| Fund Name | Description |
|---|---|
| U-Unrestricted | |
| CFSNM Operations Fund | The distribution of this fund should be used to support CFSNM operating fund. |
| Nonprofit Emergency Fund | The Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico Nonprofit Emergency Fund has been set up to assist nonprofits in time of great need due to a community need, natural disaster, and/or response to overwhelming loss of operational revenues. The fund will be managed and awarded through a volunteer committee. |
| Thank You Las Cruces Fund | The Thank You Las Cruces Restaurant (TYLCR) Fund was established by anonymous donors in Las Cruces, NM. The fund will assist restaurants, in the City of Las Cruces, with a grant of $1,000. These funds will be used to support the restaurant in feeding at least 100 individuals and families in need of a meal. These meals can be dropped off at a designated location or be given to individuals through a curbside pickup. New donors to this fund will be able to nominate 3 of their favorite restaurants to potentially receive funding. The CFSNM Team, along with a committee of volunteers, will work with nominees to ensure meals can be provided to at least 100 people and that $1,000 would be of benefit to their restaurant due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Nominations can be placed in the "tribute information" online. |
| The Governor Richardson, Lopez, Olmos, Trejo COVID-19 Emergency Fund for the Southern Colonias of Doña Ana County Fund | Consistent with the charitable purposes of the Foundation, distributions from the Fund will be used primarily to provide support for the Community Action Agency of Southern New Mexico to support the Thriving Families Program and Community Action Agency clients in response to the 2020 Covid-19 Pandemic. Funding will be specifically used to support federally designated Cololnias in southern New Mexico. There will be a focus in southwest New Mexico Dona Ana Counties. The designated funds will go to the Community Action Agency of Southern New Mexico to support programming associated with Thriving Families and Covid-19 response. |
| Together Las Cruces | The Together Las Cruces fund will support a grant to qualifying Doña Ana county residents who have been laid off or furloughed, or have experienced a significant loss of income as a result of the state’s executive order. Funds will be awarded in the amount of $100-$500, based on the applying individuals’ needs. Please donate today and we can get through this, Together Las Cruces! |
| 0-Administration | |
| Carol Ann Clark Dance Fund | The Carol Ann Clark Dance Fund will support dance activities throughout the US with a priority given to projects benefiting residents of New Mexico. Activities must reach under-served populations and aim to increase participation in dance activities for the benefit of the community. Priority for diverse populations as well as support of teacher training and free public performances. |
| CFSNM Operating | General operations account for the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico. |
| A-Donor Advisory | |
| JuJu Smiles | The Judy Lynn Wallace-Ham Fund is set up to support elder care education especially in nursing homes and elder care facilities. |
| D-Designated | |
| NMSBVI Eye Glass Fund | The New Mexico Eye Glass Fund supports students at the New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired with eye glass needs above and beyond support from the State of New Mexico funding and insurance. It can be used to purchase replacement eyeglasses for students. |
| Flavio V. Galban Memorial Fund | The Flavio V. Galban Endowment was set up to support The First Step Center Pediatrics. This fund is now being used to support Jardin de los Ninos-2/15/11. |
| Federal Probation and Pretrial Officer Benevolence Fund | Consistent with the charitable purposes of the Foundation, distributions from the Fund will be used primarily to provide support for families and loved ones of fallen Federal Probation and Pretrial Officers. |
| F-Field of Interest | |
| Envision Fund SNM | |
| Residency Program Endowment Fund | The Residency Program Endowment supports the family practice residency program at Memorial Medical Center. |
| High Desert Hospice Charity Fund | The High Desert Hospice Charity Fund will support a donor initiated fundraiser each year. The committee will determine the nonprofit annually to receive funds from an event based fundraiser. |
| Dona Ana Wellness Institute | The Dona Ana Wellness Institute Fund supports the work of the Dona Ana Health Council. |
| Las Cruces Palliative Care Coaltion | The purpose of this fund will be used primarily for the charitable purposes of supporting educational activities associated with Palliative Care in southern New Mexico. |
| G-Organization | |
| AppleTree Fund | The agency endowment agreement establishes a permanent endowment at the Community Foundation to be used for support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of AppleTree Educational Center and its affiliated agencies (if any). Distributions from the fund should provide current income and long-term protection for operations. |
