The Encantado Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Encantado Foundation is a private foundation in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In tax year 2024 it gave $541,450 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $156,950. 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$541,450
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$156,950
- Assets$366,640
- New grantees78%
Giving in 2024 was up from $493,700 the year before.
78% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $493,700 | 20 | $369,526 |
| 2024 | $541,450 | 18 | $366,640 |
How to apply
The Encantado 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 The Encantado Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New Mexico.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 17 | $536,450 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cultivating Coders | The sole purpose of the Grant program is to support nonprofit effortsto strengthen the STEM workforce and technology ecosystem in our target markets. | $156,950 |
| New Mexico Community Trust | The sole purpose of the Grant program is to support nonprofit effortsto strengthen the STEM workforce and technology ecosystem in our target markets. | $147,250 |
| Innovate Educate | The sole purpose of the Grant program is to support nonprofit effortsto strengthen the STEM workforce and technology ecosystem in our target markets. | $125,000 |
| Los Alamos National Laboratory Foundation | The sole purpose of the Grant program is to support nonprofit effortsto strengthen the STEM workforce and technology ecosystem in our target markets. | $22,250 |
| Partners in Education Foundation for the Santa Fe Public Schools | The sole purpose of the Grant program is to support nonprofit effortsto strengthen the STEM workforce and technology ecosystem in our target markets. | $12,500 |
| R4 Creating | The sole purpose of the Grant program is to support nonprofit effortsto strengthen the STEM workforce and technology ecosystem in our target markets. | $10,000 |
| Stemarts Lab | The sole purpose of the Grant program is to support nonprofit effortsto strengthen the STEM workforce and technology ecosystem in our target markets. | $10,000 |
| Applied Dynamics Initiative | The sole purpose of the Grant program is to support nonprofit effortsto strengthen the STEM workforce and technology ecosystem in our target markets. | $7,500 |
| Albuquerque Camm Found | The sole purpose of the Grant program is to support nonprofit effortsto strengthen the STEM workforce and technology ecosystem in our target markets. | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Santa Fe Las Vegas | The sole purpose of the Grant program is to support nonprofit effortsto strengthen the STEM workforce and technology ecosystem in our target markets. | $5,000 |
| Cal Ripken Sr Foundation | The sole purpose of the Grant program is to support nonprofit effortsto strengthen the STEM workforce and technology ecosystem in our target markets. | $5,000 |
| Del Norte Lov Foundation | The sole purpose of the Grant program is to support nonprofit effortsto strengthen the STEM workforce and technology ecosystem in our target markets. | $5,000 |
| El Raton Media Works | The sole purpose of the Grant program is to support nonprofit effortsto strengthen the STEM workforce and technology ecosystem in our target markets. | $5,000 |
| Explora | The sole purpose of the Grant program is to support nonprofit effortsto strengthen the STEM workforce and technology ecosystem in our target markets. | $5,000 |
| Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails | The sole purpose of the Grant program is to support nonprofit effortsto strengthen the STEM workforce and technology ecosystem in our target markets. | $5,000 |
| New Mexico Out-Of-School Time Network | The sole purpose of the Grant program is to support nonprofit effortsto strengthen the STEM workforce and technology ecosystem in our target markets. | $5,000 |
| Northern New Mexico College | The sole purpose of the Grant program is to support nonprofit effortsto strengthen the STEM workforce and technology ecosystem in our target markets. | $5,000 |
| True Kids 1 | The sole purpose of the Grant program is to support nonprofit effortsto strengthen the STEM workforce and technology ecosystem in our target markets. | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jay Galvan Heneghan
- Cherie Wigfield
- John Heneghan
- Lorelie Yockman
Questions people ask
Does The Encantado Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Encantado Foundation give?
$541,450 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Encantado Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jay Galvan Heneghan (Secretary), Cherie Wigfield (President), John Heneghan (Vice President) and Lorelie Yockman (Treasurer).
What does The Encantado Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, education and science and research.