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Private foundation · EIN 47-2758702

Binns Family Foundation

Las Cruces, NM

Binns Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Las Cruces, NM. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $60K in grants and contributions paid across 32 grants, with $2.19M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Nmsu Foundation, Donald Kemp Kids of the Southwest and Las Cruces Public Schools.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2025

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Nmsu FoundationLas Cruces, NMCharity$10,440
Donald Kemp Kids of the SouthwestLas Cruces, NMCharity$9,756
Las Cruces Public SchoolsLas Cruces, NMCharity$9,304
Rio Grande Rotary ClubLas Cruces, NMCharity$4,000
Champion of LiteracyMemphis, TNCharity$4,000
Mesilla Valley HospiceLas Cruces, NMCharity$2,000
Mesilla Valley Christian SchoolLas Cruces, NMCharity$2,000
St Andrews Episopel ChurchLas Cruces, NMCharity$1,500
Mesilla Valley Search and RescueLas Cruces, NMCharity$1,400
Nm State Police FoundationAlbuquerque, NMCharity$1,200
Cruces Gymnastics AcademyLas Cruces, NMCharity$1,000
Las Cruces Home Builders AssocLas Cruces, NMCharity$1,000
Tutti BambiniLas Cruces, NMCharity$1,000
Gospel Rescue MissionLas Cruces, NMCharity$1,000
Jardin De Los NinosLas Cruces, NMCharity$1,000
American Legion 10 PostLas Cruces, NMCharity$1,000
La Casa IncLas Cruces, NMCharity$1,000
Red and Blue 12th Man ClubMesilla Park, NMCharity$1,000
Make a Wish New MexicoAlbuquerque, NMCharity$700
Big Brothers Big SistersLas Cruces, NMCharity$500
Mesilla Valley Habitat for HummanitLas Cruces, NMCharity$500
United WayLas Cruces, NMCharity$500
Community OptionsLas Cruces, NMCharity$500
Boys & Girls Club FundLas Cruces, NMCharity$500
Girl Scouts of the Deser SwEl Paso, TXCharity$500

The 25 largest of 32 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Binns Family Foundation accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, Binns Family Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does Binns Family Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $60,000 in grants and contributions paid (32 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Binns Family Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Nmsu Foundation (NM), $10.4K, Donald Kemp Kids of the Southwest (NM), $9.76K, Las Cruces Public Schools (NM), $9.3K, Rio Grande Rotary Club (NM), $4K and Champion of Literacy (TN), $4K.