Binns Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Binns Family Foundation is a private foundation in Las Cruces, New Mexico. In tax year 2025 it gave $60,000 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $10,440. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$60,000
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$10,440
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was down from $65,205 the year before.
13% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $49,205 | 25 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $65,205 | 35 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $60,000 | 32 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
Binns Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Binns Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New Mexico.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 30 | $55,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $4,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nmsu Foundation | Charity | $10,440 |
| Donald Kemp Kids of the Southwest | Charity | $9,756 |
| Las Cruces Public Schools | Charity | $9,304 |
| Rio Grande Rotary Club | Charity | $4,000 |
| Champion of Literacy | Charity | $4,000 |
| Mesilla Valley Hospice | Charity | $2,000 |
| Mesilla Valley Christian School | Charity | $2,000 |
| St Andrews Episopel Church | Charity | $1,500 |
| Mesilla Valley Search and Rescue | Charity | $1,400 |
| NM State Police Foundation | Charity | $1,200 |
| Cruces Gymnastics Academy | Charity | $1,000 |
| Las Cruces Home Builders Assoc | Charity | $1,000 |
| Tutti Bambini | Charity | $1,000 |
| Gospel Rescue Mission | Charity | $1,000 |
| Jardin de Los Ninos | Charity | $1,000 |
| American Legion 10 Post | Charity | $1,000 |
| La Casa Inc | Charity | $1,000 |
| Red and Blue 12th Man Club | Charity | $1,000 |
| Make A Wish New Mexico | Charity | $700 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Charity | $500 |
| Mesilla Valley Habitat for Hummanit | Charity | $500 |
| United Way | Charity | $500 |
| Community Options | Charity | $500 |
| Boys & Girls Club Fund | Charity | $500 |
| Girl Scouts of the Deser SW | Charity | $500 |
| Wee Warriors | Charity | $500 |
| Dona Ana County Rescue | Charity | $500 |
| Foundation for LC Museums | Charity | $500 |
| Asombro Institute of Science Educat | Charity | $500 |
| Dona Ana Arts Council | Charity | $300 |
| Special Olympics | Charity | $200 |
| Las Cruces First | Charity | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Wilfred E Binns
- Michael A Binns
- Cynthia Ann Binns-Mendoza
- Karen Leigh Binns-Dicamillo
- David V Binns
Questions people ask
Does Binns Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Binns Family Foundation give?
$60,000 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Binns Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Wilfred E Binns (Director), Michael A Binns (Director), Cynthia Ann Binns-Mendoza (Director) and Karen Leigh Binns-Dicamillo (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Binns Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and faith communities.