We Support

New Mexico Foundation (NMF) provides fiscal sponsorship to organizations with a charitable purpose that does not have 501(c)(3) status. As a fiscal sponsor, NMF offers administrative services, oversight, and financial responsibility for the activities of an organization engaged in charitable work. This relationship allows a sponsored organization to solicit and raise contributed income from grants and private donors. As a fiscal sponsor, NMF provides financial, donor, project, and grant management services, technical assistance, and use of our community and workspaces. Examples of provided services include:

The foundation’s standard fee for these services is 10% of incoming donations.
NMF requires its fiscal sponsors to be separate legal entities, to have an FEIN, and to have general liability insurance.

Applying for fiscal sponsorship begins by submitting a letter of inquiry. Please ensure your project has a charitable purpose and aligns with the foundation’s mission of stewarding community resources, building partnerships, and creating opportunities that transform lives throughout New Mexico.

If NMF staff determine that your project fits our mission, you will be sent an application.

All final approvals for fiscal sponsorships are determined by the Program and Grants Committee, which meets monthly.