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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 03-0466957

Brindle Foundation

A private foundation in Santa Fe, NM. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 72 grants and $1.6 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Executive Director
PO Box 31696
Santa Fe, NM 87594
(505) 986-3983
www.brindlefoundation.org
Form and materials
Www.brindlefoundation.org
Deadlines
See request for proposal deadlines on website
Restrictions
Foundation supports direct services for prenatal to six in NM northern counties, all tribal lands in NM plus system level work statewide.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $1,608,500

    Grants listed
    72
    Assets, end of year
    $33,421,968
  • Tax year 2023

    $1,506,000

    Grants listed
    62
    Assets, end of year
    $31,904,659
  • Tax year 2022

    $1,717,000

    Grants listed
    70
    Assets, end of year
    $31,615,314
  • Tax year 2021

    $1,415,000

    Grants listed
    65
    Assets, end of year
    $29,610,039
  • Tax year 2020

    $1,480,000

    Grants listed
    65
    Assets, end of year
    $27,548,803
  • Tax year 2019

    $1,443,500

    Grants listed
    66
    Assets, end of year
    $28,054,583
  • Tax year 2018

    $1,591,200

    Grants listed
    63
    Assets, end of year
    $28,562,055

Grants paid in 2024

72 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Las Cumbres Community Services (year 2 of Two Year Grant)Santa Fe, NM

    To support the que cute program for expectant mothers and newborns

    $60,000
  2. Breath of My Heart Birthplace (year 2 of Two Year Grant)Espanola, NM

    To support quality midwifery care to underserved families in rio arriba co

    $55,000
  3. Child and Family Developmenr Center San Juan CollegeFarmington, NM

    For high-quality care and ed to young children, families, students, & broader community

    $50,000
  4. La Familia Medical CenterSanta Fe, NM

    To hire a PT perinatal/ob CHW for high-risk patients during pregnancy

    $47,000
  5. NM Voices for ChildrenAlbuquerque, NM

    To support advocacy and policy measures that benefit young children and their families

    $45,000
  6. Santa Fe Children's MuseumSanta Fe, NM

    To support programs for 0-3 through community, mobile outreach, and ed resources

    $45,000
  7. Western New Mexico UniversitySilver City, NM

    To support therapeutic classrooms for young children who have had developmental trauma

    $42,000
  8. Food DepotSanta Fe, NM

    To supply diapers and materials to vulnerable families through diaper depot

    $40,000
  9. NM Center on Law and Poverty (year 1 of Two Year Grant)Albuquerque, NM

    To ensure NMS babies, toddlers, and mothers have access to programs & services

    $40,000
  10. Presbyterian Healthcare Foundationnorthern RootsAlbuquerque, NM

    To support northern roots program addressing ec hunger in taos and san miguel counties

    $40,000
  11. Santa Fe Birth CenterSanta Fe, NM

    To support pregnant people with high quality, safe, culturally-congruent birthing care

    $35,000
  12. Youth Shelters and Family ServicesSanta Fe, NM

    For case management & assistance for homeless pregnant and parenting youth

    $35,000
  13. Growing Up NMSanta Fe, NM

    To improve the early childhood system and professionalize the workforce

    $34,500
  14. Gerard's HouseSanta Fe, NM

    To support families grieving the death of - or separation from - a loved one

    $33,000
  15. TBT Fund (co the Birthing Tree)Santa Fe, NM

    To support essential health needs of low-income and marginalized pregnant residents

    $30,000
  16. NM Association for the Education of Young ChildrenAlbuquerque, NM

    For a conference on ec policy advocacy w/ indigenous, hispanic, and rural communities

    $30,000
  17. Railyard Park ConservancySanta Fe, NM

    To support free nature-based play opportunities for infants and toddlers in santa fe

    $30,000
  18. Youth HeartlineTaos, NM

    For safe supervised visitation services for young children impacted by parental disputes

