Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
85-0455682
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Las Cruces, NM, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
85-0455682
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to grantmaking in the region, having distributed $3.1 million to 140 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, granting funds by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential collaboration can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
The Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico serves as a community resource, connects donors to needs, and supports charitable organizations in their work.
Cause Areas
1
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
New Mexico State Univ Fdn Inc
$2.6M
20%
MESILLA VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE
$1.1M
9%
NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY
$880.3K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
55
Median 1st year grant
$10.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$13.1K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico?
No. Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico give?
Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico primarily gives to organizations located in New Mexico, Texas, 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 Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $11 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico make each year?
In 2024, Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $3.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico fund recently?
In 2024, Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico awarded grants to about 140 grantees. Recent grantees include New Mexico State Univ Fdn Inc, MESILLA VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE, and NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY . More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico?
Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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