Center for Educational Initiatives
Accepts applications
Center for Educational Initiatives is a private foundation in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In tax year 2024 it gave $124,500 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $35,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$124,500
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$3.2 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was up from $91,000 the year before.
44% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $91,000 | 14 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $124,500 | 16 | $3.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Alan Marks 240 Vally High SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (505) 362-0813 |
| What to submit | Lead-nm scholarship application, fafsa college financial assistance award letter, if available |
| Deadlines | April 15 |
| Restrictions | 4000/annually, 1st generation college applicant |
What Center for Educational Initiatives funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New Mexico.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 10 | $47,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $35,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $20,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $14,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Institute for Policy Studies | Nm fellowship | $35,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Health promotion research | $20,000 |
| First Baptist Church of McKinney TX | Education program in south africa | $10,000 |
| NM Imigrant Law Center | Community education | $10,000 |
| Stanford University | Educational program | $5,000 |
| Three Sisters Kitchen | Community health | $5,000 |
| Encuentro | Educational program | $5,000 |
| NM Environmental Law Center | Community education | $5,000 |
| Roadrunner Food Bank | Food bank | $5,000 |
| NM Vets for Pets | Community health | $5,000 |
| NM Center on Law and Poverty | Community eduction | $4,000 |
| Center for Investigative Reporting | Educational program | $4,000 |
| High Country News | Educational outreach | $3,000 |
| Horizons Albuquerque | Educational program | $3,000 |
| Outpost Performance Space | Educational program | $3,000 |
| Native Health Initiative | Community health | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Alan Marks
- Arturo Sandoval
- Elaine Montoya
Questions people ask
Does Center for Educational Initiatives accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: April 15.
How much does Center for Educational Initiatives give?
$124,500 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Center for Educational Initiatives?
Its 2024 filing lists Alan Marks (President), Arturo Sandoval (Sec/Director) and Elaine Montoya (Vp/Director).
What does Center for Educational Initiatives fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.