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New Mexico Children's Foundation is unique. It is a visionary, grassroots organization that funds small non-profit children's organizations throughout New Mexico. A group can be a start-up with a strong mission or a growing organization with a special needs program. Organizations served through the foundation's funding come in all shapes, sizes and ethnicities. The foundation's core belief is that most children have a wide range of under-served needs. The foundation's goal is to provide meaningful grants to serve as many of those needs as possible.
• The Children's Foundation was founded in 1992 by former First Lady Alice King as a state-wide grant-making organization.
• Since its beginning, it has provided more than $600,000 in funding to 160 non-profit organizations, in 25 communities throughout New Mexico.
• 80% of all monies raised by the foundation is used for grants.
• For the 2008/09 funding period, the foundation will award $63,500 impacting the lives of 4,000 children in New Mexico.
• Organizations receiving grants are eligible to receive grants for three consecutive years.
• Donors may designate their donations to a specific area of interest - arts, health, early childhood education, etc.
• Donors making an initial contribution of $3,000 or more may have a fund named after them or designate a fund name.
The Board of Directors and loyal volunteers raise money for these grants in a variety of ways. Please click on our various fundraising event pages to see the details. The Foundation also provides a variety of membership opportunities for individuals, corporations, and groups who want to invest in New Mexico's future by investing in the health and welfare of its children.