, NM
    Foundations

    23

    Total Giving

    $8.2M

    Avg Grant

    $358K

    Taos, NM
    Foundations

    22

    Total Giving

    $37.3M

    Avg Grant

    $1.7M

    Alamogordo, NM
    Foundations

    21

    Total Giving

    $3.2M

    Avg Grant

    $154K

    Clovis, NM
    Foundations

    18

    Total Giving

    $2.8M

    Avg Grant

    $153K

    Española, NM
    Foundations

    13

    Total Giving

    $2M

    Avg Grant

    $154K

    Types of Foundations in New Mexico

    Independent Foundation
    23.1%
    20723.1%$192M
    Independent Foundation207 (23.1%)

    $192M in annual giving

    Operating Nonprofit
    18.2%
    16318.2%$19.8M
    Operating Nonprofit163 (18.2%)

    $19.8M in annual giving

    Family Foundation
    15.7%
    14115.7%$50.2M
    Family Foundation141 (15.7%)

    $50.2M in annual giving

    Private Operating Foundation
    9.6%
    869.6%$19.1M
    Private Operating Foundation86 (9.6%)

    $19.1M in annual giving

    Requires Review
    525.8%$9.4M
    Requires Review52 (5.8%)

    $9.4M in annual giving

    Service Club / Fraternal
    364.0%$1.9M
    Service Club / Fraternal36 (4.0%)

    $1.9M in annual giving

    Professional Association
    353.9%$6.2M
    Professional Association35 (3.9%)

    $6.2M in annual giving

    Other
    19.6%
    17619.6%$216.5M
    Other176 (19.6%)

    $216.5M in annual giving

    Foundation TypeCountShareGiving

    Typical Grant Profile in New Mexico

    Median Grant Size

    $14K

    New Grantee Rate

    44%

    Accept Unsolicited Proposals

    77%

    Most Recent Filing Year

    2026

    The typical New Mexico foundation awards grants of $14K. Approximately 44% of New Mexico foundations actively fund new organizations, and 77% accept unsolicited proposals.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Grants in New Mexico

    How many foundations give grants in New Mexico?
    There are 518 grantmaking foundations headquartered in New Mexico and an additional 3,353 out-of-state foundations that fund New Mexico-based organizations.
    What is the average grant size in New Mexico?
    The median grant from New Mexico foundations is $14K. Actual grant sizes vary widely depending on the foundation's size and focus area.
    What are the largest foundations in New Mexico?
    The largest foundations in New Mexico by annual giving are LANNAN FOUNDATION, EUGENE V AND CLARE E THAW CHARITABLE TRUST, Carroll Petrie Foundation, with combined giving of $124.9M.
    What types of organizations do New Mexico foundations fund?
    The most commonly funded areas in New Mexico include Education, Philanthropy & Voluntarism, Arts, Culture & Humanities. Explore the focus area breakdown above for the full distribution.
    How do I find grants for my nonprofit in New Mexico?
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