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    New Mexico Humanities Council

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    ALBUQUERQUE, NMSitio web5056337370

    About New Mexico Humanities Council

    To support public programs in New Mexico communities which inspire inclusive conversations that strengthen our civil society and celebrate diverse human experiences.

    Focus Areas

    humanitiespublic programsstorytellingoral historyculture and historycommunity dialogueeducation (K-12 outreach)

    Who They Fund

    local and regional community audiencesIndigenous communitiescommunity-based cultural organizationsintergenerational audiences (e.g., elders and youth)

    Funding Style

    payroll support / staffing

    About New Mexico Humanities Council

    A defining feature of New Mexico Humanities Council grantmaking is its support for public humanities programs that bring scholar presentations, living history, lectures, performances, storytelling, and community dialogue into New Mexico communities. The council’s recent grants show a strong emphasis on operating and payroll support for organizations that present humanities work directly to the public, alongside project support for festivals, oral history, and educational programming. Recent awards illustrate that pattern across a wide range of cultural institutions. Gallup Cultural Center received $25,000 for payroll, while Silver City Museum Society received $23,500 for payroll and digital capacity. Other grants supported organizations such as 516 Arts in Albuquerque, Millicent Rogers Museum in El Prado, and Indigenousways in Santa Fe. The funder also appears to back Indigenous cultural programming and intergenerational public humanities work, including grants to Teatro Nuevo Mexico Dba Afromundo, Gathering of Nations Limited, and Zuni Youth Enrichment Project. The council’s stated purpose is to support public programs in New Mexico communities that inspire inclusive conversations, strengthen civil society, and celebrate diverse human experiences. That purpose aligns closely with the kinds of grants it awards: short-term support, staffing assistance, and program funding for humanities organizations, museums, arts groups, schools, and tribal and community institutions.

    What New Mexico Humanities Council Funds

    Public humanities programming is a core theme in the council’s giving. It awarded $18,316 to Teatro Nuevo Mexico Dba Afromundo for support humanities, and $20,000 to Indigenousways for humanities programming. Grants also support festivals and cultural events: National Institute of Flamenco received $15,000 for its 35th annual festival, and Gathering of Nations Limited received $15,593. Storytelling, oral history, and public dialogue are another recurring thread. The Humanities Subaward Grants program is designed for publicly accessible humanities projects that foster dialogue and inquiry, including oral history, interpretive exhibits, panel discussions, and film discussions. That aligns with awards to community-based organizations such as East Mountain Historical Society, which received $15,000 for payroll and program expenses. Education and public learning also appear in the portfolio. The Speakers Bureau programs support lectures, living history, performances, and K-12 educational programming, and the Quick Grant Program supports timely humanities events such as scholar presentations and panels.

    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $180K

    Total Assets

    $1.5M

    Total Revenue

    $1.4M

    Total Expenses

    $1.1M

    Typical Grant Size

    Most grants fall between $9K and $18K, with a median of $15K.

    25th Percentile

    $9K

    Median

    $15K

    75th Percentile

    $18K

    Geographic Reach

    Local3 states funded
    Intensidad de financiamiento
    Baja
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    Leadership

    BRANDON JOHNSON

    Accepts unsolicited proposals

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    How New Mexico Humanities Council Gives

    Typical grant sizes cluster in a relatively narrow band: the 25th percentile is $8,779, the median is $15,000, and the 75th percentile is $18,316. The recent-grants list shows many awards at or near $15,000 to $20,000, with several larger operating-style grants above that range. The council also shows repeat support for some recipients across years. Teatro Nuevo Mexico Dba Afromundo appears in both 2024 and 2025, suggesting recurring support rather than a one-off relationship. The foundation is a regular funder, not a DAF, and it does not fund individuals. Several active programs accept unsolicited requests, including the Quick Grant Program and multiple Speakers Bureau grant options.

    Where New Mexico Humanities Council Makes Grants

    Grantmaking is highly concentrated in New Mexico: 97% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state, and the top state by grant count is also NM. Recent awards reach a mix of cities and communities across the state, including Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Gallup, Silver City, Las Cruces, El Prado, Las Vegas, Tijeras, Dixon, and Zuni. The recipient country distribution is entirely U.S.-based, with 61 grants in the United States.

    Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico Humanities Council

    What kinds of projects does New Mexico Humanities Council fund?

    The council funds public humanities work in New Mexico, including scholar presentations, panels, living history, lectures, performances, storytelling, oral history, cultural festivals, and community dialogue. Its stated purpose is to support public programs that strengthen civil society and celebrate diverse human experiences.

    How large are its grants typically?

    Typical grant sizes center around $15,000. The distribution provided is $8,779 at the 25th percentile, $15,000 at the median, and $18,316 at the 75th percentile.

    Does it accept unsolicited applications?

