News & Stories

Our sister community foundations in New Mexico and Texas are providing critical support in the wake of devastating July 2025 floods. We encourage community members who would like to support emergency relief and recovery efforts to donate to the following funds.

Since 1986, Cornerstones has worked in partnership with communities to restore historic structures, preserve cultural landscapes, encourage traditional building practices, and conserve natural resources.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined the Envision Fund of the Santa Fe Community Foundation at Pride on the Plaza for a vibrant day of LGBTQ+ celebration, visibility, and allyship.

Thank you to all who joined the Empower! Black Futures Community Fund at Santa Fe Community Foundation for Juneteenth commemorations in Albuquerque and Santa Fe. We were grateful for the opportunity to come together as a community in remembrance, solidarity, and joy in honor of Black freedom and culture. This year marked a special moment for the Empower! Fund as it announced its inaugural round of grants in support of Black life, arts, and culture in New Mexico.

In the first of a special two-part Community Matters episode, host Sandra Session-Robertson sits down with Jhane Myers of the Native American Advised Fund, Marsie Silvestro of the Envision Fund (LGBTQ+), and Raashan Ahmad of the Empower! Black Futures Community Fund to explore the origins and guiding values of these powerful identity-based giving circles. Together, they discuss how each fund supports historically underserved communities to build a more equitable future for all of New Mexico.

SFCF donor Dorothy Bracey reflects on the transformative power of community-led philanthropy. Now a passionate supporter of the Santa Fe Community Foundation, she shares how the Learning Hub, the Community Leadership Fund, and legacy giving have deepened her connection to northern New Mexico. Her story is one of long-term commitment, thoughtful giving, and trust in the Foundation’s enduring mission.