Donors
Partners in philanthropy
Maximize your impact
What do you care about most? What is your vision for the future? We know that every donor is unique. As your partner in philanthropy, we are here to help you make a lasting impact in New Mexico with a tailored and effective giving strategy that supports the causes you are most passionate about.
Your personalized giving strategy
WHY SFCF
Connecting funders to the community's greatest needs
We help philanthropists increase the impact of their giving by aligning their philanthropic goals with the most pressing needs of our community.
Donor Impact
Impact by the numbers
Since 1981, we have supported hundreds of individuals on their charitable giving journeys. Here is what our donors have accomplished together.
$11.6mgranted to nonprofits in 2023
86%of total grantmaking supported New Mexico nonprofits in 2023
550+charitable funds
$130mtotal assets
Fund for Pursuing Federal Funding Opportunities
Supporting New Mexico grant seekers in pursuing federal funding opportunities.
Fund for Pursuing Federal Funding Opportunities
Supporting New Mexico grant seekers in pursuing federal funding opportunities.
Empower! Black Futures Community Fund
The Empower! Black Futures Community Fund (formerly Earthseed Community Fund) is dedicated to supporting Black life, arts, and culture in New Mexico. With a dual focus on immediate impact and long-term sustainability, this fund aims to uplift and empower Black communities throughout the state, while creating an enduring legacy for future generations.
Empower! Black Futures Community Fund
The Empower! Black Futures Community Fund (formerly Earthseed Community Fund) is dedicated to supporting Black life, arts, and culture in New Mexico. With a dual focus on immediate impact and long-term sustainability, this fund aims to uplift and empower Black communities throughout the state, while creating an enduring legacy for future generations.
Empty Stocking Fund
For more than three decades, the Empty Stocking Fund at Santa Fe Community Foundation has made the last season of the year brighter for people for people experiencing financial challenges in Santa Fe and Rio Arriba counties.
Empty Stocking Fund
For more than three decades, the Empty Stocking Fund at Santa Fe Community Foundation has made the last season of the year brighter for people for people experiencing financial challenges in Santa Fe and Rio Arriba counties.
Nonprofit Merger Fund
There are over 1,100 nonprofits registered as 501(c)(3)s in Santa Fe. Santa Fe Community Foundation offers assistance to eligible nonprofits engaged in merger conversations—where it has been established the community may be better served by nonprofits combining work, efficiencies and improved service delivery.
Nonprofit Merger Fund
There are over 1,100 nonprofits registered as 501(c)(3)s in Santa Fe. Santa Fe Community Foundation offers assistance to eligible nonprofits engaged in merger conversations—where it has been established the community may be better served by nonprofits combining work, efficiencies and improved service delivery.
Community Resiliency Fund
Our Community Resiliency Fund supports New Mexico’s capacity to recover from difficult, sweeping events, dismantle systems of racism, and protect our land — today, tomorrow, and for generations to come.
Community Resiliency Fund
Our Community Resiliency Fund supports New Mexico’s capacity to recover from difficult, sweeping events, dismantle systems of racism, and protect our land — today, tomorrow, and for generations to come.
Native American Advised Fund
The Native American Advised Fund enhances Native lifeways now and for future generations in New Mexico by promoting a spirit of sharing and supporting community initiatives.
Native American Advised Fund
The Native American Advised Fund enhances Native lifeways now and for future generations in New Mexico by promoting a spirit of sharing and supporting community initiatives.
Community Leadership Fund
Our Community Leadership Fund allows us to improve community outcomes in four significant ways: increasing donor impact, improving nonprofit capacity and performance, enhancing our grantmaking, and investing in strategic initiatives.
Community Leadership Fund
Our Community Leadership Fund allows us to improve community outcomes in four significant ways: increasing donor impact, improving nonprofit capacity and performance, enhancing our grantmaking, and investing in strategic initiatives.
Envision Fund
The Envision Fund is the first and largest LGBTQ+ funder in the state of New Mexico with over $1 million made in grants since its inception.
Envision Fund
The Envision Fund is the first and largest LGBTQ+ funder in the state of New Mexico with over $1 million made in grants since its inception.
Donor & Grantee Stories
Embrace the In-Between: A Season of Reflection and Renewal
facilitated by Marsie Silvestro and Ross Chaney
As 2024 draws to a close, we find ourselves in the "in-between time" - a period of both celebration and contemplation. Amidst the hustle of holiday preparations and year-end reporting, it's essential to pause, reflect on our journey, and replenish our energy.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What can I give?
We are positioned to receive a range of assets to seed a fund or add to an existing fund—from to cash to stocks to real property.
Visit our Give Now page for a complete list of the assets we accept.When is best to give?
There are a variety of important milestones in our lifetimes and tax-efficient approaches to managing them. Handling capital gains, inheritance, required minimum distributions (RMD) from IRAs and more—the Foundation is here to assist you or partner with your financial advisor in fulfilling your optimal strategy for giving.
What are the minimums to establish a fund?
We have many vehicles (fund types) for giving available to our donors.
The minimum to establish a Donor Advised Fund, for example, is $25,000.
To review the various fund options, go to our Give Now page.