    Yes, several active programs accept unsolicited requests, including the Quick Grant Program and the Speakers Bureau grant options. The Humanities Subaward Grants program, however, is listed as not accepting unsolicited applications.

    Who can receive support?

    Recent and program descriptions show support for humanities-focused nonprofit organizations, museums, schools, government agencies, tribal governments, and governmental institutions. The Speakers Bureau programs also allow host organizations to bring live public humanities programming to the public, including K-12 settings.

    Is the giving local or national?

    The giving is local to New Mexico. The geographic scope is listed as local, 97% of grants go to recipients in NM, and the recipient country distribution is entirely U.S.-based.

    Latest 990 Filing

    2026

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.

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    ¿Quién puede postularse? Applicants must be a nonprofit organization, a tribal government, or a governmental institution with a Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number actively registered through SAM.gov. Programs must include public interaction and audience engagement to meet minimum criteria. An organization cannot have more than one grant open at a time. A Project Director and Fiscal Agent must attend the required consultation.

    Fecha límite: Consultation deadline: August 30; Draft application deadline: September 16; Final application deadline: October 1. Eligibility screening / LOI must be submitted before the online application becomes accessible.

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    ¿Quién puede postularse? Eligible hosts include all non-profits, K-12 schools, and local, state, and federal government agencies. Programs must be free, open to the public unless for a school, and advertised to the community. Host organizations must provide a one-to-one match using allowable cost-share or in-kind contributions. Food and beverage items do not count toward the match. Venues must accommodate at least 20 audience members. Host organizations may receive support for up to 6 speaker programs per calendar year.

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    Recent Grants

    Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

    RecipientLocationAmountYearPurpose
    AFROMUNDOALBUQUERQUE, NM$18,2542026SUPPORT HUMANITIES
    EL MORROW ARTS COUNCILRAMAH, NM$17,2502026SUPPORT HUMANITIES
    NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITYLAS CRUCES, NM$15,0292026SUPPORT HUMANITIES
    THE LEOPOLD WRITING PROGRAMALBUQUERQUE, NM$15,0002026SUPPORT HUMANITIES
    NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FLAMENCOALBUQUERQUE, NM$15,000202635TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL
    INDIGENOUS WAYSSANTA FE, NM$15,0002026SUPPORT HUMANITIES
    GEORGIA O'KEEFE MUSEUMSANTA FE, NM$15,0002026SUPPORT HUMANITIES
    INDIAN PUEBLO CULTURAL CENTERALBUQUERQUE, NM$14,9982026SUPPORT HUMANITIES
    BASEMENT FILMS INCALBUQUERQUE, NM$14,9802026SUPPORT HUMANITIES
    CENTERSANTA FE, NM$14,4072026SUPPORT HUMANITIES
    SOCIETY OF THE MUSE (SOMOS)TAOS, NM$10,0192026SUPPORT HUMANITIES
    TAOS CENTER FOR THE ARTSTAOS, NM$8,0522026SUPPORT HUMANITIES
    CONGREGATION NAHALAT SHALOMALBUQUERQUE, NM$6,8162026SUPPORT HUMANITIES
    TEATRO NUEVO MEXICO DBA AFROMUNDOALBUQUERQUE, NM$16,6402025SUPPORT HUMANITIES
    GATHERING OF NATIONS LIMITEDALBUQUERQUE, NM$15,5932025—
    ZUNI YOUTH ENRICHMENT PROJECTZUNI, NM$15,0002025—
    NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FLAMENCOALBUQUERQUE, NM$15,000202535TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL
    KESHET DANCE COMPANY DBA KESHET DAN & CENTER FOR THE ARTSALBUQUERQUE, NM$12,6852025PAYROLL
    THE HISTORIC SANTA FE FOUNDATIONSANTA FE, NM$12,6742025—
    SOCIETY OF THE MUSE OF THE SW (SOMOTAOS, NM$10,0002025SUPPORT HUMANITIES
    SILVER CITY MUSEUM SOCIETYSILVER CITY, NM$9,0352025PAYROLL/DIGITAL CAPA
    JAPANESE AMERICAN CITIZENS LEAGE NEW MEXICO CHAPTERALBUQUERQUE, NM$8,7792025—
    BASEMENT FILMS INCALBUQUERQUE, NM$8,0402025SUPPORT HUMANITIES
    TEATRO NUEVO MEXICO DBA AFROMUNDOALBUQUERQUE, NM$18,3162024SUPPORT HUMANITIES
    UNM HARWOOD MUSEUM OF ARTTAOS, NM$9,8792024SUPPORT HUMANITIES
    SOCIETY OF THE MUSE OF THE SW (SOMOTAOS, NM$7,5002024SUPPORT HUMANITIES
    ROUTE 66 THE ROAD AHEAD INITIATIVEATLANTA, IL$7,2362024—
    BASEMENT FILMS INCALBUQUERQUE, NM$7,2252024SUPPORT HUMANITIES
    GALLUPARTS INCGALLUP, NM$5,6502024SUPPORT HUMANITIES
    ARCHEOLOGICAL CONSERVANCYALBUQUERQUE, NM$5,1882024SUPPORT HUMANITIES
    GALLUP CULTURAL CENTERGALLUP, NM$25,0002023PAYROLL
    SILVER CITY MUSEUM SOCIETYSILVER CITY, NM$23,5002023PAYROLL/DIGITAL CAPA
    CHILDREN'S READING ALLIANCEMESILLA, NM$22,5152023PAYROLL
    MILLICENT ROGERS MUSEUMEL PRADO, NM$21,0002023PAYROLL/OPERATIONS
    516 ARTSALBUQUERQUE, NM$21,0002023PAYROLL
    NEW MEXICO BLACK LEADERSHIP COUNCILALBUQUERQUE, NM$20,0002023PAYROLL/PROGRAM SUPP
    RENESAN INSTITUTE FOR LIFELONG LEARSANTA FE, NM$20,0002023PROGRAM EXPENSE
    INDIGENOUSWAYSSANTA FE, NM$20,0002023HUMANITIES PROGRAMMI
    SOL ARTS DBA 7000 BCALBUQUERQUE, NM$20,0002023PAYROLL/PROGRAM SUPP
    FORT BAYARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION SFORT BAYARD, NM$20,0002023OPERATIONS/PAYROLL
    THE REGENTS OF NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITYLAS CRUCES, NM$20,0002023PAYROLL
    UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO INSTITUTE FOR MEDIEVAL STUDIESALBUQUERQUE, NM$20,0002023PAYROLL/PROGRAM SUPP
    LITTLE GLOBE INC DBA LITTLEGLOBE PSANTA FE, NM$20,0002023PAYROLL/OPERATIONS
    THE CHILDREN'S HOUR INCALBUQUERQUE, NM$20,0002023PAYROLL
    NEW MEXICO ADVOCATES FOR THE ARTSLAS CRUCES, NM$20,0002023PAYROLL/PROGRAM EXP
    SOUTHWEST SEMINARSSANTA FE, NM$18,0002023OPERATIONS
    NATIONAL NEW DEAL PRESERVATION ASSOCIATIONSANTA FE, NM$18,0002023OPERATIONS/PAYROLL
    NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS UNIVERSITY DEPT OF MEDIA ARTS & TECHNOLOGYLAS VEGAS, NM$18,0002023PAYROLL/PROGRAM EXP
    MUSEUM OF NEW MEXICO FOUNDATIONSANTA FE, NM$17,0002023PAYROLL/PROGRAM EXPE
    KESHET DANCE COMPANY DBA KESHET DAN & CENTER FOR THE ARTSALBUQUERQUE, NM$16,0002023PAYROLL

