The New Mexico State Capitol

Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 74-2857008

S B Foundation

A private foundation in Lamy, NM. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 43 grants and $465,000 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

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

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

    $465,000

    Grants listed
    43
    Assets, end of year
    $8,923,110
  • Tax year 2023

    $551,500

    Grants listed
    48
    Assets, end of year
    $9,105,017
  • Tax year 2022

    $504,000

    Grants listed
    50
    Assets, end of year
    $5,054,942
  • Tax year 2021

    $272,000

    Grants listed
    36
    Assets, end of year
    $6,378,981
  • Tax year 2020

    $180,000

    Grants listed
    28
    Assets, end of year
    $3,464,945
  • Tax year 2019

    $196,000

    Grants listed
    33
    Assets, end of year
    $3,393,676
  • Tax year 2018

    $185,000

    Grants listed
    34
    Assets, end of year
    $3,303,495

Grants paid in 2024

43 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Rio Grande ReturnLamy, NM

    To support organization

    $40,000
  2. Borderlands Restoration NetworkPatagonia, AZ

    To support organization

    $20,000
  3. StandearthSan Francisco, CA

    To support organization

    $15,000
  4. AwareJuneau, AK

    To support organization

    $15,000
  5. Discovery SoutheastJuneau, AK

    To support organization

    $15,000
  6. The Glory HallJuneau, AK

    To support organization

    $15,000
  7. Bold FuturesAlbuquerque, NM

    To support organization

    $10,000
  8. Communities in Schools Santa FeSanta Fe, NM

    To support organization

    $10,000
  9. Conservation Voters NM Education FundSanta Fe, NM

    To support organization

    $10,000
  10. La Familia-Healthcare for the Homeless Santa FeSanta Fe, NM

    To support organization

    $10,000
  11. Planned Parenthood of the Rocky MountainsDenver, CO

    To support organization

    $10,000
  12. Solace Sexual Assault ServicesSanta Fe, NM

    To support organization

    $10,000
  13. The Food Depot (santa Fe)Santa Fe, NM

    To support organization

    $10,000
  14. The Galisteo Basin Preserve Permanent Endowment CampaignSanta Fe, NM

    To support organization

    $10,000
  15. Think New MexicoSanta Fe, NM

    To support organization

    $10,000
  16. Black Mesa TrustKykotsmovi, AZ

    To support organization

    $10,000
  17. Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun ViolenceSan Francisco, CA

    To support organization

    $10,000
  18. Grand Canyon TrustFlagstaff, AZ

    To support organization

    $10,000
  19. Indigenous Climate ActionArcata, CA

    To support organization

    $10,000
  20. Indigenous Environmental NetworkBemidji, MN

    To support organization

    $10,000
  21. The Land InstituteSalina, KS

    To support organization

    $10,000
  22. Loveland FoundationBrooklyn, NY

    To support organization

    $10,000
  23. San Juan Citizens AllianceDurango, CO

    To support organization

    $10,000
  24. St Martins-Hope WorksAlbuquerque, NM

    To support organization

    $10,000
  25. Union of Concerned ScientistsCambridge, MA

    To support organization

    $10,000
  26. Uplift Youth Climate ConferenceCalabasas, CA

    To support organization

    $10,000
  27. Wild Salmon CenterPortland, OR

    To support organization

    $10,000
  28. Alaska Heat SmartJuneau, AK

    To support organization

    $10,000
  29. Bears Ears PartnersBluff, UT

    To support organization

    $10,000
  30. Catholic Community Services - Southeast Senior ServicesJuneau, AK

    To support organization

    $10,000
  31. Grand Staircase-Escalante PartnersKanab, UT

    To support organization

    $10,000
  32. Juneau Animal RescueJuneau, AK

    To support organization

    $10,000
  33. New Mexico WildAlbuquerque, NM

    To support organization

    $10,000
  34. Planned Parenthood GnwaaSeattle, WA

    To support organization

    $10,000
  35. Protect Our WintersBoulder, CO

    To support organization

    $10,000
  36. Sitka Conservation SocietySitka, AK

    To support organization

    $10,000
  37. Tidelines InstituteGustavus, AK

    To support organization

    $10,000
  38. Trail MixJuneau, AK

    To support organization

    $10,000
  39. 50 Voices for Endangered Species (through Boise St Univ)Boise, ID

    To support organization

    $5,000
  40. Eco FlightAspen, CO

    To support organization

    $5,000
  41. No More DeathsTucson, AZ

    To support organization

    $5,000
  42. Society for Advancement of Chicanoshispanics and Native Americans in SciencSanta Cruz, CA

    To support organization

    $5,000
  43. Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation InitiativeBozeman, MT

    To support organization

    $5,000

Where the money goes

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

  1. Environment12 grants $165,00062% of the total
  2. Animals2 grants $20,0008% of the total
  3. Civil rights2 grants $20,0008% of the total
  4. Education2 grants $20,0008% of the total
  5. Health1 grant $10,0004% of the total
  6. Human services1 grant $10,0004% of the total
  7. 2 other causes2 grants $20,0008% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. New Mexico11 grants $140,000
  2. Alaska9 grants $105,000
  3. California5 grants $50,000
  4. Arizona4 grants $45,000
  5. Colorado4 grants $35,000
  6. Utah2 grants $20,000
  7. Kansas1 grant $10,000
  8. Massachusetts1 grant $10,000
  9. Minnesota1 grant $10,000
  10. New York1 grant $10,000

Officers, directors and trustees

6 people as filed

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

  • John B SiskPRESIDENT Hours 0Pay $0
  • Sarah Sisk HamiltonSECRETARY Hours 0Pay $0
  • Thomas D SiskTREASURER Hours 0Pay $0
  • Alan HamiltonDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Wendy Jill PalenDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Mary Pat SchillyDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0

The return

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