THORNBURG FOUNDATION

Supporting OrganizationIRS data 2022–2024

SANTA FE, NMEIN 850457010 Website

Annual Giving

$6.4M+10% YoY

Grants

144

Median Grant

$25K

Organizations Funded

135

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Foundation Overview

Mission

The Thornburg Foundation seeks to advance systems change that serves the public good. Uses evidence-based strategic approach to solve systemic problems affecting people and communities.

Focus Areas

water resilience and groundwater conservationwatershed and riparian restorationwater infrastructure and wastewater coordinationland stewardship and conservationk-12 teacher residencies and teacher preparationeducational leadership and school principal preparationearly childhood education and home visitingcollege and career pathways for rural students

Grant Types

operating supporttechnical assistanceresearch and conveningcapacity buildingfellowshipsleadership developmentprogrammatic grants

Funded Initiatives

Recent grants for local food & agriculture nonprofits seeking federal aid. $50,000 to Four Sisters Kitchen, One Generation, Center of Southwest Culture, and Western Landowners Alliance. Over $42m in grants to New Mexico nonprofits in last 10 years.

How to Apply

Does not accept unsolicited proposals. Organizations must contact info@thornburgfoundation.org first to determine alignment. Applications reviewed by staff, then Executive Director, then board approval.

Does Not Fund

Does not accept unsolicited proposals. Do not contact board members regarding grant applications.

Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

Giving History

2024+10%

$6.4M

Grants

144

Median

$25K

States

2023-7%

$5.8M

Grants

141

Median

$25K

States

2022

$6.2M

Grants

137

Median

$25K

States

Grant Size Distribution

$25K

Typical Grant (Median)

$1K

Smallest

$15K

25th Pctile

$70K

75th Pctile

$225K

Largest

Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $15K and $70K.

Largest Recent Grants

$225K

2024

PREPARED TO TEACH ROCKEFELLER PHILANTHROPY ADVISORS

NY · PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR TEACHER RESIDENCY PROGRAMS AT NM COLLEGES OF EDUCATION

$200K

2024

CATALYST EDUCATION

LA · NM PUBLIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT- RESEARCH SUPPORT

$160K

2024

PACIFIC INSTITUTE FOR STUDIES IN DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENT AND SECURITY

CA · THE UNTAPPED POTENTIAL OF WATER SUPPLY ALTERNATIVES IN NM PROJECT

$150K

2024

NDI-NM

NM · GENERAL OPERATING

$136K

2024

LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL LABORATORY FOUNDATION

NM · PRINCIPAL LICENSURE WORK GROUP AND RESIDENCY ADVOCACY PROJECT

Geographic Focus

$3.5M90 grants

$781K12 grants

$590K8 grants

$470K7 grants

$225K2 grants

Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.

Financial Overview

YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid

2024

$179.4M

$6.4M(3.6%)

2023

$147.1M

$5.8M(4.0%)

2022

$141.6M

$6.2M(4.4%)

Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.