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Private foundation · EIN 46-0951214

PY Foundation

Artesia, NM

PY Foundation is a private foundation based in Artesia, NM. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, it reported $13.1M in grants and contributions paid across 25 grants, with $61.2M 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 Artesia Recreation Center Foundation, Eddy County Fair Association and SW Foundation for Osteopathic.

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 2024. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2024

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Artesia Recreation Center FoundationArtesia, NMConstruction$5,900,000
Eddy County Fair AssociationCarlsbad, NMConstruction$3,800,000
SW Foundation for OsteopathicLas Cruces, NMScholarship & SENM Dr incentive program$1,675,000
Greater Artesia FoundationArtesia, NMBarrier systems for City of Artesia Police dept$404,996
City of ArtesiaArtesia, NMFirst Responders Retention Bonuses$399,000
Artesia Public SchoolsArtesia, NMScience Curriculum Enhancement$211,820
West Texas Counseling & Guidance IncSan Angelo, TXEddy County Programming$180,000
Artesia Classical Academy IncArtesia, NMOperating grant$100,000
Artesia MainStreet IncArtesia, NMOperating Grant$100,000
Haven of Hope IncArtesia, NMOperating$100,000
City of ArtesiaArtesia, NMTransAero Medivac membership for Eddy County$32,000
Hagerman Municipal SchoolsHagerman, NMCommunity Garden Construction$28,000
Chaves County CasaRoswell, NMRoswell NM flood relief$25,000
Imagine New MexicoSanta Fe, NMNM Health Dashboard$25,000
New Mexico Mounted PatrolArtesia, NMTraining and Equipment$25,000
Artesia Literacy CouncilArtesia, NMOperating Grant$22,500
Inspired By ScienceCarlsbad, NMSummer Science Camp$14,850
United way of Eddy CountyCarlsbad, NMArtesia Outreach Program$10,000
Artesia Public SchoolsArtesia, NMStudent Basic Necessities Funds$9,000
Artesia Youth Soccer AssociationArtesia, NMEquipment$8,800
San Angelo Area FoundationSan Angelo, TXFunders network event$7,500
Artesia Public SchoolsArtesia, NMBook Vending Machines$6,000
Cloudcroft Municipal SchoolsCloudcroft, NMSummer youth program$5,000
Literacy Coalition of the Permian BasinMidland, TXCombat illiteracy in Eddy County$4,200
Artesia Public SchoolsArtesia, NMVeterans Day shirts for students in program$1,275

Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does PY Foundation accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, PY Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does PY Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2024, it reported $13,094,941 in grants and contributions paid (25 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has PY Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Artesia Recreation Center Foundation (NM), $5.9M, Eddy County Fair Association (NM), $3.8M, SW Foundation for Osteopathic (NM), $1.68M, Greater Artesia Foundation (NM), $405K and City of Artesia (NM), $399K.