    $30,000
  19. St Elizabeth ShelterSanta Fe, NM

    To support casa familia to provide for homeless single women & families

    $27,000
  20. Casa First Judicial DistrictSanta Fe, NM

    To train volunteers to advocate for babies and toddlers in foster care

    $25,000
  21. Fathers New Mexico (co Partners in Education)Santa Fe, NM

    To support father engagement and guidance in santa fe and rio arriba counties

    $25,000
  22. First Born State Program Office (co Santa Fe Community College Foundation)Santa Fe, NM

    To strengthen the early childhood workforce and build home visiting capacity

    $25,000
  23. Navajo Nation Breastfeeding Coalition (year 1 of Two Year Grant) (co New MSanta Fe, NM

    To support lactation, doula, and traditional birth practices for native families

    $25,000
  24. NM Doula Association (year 2 of Two Year Grant)Albuquerque, NM

    To support staff in implementation of the new medicaid coverage for doula services

    $25,000
  25. Planned Parenthood of NMDenver, NM

    To support inclusive and comprehensive sexuality education programming in santa fe

    $25,000
  26. Santa Fe Community Collegekids CampusSanta Fe, NM

    To expand the bilingual, inclusive curric & continuity of care in infant-toddler classrooms

    $25,000
  27. Santa Fe Recovery CenterSanta Fe, NM

    To expand existing playground to accommodate children 0-36 months

    $25,000
  28. Unm - Department of Pediatrics Division of Adolescent MedicineAlbuquerque, NM

    For screening and treatment for children 0-3 at risk for hepatitis c in sandoval county

    $25,000
  29. Unm - EnvisionAlbuquerque, NM

    To train rural providers on neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (nows) care

    $25,000
  30. NM Kids Matter IncAlbuquerque, NM

    To support abused and neglected native infants and toddlers in foster care

    $24,000
  31. Many MothersSanta Fe, NM

    To train for in-home visiting, & expand staffing and hours of the family CTR

    $23,000
  32. Southwest Women's Law CenterAlbuquerque, NM

    To make the childcare system more equitable for families and the childcare workforce

    $23,000
  33. NM State University Foundation Strengthening Border Families ProjectLas Cruces, NM

    To create a culturally-sustaining curriculum for ages 0-3

    $22,000
  34. Santa Fe Public Schools-AdelanteSanta Fe, NM

    To support children 0-3 through bilingual case management and community advocacy

    $22,000
  35. Tewa Women United (year 1 of Two Year Grant)Santa Cruz, NM

    To support tewas repro justice program, reclaiming & revitalizing traditional practices

    $22,000
  36. Twirl Play & Discovery SpaceTaos, NM

    To support play and ec programming for young children and families/caregivers in taos co

    $21,000
  37. AudubonSanta Fe, NM

    To support the delivery and growth of outdoor education programming

    $20,000
  38. Ensuenos Y Los AngelitosTaos, NM

    To support professional development for ei and preschool staff in taos

    $20,000
  39. First Born of Northern New Mexico (co Kiwanis of Las Vegas )Las Vegas, NM

    To provide quality home visiting services to expectant parents & families with children 0-3

    $20,000
  40. Imagine Children's MuseumTaos, NM

    To expand programming for infants/toddlers with new exhibits for exploration

    $20,000
  41. Keres Children's Learning CenterCochiti, NM

    To revitalize the keres language by developing fluency in the infant/toddler classroom

    $20,000
  42. NM ApppleseedAlbuquerque, NM

    To increase access to wic for prenatal women and young children

    $20,000
  43. NmilcAlbuquerque, NM

    To support marginalized communities through legal service, advocacy and education

    $20,000
  44. Presbyterian Medical Servicesearly Childhood CareSanta Fe, NM

    To expand nature-play instructional training to educators working with young children

    $20,000
  45. Holy Cross Hospital-Family NavigatorsTaos, NM

    To inform youth and families about sexuality ed through free workshops

    $18,500
  46. Collaborative Teachers InstituteAlbuquerque, NM

    To engage teacher leaders to support curriculum development for children

    $18,000
  47. Unm - Family Development ProgramAlbuquerque, NM

    To support team members to strengthen knowledge & skills supporting ec coalitions

