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Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2024
$14,236,500
- Grants listed
- 115
- Assets, end of year
- $320,611,220
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Tax year 2023
$15,575,000
- Grants listed
- 137
- Assets, end of year
- $304,255,746
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Tax year 2022
$16,574,000
- Grants listed
- 124
- Assets, end of year
- $306,738,321
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Tax year 2021
$12,617,000
- Grants listed
- 99
- Assets, end of year
- $306,631,944
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Tax year 2020
$13,543,000
- Grants listed
- 88
- Assets, end of year
- $267,985,256
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Tax year 2019
$13,479,000
- Grants listed
- 63
- Assets, end of year
- $268,550,344
Grants paid in 2024
As listed on the return.
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Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramMalvern, PA
Charitable giving
$3,862,500 -
The White Coat Waste Project IncWashington, DC
Expansion of work
$1,000,000 -
Xerces Society IncPortland, OR
Programmatic support
$450,000 -
Center for Biological DiversityTucson, AZ
New mexico & environmental health programs
$400,000 -
The Buckeye InstituteColumbus, OH
Emergency powers litigation support
$400,000 -
DarkskyTucson, AZ
Southwest dark skies program & general support
$350,000 -
Trout Unlimited IncArlington, VA
Conservation work in new mexico & colorado
$350,000 -
1792 Exchange IncCincinnati, OH
General support
$300,000 -
Defenders of WildlifeWashington, DC
New mexico & arizona programs
$300,000 -
Free the People FoundationWashington, DC
Build free the people's audience
$250,000 -
New Mexico Wilderness AllianceAlbuquerque, NM
Conservation work in new mexico & colorado
$250,000 -
Physicians Committee for Responsible MedicineWashington, DC
Toxicology program
$250,000 -
Wild Earth Society Incorporated DBA Wildlands NetworkSalt Lake City, UT
Work in new mexico
$230,000 -
American Brownstone InstituteAustin, TX
Fellowship program & reppare team
$200,000 -
Center for Food SafetySan Francisco, CA
Gmo & pollinators and pesticides programs
$200,000 -
People United for Privacy FoundationGlendale, AZ
General support
$200,000 -
Amigos BravosTaos, NM
Protecting river systems & wetlands
$150,000 -
Audubon SouthwestSanta Fe, NM
New mexico program
$150,000 -
Bat Conservation InternationalAustin, TX
Agave restoration in new mexico
$150,000 -
Center for International Environmental LawWashington, DC
Work on geoengineering dangers
$150,000 -
Food & Water WatchWashington, DC
Factory farm work in new mexico
$150,000 -
Four Corners Equine RescueAztec, NM
General support
$150,000 -
Friends of the EarthMerrifield, VA
Geoengineering work in the USA
$150,000 -
Panthera CorporationNew York, NY
Mountain lion conservation in texas & new mexico
$150,000 -
The Humane Society of the United StatesGaithersburg, MD
Animal research issues, united states program
$150,000 -
Tree New MexicoAlbuquerque, NM
General support
$150,000 -
Walkin N Circles Ranch IncEdgewood, NM
General support
$150,000 -
Friends of the Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge IncSan Antonio, NM
Beam project
$120,000 -
Western Landowners AllianceDenver, CO
Wildlife coexistence programs in new mexico
$120,000 -
Institute for Applied EcologyCorvallis, OR
Native seed & pollinators projects in new mexico
$115,000 -
American Rivers IncWashington, DC
Work in new mexico
$100,000 -
Animal Humane Association of New Mexico IncAlbuquerque, NM
Project fetch
$100,000 -
Conservation Lands FoundationDurango, CO
Work in new mexico
$100,000 -