    AFROMUNDO

    $18,254
    ALBUQUERQUE, NM2026

    SUPPORT HUMANITIES

    EL MORROW ARTS COUNCIL

    $17,250
    RAMAH, NM2026

    SUPPORT HUMANITIES

    NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY

    $15,029
    LAS CRUCES, NM2026

    SUPPORT HUMANITIES

    THE LEOPOLD WRITING PROGRAM

    $15,000
    ALBUQUERQUE, NM2026

    SUPPORT HUMANITIES

    NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FLAMENCO

    $15,000
    ALBUQUERQUE, NM2026

    35TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL

    INDIGENOUS WAYS

    $15,000
    SANTA FE, NM2026

    SUPPORT HUMANITIES

    GEORGIA O'KEEFE MUSEUM

    $15,000
    SANTA FE, NM2026

    SUPPORT HUMANITIES

    INDIAN PUEBLO CULTURAL CENTER

    $14,998
    ALBUQUERQUE, NM2026

    SUPPORT HUMANITIES

    BASEMENT FILMS INC

    $14,980
    ALBUQUERQUE, NM2026

    SUPPORT HUMANITIES

    CENTER

    $14,407
    SANTA FE, NM2026

    SUPPORT HUMANITIES

    SOCIETY OF THE MUSE (SOMOS)

