Center For Educational Initiatives | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 85-0477271
Foundation Overview
Based in Albuquerque, NM, Center For Educational Initiatives has awarded 200 grants totaling $1,134,100 to organizations in New Mexico, District of Columbia and 6 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $100,000, with a median award of $4,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
4 of 16 recipients (25%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
69% of grants are awarded in New Mexico, with additional funding distributed across 7 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within New Mexico, funding concentrates in Albuquerque (95%), Santa Fe (5%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 89% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (59%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Center For Educational Initiatives's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Country News | $3,000 | Paonia, CO, US | Educational Outreach | 2024 |
| Native Health Initiative | $2,500 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Community Health | 2024 |
| Institute For Policy Studies | $35,000 | Washington, DC, US | Nm Fellowship | 2024 |
| Stanford University | $5,000 | Stanford, CA, US | Educational Program | 2024 |
| First Baptist Church Of Mckinney Tx | $10,000 | Mckinney, TX, US | Education Program In South Africa | 2024 |
| Horizons Albuquerque | $3,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Educational Program | 2024 |
| Mayo Clinic | $20,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | Health Promotion Research | 2024 |
| Nm Center On Law And Poverty | $4,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Community Eduction | 2024 |
| Three Sisters Kitchen | $5,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Community Health | 2024 |
| Encuentro | $5,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Educational Program | 2024 |
| Nm Environmental Law Center | $5,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Community Education | 2024 |
| Outpost Performance Space | $3,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Educational Program | 2024 |
| Roadrunner Food Bank | $5,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Food Bank | 2024 |
| Center For Investigative Reporting | $4,000 | Big Sandy, TX, US | Educational Program | 2024 |
| Nm Imigrant Law Center | $10,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Community Education | 2024 |
| Nm Vets For Pets | $5,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Community Health | 2024 |
| High Country News | $4,000 | Paonia, CO, US | Educational Outreach | 2023 |
| Stanford University | $5,000 | Stanford, CA, US | Educational Program | 2023 |
| Brown University | $5,000 | Providence, RI, US | Educational Program | 2023 |
| Native Health Inititative | $2,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Community Health | 2023 |
| Institute For Policy Studies | $35,000 | Washington, DC, US | Nm Fellowship | 2023 |
| Horizons Albuquerque | $3,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Educational Program | 2023 |
| Nahalat Shalom | $3,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Educational Outreach | 2023 |
| First Baptist Church Of Mckinney Tx | $10,000 | Mckinney, TX, US | Educational Program In South Africa | 2023 |
| Three Sisters Kitchen | $4,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Community Health | 2023 |
| Roadrunner Food Bank | $4,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Food Bank | 2023 |
| Prosperity Works | $4,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Educational Outreach | 2023 |
| Afromundo | $5,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Educational Program | 2023 |
| Nm Environmental Law Center | $4,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Educational Program | 2023 |
| Outpost Performance Space | $3,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Educational Program | 2023 |
| Albuquerque Community Foundation | $4,500 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Encuentro | $5,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Educational Program | 2022 |
| Horizons Albuquerque | $3,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Educational Program | 2022 |
| Nm Environmental Law Center | $9,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Teatro Nuevo Mexico Dba Afromundo | $7,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Community Education | 2022 |
| Native Health Initiative | $2,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Community Health | 2022 |
| Brown University | $5,000 | Providence, RI, US | Educational Program | 2022 |
| First Baptist Church Of Mckinney Tx | $10,000 | Mckinney, TX, US | Educational Program In South Africa | 2022 |
| Stanford University | $5,000 | Stanford, CA, US | Educational Program | 2022 |
| Unm Foundation | $5,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Educational Program | 2022 |
| Institute For Policy Studies | $20,000 | Washington, DC, US | Nm Fellowship | 2022 |
| International Media Project | $1,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Educational Radio | 2022 |
| Nm Center On Law And Poverty | $3,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Community Education | 2022 |
| Roadrunner Food Bank | $2,500 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Food Bank | 2022 |
| High Country News | $3,000 | Paonia, CO, US | Educational Outreach | 2022 |
| Albuquerque Healthcare For The Homeless | $3,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Community Health | 2022 |