    $18,000
  48. NM Child Advocacy NetworkAlbuquerque, NM

    For young people to advocate for policies to improve outcomes for young parents & families

    $17,500
  49. NmaimhAlbuquerque, NM

    To support ongoing professional development on trauma-responsive care for infants

    $17,000
  50. Unm Section on Child Safety and Well-BeingAlbuquerque, NM

    To support early DVLPT & positive parenting through play for young children in foster care

    $17,000
  51. Embracing EquityAlbuquerque, NM

    To support early childhood professionals through training

    $15,000
  52. Pegasus Legal Services for ChildrenAlbuquerque, NM

    For bilingual legal services for children under the kinship guardianship program

    $15,000
  53. Pueblo of PojoaqueSanta Fe, NM

    To provide essential supplies for children 0-3 years & assist w/ relative replacement care

    $15,000
  54. Reach Out and ReadBoston, MA

    To support literacy services for young children at high-need medical sites in 4 counties

    $15,000
  55. Santa Fe School for the Arts and Sciences (year 2 of Two Year Grant)Santa Fe, NM

    To expand sensory nature play for infants and toddlers & workshops for caregivers & educators

    $15,000
  56. Somos Un Pueblo UnidoSanta Fe, NM

    To support immigrant workers rights and economic conditions in 8 NM counties

    $15,000
  57. The Santa Fe New MexicanBeaverton, OR

    To support a reporter through report for america to cover child welfare in NM

    $15,000
  58. Embudo Valley and Community CenterDixon, NM

    To support the new paradigm play group for 0-3 year olds & their parents/caregivers

    $13,500
  59. Think New MexicoSanta Fe, NM

    To support research and advocacy for progressive policy reforms

    $12,000
  60. The Carnelian CenterDixon, NM

    To support the parent support circle, centering mental wellness for parents and caregivers

    $11,000
  61. Girls Inc of Santa FeSanta Fe, NM

    To support staff to work with low-income, underserved girls

    $10,000
  62. Queen Bee Music AssociationSanta Fe, NM

    For free music classes for toddlers and babies and their caregivers in no. NM

    $10,000
  63. Earth Care NMSanta Fe, NM

    To support youth-led work on climate action

    $8,000
  64. NM Wilderness AllianceAlbuquerque, NM

    To support wilderness, wildlife, and water and promote public lands stewardship

    $8,000
  65. Family Learning CenterEspanola, NM

    To improve the physical entrance of a preschool in espanola valley

    $4,000
  66. Santa Fe Watershed AssociationSanta Fe, NM

    To support maintainence of the watershed

    $2,000
  67. NM WomenorgSante Fe, NM

    To support women & girls in leading healthy, self-sufficient, and empowered lives

    $1,000
  68. Bold FuturesAlbuquerque, NM

    To support holistic research and reproductive health

    $500
  69. Breath of My Heart BirthplaceEspanola, NM

    To support quality midwifery care to underserved families in rio arriba co

    $500
  70. Keres Children's Learning CenterCochiti, NM

    To revitalize the keres language by developing fluency in the infant/toddler classroom

    $500
  71. Planned Parenthood of New MexicoDenver, NM

    To support inclusive and comprehensive sexuality education programming in santa fe

    $500
  72. Tewa Women UnitedEspanola, NM

    To support tewas repro justice program, reclaiming & revitalizing traditional practices

    $500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Human services5 grants $110,50025% of the total
  2. Arts and culture3 grants $75,00017% of the total
  3. Civil rights3 grants $68,00015% of the total
  4. Education3 grants $61,00014% of the total
  5. Mental health2 grants $58,00013% of the total
  6. Health2 grants $46,00010% of the total
  7. 3 other causes3 grants $27,0006% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. New Mexico70 grants $1,578,500
  2. Massachusetts1 grant $15,000
  3. Oregon1 grant $15,000

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Kevin SchwanfelderPRESIDENT Hours 15Pay $0
  • Craig SchwanfelderVP/TREASURER Hours 5Pay $0
  • Nancy H SchwanfelderSECRETARY Hours 5Pay $0

The return

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