A year-end letter from our CEO:
As the year closes, Taos Community Foundation (TCF) celebrates the 30 years of philanthropy that we have shared with you—donors, nonprofit partners, and community members. Together, we have worked toward creating a community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
On a personal note, I would like to thank everyone for the warm welcome to TCF. It has been a pleasure to see and hear the work of our donors and nonprofits both through giving and supporting the community. The creativity that comes from our nonprofit sector is extraordinary and seeing it first hand through site visits brings it to life in a special way. If you would like to connect for a visit, please reach out and let me know what works for you or your nonprofit.
With your support, TCF proudly awarded over 500 grants totaling 1.3 million dollars to nonprofits in 2024. Some of our grantmaking efforts went toward elevating arts and culture, strengthening educational opportunities for our students, promoting community-wide health and wellness, caring for the environment, and providing animal welfare to our fuzzy friends.
TCF is community-based, with a local board of directors and local committee members who volunteer their time and expertise to guide grant-making decisions. Additionally, our amazing staff serve as the heart of the Foundation, and are here to serve you. Donating through Taos Community Foundation means that your gift stays in the community, and helps your local neighbors.
Anyone can be a philanthropist, and as we look ahead towards the new year, we invite you to elevate your giving by making a year-end gift. When you give to TCF, you are investing in your local community and the causes you care about. You can be part of our future by participating in this year’s annual giving campaign.
Donors can offer unrestricted gifts to TCF to help us support the most immediate needs in our community, direct support for nonprofit organizations, or field of interest funds to address specific causes that you care about.
TCF also offers donor-advised funds, individualized planned giving, legacy gifts, gifts of real property, a women’s giving circle, and more. We can help you find the perfect giving avenue through our existing funds, or a program crafted just for you.
We are deeply grateful for your trust and commitment over the years. These relationships enable us to navigate the needs of the community and build the connections to meet those needs. With your help, we can continue uplifting and supporting the community we share. If you are interested in making a year-end gift to the Foundation, you can donate today by visiting our website, or filling out the remittance envelope attached to this letter.
Thank you for being a vital part of our journey. Here’s to the next 30 years of giving, growth, and collective impact.
De la comunidad, para la comunidad.
(From the community, for the community.)
In gratitude,
CJ Grace
Chief Executive Officer
Elevating Philanthropy, One Project At A Time.
Taos Community Foundation is proud to showcase a few projects from the past year, and we hope that you will join us on our mission by giving to our year-end campain!
Ridge-a-Thon Raises Record Funding
During our 2024 Ridge-A-Thon event, Taos Community Foundation raised a record-breaking $61,300 for our Emergency Medicines Fund, which was granted to non-profits that provide equitable access to healthcare and services for local residents. This year’s grant recipients included Holy Cross – Taos Cancer Support Services (TCSS), Rio Grande ATP, and Taos Elders and Neighbors Together (TENT). With the help of our donors, sponsors, volunteers, and skiers, we were able to host the event for the 28th year, continuing a beloved Taos tradition.
Educational Summer Camp at Enos Garcia Elementary
This past summer, several community partners, including Taos Community Foundation, saw a need and came to the table asking how they could help children and their families during summer break. This discussion led to the development of a free three-week long summer camp for fifty students offered by Taos Educational Collaborative (TEC) at Enos Garcia Elementary School. This summer camp filled a gap for many working families in our community, and represents best how collaboration and care make all the difference.
Partnership with UNM-Taos to Offer A Grant Writing Class
During the summer of 2024, Taos Community Foundation and UNM Taos partnered to host a free grant writing class for 16 local nonprofits, educators, interns, and students. This project reflects one of the ways that the Taos Community Foundation supports capacity building and educational attainment across our local communities. Students, interns and staff members alike were able to build their knowledge and skills within the grant writing and non-profit spheres, providing an accessible pathway toward organizational stability and growth.
Want To Help Us Continue Projects Like These?
If you have questions about making a donation, please reach out to our team by calling (575)-737-9300 or emailing info@taoscf.org.