Grantmaking public charity · EIN 85-6009907
Sandia Foundation
Albuquerque, NM
Sandia Foundation is a public charity that makes grants based in Albuquerque, NM. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $4.2M in grants paid across 3 grants, with $121M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Dickinson College, University of New Mexico and Albuquerque Community Foundation.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Sandia Foundation's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
The determination of the total grant amount for the year is determined by the board and documented in the board minutes. the university of new mexico, dickinson college, and albuquerque community foundation are the designated grant recipients in the articles of incorporation. the percentage of the total grant for the year to be given to these organizations is per the will of hugh woodward. albuquerque community foundation (acf) distributes its grant money to albuquerque charities. acf collects grant proposals and reviews them to determine if the grantee qualifies. the qualifying proposals are presented to the board of sandia foundation. the board reviews the proposals and selects the recipients. the selection of the recipients is documented in the board minutes. acf makes the grants to the selected charities.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Generate income from real estate and securities investments and distribute funds to the foundation's beneficiaries. the distributions are to dickinson college, the university of new mexico, and albuquerque charities per the will of hugh b. woodward.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickinson College | Carlisle, PA | Financial Aid | $1,890,000 |
| University of New Mexico | Albuquerque, NM | Add to Endowment | $1,890,000 |
| Albuquerque Community Foundation | Albuquerque, NM | Grants to Charities | $424,500 |
Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Sandia Foundation accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Sandia Foundation's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Sandia Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $4,204,500 in grants paid (3 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Sandia Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Dickinson College (PA), $1.89M, University of New Mexico (NM), $1.89M and Albuquerque Community Foundation (NM), $425K.