Enchanted Life Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Enchanted Life Foundation is a private foundation in Las Cruces, New Mexico. In tax year 2024 it gave $40,700 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $3,200 and the largest $12,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$40,700
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$3,200
- Largest grant$12,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2024 was down from $45,000 the year before.
43% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $52,420 | 6 | $1.7 million |
| 2023 | $45,000 | 7 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $40,700 | 7 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
Enchanted Life 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 Enchanted Life Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $15,200 |
| New Mexico | 3 | $14,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seton Hill University | Scholarship program | $12,000 |
| Casa de Pergrinos Inc | Hunger Strike program | $10,000 |
| El Paso Community Foundation | Mamacitas Ciberneticas - Digital Literacy | $10,000 |
| Benedictine Sisters of Erie | Medication cart for retired sisters' home | $3,200 |
| Community Foundation of Lincoln County | Emergency Shelter Fund | $2,500 |
| Border Servant Corps | Food purchases | $1,500 |
| St Matthias School | Scholarship program | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Philip V Spina Jr
- David W Spina
- Elizabeth A Grinnell
- ME Nelson
- Jeffrey T Nelson
- Marc D Spina
- Jeremy M Spina
Questions people ask
Does Enchanted Life Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Enchanted Life Foundation give?
$40,700 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $3,200.
Who runs Enchanted Life Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Philip V Spina Jr (President), David W Spina (VP/Treasurer), Elizabeth A Grinnell (VP/Secretary) and ME Nelson (VP/Exec Dir) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Enchanted Life Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and food and hunger.