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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 88-0905185

Meow Wolf Philanthropic Foundation

A private foundation in Santa Fe, NM. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 72 grants and $689,392 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 person
On file
Phone
On file
Mailing address
On file
Form and materials
On file
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
The program must qualify as futhering an educational and charitable purpose as described in sec. 501(c)(3) of the current internal revenue code.

Contact person, phone, mailing address and application materials on file. See them with a plan.

Assets and giving by year

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

    $689,392

    Grants listed
    72
    Assets, end of year
    $53,891
  • Tax year 2023

    $0

    Grants listed
    0
    Assets, end of year
    $350,841
  • Tax year 2022

    $0

    Grants listed
    0
    Assets, end of year
    $0

Grants paid in 2024

72 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Percentage Impact FoundationNew Yori, NY

    Matching and volunteer grants.

    $42,892
  2. New Mexico Community TrustAlbuquerque, NM

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $25,000
  3. Creative Santa FeSanta Fe, NM

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $20,000
  4. The Neon MuseumLas Vegas, NV

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $20,000
  5. Dallas Art TherapyRichardson, TX

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $15,000
  6. Discovery Children's MuseumLas Vegas, NV

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $15,000
  7. Forest ForwardDallas, TX

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $15,000
  8. Indigenousaf (iaf Inc)Santa Fe, NM

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $15,000
  9. Latino Cultural Arts CenterDenver, CO

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $15,000
  10. Left of Center Art Gallery (loc)North Las Vegas, NV

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $15,000
  11. Marjorie Barrick Museum of ArtLas Vegas, NV

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $15,000
  12. Obodo CollectiveLas Vegas, NV

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $15,000
  13. Redline Contemporary Art CenterDenver, CO

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $12,500
  14. 516 Arts - Fulcrum FundAlbuquerque, NM

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $10,000
  15. Access GalleryDenver, CO

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $10,000
  16. Americans for Indian Opportunity - Native RealitiesAlbuquerque, NM

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $10,000
  17. Cara Mia TheatreDallas, TX

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $10,000
  18. Children's Hospital Colorado FoundationAurora, CO

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $10,000
  19. Cleo Parker Robinson DanceDenver, CO

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $10,000
  20. Colorado Business Committee for the ArtsDenver, CO

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $10,000
  21. Downtown Aurora Visual Arts (dava)Aurora, CO

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $10,000
  22. Fifth Ward Community Redevelopment Corporation (5TH Ward Cultural Arts DistHouston, TX

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $10,000
  23. La Semilla Food CenterAnthony, NM

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $10,000
  24. Las Vegas Indian CenterLas Vegas, NV

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $10,000
  25. Las Vegas Liberation Foundation - Solidarity FridgeHenderson, NV

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $10,000
  26. New Mexico Foundation - Earthseed Black Arts AllianceSanta Fe, NM

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $10,000
  27. New Mexico Foundation - Vital SpacesSanta Fe, NM

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $10,000
  28. Opportunity VillageLas Vegas, NV

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $10,000
  29. Orange Show Center for Visionary ArtHouston, TX

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $10,000
  30. Poeh Cultural CenterSanta Fe, NM

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $10,000
  31. Project Row HousesHouston, TX

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $10,000
  32. Resource CenterDallas, TX

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $10,000
  33. Spark DallasDallas, TX

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $10,000
  34. Su TeatroDenver, CO

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $10,000
  35. Sun Valley Kitchen Community CenterDenver, CO

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $10,000
  36. Sun Valley Youth CenterDenver, CO

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $10,000
  37. Tewa Women UnitedEspanola, NM

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $10,000
  38. The CenterLas Vegas, NV

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $10,000
  39. University of New Mexico Foundation (unm Children's Psychiatric Center)Albuquerque, NM

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $10,000
  40. Working ClassroomAlbuquerque, NM

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $10,000
  41. Zuni Youth Enrichment ProjectZuni, NM

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $10,000
  42. Denver Art SocietyDenver, CO

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $7,500
  43. Denver's Art District on Santa FeDenver, CO

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $7,500
  44. Film Prize FoundationRanchos de Taos, NM

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $7,500
  45. Keres Learning CenterCochiti Pueblo, NM

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $7,500
  46. Keshet Dance CompanyAlbuquerque, NM

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $7,500
  47. Museo de Las AmricasDenver, CO

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $7,500
  48. Paseo ProjectTaos, NM

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $7,500
  49. Reunity ResourcesSanta Fe, NM

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $7,500
  50. Sacred VoicesDenver, CO

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $7,500
  51. Teatro ParaguasSanta Fe, NM

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $7,500
  52. Think 360 Arts for LearningDenver, CO

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $7,500
  53. Tierra Nueva Counseling Center (southwestern College)Santa Fe, NM

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $7,500
  54. A Source of Joy Theatricals Inc DBA Broadway in the HoodLas Vegas, NV

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $5,000
  55. Axle ProjectsSanta Fe, NM

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $5,000
  56. City of the WorldLas Vegas, NV

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $5,000
  57. ColectivaDenver, CO

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $5,000
  58. House of ShineGrapevine, TX

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $5,000
  59. Indigenous WaysLas Vegas, NV

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $5,000
  60. Make Santa FeSanta Fe, NM

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $5,000
  61. Moving Arts EspaolaVelarde, NM

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $5,000
  62. Nevada School for the ArtsLas Vegas, NV

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $5,000
  63. New Mexico School for the Arts Art InstituteSanta Fe, NM

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $5,000
  64. Parallel Studios Inc (currents)Santa Fe, NM

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $5,000
  65. Peasco Theater - Mas ComunidadPeasco, NM

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $5,000
  66. Teatro Paraguas - Artwalk Santa FeSanta Fe, NM

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $5,000
  67. YMCA of Metropolitan Fort WorthFort Worth, TX

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $5,000
  68. New Mexico Community TrustAlbuquerque, NM

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $3,000
  69. Queen Bee Music Association - Portal FestSanta Fe, NM

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $2,500
  70. Kinfolk HouseFort Worth, TX

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $1,500
  71. Arts Connect HoustonHouston, TX

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $1,000
  72. Opera SouthwestAlbuquerque, NM

    General support of exempt mission and programs

    $1,000

Where the money goes

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

  1. Arts and culture19 grants $173,50056% of the total
  2. Human services4 grants $35,00011% of the total
  3. Youth development2 grants $17,5006% of the total
  4. Community development1 grant $15,0005% of the total
  5. Education3 grants $15,0005% of the total
  6. Mental health1 grant $15,0005% of the total
  7. 4 other causes4 grants $37,50012% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. New Mexico30 grants $254,000
  2. Colorado16 grants $150,000
  3. Nevada13 grants $140,000
  4. Texas12 grants $102,500
  5. New York1 grant $42,892

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

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

  • Julie HeinrichCHIEF OF STAFF, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Caity KennedyCO FOUNDER Hours 0Pay $0
  • Jose TolosaCEO Hours 0Pay $0
  • Michael KopelmanCFO Hours 0Pay $0

The return

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