| Asombro Institute for Science Education Endowment Fund | The agency endowment agreement establishes a permanent endowment at the Community Foundation to be used for support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of Asombro Institute of Science Education and its affiliated agencies (if any). Distributions from the fund should provide current income and long-term protection for operations. |
| Big Brothers/ Big Sisters of SNM | This Agency Endowment shall be used for support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of the Agency and its affiliated agencies (if any). The distribution should be used to provide current income and long-term protection for operations. |
| Boys and Girls Club Fund | The purpose of this agency endowment shall be used for support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of Boys and Girls Cluband its affiliated agencies (if any). Distribution of income shall be used to provide current income and long-term protection for operations. |
| The Bridge of SNM Fund | The purpose of this agency endowment is to support the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of the agency and its affiliated agencies (if any). The distribution of this fund is to provide current income and long-term protection for operations. |
| Casa de Peregrinos Fund | The agency endowment agreement establishes a permanent endowment at the Community Foundation to be used for support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of Casa de Perigrinos and its affiliated agencies (if any). Distributions from the fund should provide current income and long-term protection for operations. |
| Colonias Development Council Fund | The fund shall be used for support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of Colonias Development Council and its affiliated agencies (if any). Distributions are to provide current income and long-term protection for operations. |
| Community Action Agency Fund | The fund shall be used for support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of the Community Action Agency and its affiliated agencies (if any). Distributions are to provide current income and long-term protection for operations. |
| Dona Ana Arts Council Fund | The fund shall be used for support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of the Dona Ana Arts Council and its affiliated agencies (if any). Distributions are to provide current income and long-term protection for operations. |
| Dona Ana County Humane Society | The fund shall be used for support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of the Dona Ana County Humane Society and its affiliated agencies (if any). Distributions are to provide current income and long-term protection for operations. |
| El Caldito Fund | The fund shall be used for support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of El Caldito Soup Kitchen and its affiliated agencies (if any). Distributions are to provide current income and long-term protection for operations. |
| El Refugio Fund | The fund shall be used for support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of El Refugio, Inc and its affiliated agencies (if any). Distributions are to provide current income and long-term protection for operations. |
| Flickinger Center for the Arts Fund | The agency endowment agreement establishes a permanent endowment at the Community Foundation to be used for support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of Flickinger Center and its affiliated agencies (if any). Distributions from the fund should provide current income and long-term protection for operations. |
| Foundation for Las Cruces Museums Fund | The Foundation for Las Cruces Museums is set up support the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of the Foundation for Las Cruces Museums and its affiliated agencies. |
| Healing House Fund | The Healing House Endowment Fund is to support operational needs for the Healing House in Deming, NM. |
| Hearts for Autism Fund | The agency endowment agreement establishes a permanent endowment at the Community Foundation to be used for support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of Hearts for Autism and its affiliated agencies (if any). Distributions from the fund should provide current income and long-term protection for operations. |
| Human systems Research, Inc. Fund | The agency endowment agreement establishes a permanent endowment at the Community Foundation to be used for support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of Human Systems Research, Inc. Endowment Fund and its affiliated agencies (if any). Distributions from the fund should provide current income and long-term protection for operations. |
| Imagination Library of Grant County Fund | The agency endowment agreement establishes a permanent endowment at the Community Foundation to be used for support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of Imagination Library of Grant County and its affiliated agencies (if any). Distributions from the fund should provide current income and long-term protection for operations. |
