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The Board of Directors and community volunteers raise money to fund our grant program in a variety of ways. Committee planning and execution of our various fundraising events ensure continued success. Please contact the Foundation to learn how you can help us invest in New Mexico’s future, our children.
Projects
The New Mexico Children’s Foundation is a grant-making body whose mission is to support programs and projects that serve the physical, emotional, educational, and social needs of children and their families.
The Foundation strives to provide services state-wide, giving attention to the current and changing needs of children.
Our History
New Mexico’s former First Lady, Alice King’s resolve to support and nurture the children of her state resulted in the creation of the New Mexico Children’s Foundation. With her vision, New Mexicans formed the beginnings of a permanent fund that offers a vehicle for non-profit organizations across the state help children reach their full potential.
Our Impact
Read our 2020-2023 impact report of how we’re making a difference in the lives of children around New Mexico.
Did You Know…
- Since 1992, New Mexico Children’s Foundation has granted over $2 million to 227 nonprofit organizations throughout New Mexico.
- 88% of all monies raised by the foundation are used for grants.
- For the 2023 – 2024 Grant Period, NMCF awarded $141,000 to 41 organizations.
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NMCF Appoints Eileen Berry Executive Director
Ms. Berry brings a broad range of leadership experience and relationships to NMCF. Most recently, Ms. Berry was Associate Director of Institutional Advancement for the Institute of American Indian Arts. She has served as Development Director for the Cancer Foundation for New Mexico and Development and Marketing Director at the Santa Fe Desert Chorale. She also served on the board for Performance Santa Fe. Previous to moving to NM, Ms. Berry was Director of Development and Donor Relations for the Moab Music Festival, and Development Director of the Bozeman Symphony. She is a graduate of the Leadership Santa Fe program, and holds a bachelor’s degree in art history from St. Michael’s College in Vermont. She has been a resident of New Mexico since 2005.
“I am inspired by the broad impacts the New Mexico Children’s Foundation has made over decades throughout our state,” Ms. Berry said. “I look forward to working with the board of directors and all New Mexico communities to support the vital but often unseen organizations that offer caring assistance to our youth.
Board of Directors & Staff
Gary King
President
Moriarty
Valerie Ingram
Vice President
Santa Fe
Richard D. Sandoval
Treasurer
Santa Fe
Beth Wells
Secretary
Socorro
Ellen Chandler
Santa Fe
Jessie Groothuis, MD
Santa Fe
Jonika Horton
Santa Fe
Heather Ingram
Albuquerque
Steve Jones
Edgewood
Jerry Kamppi
Santa Fe
Kathy Schulz
Past President
Santa Fe
Staff
Executive Director
Santa Fe
Calle Poindexter
Program & Media Support
Placitas
Christy Edwards
Admin & Communications Assistant
Albuquerque
Julie Pardee
Graphic Design
Santa Fe