Santa Fe
Community Foundation

We are dedicated to the health and vitality of northern New Mexico
Since 1981, the Santa Fe Community Foundation has been dedicated to improving the health and vitality of northern New Mexico. As a comprehensive center for community philanthropy, we are proud to fund and collaborate with hundreds of local nonprofits, connect thousands of generous donors to giving opportunities, and support causes that improve the quality of life for all in our region.
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Our funding priorities
In addition to providing charitable investment services to donors and nonprofits, the Foundation is committed to addressing the most pressing needs in our community.

Community Leadership
Community leadership starts with you. Join us in increasing donor impact, improving nonprofit performance, and promoting the longterm health of northern New Mexico.

Native American
Our region is fortunate to be the home of 23 pueblos, tribes, and nations. We support Native-led and -serving organizations to protect Indigenous lifeways today, tomorrow, and for generations to come.

LGBTQ+
We believe in justice and equity for all in New Mexico. Join us in fighting discrimination, advancing support, and promoting the health and well-being of our friends in the LGBTQ+ community.

Black Philanthropy
We are committed to uplifting the health and well-being of Black New Mexicans in all aspects. Founded in 2023, the Empower! Black Futures Community Fund is a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to supporting Black life, arts, and culture in New Mexico.

Education
Education is about more than what goes on in a classroom; it's also about opening doors to a brighter future. We work to empower our region’s children and youth with educational opportunities that carry them into successful careers and beyond.

Early Childhood
Early childhood, particularly ages prenatal to three years, is a critical developmental period with a lifelong impact on educational, social, physical, and cognitive development. We work to ensure our youngest and most vulnerable neighbors have the best start in life possible.
Our Impact
Our contribution in numbers
We're proud to be the largest nonprofit funder in New Mexico, partnering with hundreds of individuals and organizations to improve the quality of life in our region.
44 years of service
$160+ million given in grants
480 charitable funds
3,000+ organizations supported

Make an impact
Our many giving opportunities, community connections, and dedicated team make it easy to support the causes you care about. Whether you’re ready to give to an existing effort or establish a new fund, we’re here to help you make a lasting impact in northern New Mexico.
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Get the support you need
We offer funding opportunities for nonprofits across northern New Mexico in addition to tailored learning opportunities and resources through our Learning Hub.
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A Community Asset Mapping Workshop: The Wisdom Your Community Holds
With Giovianna Burrell
Nonprofit leaders are often asked to address complex challenges with limited time, funding, and capacity. Yet some of the most powerful resources available to our organizations already exist within our communities. This workshop invites participants to identify and deepen their understanding of these community assets and explore how they can support meaningful partnerships, collaboration, and community-driven solutions.
Community Matters: Human Rights Alliance
On this episode of Community Matters, we celebrate the Human Rights Alliance, recipient of the Santa Fe Community Foundation’s 2026 Courageous Innovation Piñon Award. Host Sandra Session-Robertson speaks with Executive Director Kevin Bowen about HRA’s growing year-round work to support LGBTQ+ communities and how all of us can help foster a more inclusive and connected northern New Mexico.
Business Manager
SWAIA
The Business Manager is a senior staff position for the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts, Inc. (SWAIA) with key responsibility for overseeing the organization’s financial management, human resource management, and business systems. This is a salaried, core staff position that works with staff, seasonal staff and volunteers to produce the Santa Fe Indian Market, other seasonal art-related events, and other programming to fulfill the SWAIA mission.
A Community Asset Mapping Workshop: The Wisdom Your Community Holds
With Giovianna Burrell
Nonprofit leaders are often asked to address complex challenges with limited time, funding, and capacity. Yet some of the most powerful resources available to our organizations already exist within our communities. This workshop invites participants to identify and deepen their understanding of these community assets and explore how they can support meaningful partnerships, collaboration, and community-driven solutions.
Business Manager
SWAIA
The Business Manager is a senior staff position for the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts, Inc. (SWAIA) with key responsibility for overseeing the organization’s financial management, human resource management, and business systems. This is a salaried, core staff position that works with staff, seasonal staff and volunteers to produce the Santa Fe Indian Market, other seasonal art-related events, and other programming to fulfill the SWAIA mission.
A Community Asset Mapping Workshop: The Wisdom Your Community Holds
With Giovianna Burrell
Nonprofit leaders are often asked to address complex challenges with limited time, funding, and capacity. Yet some of the most powerful resources available to our organizations already exist within our communities. This workshop invites participants to identify and deepen their understanding of these community assets and explore how they can support meaningful partnerships, collaboration, and community-driven solutions.
Business Manager
SWAIA
The Business Manager is a senior staff position for the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts, Inc. (SWAIA) with key responsibility for overseeing the organization’s financial management, human resource management, and business systems. This is a salaried, core staff position that works with staff, seasonal staff and volunteers to produce the Santa Fe Indian Market, other seasonal art-related events, and other programming to fulfill the SWAIA mission.
A Community Asset Mapping Workshop: The Wisdom Your Community Holds
With Giovianna Burrell
Nonprofit leaders are often asked to address complex challenges with limited time, funding, and capacity. Yet some of the most powerful resources available to our organizations already exist within our communities. This workshop invites participants to identify and deepen their understanding of these community assets and explore how they can support meaningful partnerships, collaboration, and community-driven solutions.
Business Manager
SWAIA
The Business Manager is a senior staff position for the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts, Inc. (SWAIA) with key responsibility for overseeing the organization’s financial management, human resource management, and business systems. This is a salaried, core staff position that works with staff, seasonal staff and volunteers to produce the Santa Fe Indian Market, other seasonal art-related events, and other programming to fulfill the SWAIA mission.
A Community Asset Mapping Workshop: The Wisdom Your Community Holds
With Giovianna Burrell
Nonprofit leaders are often asked to address complex challenges with limited time, funding, and capacity. Yet some of the most powerful resources available to our organizations already exist within our communities. This workshop invites participants to identify and deepen their understanding of these community assets and explore how they can support meaningful partnerships, collaboration, and community-driven solutions.
On this episode of Community Matters, we celebrate the Human Rights Alliance, recipient of the Santa Fe Community Foundation’s 2026 Courageous Innovation Piñon Award. Host Sandra Session-Robertson speaks with Executive Director Kevin Bowen about HRA’s growing year-round work to support LGBTQ+ communities and how all of us can help foster a more inclusive and connected northern New Mexico.
Business Manager
SWAIA
The Business Manager is a senior staff position for the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts, Inc. (SWAIA) with key responsibility for overseeing the organization’s financial management, human resource management, and business systems. This is a salaried, core staff position that works with staff, seasonal staff and volunteers to produce the Santa Fe Indian Market, other seasonal art-related events, and other programming to fulfill the SWAIA mission.