Center for Action and Contemplation
Albuquerque, New Mexico · EIN 850354965 · Private foundation
Center for Action and Contemplation is a private foundation based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $3.3M in giving and $17.8M in assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 101 individual grants from this funder — $2.6M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for adult education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Center for Action and Contemplation funds
Center for Action and Contemplation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, civil rights & social justice, education, disaster relief & emergency aid, environment & conservation, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, families, homeless population, low-income communities, older adults, women girls.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayni Institute PROGRAM EXPENSES | Revere, MA | $200K | 2024 |
| Ayni Institute SUPPORTS DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW SMALL GROUP MODEL COMBINING DEEP CONTEMPLATIVE FORMATION AND SOCIAL ACTION, FILLING A CRITICAL GAP IN THE MOVE | East Boston, MA | $180K | 2023 |
| Ayni Institute SUPPORTS DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW SMALL GROUP MODEL COMBINING DEEP CONTEMPLATIVE FORMATION AND SOCIAL ACTION, FILLING A CRITICAL GAP IN THE MOVE | East Boston, MA | $175K | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from Center for Action and Contemplation
Center for Action and Contemplation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at cac.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Center for Action and Contemplation
- Does Center for Action and Contemplation accept grant applications?
- Center for Action and Contemplation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Center for Action and Contemplation fund?
- Center for Action and Contemplation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Ayni Institute. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Center for Action and Contemplation give in grants?
- Center for Action and Contemplation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $3.3M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.6M over 101 grants.
- Where is Center for Action and Contemplation located?
- Center for Action and Contemplation is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 850354965.
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