Thanks to you, we’ve awarded over $2.4 million in grants to 291 nonprofits, empowering organizations that provide vital resources for children throughout New Mexico. Please help us continue our mission by donating now.
Trusted Grantmaking
This grant cycle (2025-26), New Mexico Children’s Foundation awarded $120,000 in grants to dozens of nonprofits serving children in New Mexico in every county of our state.
New Mexico Children’s Foundation is a unique source of funding for programs that provide critical services for children in New Mexico’s most underserved settings. By donating to small, children’s nonprofit organizations through our annual grant program, we can help strengthen their impact and provide much-needed resources.
We are now accepting application for the 2026-2027 Grants Cycle. Deadline is March 31st 2026.
More information here.
Serving New Mexico’s Children
By working together, we can leverage our resources, create powerful partnerships, and tackle the complex issues facing our young people.
The Children’s Foundation is a unique organization that through its Annual Grant program, financially supports organizations that address the needs of children throughout New Mexico. Annual grantee’s significant efforts provide critically-needed programs and services; accomplished with annual budgets of less than $400,000.
NMCF’s goal is to help communities in all areas of the state. In its 32 years, the Foundation has granted $2.4M to 290 NM non-profit organizations. The volunteer board of directors continues to monitor the needs of New Mexico’s children and allocate funds so they can make the most impact. FIND OUT MORE
2025 Impact Report
Discover the difference your generosity makes across New Mexico. The 2025 Impact Report highlights how the New Mexico Children’s Foundation awarded $120,000 to 43 nonprofits serving children and families in all 33 counties and three Pueblos. From food security and health programs to literacy, STEM, and afterschool initiatives, these grants reached the state’s most underserved communities—helping children gain stability, confidence, and opportunity. With 88% of every dollar going directly to grants, your support continues to build brighter futures. Explore the stories, data, and voices from our grantees that bring this mission to life and see how together, we’re helping every child in New Mexico thrive.
2025-2026 New Mexico Children’s Foundation Impact Report
2020-2024 Impact Report
Your gifts support annual grants and help build permanent charitable funds that will assure continued support of our shared vision. By working together, we can leverage our resources, create powerful partnerships, and tackle the complex issues facing our young people. We are pleased to share our 2020-2024 Impact Report that offers a snapshot of our most recent journey that has supported the resilient communities of New Mexico. It refers not just to numbers – it is about children making connections; after school, during camp, at community centers, at the library, finding a field trip discovery, or enjoying reading with each other. Click here to read the 2020-2024 Impact Report.