| Jardin de los Ninos Fund | The agency endowment agreement establishes a permanent endowment at the Community Foundation to be used for support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of Jardin de los Ninos and its affiliated agencies (if any). Distributions from the fund should provide current income and long-term protection for operations. |
| Junior League of Las Cruces Fund | The agency endowment agreement establishes a permanent endowment at the Community Foundation to be used for support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of the Junior League of Las Cruces and its affiliated agencies (if any). Distributions from the fund should provide current income and long-term protection for operations. |
| La Casa Fund | The agency endowment agreement establishes a permanent endowment at the Community Foundation to be used for support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of La Casa, Inc. and its affiliated agencies (if any). Distributions from the fund should provide current income and long-term protection for operations. |
| La Pinon Sexual Assault Recovery Fund | This fund supports La Pinon. La Pinon provides comprehensive services related to sexual violence and child abuse to individuals, families and the community. |
| Las Cruces AquaticClub Fund | The agency endowment agreement establishes a permanent endowment at the Community Foundation to be used for support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of Las Cruces Aquatic Club and its affiliated agencies (if any). Distributions from the fund should provide current income and long-term protection for operations. |
| Las Cruces Arts Association Fund | The agency endowment agreement establishes a permanent endowment at the Community Foundation to be used for support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of Las Cruces Arts Associationand its affiliated agencies (if any). Distributions from the fund should provide current income and long-term protection for operations. |
| Las Cruces Gospel Rescue Mission Fund | The agency endowment agreement establishes a permanent endowment at the Community Foundation to be used for support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of Las Cruces Gospel Rescue Mission and its affiliated agencies (if any). Distributions from the fund should provide current income and long-term protection for operations. |
| Mesilla Valley CASA Fund | The agency endowment agreement establishes a permanent endowment at the Community Foundation to be used for support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of Mesilla Valley CASA and its affiliated agencies (if any). Distributions from the fund should provide current income and long-term protection for operations. |
| Mesilla Valley Community of Hope Fund | The agency endowment agreement establishes a permanent endowment at the Community Foundation to be used for support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of Mesilla Valley Community of Hope and its affiliated agencies (if any). Distributions from the fund should provide current income and long-term protection for operations. |
| Mesilla Valley Habitat for Humanity Fund | The agency endowment agreement establishes a permanent endowment at the Community Foundation to be used for support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of the Mesilla Valley Habitat for Humanity and its affiliated agencies (if any). Distributions from the fund should provide current income and long-term protection for operations. |
| Mesilla Valley Hospice Fund | The agency endowment agreement establishes a permanent endowment at the Community Foundation to be used for support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of the Mesilla Valley Hospice and its affiliated agencies (if any). Distributions from the fund should provide current income and long-term protection for operations. |
| Mesilla Valley Youth Foundation Fund | The agency endowment agreement establishes a permanent endowment at the Community Foundation to be used for support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of the Mesilla Valley Youth Foundation dba Court Youth Endowment Fund and its affiliated agencies (if any). Distributions from the fund should provide current income and long-term protection for operations. |
| New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired Foundation Fund | The agency endowment agreement establishes a permanent endowment at the Community Foundation to be used for support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of the New Mexico School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and its affiliated agencies (if any). Distributions from the fund should provide current income and long-term protection for operations. |
| Amador Health Clinic Fund | The agency endowment agreement establishes a permanent endowment at the Community Foundation to be used for support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of Amador Health Clinic formally known as the Saint Luke's Health Center and its affiliated agencies (if any). Distributions from the fund should provide current income and long-term protection for operations. |
