The Founder's Circle is special recognition for individual donors as well as business donors who contribute operational funds to The Community Foundation at the $5,000, $10,000 or $15,000 level. Consideration will be given to in-kind donations if the contribution has value for the operation of The Community Foundation. These donors recognize the importance of adequately funding the operation of a foundation that provides an array of charitable services including planned giving.

The Founder's Circle

Year 2009

HERITAGE CIRCLE ($15,000.00 and above Annual Donation)
First Community Bank *
Gary Lenzo, President Southern Region
MountainView Regional Medical Center 
Carol Schmoyer  Interim President/CEO
Memorial Medical Center
Paul Herzog, CEO

LEADERSHIP CIRCLE ($10,000.00- $14,999.00 Annual Donation)
ComCast *
John Christopher

FOUNDATION CIRCLE ($5,000.00- $9,999.00 Annual Donation)
Cupit and Company
Bill and Renee Cupit
Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern New Mexico
Tony Hernandez, CEO
Compass Bank
Reese Carson, President
Anonymous
2008 CFSNM Board of Directors
(Collaborative Donations)
Kelly Services of Las Cruces*

Members of the Founder's Circle receive recognition throughout the year in publications, presentations and publicity of The Community Foundation
* Gift-in-kind donations