| Nahalat Shalom | $3,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Outpost Performance Space | $3,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Educational Program | 2022 |
| Nm Religious Coalition For Reprod Choice | $3,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Community Education | 2022 |
| Properity Works | $5,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Community Education | 2022 |
| Nm Voices For Children | $5,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Community Education | 2022 |
| United Voices For Newcomer Rights | $5,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Community Education | 2022 |
| Center Of Southwest Culture Inc | $10,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Community Health | 2022 |
| Three Sisters Kitchen | $4,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Community Health | 2022 |
| The Storehouse | $4,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Food Bank | 2022 |
| Annunciation House | $4,000 | El Paso, TX, US | Community Health | 2022 |
| Southwest Educational Partners For Training | $5,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Community Education | 2022 |
| Albuquerque Community Foundation | $4,500 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Encuentro | $5,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Educational Program | 2022 |
| Horizons Albuquerque | $3,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Educational Program | 2022 |
| Nm Environmental Law Center | $9,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Teatro Nuevo Mexico Dba Afromundo | $7,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Community Education | 2022 |
| Native Health Initiative | $2,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Community Health | 2022 |
| Brown University | $5,000 | Providence, RI, US | Educational Program | 2022 |
| First Baptist Church Of Mckinney Tx | $10,000 | Mckinney, TX, US | Educational Program In South Africa | 2022 |
| Stanford University | $5,000 | Stanford, CA, US | Educational Program | 2022 |
| Unm Foundation | $5,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Educational Program | 2022 |
| Institute For Policy Studies | $20,000 | Washington, DC, US | Nm Fellowship | 2022 |
| International Media Project | $1,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Educational Radio | 2022 |
| Nm Center On Law And Poverty | $3,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Community Education | 2022 |
| Roadrunner Food Bank | $2,500 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Food Bank | 2022 |
| High Country News | $3,000 | Paonia, CO, US | Educational Outreach | 2022 |
| Albuquerque Healthcare For The Homeless | $3,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Community Health | 2022 |
| Nahalat Shalom | $3,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Outpost Performance Space | $3,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Educational Program | 2022 |
| Nm Religious Coalition For Reprod Choice | $3,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Community Education | 2022 |
| Properity Works | $5,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Community Education | 2022 |
| Nm Voices For Children | $5,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Community Education | 2022 |
| United Voices For Newcomer Rights | $5,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Community Education | 2022 |
| Center Of Southwest Culture Inc | $10,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Community Health | 2022 |
| Three Sisters Kitchen | $4,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Community Health | 2022 |
| The Storehouse | $4,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Food Bank | 2022 |
| Annunciation House | $4,000 | El Paso, TX, US | Community Health | 2022 |
| Southwest Educational Partners For Training | $5,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Community Education | 2022 |
| Albuquerque Community Foundation | $4,500 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Encuentro | $5,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Educational Program | 2022 |
| Horizons Albuquerque | $3,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Educational Program | 2022 |
| Nm Environmental Law Center | $9,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Teatro Nuevo Mexico Dba Afromundo | $7,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Community Education | 2022 |
| Native Health Initiative | $2,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Community Health | 2022 |
| Brown University | $5,000 | Providence, RI, US | Educational Program | 2022 |
| First Baptist Church Of Mckinney Tx | $10,000 | Mckinney, TX, US | Educational Program In South Africa | 2022 |
| Stanford University | $5,000 | Stanford, CA, US | Educational Program | 2022 |
| Unm Foundation | $5,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Educational Program | 2022 |
| Institute For Policy Studies | $20,000 | Washington, DC, US | Nm Fellowship | 2022 |
| International Media Project | $1,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Educational Radio | 2022 |
| Nm Center On Law And Poverty | $3,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Community Education | 2022 |
| Roadrunner Food Bank | $2,500 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Food Bank | 2022 |
| High Country News | $3,000 | Paonia, CO, US | Educational Outreach | 2022 |
| Albuquerque Healthcare For The Homeless | $3,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Community Health | 2022 |