    $10,019
    TAOS, NM2026

    SUPPORT HUMANITIES

    TAOS CENTER FOR THE ARTS

    $8,052
    TAOS, NM2026

    SUPPORT HUMANITIES

    CONGREGATION NAHALAT SHALOM

    $6,816
    ALBUQUERQUE, NM2026

    SUPPORT HUMANITIES

    TEATRO NUEVO MEXICO DBA AFROMUNDO

    $16,640
    ALBUQUERQUE, NM2025

    SUPPORT HUMANITIES

    GATHERING OF NATIONS LIMITED

    $15,593
    ALBUQUERQUE, NM2025

    ZUNI YOUTH ENRICHMENT PROJECT

    $15,000
    ZUNI, NM2025

    NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FLAMENCO

    $15,000
    ALBUQUERQUE, NM2025

    35TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL

    KESHET DANCE COMPANY DBA KESHET DAN & CENTER FOR THE ARTS

    $12,685
    ALBUQUERQUE, NM2025

    PAYROLL

    THE HISTORIC SANTA FE FOUNDATION

    $12,674
    SANTA FE, NM2025

    SOCIETY OF THE MUSE OF THE SW (SOMO

    $10,000
    TAOS, NM2025

    SUPPORT HUMANITIES

    SILVER CITY MUSEUM SOCIETY

    $9,035
    SILVER CITY, NM2025

    PAYROLL/DIGITAL CAPA

    JAPANESE AMERICAN CITIZENS LEAGE NEW MEXICO CHAPTER

    $8,779
    ALBUQUERQUE, NM2025

    BASEMENT FILMS INC

    $8,040
    ALBUQUERQUE, NM2025

    SUPPORT HUMANITIES

    TEATRO NUEVO MEXICO DBA AFROMUNDO

    $18,316
    ALBUQUERQUE, NM2024

    SUPPORT HUMANITIES

    UNM HARWOOD MUSEUM OF ART

    $9,879
    TAOS, NM2024

    SUPPORT HUMANITIES

    SOCIETY OF THE MUSE OF THE SW (SOMO

    $7,500
    TAOS, NM2024

    SUPPORT HUMANITIES

    ROUTE 66 THE ROAD AHEAD INITIATIVE

    $7,236
    ATLANTA, IL2024

    BASEMENT FILMS INC

    $7,225
    ALBUQUERQUE, NM2024

    SUPPORT HUMANITIES

    GALLUPARTS INC

    $5,650
    GALLUP, NM2024

    SUPPORT HUMANITIES

    ARCHEOLOGICAL CONSERVANCY

    $5,188
    ALBUQUERQUE, NM2024

    SUPPORT HUMANITIES

    GALLUP CULTURAL CENTER

    $25,000
    GALLUP, NM2023

    PAYROLL

    SILVER CITY MUSEUM SOCIETY

    $23,500
    SILVER CITY, NM2023

    PAYROLL/DIGITAL CAPA

    CHILDREN'S READING ALLIANCE

    $22,515
    MESILLA, NM2023

    PAYROLL

    MILLICENT ROGERS MUSEUM

    $21,000
    EL PRADO, NM2023

    PAYROLL/OPERATIONS

    516 ARTS

    $21,000
    ALBUQUERQUE, NM2023

    PAYROLL

    NEW MEXICO BLACK LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

    $20,000
    ALBUQUERQUE, NM2023

    PAYROLL/PROGRAM SUPP

    RENESAN INSTITUTE FOR LIFELONG LEAR

    $20,000
    SANTA FE, NM2023

    PROGRAM EXPENSE

    INDIGENOUSWAYS

    $20,000
    SANTA FE, NM2023

    HUMANITIES PROGRAMMI

    SOL ARTS DBA 7000 BC

    $20,000
    ALBUQUERQUE, NM2023

    PAYROLL/PROGRAM SUPP

    FORT BAYARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION S

    $20,000
    FORT BAYARD, NM2023

    OPERATIONS/PAYROLL

    THE REGENTS OF NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY

    $20,000
    LAS CRUCES, NM2023

    PAYROLL

    UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO INSTITUTE FOR MEDIEVAL STUDIES

    $20,000
    ALBUQUERQUE, NM2023

    PAYROLL/PROGRAM SUPP

    LITTLE GLOBE INC DBA LITTLEGLOBE P

    $20,000
    SANTA FE, NM2023

    PAYROLL/OPERATIONS

    THE CHILDREN'S HOUR INC

    $20,000
    ALBUQUERQUE, NM2023

    PAYROLL

    NEW MEXICO ADVOCATES FOR THE ARTS

    $20,000
    LAS CRUCES, NM2023

    PAYROLL/PROGRAM EXP

    SOUTHWEST SEMINARS

    $18,000
    SANTA FE, NM2023

    OPERATIONS

    NATIONAL NEW DEAL PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION

    $18,000
    SANTA FE, NM2023

    OPERATIONS/PAYROLL

    NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS UNIVERSITY DEPT OF MEDIA ARTS & TECHNOLOGY

    $18,000
    LAS VEGAS, NM2023

    PAYROLL/PROGRAM EXP

    MUSEUM OF NEW MEXICO FOUNDATION

    $17,000
    SANTA FE, NM2023

    PAYROLL/PROGRAM EXPE

    KESHET DANCE COMPANY DBA KESHET DAN & CENTER FOR THE ARTS

    $16,000
    ALBUQUERQUE, NM2023

    PAYROLL