| Salvation Army of Las Cruces Fund | The agency endowment agreement establishes a permanent endowment at the Community Foundation to be used for support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of Salvation Army of Las Cruces and its affiliated agencies (if any). Distributions from the fund should provide current income and long-term protection for operations. |
| The Alamogordo Music Theatre Fund | The Alamogordo Music Theatre is a non-profit, all-volunteer corporation devoted solely to musical theater that provides scholarships from event earnings. This endowment serves to support sustainability for the organization. |
| Women's Intercultural Center Fund | The agency endowment agreement establishes a permanent endowment at the Community Foundation to be used for support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of Women's Intercultural Center and its affiliated agencies (if any). Distributions from the fund should provide current income and long-term protection for operations. |
| Friends of the Las Cruces Parks | The Community Playground agreement supported the operational needs of building a local community park which is now called Unidad. The endowment is now being reviewed to support all of the City of Las Cruces parks. |
| SNAP Fund | The agency endowment agreement establishes a permanent endowment at the Community Foundation to be used for support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of Spay and Neuter Action Program/SNAP and its affiliated agencies (if any). Distributions from the fund should provide current income and long-term protection for operations. |
| CARE Fund | The agency endowment agreement establishes a permanent endowment at the Community Foundation to be used for support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of CARE, Inc. and its affiliated agencies (if any). Distributions from the fund should provide current income and long-term protection for operations. |
| United Way of SNM Fund | The agency endowment agreement establishes a permanent endowment at the Community Foundation to be used for support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of United Way of Southwest New Mexico and its affiliated agencies (if any). Distributions from the fund should provide current income and long-term protection for operations. |
| Zia Therapy Center, Inc. Fund | The agency endowment agreement establishes a permanent endowment at the Community Foundation to be used for support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of Zia Therapy Center and its affiliated agencies (if any). Distributions from the fund should provide current income and long-term protection for operations. |
| P-Private Fdtn | |
| NMSU Alamogordo Foundation | The New Mexico State University - Alamogordo Foundation supports the NMSU Alamogordo Foundation Scholarships and any other need that the NMSU Alamogordo Foundation Board deems appropriate. |
| S-Scholarship | |
| Alexis Elle Scholarship | The income of the fund is to provide scholarships to single mothers with financial need for New Mexico State University and/or Dona Ana Community College students. Scholarships will be awarded regardless of previous educational history and/or grade point average. |
| Anna-Marie Aldaz Scholarship | The Anna-Marie Aldaz Scholarship assists the following student(s): Student(s) in which English is not their native language Student(s) within the Dona Ana Community College Student(s) studying English as a second language o Secondary preference for a student(s) studying English as a supplemental piece to their graduation and potential career success Student(s) has demonstrated financial need Students(s) potential performance improvement based on overall GPA and/or recommendation from English as a second language faculty member o Secondary preference recommendation from a general faculty member. Criteria chosen must be objective, non-discriminatory, and reasonably related to the purpose of the scholarship. |
| Barry McClure Memorial Scholarship | Purpose of this fund is to award scholarship to students who meet the following criteria: 1.Be enrolled at NMSU main campus; 2.Must be an athlete in golf, track and field or a PGA Golf Management student; 3.Maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA; 4.Complete a personal statement of the standard scholarship application through NMSUF ScholarDollar Program required by NMSU for all scholarship applicants. |
| Carol Troeller Second Chance Scholarship | The Carol Troeller Second Chance Scholarship is set up in honor of Carol Troeller. It is to support students with emergency financial needs. Eligibility: • Student(s) attending Dona Ana Community College or New Mexico State University • Level of study can include Associates, Bachelor or Master Degrees • Preference for female student(s) • Preference for student(s) in business fields of study • Need based requirements with a preference to support students with emergency payments of tuition to assist with completion of a semester or graduation requirements Criteria chosen must be objective, non-discriminatory, and reasonably related to the purpose of the scholarship. |
