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Following is a list of the most popular types of funds which can be created by or benefit from your donation. If there is another area of interest or way you would like to contribute, please call us at (575) 521-4794, and we'll be happy to meet with you to discuss how to best achieve your particular objective.

Names of investment managers, fees charged, and body or individuals responsible for investment and oversight are available upon request.


Donor Advised Funds
These funds are used especially for donors who want to create a fund and take a
charitable deduction one year, and then designate contributions in future years.
The Community Foundation will make charitable contributions to specific nonprofit organizations that you choose in subsequent years.

Designated Funds
You create a fund to benefit a specific nonprofit organization.
The Community Foundation will establish an endowment, with the assurance that the
designation will be adhered to in perpetuity, or for a designated period of time.

Nonprofit or Agency Funds
Many smaller nonprofit organizations do not have the infrastructure to form their
own foundations. These funds are available to them as a means of building permanent
funds for the future.

Field of Interest Funds
This allows you to contribute to funds which will help support worthwhile endeavors
in a specific area of interest such as education, arts, cultural activities, community
service, humanitarian efforts, etc.

Memorial Funds
A donor can ensure that a special person is remembered in perpetuity through a fund
that reflects his or her charitable priorities.

Scholarship Funds
A fund can be established to further the education of students, support schools or universities of your choice, or help with specific educational initiatives.

Project Funds
You can create or contribute to a fund in The Community Foundation which will establish endowments for specific community projects.
The Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico is recognized by the IRS as a 501 (c) (3) public charity.
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