| Nahalat Shalom | $3,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Community Outreach | 2022 |
| Outpost Performance Space | $3,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Educational Program | 2022 |
| Nm Religious Coalition For Reprod Choice | $3,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Community Education | 2022 |
| Properity Works | $5,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Community Education | 2022 |
| Nm Voices For Children | $5,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Community Education | 2022 |
| United Voices For Newcomer Rights | $5,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Community Education | 2022 |
| Center Of Southwest Culture Inc | $10,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Community Health | 2022 |
| Three Sisters Kitchen | $4,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Community Health | 2022 |
| The Storehouse | $4,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Food Bank | 2022 |
| Annunciation House | $4,000 | El Paso, TX, US | Community Health | 2022 |
| Southwest Educational Partners For Training | $5,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Community Education | 2022 |
| Three Sisters Kitchen | $4,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Community Education | 2021 |
| Southwest Organizing Project | $2,500 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Food Bank | 2021 |
| Nm Center On Law And Poverty | $2,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Community Outreach | 2021 |
| Institute For Policy Studies | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | Nm Fellowship | 2021 |
| Native Health Initiative | $2,500 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Community Outreach | 2021 |
| First Baptist Church Of Mckinney Tx | $10,000 | Mckinney, TX, US | Educational Program In South Africa | 2021 |
| Nahalat Shalom | $5,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Community Outreach | 2021 |
| Brown University | $5,000 | Providence, RI, US | Education | 2021 |
| Stanford University | $5,000 | Stanford, CA, US | Education | 2021 |
| American For Indian Opportunity | $3,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Educational Outreach | 2020 |
| Horizons Albuquerque | $6,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Education Program | 2020 |
| Nm Religious Coalition For Reprod Choice | $6,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Educational Outreach | 2020 |
| Albuquerque Museum Foundation | $5,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Educational Outreach | 2020 |
| Institute For Policy Studies | $28,000 | Washington, DC, US | Nm Fellowship | 2020 |
| Annunciation House | $3,000 | El Paso, TX, US | Educational Outreach | 2020 |
| The Dellsly Group | $1,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Educational Outreach | 2020 |
| Partnership For Community Action | $1,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Community Education | 2020 |
| 516 Arts | $2,500 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Community Education | 2020 |
| Outpost Performance Space | $3,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Music Education | 2020 |
| Mother Jones Investigative Fund | $3,000 | Big Sandy, TX, US | Community Education | 2020 |
| The Storehouse | $2,500 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Food Bank | 2020 |
| Brown University | $5,000 | Providence, RI, US | Education | 2020 |
| Roadruner Food Bank | $2,500 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Food Bank | 2020 |
| Project Victory | $3,000 | Aptos, CA, US | Community Education | 2020 |
| Stanford University | $5,000 | Stanford, CA, US | Education | 2020 |
| Albuquerque Interfaith | $5,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Community Education | 2020 |
| Nm Enviironmental Law Center | $4,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Educational Outreach | 2020 |
| First Baptist Church Of Mckinney Tx | $8,000 | Mckinney, TX, US | Education Program In Africa | 2020 |
| Encuentro | $5,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Educational Outreach | 2020 |
| Southwest Education Partners For Training | $5,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Community Education | 2020 |
| Center Of Southwest Culture Inc | $7,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Community Education | 2020 |
| Centro Savila | $3,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Health Promotion Educ | 2020 |
| International Media Project | $2,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Education Program | 2020 |
| Albuquerque Center For Peace And Justice | $2,500 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Community Education | 2020 |
| Nm Center On Law And Poverty | $3,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Community Education | 2020 |
| Nahalot Shalom | $4,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Educational Outreach | 2020 |
| Albuquerque Healthcare For The Homeless | $3,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Health Promotion Educ | 2020 |
| South Valley Academy | $10,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Education | 2020 |
| High Country News | $2,500 | Paonia, CO, US | Community Education | 2020 |
| Cien Aguas International School | $500 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Education | 2018 |
| Center For Social Sustainable Systems | $5,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Educational Project | 2018 |
| United We Dream | $4,000 | Washington, DC, US | Educational Project | 2018 |
