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Tijeras Foundation

Albuquerque, New Mexico  ·  EIN 850456831  ·  Private foundation

Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Tijeras Foundation has awarded $5.8M across 121 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Young Life. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$1.3M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$19.8M
Total assets
121
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Tijeras Foundation funds

Tijeras Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, faith-based (christian).

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Populations it has supported include children, families.

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Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Tijeras Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Young Life
CAPITAL FOR SOUTHWIND DINING HALL AND MINISTRY SUPPORT
Stuart, FL$1.1M2023
Young Life
CAPITAL FOR SOUTHWIND DINING HALL AND MINISTRY SUPPORT
Stuart, FL$930K2022
Young Life
CAPITAL FOR SOUTHWIND DINING HALL AND MINISTRY SUPPORT
Stuart, FL$557K2024
Young Life
CAPITAL FOR SOUTHWIND DINING HALL AND MINISTRY SUPPORT
Stuart, FL$512K2020
Project Lift
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Palm City, FL$500K2022
Acton Academy
SCHOOL SUPPORT
Albuquerque, NM$378K2020
Generous Church
MINISTRY SUPPORT
Madison, MS$125K2024
National Christian Foundation
MINISTRY SUPPORT
Alpharetta, GA$105K2024
Faith Comes by Hearing International Foundation
MINISTRY SUPPORT
Albuquerque, NM$100K2024
Impact Foundation
MINISTRY SUPPORT
Lenexa, KS$100K2020
Generous Church
MINISTRY SUPPORT
Madison, MS$100K2022
Acton Academy
SCHOOL SUPPORT
Albuquerque, NM$100K2022
Acton Academy
SCHOOL SUPPORT
Albuquerque, NM$100K2023
National Christian Foundation
MINISTRY SUPPORT
Alpharetta, GA$70K2023
National Christian Foundation
MINISTRY SUPPORT
Alpharetta, GA$70K2022

Tijeras Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$44K
2020$1.3M
2022$1.9M
2023$1.4M
2024$1.1M

How to apply for funding from Tijeras Foundation

Tijeras Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Tijeras Foundation

Does Tijeras Foundation accept grant applications?
Tijeras Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Tijeras Foundation fund?
Tijeras Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Young Life, Young Life, Young Life. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Tijeras Foundation give in grants?
Tijeras Foundation reported $1.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.8M over 121 grants.
Where is Tijeras Foundation located?
Tijeras Foundation is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 850456831.
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About this profile. This page is built from Tijeras Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Tijeras Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.