DEVOTED TO YOUNG PEOPLE
The founders of NMCF envisioned a grant-making body that would fund children’s programs and projects. Today, a group of dedicated individuals are continuing the vision. By raising funds and distributing them wisely, a brighter future for many New Mexican children is being realized through the Foundation, the state’s only private grant-making group devoted exclusively to young people.
HISTORY
In 1992, New Mexico’s former First Lady, Alice King’s unfailing resolve to support and nurture the children of her state resulted in the creation of the New Mexico Children’s Foundation. Sharing her vision, citizens of New Mexico communities met to form an organization that would provide an appropriate vehicle for people across the state who want to help children reach their full potential.
PROJECTS
The New Mexico Children’s Foundation is a grant-making body with the mission of supporting programs and projects that serve the physical, emotional, educational and social needs of children and their families.
We provide donors with the opportunity to support the total needs of children. The Foundation strives to provide services all over the state of New Mexico giving its attention to the current and changing needs of children.
GET INVOLVED
The Board of Directors and loyal volunteers raise money to fund grants in a variety of ways. Committee planning and execution of our various fundraising events ensures continued success. Please contact the Foundation to learn how you can help us invest in New Mexico’s future by supporting the health and welfare of its children.
OF NOTE
- Since its beginning, NMCF has provided nearly $2 Million in funding to 180 non-profit organizations, in 29 communities throughout New Mexico.
- 88% of all monies raised by the foundation is used for grants.
- For the 2020/21 funding period, the Foundation awarded $89,000 impacting the lives of thousands of New Mexican children and their working families.
- Organizations receiving grants are eligible to receive grants for three consecutive years.
Board of Directors
Gary King
President
Stanley
Valerie Ingram
Vice President
New Mexico
Richard D. Sandoval
Treasurer
Santa Fe
Jessie Groothuis MD
Secretary
Santa Fe
David Dodge
Immediate Past President
Santa Fe
Sara Armstrong
Past President
Roswell
Bridget Condon
Santa Fe
Glenda Hogan
Santa Fe
Jerry Kamppi
Santa Fe
Cathy Mogharreban
Albuquerque
Chuck Pacheco
Santa Fe
Jane Reid
Santa Fe
Kathy Schulz
Past President
Santa Fe
Dan Sanchez
Santa Fe
Bill Saubert
Santa Fe
Carol Thompson
Santa Fe
Evangeline Tinajero
Rio Rancho
Executive Director
Eileen Berry
Santa Fe