Nacha Mendez Music Scholarship for New Mexican Girls of Color
Preselected recipients only
Nacha Mendez Music Scholarship for New Mexican Girls of Color is a private foundation in Santa Fe, New Mexico. In tax year 2025 it gave $16,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $1,500. 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$16,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$1,500
- Assets$40,443
Giving in 2025 was down from $16,945 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $16,945 | 12 | $20,615 |
| 2025 | $16,000 | 15 | $40,443 |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2025 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
Nacha Mendez Music Scholarship for New Mexican Girls of Color 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
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New Mexico.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 15 | $16,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Tenor saxophone | $1,500 |
| Individual | Vocalist | $1,500 |
| Individual | Violin | $1,500 |
| Individual | Viola | $1,500 |
| Individual | Piano | $1,500 |
| Individual | Toco el violin | $1,000 |
| Individual | Violin | $1,000 |
| Individual | Viola | $1,000 |
| Individual | Piano | $1,000 |
| Individual | Violin | $1,000 |
| Individual | Violin | $1,000 |
| Individual | Piano | $1,000 |
| Individual | Singing scholarship | $500 |
| Individual | Singing | $500 |
| Individual | Singing | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Carla Kountoupes
- Melanie Monsour
- Murphy Griffiths
- Margarita Cordero
Questions people ask
Does Nacha Mendez Music Scholarship for New Mexican Girls of Color accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nacha Mendez Music Scholarship for New Mexican Girls of Color give?
$16,000 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Nacha Mendez Music Scholarship for New Mexican Girls of Color?
Its 2025 filing lists Carla Kountoupes (President), Melanie Monsour (Vice President), Murphy Griffiths (Secretary) and Margarita Cordero (Treasurer).