For northern New Mexico. For our shared home. Forever.
Introduction
You care deeply about this place. So do we. It’s time we introduce ourselves.
For more than four decades, we’ve been a trusted philanthropic partner for New Mexicans like you.
We’re not a single-issue nonprofit. Instead, we use the power of collective giving and our deep local knowledge, community connections, and investment expertise to address northern New Mexico’s most vital causes – from food security and affordable housing to the arts, cultural preservation, land conservation, and much more.
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Key numbers
Our impact in numbers
$160+ million given in grants
3,000+organizations supported
480 charitable funds
44years of service
Proof points
How we make more possible in northern New Mexico
There are many ways to do good. But if you’re looking to make a lasting difference locally, we’re here to maximize the impact of your giving.
Local knowledge
Our experts know our communities, their needs, and the nonprofits and partners that are truly making a difference.
Trust
We deliver personalized service built on respect, experience, and trust — and we take the time to get to know you, your goals, and your passions.
Flexibility
We make giving easier and more accessible by offering an array of options that can be tailored to fit your goals and budget.
Community
We bring together donors like you, nonprofit partners, and local leaders to address immediate needs and create long-term change across northern New Mexico.
Women, Wisdom, Camaraderie & Community
For the women and femmes leading northern New Mexico nonprofits, leadership, healing, and ancestral wisdom belong together. Meet Wisdom Weavers, our Learning Hub's two-year cohort weaving all three.
The Art of Generosity: Gerard's House
The latest feature of our editorial series with Table Magazine shines light on Gerard's House, a local nonprofit that supports children and families experiencing the death or separation from a loved one.
From relief to recovery: Supporting community resilience after the fire
Four years after New Mexico’s largest wildfire, the question remains: what did we learn, and how do we prepare for the next one? In this op-ed for the Santa Fe New Mexican, Santa Fe Community Foundation President & CEO Christopher Goett, MSW reflects on the anniversary of the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire and what it revealed about community resilience, the power of trusted local relationships, and why long-term investment in preparedness matters.