Dona Ana County Humane SocietyLas Cruces, NM
Animal relief fund
$100,000 -
National Wildlife FederationReston, VA
Ribbons of life program
$100,000 -
Western Resource AdvocatesBoulder, CO
Work in new mexico
$100,000 -
American Bird ConservancyMarshall, VA
Pesticides & birds campaign
$90,000 -
Animal Welfare Coalition of Northeastern New MexicoLas Vegas, NM
Spay/neuter & pet food pantry
$80,000 -
Environmental Health TrustTeton Village, WY
General support
$75,000 -
Espanola Valley Humane SocietyEspanola, NM
Paws in the pen program
$75,000 -
New Mexico Wildlife CenterEspanola, NM
Support for wildlife hospital & animal rehabilitation
$75,000 -
Public Employees for Environmental ResponsibilitySilver Spring, MD
Pesticides on public lands work
$75,000 -
Sjogren's FoundationReston, VA
General support
$75,000 -
Animal Protection New Mexico IncAlbuquerque, NM
Equine safety net services
$50,000 -
Beyond PesticidesWashington, DC
General support
$50,000 -
Bro & Tracy Animal Welfare IncCorrales, NM
General support & emergency vet care
$50,000 -
Chama Peak Land AlliancePagosa SPGS, CO
Work in new mexico & public education
$50,000 -
City of LovingtonLovington, NM
Vet care, animal transport & shelter staff support
$50,000 -
Conservation Voters New Mexico Education FundSanta Fe, NM
Work for wildlife, public lands & freshwater
$50,000 -
Desert Paws IncPena Blanca, NM
General support
$50,000 -
End of the Road RanchSilver City, NM
Equine care
$50,000 -
Felines & Friends New MexicoSanta Fe, NM
General support
$50,000 -
Humane Society of Taos IncTaos, NM
Vet care/medical supplies for shelter animals
$50,000 -
Kindred Spirits Animal SanctuarySanta Fe, NM
General support
$50,000 -
McKinley County Humane Society of New MexicoGallup, NM
Animal care & spay/neuter
$50,000 -
Nmdog IncAlbuquerque, NM
General support
$50,000 -
Northern New Mexico Street Homeless Animal ProjectSanta Fe, NM
Veterinary care
$50,000 -
Pajarito Environmental Education CenterLos Alamos, NM
Bee county USA activities
$50,000 -
RewildAustin, TX
Re:wild your campus support
$50,000 -
Rio Grande ReturnLamy, NM
Native seed propogation; cultivation of native plants
$50,000 -
Street Cat Hub IncAlbuquerque, NM
General support
$50,000 -
Torrance County Animal ServicesEstancia, NM
Emergency veterinary care & spay/neuter
$50,000 -
Wild Blue CatsColorado SPGS, CO
Support of new mexico cats
$50,000 -
Deming Animal GuardiansDeming, NM
General support
$40,000 -
Friends of Roswell Animals IncRoswell, NM
Purchase of transport vehicle
$40,000 -
Heart and Soul Animal SanctuarySanta Fe, NM
General support
$40,000 -
Spay & Neuter Action ProgramLas Cruces, NM
General support
$40,000 -
High Plains Humane Society IncClovis, NM
Veterinary care & keeping animals in homes
$35,000 -
City of AlamogordoAlamogordo, NM
Animal shelter support
$30,000 -
Deming-Luna County Humane SocietyDeming, NM
Spay/neuter voucher program
$30,000 -
Sandoval CountyBernalillo, NM
Veterinary care for shelter animals
$30,000 -
Action Programs for AnimalsLas Cruces, NM
Paws program
$25,000 -
Asombro Institute for Science EducationLas Cruces, NM
Pollinator education
$25,000 -
City of RoswellRoswell, NM
Spay & neuter services
$25,000 -
Colorado Correctional IndustriesCanon City, CO
Prison trained k9 companion program
$25,000 -
Dharmahorse IncorporatedLas Cruces, NM
General support
$25,000 -
Equine Spirit SanctuaryRNCH de Taos, NM
Equine care & protection
$25,000 -
Facts About FertilityKeller, TX
General support
$25,000 -
Farm to Table New MexicoSanta Fe, NM
General support
$25,000 -
Forest Service Employees for Environmental EthicsEugene, OR
General support
$25,000 -
Gaps Science FoundationArgyle, TX
General support
$25,000 -
Humane Society of Central Delaware County IncDelhi, NY