| Catherine Joyce Webb Scholarship | The purpose of this fund is to make awards to one or more students (undergraduate/graduate) attending NMSU Alamogordo Campus. Student mus have completed 24 credit hours; student must have a cumulative minimum GPA of 2.5; student must be pursuing either a.) a degree in any of the Professional Occupations, Technologies, and Fine Arts (PROTECH) or b.) a degree in any of the Allied Health Science Programs. The Scholarship Commitee of NMSU-Alamogordo shall select the recipients annually. |
| Cloudcroft Community Group Scholarship | The purpose of this scholarship is to award one or more eligible students scholarships based on the following criteria. 1.Student (s) must be (a.) a graduating senior from Cloudcroft High School or (b). reside in the Cloudcroft School District, and be a homeschooled senior 2.Student (s) must submit an essay (500-1000 word count) of financial need and interest in the receiving the scholarship 3.Student(s) must complete the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico scholarship application in entirety. Criteria chosen must be objective, non-discriminatory, and reasonably related to the purpose of the scholarship. |
| Covarrubias Family Foundation Fund | This fund is set up to support the following scholarships- Jose Covarrubias Scholarship – Graduating senior from Hot Springs High School, planning to attend New Mexico State University. Myra Covarrubias Scholarship – Student, junior or senior status, attending New Mexico State University and majoring in Special Education. |
| David Diaz Music From the Heart Fund | The purpose of this fund is to provide scholarships for New Mexico Music Programs and/or Music Scholarships for both public and private school students. |
| Dr. Robert Palmer Luna County Scholarship | The income of this fund will be used by the Community Foundation for the purposes of supporting grant making in Luna County in accordance with the Community Foundation Grants and Scholarships Committee. Scholarships will be awarded to students graduating in Luna County |
| From the Heart Fund | The purpose of this fund is to provide scholarships for nursing students at New Mexico State University. |
| Hispanic Scholarship Fund | The Hispanic Scholarship Endowment supports Hispanic students graduating from high schools in southern New Mexico and attending either New Mexico State University or Dona Ana Community College. |
| Jon Wynne Endowment Fund | |
| Acton Community Fund | Distribution of this fund will be used to provide scholarships for students at Acton Academy in Las Cruces, NM. Funds will be distributed to qualified families based on objective assessment of financial need. |
| SNM Down Syndrome Families Scholarship | To provide financial assistance via a scholarship to those persons with Down syndrome who want to pursue post-secondary studies/life skills training at approved educational institutions or organizations. There is no geographic restriction for the educational institution selected to continue their studies. The award recipients shall be determined by the following criteria: • Must be a resident of Doña Ana, Luna, Otero, or Sierra County • Must be pursuing post-secondary studies or life skills training at an approved educational institution • Must submit a letter of recommendation with application • Must submit a 250-word essay (assistance from teacher, guardian or parent allowed); or a video of the applicant describing future career goals and aspirations Fund can also be used for one person with Down syndrome and one parent/guardian to attend any conference that will better individuals with Down Syndrome and their families (examples are Buddy Walk on Washington in Washington, DC, NDSC National Convention, PEAK, ARC, Parents Reaching Out, etc.) Recipients are not limited to these options and can request approval to attend another conference from the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico with support from the Southern New Mexico Down Syndrome Families group. Approved conference reimbursements towards expenses such as round trip airfare, registration cost, hotel accommodations, and additional travel costs (food, ground transportation, etc.) Applicant agrees to show proof of purchase/receipts and submit a W-9 to receive reimbursement funds. |
| CFSNM Scholarship | The Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico General Scholarship Fund will allow the organization to fund potential students that have excellent applications yet do not receive any of our specified scholarships. |
| Bruce and Carole Coryell Endowment Fund | The purpose of this fund is to support the SpringBoard! Scholarship Fund. SpringBoard! is a scholarship for women supporting women. |
| Las Cruces Optimist Clubs | The scholarship will be awarded annually to one or more eligible applicants based on the appropriate earnings established by the Foundation each year. The total amount of scholarships awarded will not exceed the Fund’s distributable amount. Students who have graduated from a high school within the Las Cruces School District (including home school) Students who have demonstrated financial need (household income equal to or less than $50,000 a year) |
| SpringBoard! Fund | |
| Other Funds | |