2022 Piñon Awards: Event Recap
36th Annual Piñon Awards
On Thursday, October 6, the Santa Fe Community Foundation presented its 36th Annual Piñon Awards -- a time-honored celebration of northern New Mexico's nonprofit sector. Were thrilled to present this year's winning nonprofits with their awards, a general operating grant, time on our radio show Community Matters, and videos that offer the public a glimpse into their vital work.
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Awardee Videos
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Event Photos
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photos by Gabriella Marks
Empty Stocking Fund: Delivering help, sharing hope
In this op-ed, Santa Fe Community Foundation President & CEO Christopher Goett shares how the Empty Stocking Fund embodies our region’s spirit of community care. Since 1981, it has helped local families navigate sudden crises by covering urgent expenses. With a new season of giving ahead, the Foundation invites everyone to help bring stability and hope to neighbors in need.
2025 Piñon Awards: Event Recap
On Tuesday, October 7, 2025, the Santa Fe Community Foundation presented its 39th Annual Piñon Awards, which honor northern New Mexico's vital nonprofit sector. We invite you to relive this magical evening by browsing photos and videos from the event.
Let us honor what sustains us: Our nonprofits
In this op-ed, Santa Fe Community Foundation President & CEO reflects on why the Piñon Awards are such a vital way to uplift and support our local nonprofits — particularly now, as so many organizations in our sector are facing unprecedented hardship.
