Santa Fe
Community Foundation
Piñon Awards
Tickets are now on sale to our 36th Annual Piñon Awards on October 6, 2022! Join us to celebrate local philanthropists and nonprofit organizations for their extraordinary contributions to northern New Mexico communities.
We are dedicated to the health and vitality of northern New Mexico
Since 1981, the Santa Fe Community Foundation has been dedicated to improving the health and vitality of northern New Mexico. As a comprehensive center for community philanthropy, we are proud to fund and collaborate with hundreds of local nonprofits, connect thousands of generous donors to giving opportunities, and support causes that improve the quality of life for all in our region.
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Our funding priorities
In addition to providing charitable investment services to donors and nonprofits, the Foundation is committed to addressing the most pressing needs in our community.
Community Leadership
Community leadership starts with you. Join us in increasing donor impact, improving nonprofit performance, and promoting the longterm health of northern New Mexico.
Early Childhood
Early childhood, particularly ages prenatal to three years, is a critical developmental period with a lifelong impact on educational, social, physical, and cognitive development. We work to ensure our youngest and most vulnerable neighbors have the best start in life possible.
Education
Education is about more than what goes on in a classroom; it's also about opening doors to a brighter future. We work to empower our region’s children and youth with educational opportunities that carry them into successful careers and beyond.
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Impact Investing
How we invest can drive positive social and environmental change. We commit 10% of our pooled endowment assets to invest in promising local opportunities that promote our mission while providing financial return.
LGBTQ+
We believe in justice and equity for all in New Mexico. Join us in fighting discrimination, advancing support, and promoting the health and wellbeing of our friends in the LGBTQ+ community.
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Native American
Our region is fortunate to be the home of 23 pueblos, tribes, and nations. We support Native-led and -serving organizations to protect Indigenous lifeways today, tomorrow, and for generations to come.
NextGen
A new generation of philanthropists is rising—and they're rethinking what the sector can be. We engage, connect, and collaborate with our region's youngest philanthropists to help them maximize their giving power and realize their vision for the future.
Our Impact
Our contribution in numbers
We're proud to be the largest nonprofit funder in New Mexico, partnering with hundreds of individuals and organizations to improve the quality of life in our region.
41 years of service
$116 million given in grants
550+ charitable funds
3,000+ organizations supported
Make an impact
Our many giving opportunities, community connections, and dedicated team make it easy to support the causes you care about. Whether you’re ready to give to an existing effort or establish a new fund, we’re here to help you make a lasting impact in northern New Mexico.
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Get the support you need
We offer funding opportunities for nonprofits across northern New Mexico in addition to ongoing learning opportunities and resources through our Philanthropy Hub.
New Mexico Broadband Collective Summit: Achieving Broadband Equity in New Mexico
Achieving Broadband Equity in New Mexico
Please join the New Mexico Broadband Collective for a virtual gathering to hear from leaders in New Mexico broadband expansion efforts, highlight our state's accomplishments, and plan for the future.
September 2022 Community Matters
Community Matters host Sarah Amador-Guzman speaks with Russell Baker, Executive Director of NDI-New Mexico, about the impact of the organization's outreach program on students statewide, building community through their partnerships and performances, and their recent win of a 2022 Piñon Award, which recognizes excellence in northern New Mexico’s nonprofit sector.
Caretaker
Life Circle Adult Day Center
Life Circle is a fun, one of a kind, non-profit Adult Day Center in Santa Fe providing care for seniors and respite to families. Are you a caregiver who has a creative side? Our facility depends on your good natured experience with seniors and memory care. The caregiver will implement the Life Circle Adult Day Care Program to help ensure that elderly program participants are provided service in a safe and secure environment, and that participants are afforded the respect and quality service.