Chamiza Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Chamiza Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Fe, New Mexico. In tax year 2025 it gave $206,115 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$206,115
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$6.5 million
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2025 was up from $94,644 the year before.
71% of its 2025 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 | $132,166 | 10 | $5.4 million |
| 2024 | $94,644 | 9 | $6.0 million |
| 2025 | $206,115 | 16 | $6.5 million |
How to apply
Chamiza 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Chamiza Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New Mexico.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 15 | $191,115 |
| Colorado | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Partners in Education | River source fund | $15,000 |
| Individual | Tsiya keres language preservation | $15,000 |
| Individual | Across america cultural exchange | $15,000 |
| Individual | Agroforestry advisory council | $15,000 |
| Keres Childrens Learning Center | Serving the whole primary child project | $15,000 |
| Individual | $15,000 | |
| Individual | Restoring & protecting pueblo lands in jemez mtns | $15,000 |
| Indian Pueblo Cultural Center | Cultural dance program | $15,000 |
| Individual | Eqine health clinic project | $15,000 |
| Individual | Acoma traditional farm crops | $15,000 |
| Ohkay Owingeh Senior Center | Our way of life project | $14,595 |
| Oo-Oo-Nah Art Cultrual Center | Our horno project | $12,540 |
| Poeh Museum Cultural Center | Youth arts & cultural pathways | $10,000 |
| Individual | H20 summer program | $8,500 |
| Individual | $5,480 | |
| Gerards House | General operating | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James Phillips
- Alice Phillips Swistel
- Brian Vallo
- Vernon Lujan
- Trisha Moquino
- Ben Calabaza
- Marjorie Phillips Elliott
- Alissa Chavez Lowe
- Aaron Sims
- Claire Elliott
- Kayleigh Warren
- Elena Aguilar
- Nina Swistel
- Amanda J Montoya
Questions people ask
Does Chamiza Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Chamiza Foundation give?
$206,115 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Chamiza Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James Phillips (Chair), Alice Phillips Swistel (Vice Chair), Brian Vallo (President) and Vernon Lujan (Vice President) among 14 officers and trustees.
What does Chamiza Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.