Envision Fund awards $110,000 to 22 LGBTQ+-serving nonprofits
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The Envision Fund of the Santa Fe Community Foundation, the first and largest LGBTQ+ funder in New Mexico, is pleased to announce $110,000 in grants to 22 nonprofit organizations serving LGBTQ+ individuals throughout the state.
The Envision fund’s annual grantmaking is determined by an advisory committee that reflects the diversity of New Mexico’s LGBTQ+communities. Its 2025 grants, which range from $1,000 - $10,000, support the fund’s four priority areas: creating an HIV-Free generation in New Mexico; combatting discrimination against LGBTQ+ people (employment, housing, immigration, access to health services); supporting school-based programs that create a safe environment for all students, including LGBTQ+ students; and promoting holistic reproductive health and gender-affirming healthcare.
"It is an honor to collaborate with the Santa Fe Community Foundation and the Envision Fund Advisory Committee in our efforts to improve the quality of life for LGBTQ+ New Mexicans,” says Alex Solórzano, Envision Fund Advisory Committee chair. “We’re thrilled to share that, this year, the increased generosity of our community enabled us to support a greater number of organizations providing vital services and advocacy. We remain committed to providing this meaningful support and encouragement annually.”
This year’s grantees include ACLU-NM, Casa Q, Closet Cinema, Contigo Immigrant Justice, Equality New Mexico, IndigenousWays, La Casa, Inc., LGBTQ Grant County, The Mountain Center, New Mexico Coalition to End Homelessness, New Mexico Community AIDS Partnership, New Mexico Legal Aid, Inc., NM Queer and Trans+ Provider Network, Presbyterian Medical Services, Santa Fe Human Rights Alliance, Sasha’s Rainbow of Hope, The Sky Center/New Mexico Suicide Intervention Project, Transgender Resource Center of New Mexico, Truman Health Services at University of New Mexico, Two Flowers Productions, Únashay Sanctuary, and WIMIN, Inc.
Founded in 1997, the Envision Fund is the first andlargest philanthropic entity in New Mexico dedicated solely to servingthe LGBTQ+ population. Since its inception, the fund has awardedover $1 million to nonprofits across the state.
“The strength of the Envision Fund comes directly from the leadership of its advisory committee — community members who bring lived experience, deep knowledge, and a steadfast commitment to LGBTQ+ well-being,” says Christopher Goett, President & CEO of the Santa Fe Community Foundation. “We’re proud to work alongside them in creating a more equitable New Mexico for all.”
The fund is possible due to the leadership of its advisory committee and the generosity of its many supporters. To learn more and donate to the Envision Fund, please visit santafecf.org/envision or call 505.988.9715.
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