Rolla R Hinkle III Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Rolla R Hinkle III Foundation is a private foundation in Roswell, New Mexico. In tax year 2025 it gave $175,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$175,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was up from $100,000 the year before.
18% 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 | $100,690 | 14 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $100,000 | 14 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $175,000 | 17 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
Rolla R Hinkle III 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.
What Rolla R Hinkle III Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New Mexico.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 17 | $175,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Lincoln County | Administering scholarship and disaster relief funds and other needs in the community | $20,000 |
| Food 4 Kids Backpack Program Inc | Purchase food for kids enrolled in the program | $20,000 |
| Humane Society of Lincoln County | Help fund the spay and neuter clinic | $20,000 |
| Roswell Humane Society Inc | Help fund the spay and neuter program | $20,000 |
| Community Kitchen Inc | To assist in funding the purchase of a portable outdoor griddle to be used in good weather for outdoor cooking and 3 section reach in dual temp frig/freezer combo. | $14,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Chaves and Lincoln Counties | To assist with acquiring technology to support general education and STEM related programs to allow their youth to succeed. | $10,000 |
| Harvest Ministries | Purchase food supplies for those in need | $10,000 |
| Historical Society for Southeast New Mexico Inc | Educational and historical programs | $10,000 |
| United Way of Chaves County | Feeding homeless and providing support for neglected women and children | $10,000 |
| Roswell Museum & Art Center Foundation | To help conserve and protect artworks and historical artifacts damaged during the october 2024 flood. | $10,000 |
| Altrusa International Foundation of Roswell NM Inc | To assist in funding program for providing new books to children in chaves county | $5,000 |
| Chaves County Casa | To assist in funding general operating support. | $5,000 |
| Roswell Interarts Organization Miniatures & Curious Collections Musuem | New building project and exhibit spaces | $5,000 |
| Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts Inc | Performing arts for childrens series | $5,000 |
| Tobosa Developmental Services | To assist in improving the outdoor enviroment for the children at their childcare facility to include a stable playing structure. | $5,000 |
| Christ's Church Roswell Gifts of Love | Christmas gifts to children in foster care and low income families | $3,000 |
| First Baptist Church- Jireh Ministry | To assist in purchasing washing machine and dryer and various supplies for the organizations purpose. | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Rolla R Hinkle III
- Shelby Moss
- Jared Allen Hembree
- Steven C Harris
- Jack Richardson
- Charni Hinkle
- Ami Davis- Moody
Questions people ask
Does Rolla R Hinkle III Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rolla R Hinkle III Foundation give?
$175,000 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Rolla R Hinkle III Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Rolla R Hinkle III (President/ Director), Shelby Moss (Treasurer/ Director), Jared Allen Hembree (Director) and Steven C Harris (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Rolla R Hinkle III Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and food and hunger.