Our Mission

To steward community resources, build partnerships, and create opportunities that transform lives throughout New Mexico.
We Build and Fund

We establish funds to provide grants, and partner with local and national philanthropic organizations to build programs and provide funding.

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We Manage

We provide investment management and services for donor-advised funds and agency endowments.

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We Support

We sponsor grassroots organizations as a fiscal agent, ensuring they can focus on their community work while building capacity.

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Our Vision

We envision a state where every New Mexico community has access to resources that enhance their ability to enjoy a better quality of life. Through new and established partnerships with leaders in the communities we serve, we support effective strategies to address statewide issues together.

Our Values

Integrity
We steward and distribute resources with honesty and accountability.

Collaboration
We engage in partnerships based on reciprocity and long-term trust-building.

Equity
We make decisions with recognition of the distinct history, traditions, language and culture of the communities we serve.

Sustainability
We invest in community self-determination and wellbeing that endures for future generations.

Latest News

Grantee Spotlight – The Birthing Tree

Grantee Spotlight – The Birthing Tree For many parents, knowing they have someone by their side during pregnancy and childbirth can provide a profound sense of relief. A trained doula […]

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Announcement! Federal Grant Application Aid Available

Nick Derda is the new Grants Coordinator for the New Mexico Congressional Delegation and is housed in Senator Heinrich’s Office. Nick’s role is to help organizations with letters of support for federal […]

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Fundholder Spotlight – The Sheffield Future Heritage Fund

Fundholder Spotlight – The Sheffield Future Heritage Fund Anna Sheffield is a world-renowned artist who creates jewelry that is elegant, irreverent, and truly original. Anna’s earliest memories are of life […]

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Letter from the President – May, 2026

Spring is in the air. A time of renewal and rebirth. One of my favorite things to witness is the fresh, new green leaves reemerging on cottonwood trees as they […]

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RELAY Santa Fe – Light and Sound Environments

RELAY Santa Fe, a fiscally sponsored organization of NMCF, is a flexible creative space that provides accessible opportunities for artists, makers, and audiences to create, exhibit, and collaborate. By bridging […]

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