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    SANDIA FOUNDATION

    Private FoundationIRS data 2021–2024
    ALBUQUERQUE, NMEIN 856009907 Website

    Annual Giving

    $4.2M+9% YoY

    Grants

    3

    Median Grant

    $1.9M

    Organizations Funded

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    Foundation Overview

    Mission

    The Sandia Foundation's mission is to prudently manage assets to fulfill Hugh and Helen Woodward's philanthropic vision to optimize beneficiary outcomes in perpetuity. The foundation continues the philanthropic legacy of Hugh and Helen Woodward by supporting scholarships at Dickinson College and University of New Mexico and supporting nonprofits in the Albuquerque community whose work aligns with their impact focus.

    Focus Areas

    higher educationcollege financial aiduniversity endowmentscommunity philanthropypass-through grantmaking

    Grant Types

    scholarshipsendowment contributionpass-through grants

    Funded Initiatives

    Since 1948: $49 million to Dickinson College, $49 million to University of New Mexico, $11 million to Albuquerque nonprofits; Current focus on child well-being, basic needs, education; Woodward Scholars program

    How to Apply

    RFP opens July 28, 2025 and closes August 28, 2025; Must benefit Albuquerque residents; Focus on child well-being; Preference for organizations with budgets under $1 million; Contact Khia Griffis at Albuquerque Community Foundation

    Does Not Fund

    Geographic restriction: only funds organizations within the city of Albuquerque

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

    Giving History

    2024+9%

    $4.2M

    Grants

    3

    Median

    $1.9M

    States

    2

    2023+3%

    $3.9M

    Grants

    3

    Median

    $1.7M

    States

    2

    2022

    $3.8M

    Grants

    3

    Median

    $1.7M

    States

    2

    Financial Overview

    YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid
    2024
    $121.2M
    $4.2M(3.5%)
    2023
    $115.0M
    $3.9M(3.4%)
    2022
    $106.7M
    $3.8M(3.5%)
    2021
    $101.9M
    $3.8M(3.7%)

    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.

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