Welcome to our monthly e-newsletter, where we share organizational updates, grant cycles and other funding opportunities, as well as nonprofit and philanthropy news from across the state. We hope you enjoy the stories and resources from our community partners about the incredible work they are doing to build a stronger, healthier, and more vibrant New Mexico.

Please join us in extending a warm welcome to New Mexico Foundation's President and CEO, Justin Kíí Huenemann. Huenemann is a distinguished non-profit executive, previously having led several high-profile organizations, most recently the First Peoples Fund as President and CEO. He will bring his decades of expertise in working with marginalized communities to the NMF, the only Statewide Community Foundation in New Mexico.

Santa Fe – New Mexico Foundation (NMF) is awarding $530,000 in grants to support nonprofit organizations working across multiple counties in northern New Mexico. These grants will help advance local efforts to address homelessness, reduce food insecurity, improve community health, expand learning opportunities, and more. These grants are the first in NMF’s partnership with Anchorum Health Foundation, a multiyear investment in strengthening the capacity of community foundations across northern New Mexico.

New Mexico Foundation welcomes new Finance Director - Justin O'Shea. Justin's depth of work experience uniquely positions him to step into the Finance Director role. He will have an integral role in the Foundation’s work as we pursue our strategic goals and maintain the Foundation’s long-standing reputation as a trusted partner and exemplary steward of donor and community resources.

“I’m honored to join the New Mexico Foundation as Finance Director and support its mission of strengthening communities across the state. I look forward to building upon the Foundation’s strong legacy by fostering fiscal transparency, accountability, and efficiency in all facets of the organization. It’s a privilege to be part of a team and board committed to creating positive impact in New Mexico.”

— Justin P. O’Shea, Finance Director

The NAPS Fund was established to support organizations increasing the number of Native American students enrolling in, attending, and graduating from college.

College Horizons – Sandoval County

College and Career Plaza – Santa Fe County

R4 Creating – Sandoval County

Bridges Project for Education – Taos County

New Mexico Foundation
8 Calle Medico
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505

Call: (505) 820-6860

Email: info@newmexicofoundation.org 

www.newmexicofoundation.org

Our Mission
To steward resources, build partnerships, and create opportunities that transform lives throughout New Mexico.