NEW MEXICO HUMANITIES COUNCIL
AI Summary
The New Mexico Humanities Council is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on supporting nonprofit initiatives within New Mexico. With a total of $179.8K in grants paid to 96 grantees in 2025, this funder operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE NEW MEXICO HUMANITIES COUNCIL (NMHC) SUPPORTS AND CONDUCTS INNOVATIVE AND IMAGINATIVE PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE STATE THAT LEAD TO A GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF, AND MOTIVATE INTEREST IN, THE RICHNESS OF OUR HUMAN EXPERIENCE AND HERITAGE. WE INSPIRE IN BOTH RESIDENTS AND VISITORS AN APPRECIATION FOR THE RICH DIVERSITY OF LAND, PEOPLE, AND IDEAS, PROVIDING THE FOUNDATION ON WHICH TO BUILD A BETTER FUTURE FOR US ALL. WE SEEK OUT AND FUND QUALITY HUMANITIES PROGRAMS FOR PRESENTATION TO PUBLIC AUDIENCES THROUGHOUT THE STATE. THROUGH OUR GRANTS PROGRAM, WE SUPPORT WORTHY PROJECTS AND ORGANIZATIONS WHICH DEAL WITH TOPICS RANGING FROM LOCAL HISTORY AND CULTURE TO INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS. THESE PROGRAMS ENRICH THE CULTURAL LIVES OF THE STATE'S CITIZENS. NMHC CONDUCTS SPEAKERS BUREAU AND GRANT PROGRAMS. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE NATIONAL HISTORY DAY IN NEW MEXICO. FINALLY, NMHC ENGAGES IN STAND-ALONE INITIATIVES THAT BRING CURRENT HUMANITIES TOPICS TO THE PUBLIC. BRINGING THE HUMANITIES TO THE PUBLIC
Cause Areas
2
Humanities
History
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BASEMENT FILMS INC
Albuquerque, NM
$84.5K
4%
516 Arts
Albuquerque, NM
$77.4K
3%
SILVER CITY MUSEUM SOCIETY CORPORATION
Silver City, NM
$60.5K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
13
Median 1st year grant
$7.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$10.3K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NEW MEXICO HUMANITIES COUNCIL?
No. NEW MEXICO HUMANITIES COUNCIL does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NEW MEXICO HUMANITIES COUNCIL give?
NEW MEXICO HUMANITIES COUNCIL primarily gives to organizations located in New Mexico, California, and Illinois. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are NEW MEXICO HUMANITIES COUNCIL’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NEW MEXICO HUMANITIES COUNCIL fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $7,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NEW MEXICO HUMANITIES COUNCIL make each year?
In 2025, NEW MEXICO HUMANITIES COUNCIL awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $180 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NEW MEXICO HUMANITIES COUNCIL fund recently?
In 2025, NEW MEXICO HUMANITIES COUNCIL awarded grants to about 100 grantees. Recent grantees include BASEMENT FILMS INC, 516 Arts, and SILVER CITY MUSEUM SOCIETY CORPORATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NEW MEXICO HUMANITIES COUNCIL?
NEW MEXICO HUMANITIES COUNCIL does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.