Hankins Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hankins Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Fe, New Mexico. In tax year 2025 it gave $617,500 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$617,500
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$11.2 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was up from $612,000 the year before.
15% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $665,000 | 8 | $10.7 million |
| 2024 | $612,000 | 11 | $10.6 million |
| 2025 | $617,500 | 13 | $11.2 million |
How to apply
Hankins 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 Hankins Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New Mexico.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 12 | $417,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $200,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Santa Fe Opera | Education and community support | $200,000 |
| Aspen Santa Fe Ballet | Youth and artist mentorship support | $200,000 |
| Assistance Dogs of the West | Program continuation/expansion | $60,000 |
| NM School for the Arts | Art training and creative writing | $50,000 |
| The Lensic Performing Arts Center | Technical theater internships | $30,000 |
| The May Center for Learning | General support | $20,000 |
| The Mountain Center | Public community support | $10,000 |
| A Chance of A Lifetime | General support | $10,000 |
| Moving Arts Espanola | General support | $10,000 |
| Santa Fe Recovery Center | General support | $10,000 |
| The Food Depot | General charitable | $10,000 |
| St Bede's Episcopal Church | General support | $5,000 |
| The Sky Center | General charitable | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Davis
- Maria Gale
- William Smith
- Charles Forte
- Kevon Zehner
Questions people ask
Does Hankins Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hankins Foundation give?
$617,500 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Hankins Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael Davis (Treasurer), Maria Gale (President), William Smith (Secretary) and Charles Forte (Ex-Officio D) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Hankins Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.