| South Valley Academy | $19,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Education | 2018 |
| Sumbandila | $2,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Support For School | 2018 |
| Institute For Policy Studies | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Education | 2018 |
| Horizons Albuquerque | $4,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Educational Program | 2018 |
| Justice Access Support Services | $2,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Native Health Initiative | $3,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Education | 2018 |
| Center Of Southwest Culture Inc | $7,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Community Education | 2018 |
| International Media Project | $1,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Educational Radio | 2018 |
| High Country News | $2,000 | Paonia, CO, US | Educational Project | 2017 |
| Downtown Albuquerque Mainstreet | $3,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Educational Initiative | 2017 |
| Institute For Policy Studies | $6,000 | Washington, DC, US | Fellowship Grant | 2017 |
| Center Of Southwest Culture Inc | $7,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Educational Project | 2017 |
| Project Victory | $1,000 | Santa Cruz, CA, US | Educational Outreach | 2017 |
| Congregation Nahalat Shalom | $6,800 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Educational Speakers | 2017 |
| Sumbandila | $2,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Educational Project | 2017 |
| Native Health Institute | $2,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Indian Education & Health Promotion | 2017 |
| First Baptist Church Of Mckinney T | $5,000 | Mckinney, TX, US | Education Prog In South Africa | 2017 |
| 516 Arts | $2,500 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Art Education | 2017 |
| Making Contact | $1,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Educational Radio Show | 2017 |
| Think Nm | $3,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Research | 2017 |
| First Choice | $16,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Health Education | 2017 |
| High Country News | $2,000 | Paonia, CO, US | Educational Project | 2017 |
| Downtown Albuquerque Mainstreet | $3,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Educational Initiative | 2017 |
| Institute For Policy Studies | $6,000 | Washington, DC, US | Fellowship Grant | 2017 |
| Center Of Southwest Culture Inc | $7,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Educational Project | 2017 |
| Project Victory | $1,000 | Santa Cruz, CA, US | Educational Outreach | 2017 |
| Congregation Nahalat Shalom | $6,800 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Educational Speakers | 2017 |
| Sumbandila | $2,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Educational Project | 2017 |
| Native Health Institute | $2,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Indian Education & Health Promotion | 2017 |
| First Baptist Church Of Mckinney T | $5,000 | Mckinney, TX, US | Education Prog In South Africa | 2017 |
| 516 Arts | $2,500 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Art Education | 2017 |
| Making Contact | $1,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Educational Radio Show | 2017 |
| Think Nm | $3,000 | Santa Fe, NM, US | Research | 2017 |
| Bosque School | $9,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Environmental Ed, Horizons Alb Progr | 2016 |
| Nm Immigration Law Center | $6,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Community Education | 2016 |
| Fellowship Of Reconciliation | $4,000 | Nyack, NY, US | Educational Project | 2016 |
| Institute For Policy Studies | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Fellowship Grant | 2016 |
| Rio Grande Community Devel Corp | $5,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Culture Leadership Institute | 2016 |
| Unm Foundation | $6,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Research & Performance | 2016 |
| South Valley Academy | $5,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Educational Project | 2016 |
| Nm Community Development Loan Fund | $3,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Educ Mural For Alma | 2016 |
| First Baptist Church Of Mckinney T | $5,000 | Mckinney, TX, US | Education Prog In South Africa | 2016 |
| International Media Project | $1,500 | Oakland, CA, US | Educational Project | 2016 |
| 516 Arts | $2,500 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Art Education | 2016 |
| Environmental Working Group | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Environmental Education | 2016 |
| Nm Religious Coalition For Reprod C | $4,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Women's Health Education | 2016 |
| Albuquerque Museum Foundation | $4,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Education | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Center For Educational Initiatives as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 85-0477271 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 240 VALLEY HIGH SW Albuquerque, NM 87105-0000 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Center For Educational Initiatives's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Alan Marks |
|---|---|
| Sec/director | Arturo Sandoval |
| Vp/director | Elaine Montoya |
Forms 990-PF
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Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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