Higher Education Grant Funders in New Mexico
269 foundations with a documented higher education focus have made grants to New Mexico nonprofits in recent years, together directing $252.2M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 269 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active higher education funders in New Mexico
| # | Funder | Based in | Total New Mexico giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of New Mexico Foundation Inc | New Mexico | $100.2M | 2 | 2023 |
| 2 | United Negro College Fund Inc | District of Columbia | $37.1M | 7 | 2025 |
| 3 | New Mexico Tech Foundation | New Mexico | $13.3M | 6 | 2024 |
| 4 | Shelby Cullom Davis Charitable Fund Inc | Delaware | $7.1M | 5 | 2024 |
| 5 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | New York | $6.0M | 10 | 2024 |
| 6 | Wk Kellogg Foundation | Michigan | $5.0M | 29 | 2023 |
| 7 | San Juan College Foundation Inc | New Mexico | $4.9M | 8 | 2025 |
| 8 | New Mexico Highlands University | New Mexico | $4.5M | 16 | 2025 |
| 9 | Py Foundation | New Mexico | $4.5M | 5 | 2025 |
| 10 | Chase Foundation | New Mexico | $4.2M | 78 | 2024 |
| 11 | New Mexico Military Institute Foundation Inc | New Mexico | $3.3M | 3 | 2025 |
| 12 | Central New Mexico Community College | New Mexico | $3.3M | 6 | 2023 |
| 13 | Santa Fe Community College Foundation | New Mexico | $2.9M | 6 | 2024 |
| 14 | Eastern New Mexico University Foundation | New Mexico | $2.8M | 6 | 2024 |
| 15 | The Frank C Hibben Charitable Trust Co | New Mexico | $2.6M | 7 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest higher education funders in New Mexico — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 269 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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