Dollars4Schools: Recent Support for Local Schools
Supporting innovative programs to meet teacher and student needs
The Santa Fe Community Foundation is committed to contributing to school betterment and student well-being in northern New Mexico. One integral way we enhance outcomes for young learners is through our Dollars4Schools program, which has focused on meeting the needs of public school teachers, ensuring they have the resources necessary for their students and classrooms. Since its beginnings in 2010, Dollars4Schools has proudly funded nearly 1,000 classroom requests, averaging a total of $45,000-$55,000 in funding each year.
Recently, our Dollars4Schools program has been honored to support GLAD (Guided Language Acquisition Training) and the 2024 SFPS Bilingual Conference for Santa Fe Public School Teachers — district initiatives to support student language learning, by providing access to academic content and language development for all students, both in the classroom and in virtual environments. As part of our commitment to student wellness and safety, Dollars4Schools has also continued its support of Santa Fe Public Schools’ Safe Routes to School efforts, including Walk and Roll to School Week, Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day, and Bike to School Week!
We invite you to learn more and support Dollars4Schools today!
Empower! Black Futures Community Fund announces inaugural grants
As part of Juneteenth 2025, the Empower! Black Futures Community Fund of the Santa Fe Community Foundation is proud to announce its inaugural round of grantmaking. The grants, which total $37,500, support six organizations uplifting Black life, arts, and culture in New Mexico.
New Report Details Impacts of Federal Funding Freeze on New Mexico’s Nonprofits and Philanthropic Sector
A newly published report, “Impact of Federal Funding Changes on New Mexico’s Philanthropic Sector,” commissioned by the Thornburg Foundation, Santa Fe Community Foundation, and Anchorum Health Foundation, examines the effects of recent suspensions in federal funding on New Mexico’s nonprofit sector. Prepared by The Grant Plant Inc, the nonpartisan report highlights how these changes are impacting the state’s communities, particularly those most reliant on federal support, and explores ways philanthropy and policymakers can help organizations adapt
Community foundation: Here to help nonprofits become resilient
In this era of so much uncertainty around federal funding and government rules, how can New Mexico’s nonprofit sector build resilience? Education is key. In this op-ed, Santa Fe Community Foundation President & CEO shares how our Learning Hub and new Fuelworks program equip nonprofits with tools to strengthen fundraising, operations, and long-term sustainability.
