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.
$15m+granted to nonprofits in 2025
81%of total grantmaking supported New Mexico nonprofits in 2025
480charitable funds
$165m+total assets
Donor & Grantee Stories
A Community Asset Mapping Workshop: The Wisdom Your Community Holds
With Giovianna Burrell
Nonprofit leaders are often asked to address complex challenges with limited time, funding, and capacity. Yet some of the most powerful resources available to our organizations already exist within our communities. This workshop invites participants to identify and deepen their understanding of these community assets and explore how they can support meaningful partnerships, collaboration, and community-driven solutions.
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.