General support
$25,000 -
Indigenous Environmental NetworkBemidji, MN
Geoengineering work
$25,000 -
Malpai Borderlands GroupDouglas, AZ
Supporting new mexico wildlife & science conference
$25,000 -
Mustang CampBlanco, NM
Equine care & protection
$25,000 -
New Mexico Wildlife FederationAlbuquerque, NM
Support for non-lead hunting education
$25,000 -
Paws & Claws Animal Rescue of Quay County IncTucumcari, NM
Kennel upgrades & animal care
$25,000 -
People and Pollinators Action NetworkNiwot, CO
Pesticide & pollinator advocacy
$25,000 -
Perfect Harmony Animal Rescue and SanctuaryChaparral, NM
General support
$25,000 -
Santa Fe Botanical GardenSanta Fe, NM
Pollinator programming & habitat enhancement
$25,000 -
Santa Fe Educational ServicesSanta Fe, NM
General support
$25,000 -
The Community Foundation of Southern New MexicoLas Cruces, NM
Animal companions of las cruces support
$25,000 -
Weston A Price FoundationAlexandria, VA
General support
$25,000 -
Companion Animal Action TeamWilliamsburg, NM
General support
$20,000 -
Raton Humane SocietyRaton, NM
General support
$20,000 -
Think Like A BeeAlbuquerque, NM
Pollinators in the neighborhood project
$20,000 -
Animal Protective Association of SocorroSocorro, NM
General support
$15,000 -
City of Las VegasLas Vegas, NM
Veterinary care for shelter animals
$15,000 -
City of Santa RosaSanta Rosa, NM
Animal shelter improvements & general support
$15,000 -
Desert Willow Wildlife Rehabilitation CenterCarlsbad, NM
General support
$15,000 -
June's Senior Cat Rescue IncAlbuquerque, NM
Help meowt program
$15,000 -
Kato FoundationAlamogordo, NM
Community cat program & general support
$15,000 -
Mount Sinai Medical Center IncNew York, NY
Smoking cessation program
$15,000 -
Pas de Cheval Horse RescueCerrillos, NM
General support
$15,000 -
The Humane Society of Lincoln CountyRuidoso, NM
Microchipping, spay/neuter & fencing project
$15,000 -
Northern New Mexico College FoundationEspanola, NM
Bee campus activities
$12,000 -
Feral Cat Focus of Western New YorkEast Aurora, NY
General support
$10,000 -
Wilhelm Reich MuseumRangeley, ME
General support
$10,000 -
Animal Village NMRuidoso, NM
General support
$5,000 -
Prairie Dog PalsAlbuquerque, NM
General support
$5,000 -
Project Eleven HundredCastle Valley, UT
General support
$5,000 -
Roots Animal SanctuaryTijeras, NM
General support
$5,000 -
Santa Fe Raptor CenterSanta Fe, NM
General support
$5,000 -
Southgate SanctuaryAlamogordo, NM
General support
$5,000 -
Helping Paws Across BordersPlacitas, NM
Emergency evacuation of animals
$2,000
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Animals48 grants $4,567,00039% of the total
- Philanthropy and grantmaking3 grants $3,962,50034% of the total
- Environment14 grants $1,185,00010% of the total
- Food and agriculture3 grants $375,0003% of the total
- Health4 grants $365,0003% of the total
- Civil rights2 grants $350,0003% of the total
- 8 other causes12 grants $852,0007% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- Rhode Island1 grant $3,862,500
- New Mexico67 grants $3,179,000
- District of Columbia11 grants $2,625,000
- Arizona3 grants $775,000
- Virginia5 grants $765,000
- Ohio2 grants $700,000
- Colorado7 grants $470,000
- Washington1 grant $450,000
- Texas4 grants $425,000
- Utah2 grants $235,000
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- Theodora PortagoPRESIDENT, DIRECTOR & EXEC DIRECTOR Hours 40Pay $372,544
- Carolina PortagoVICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR & SECRETARY Hours 10Pay $37,866
- Camille ManningTREASURER & DIRECTOR Hours 10Pay $37,866
- Zach DillenbackASST TREASURER & CFO Hours 40Pay $200,764
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