A Great Place To Live, A Great Place To Give.
We aim to serve, connect and support the present and future needs of Southern New Mexico.
A Great Place To Live,
A Great Place To Give.
We aim to serve, connect and support the present
and future needs of Southern New Mexico.
Get ready to Rock and Rally for a Cause!
Your CFSNM is excited to announce Pickle Jam, our 2025 Community Event! This event is all about bringing people together, creating lasting memories, and honoring the incredible individuals who make Southern New Mexico such a vibrant and strong place to live. Join us as we come together to celebrate the spirit of connection, fun, and unity that defines our region. Whether you’re a fan of great music, enjoy a game of pickleball, or love both, you can have fun and make a difference!
Welcome to the Community Foundation
of Southern New Mexico
We’re glad you’re here! For 35 years, your Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico (CFSNM) has served as a vehicle for people to make a lasting impact. We aim to serve, connect and support the present and future needs of our region. At your Community Foundation, we are committed to improving the quality of life in Southern New Mexico. This commitment is at the heart of all we do.
Our organization is supported by a broad base of individuals, families, corporations, and institutions connected by the desire to improve the community. We are the trusted source for Southern New Mexico, managing hundreds of philanthropic funds and endowments, including 48 nonprofit agency endowments. We stand together with our community partners, helping students reach their goals through scholarships, supporting nonprofits in sustaining their crucial missions, and elevating organizations and individuals in ways that create positive change.
Your Community Foundation serves twelve counties including: Catron, Chaves, Doña Ana, Eddy, Grant, Hidalgo, Lea, Lincoln, Luna, Otero, Sierra & Socorro. This allows us to serve as a center for charitable giving so we can come together to make a difference- from supporting the arts, creating access to education, improving health, and supporting countless other meaningful causes in Southern New Mexico. We believe in the power of community, in nurturing dreams, and in the potential of people across our region. Together, we can make an impact now and for generations to come.
The Impact We Can Make,
Together.
$44,103,278.59
in assets as of December 2023
$1,541,300
in grants awarded in 2023
35
years of empowering our community
294
students awarded scholarships in 2023
The Impact We Can Make,
Together.
$44,103,278.59
in assets as of
December 2023
$1,541,300
in grants awarded in 2023
35
years of empowering our community
294
students awarded scholarships in 2023
Build Your Legacy.
Give to a fund or establish your own to create lasting change in our community.
Build Your Legacy.
Give to a fund or establish your own to create lasting change in our community.
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Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico’s Greatest Needs Impact Fund to Support Ruidoso and Surrounding Areas During 2025 Flooding
Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico’s Greatest Needs Impact Fund to Support Ruidoso and Surrounding Areas During 2025
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The Chase Foundation Launches Donor Advised Fund in Partnership with the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico
The Chase Foundation Launches Donor Advised Fund in Partnership with the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico For
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