New Mexico Childrens Foundation

New Mexico Children’s Foundation honored by the New Mexico House of Representatives

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:57:03 +0000

On Wednesday, January 18th, the New Mexico Children’s Foundation was honored by the New Mexico House of Representatives. Representative Nate Gentry presented a certificate to the Foundation. President Sara Armstrong and Executive Director Carol Robertson Lopez were in the chamber for the reading. Representative Brian Egolf also congratulated the NM Children’s Foundation. This event began the year long celebration of the Foundation’s success of helping children in New Mexico for 20 years. A reception followed later in the afternoon at the Nedra Matteuci’s Fenn Gallery. Several legislators, spouses, friends and members of the Board of Directors attended. Katrina Koehler, Executive Director, and Owen Kunkle, Board Chair, of Gerard’s House spoke about the contribution the NM Children’s Foundation has made to the success of Gerard’s House. Kelly Egolf and Erin Gentry co-chaired this event. What a great way it was to kick off the 20th Anniversary!!!

100 Women Making a Difference – Corrales, September 11, 2011

admin — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 19:23:47 +0000

100 women corrales electronic invite
The New Mexico Children’s Foundation raises money through a variety of events. 100 Women making a difference in the lives of New Mexico’s children is one of those events. The parties are hosted around the state. The hostesses of the events invite their friends for a tea, wine and appetizers, coffee or whatever they choose. At the event we share stories about the New Mexico Children’s Foundation through our grantees. Women contribute an amount to attend the event. These events have been very successful, the guests have a wonderful time socializing and knowing that through their contribution, they are making in a difference in the lives of New Mexico’s children.

Foundation Changes Its Grant Cycle

admin — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 17:34:23 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Carol Robertson Lopez – (505) 986-2043

New Mexico Children’s Foundation announces it will change its grant cycle to match its fiscal year beginning in 2008 (July 1 to June 30). Any organization wishing to apply for a grant must submit an application by April 1st. Members of the Foundation’s grant committee will review all applications in April and the board will vote on the committee’s recommendations at its May board meeting. Checks will be sent to the successful applicants on July 1st. A final report will be due by June 30, 2009. Organizations wishing to apply should either contact the office by phone, email or print out the Application Guidelines from the website.

Please feel free to call the foundations with any questions about filling out the application.