Thomas A and Mary E Dugan Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Thomas A and Mary E Dugan Foundation is a private foundation in Farmington, New Mexico. In tax year 2025 it gave $712,160 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$712,160
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$11.0 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was up from $449,570 the year before.
38% 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 | $312,397 | 32 | $7.1 million |
| 2024 | $449,570 | 24 | $9.9 million |
| 2025 | $712,160 | 24 | $11.0 million |
How to apply
Thomas A and Mary E Dugan 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 Thomas A and Mary E Dugan Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New Mexico.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 18 | $555,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $82,000 |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 1 | $20,160 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tibbetts All Ability Park Foundation | To further the organization's purpose of working with the city of farmington and other community groups to provide an all-inclusive area to play, learn, and rehabilitate for all ages and all abilities. | $250,000 |
| Farmington Museum Foundation Inc | To provide funding and research for museum exhibits | $100,000 |
| San Juan College Foundation | To further the organization's mission of advancing san juan college | $67,000 |
| Durango Early Learning Center | Nurture child development in partnership with families of diverse backgrounds. | $57,000 |
| Underground Books Literary Arts Foundation | To provide free or low-cost literary programs that inspire creative thinking, the exploration of diverse perspectvies, and the imagining of vibrant futures. To fund book giveaways. | $25,000 |
| Advot | Ripples of hope scholarship, using arts-based curriculums to teach communication and relationship skills. | $25,000 |
| Durango Cafe Au Play | To support the organization's free indoor and outdoor playspaces for children. | $25,000 |
| Economic Council Helping Others Inc | To support the organization's mission of identifying, assisting, and eliminating the causes of poverty in northern new mexico | $25,000 |
| Donorschoose | To provide students with the resources they need to learn. | $20,160 |
| Equal Access to Justice Inc | To support and expand civil legal services to new mexicans. To provide unrestricted, noncompetitive funds to civil legal service providers. | $20,000 |
| Igw Childrens Hope Foundation Inc | To assist with medical, travel, and other associated costs for children with catastrophic illnesses or events. | $12,000 |
| Masada House Inc | To support women in recovery from substance abuse by providing a safe and secure home. | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels New Mexico | To help the organization fund its purpose of cooking, preparing, and delivering meals to homebound people across new mexcio. | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Southern New Mexico | To support the organization's work advocating and supporting vicitims of crime. | $10,000 |
| Inspire Heart Inc | To help students process their emotions and feelings through art and other creative expressions. | $10,000 |
| Benevolent Patriotic Order of Does Drove #91 | To further the organization's purpose of exemplifying the principles of patriotism, charity, loyalty, and love. | $10,000 |
| Presbyterian Medical Services | To promote community health. | $7,500 |
| People Assisting the Homeless | To provide for the basic needs of homeless persons, to provide information, guidance and support services | $6,500 |
| San Juan Medical Foundation | Providing financial assistance to uninsured, under-insured, and low-income men, 18 years and older, who reside in san juan country, nm. | $6,000 |
| Regional Animal Shelter Foundation | To support the city of farmington owned regional animal and pet shelter. | $5,000 |
| Marine Toys for Tots Foundation | To support the organization's mission of collecting new toys during christimas and distributing them to to less fortunate children. | $5,000 |
| Navajo United Methodist Center | To provide and maintain facilities for navajo secondary services. | $2,500 |
| Sexual Assault Services of Northwest New Mexico | To support the organization's work of empower victims,provide crisis services and create a community focused on prevention | $2,500 |
| Kiwanis Key Club of Farmington | To sponsor students attending a leadership conference. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sean Thomas Dugan
- Megan Dugan Rains
- Crystal Gates
- Adina Ackerman
- Jason Rains
Questions people ask
Does Thomas A and Mary E Dugan Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Thomas A and Mary E Dugan Foundation give?
$712,160 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Thomas A and Mary E Dugan Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sean Thomas Dugan (Pres./Director), Megan Dugan Rains (First Vp/Director), Crystal Gates (Secretary) and Adina Ackerman (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Thomas A and Mary E Dugan Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and arts and culture.