The Foundation for Sustainable Living
Preselected recipients only
The Foundation for Sustainable Living is a private foundation in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In tax year 2024 it gave $181,500 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $6,750 and the largest $55,000. 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$181,500
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$6,750
- Largest grant$55,000
- Assets$5.9 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was up from $53,500 the year before.
17% of its 2024 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 | $53,500 | 16 | $5.6 million |
| 2024 | $181,500 | 18 | $5.9 million |
How to apply
The Foundation for Sustainable Living 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 Foundation for Sustainable Living funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New Mexico.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 18 | $181,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque Family Advocacy Center | Provides safe, secure and caring environment that focuses on the needs of victims of interpersonal crime | $55,000 |
| CNM Foundation | Support educational programs | $25,000 |
| United Way of North Central New Mexico | Services for our community's most pressing challenges through education, employment, and family support programs | $25,000 |
| Casa San Miguel | Religious organization - to reach out to serve those with food insecurities | $10,000 |
| A New Day Inc | Provides shelter for runaway youth | $7,500 |
| Barrett Foundation | End homelessness for women and children | $7,500 |
| First Unitarian Church Food Pantry | To provide nutritious groceries and essentials to our neighbors experiencing hunger | $7,500 |
| Joy Junction | Religious organization - works to break cycle of homelessness | $7,500 |
| Salvation Army | To meet human needs without discrimination. | $7,500 |
| Albuquerque Community Foundation | Supports arts & culture, economic development, education, envionmental & historic preservation, health & human services | $6,000 |
| El Ranchito de Los Ninos Inc | Help provide stable home environment for children and families in need. | $6,000 |
| Rio Grande Food Project | To alleviate hunger and cultivate long-term food security within the community. | $6,000 |
| Albuquerque Center for Spiritual Living | Committed to spiritual inspiration, education and practices to transform lives and communities | $4,000 |
| Nature Ninos New Mexico | Expand access to the outdoors, share all it has to offer, and invite youth and families who might not readily access the outdoors | $2,500 |
| Think New Mexico | Educating the public, media and policymakers about serious challenges facing nm | $2,000 |
| NM Boys & Girls Ranches Inc | Operates multi-denominational christian homes for children that cannot live at home | $1,500 |
| Rio Grande Community Development Center - Sincnm | Provides accessible, sustainable, transformational platform for social entrepreneurship | $500 |
| The Enhance Fund | Provide relief to communities | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Franklin E Wilson
- Franklin S Wilson
- Gary Maple
Questions people ask
Does The Foundation for Sustainable Living accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Foundation for Sustainable Living give?
$181,500 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $6,750.
Who runs The Foundation for Sustainable Living?
Its 2024 filing lists Franklin E Wilson (President), Franklin S Wilson (Vice President) and Gary Maple (Secretary).
What does The Foundation for Sustainable Living fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and human services.