The Frost Foundation
Accepts applications
The Frost Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Fe, New Mexico. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 69 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $260,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.3 million
- Number of grants69
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$260,000
- Assets$34.3 million
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2024 was up from $965,385 the year before.
71% 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 | $965,385 | 58 | $33.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 69 | $34.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mary Amelia Whited-Howell President 511 Armijo Street Suite A, Santa Fe, NM 87501 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (505) 986-0208 |
| What to submit | One page summary. Include name, address, phone number, project or executive director, age of organization, description of need, description of objective or goal, procedures used for planning & implementation |
| Deadlines | Decemebr 1st for march board meeting. June 1st for september board meeting. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Frost Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New Mexico.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 54 | $1.2 million |
| Louisiana | 10 | $122,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Espanola Humane | Operating | $260,000 |
| Laboratories Foundation | Operating | $144,000 |
| St Vincent Hospital Foundation | Operating | $100,000 |
| Tibetan Assoc of Santa Fe | Operating | $60,000 |
| Blue Skye Foundation | Operating | $50,000 |
| The Community Foundation of Lincoln CNT | Operating | $50,000 |
| Kindred Spirits Animal Sanctuary | Operating | $26,000 |
| Horizon Albuquerque | Operating | $25,000 |
| New Mexico Wildlife Federation | Operating | $25,000 |
| The Food Depot | Operating | $21,000 |
| Eden House | Operating | $20,000 |
| New Mexico School for Arts | Operating | $20,000 |
| Tulane Univ Development | Operating | $20,000 |
| Paws and Stripes | Operating | $17,000 |
| St Elizabeth Shelter | Operating | $16,000 |
| Chimp Haven | Operating | $15,000 |
| Communities in Schools of NM | Operating | $15,000 |
| Tomorrow's Women | Operating | $15,000 |
| Laboratory of Greater New Orleans | Operating | $15,000 |
| Literary Volunteers | Operating | $15,000 |
| New Mexico Kids Matter | Operating | $15,000 |
| Stair Nola | Operating | $15,000 |
| Youth Heartline | Operating | $15,000 |
| The Thurman Perry Foundation | Operating | $12,500 |
| Animal Protection New Mexico | Operating | $11,000 |
| End of Life Options New Mexico | Operating | $11,000 |
| 4 the Girls Foundation Inc | Operating | $10,000 |
| Cooking With Kids | Operating | $10,000 |
| Resolve | Operating | $10,000 |
| The Sky Center | Operating | $10,000 |
| Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless | Operating | $10,000 |
| Best Buddies New Mexico | Operating | $10,000 |
| Bridge House | Operating | $10,000 |
| Casa for Children of New Mexico | Operating | $10,000 |
| Friends of Valle de Oro | Operating | $10,000 |
| Imagenz New Mexico | Operating | $10,000 |
| Joe's Land Trust | Operating | $10,000 |
| Las Cumbres Community Services | Operating | $10,000 |
| Libros for Kids Inc | Operating | $10,000 |
| Loop Nola | Operating | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Amelia Whited-Howell
- Philip B Howell
- Taylor F Moore
- Ann Rogers Gerber
- Philip Carter Howell
- Amelia Reid Howell
- Henry Frost Howell
Questions people ask
Does The Frost Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Decemebr 1st for march board meeting. June 1st for september board meeting..
How much does The Frost Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 69 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Frost Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mary Amelia Whited-Howell (President), Philip B Howell (Vice President), Taylor F Moore (Secretary, Treasurer) and Ann Rogers Gerber (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Frost Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, science and research and health.