2024 At A Glance
LETTER FROM NEW MEXICO FOUNDATION’S BOARD CHAIR
For more than four decades, the New Mexico Foundation has been a beacon of possibility—connecting generosity with opportunity in every corner of our beautiful state. As a lifelong New Mexican, I am honored to lead the board of the only community foundation serving all of New Mexico. Our unwavering commitment to uplifting communities where resources are needed most reflects the true spirit of belonging and shared purpose.
In 2024, that commitment sparked an extraordinary year—through the power of donor engagement, grantmaking opportunities, and the growing network of nonprofits we supported statewide. Together, we proved what is possible when compassion meets action. Together we can continue to make a difference in improving lives and supporting organizations providing much needed services to our communities.
As we look ahead, we remain steadfast in our mission: to steward community resources, forge strong partnerships, and create opportunities that change lives across New Mexico.
Rosemary Romero
2024 Board Chair
New Mexico Foundation
$2.7M AWARDED IN 2024
In 2024, NMF awarded over $2.7 million in grants to organizations in 20 New Mexico counties. These awards are funded through the generous contributions of fund holders including Donor Advised, Agency, Designated, Field of Interest, Scholarship and other funds administered at NMF. Additionally, NMF makes grants through our own programs like Vecino Fund – Neighbor Helping Neighbor, the HEAL Fund, and the Northeastern Regional Health Fund, and the Sustaining New Mexico Fund. (Hover over the counties in the graphic below to see how many organizations benefitted by county.)
The Sustaining New Mexico Fund was set up in 2022 by staff and NMF board members. The mission of the Sustaining NM Fund is to strengthen New Mexico communities by promoting social equity and supporting self-sufficiency to improve the quality of life for all New Mexicans.
These organizations received Sustaining New Mexico Fund awards in 2024:
- End of Life Options New Mexico – $10,000 (Santa Fe, Rio Arriba, and Taos Counties)
- Free Flow NM, Inc –$10,000 (Eight Northern Pueblos and the Jicarilla Apache Nation)
- Rising Stars Navajo Corporation –$3,000 (San Juan and McKinley Counties)
- Abrazos Community Healing Center –$5,500 (Rio Arriba and Santa Fe Counties)
- Global Give-A-Book – $7,500 (Bernalillo, McKinley, Grant, Santa Fe, and Sandoval Counties)
- Scott’s House Community Hospice and Respite Home– $5,000 (Santa Fe, Rio Arriba, Los Alamos, Sandoval, Taos, and San Miguel Counties)
- Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico – $10,000 (Curry, Roosevelt, Quay, De Baca, and Guadalupe Counties)
- Nourishing Nation – $7,000 (Lincoln, Torrance, Chaves, and Otero Counties)
- Ojo Sarco Community Center – $10,000 (Rio Arriba and Taos Counties)
- Talpa Community Center – $10,000 (Taos County)
- Las Vegas Community Soup Kitchen – $6,000 (San Miguel and Mora Counties)
- Clovis Economic Development Corporation – $10,000 (Curry County)
- REFORMA de Nuevo Mexico – $6,000 (Doña Ana, Santa Fe, Lincoln, San Juan, McKinley, and Bernalillo Counties)
