Binns Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyLas Cruces, New Mexico · EIN 47-2758702 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$60K
Organizations funded32
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$2.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,400.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
6% of grants went outside New Mexico.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nmsu Foundation | Las Cruces, NM | Charity | $10,440 |
| Donald Kemp Kids of the Southwest | Las Cruces, NM | Charity | $9,756 |
| Las Cruces Public Schools | Las Cruces, NM | Charity | $9,304 |
| Rio Grande Rotary Club | Las Cruces, NM | Charity | $4,000 |
| Champion of Literacy | Memphis, TN | Charity | $4,000 |
| Mesilla Valley Hospice | Las Cruces, NM | Charity | $2,000 |
| Mesilla Valley Christian School | Las Cruces, NM | Charity | $2,000 |
| St Andrews Episopel Church | Las Cruces, NM | Charity | $1,500 |
| Mesilla Valley Search and Rescue | Las Cruces, NM | Charity | $1,400 |
| Nm State Police Foundation | Albuquerque, NM | Charity | $1,200 |
| Cruces Gymnastics Academy | Las Cruces, NM | Charity | $1,000 |
| Las Cruces Home Builders Assoc | Las Cruces, NM | Charity | $1,000 |
| Tutti Bambini | Las Cruces, NM | Charity | $1,000 |
| Gospel Rescue Mission | Las Cruces, NM | Charity | $1,000 |
| Jardin de Los Ninos | Las Cruces, NM | Charity | $1,000 |
| American Legion 10 Post | Las Cruces, NM | Charity | $1,000 |
| LA Casa Inc | Las Cruces, NM | Charity | $1,000 |
| Red and Blue 12Th Man Club | Mesilla Park, NM | Charity | $1,000 |
| Make a Wish New Mexico | Albuquerque, NM | Charity | $700 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Las Cruces, NM | Charity | $500 |
| Mesilla Valley Habitat for Hummanit | Las Cruces, NM | Charity | $500 |
| United Way | Las Cruces, NM | Charity | $500 |
| Community Options | Las Cruces, NM | Charity | $500 |
| Boys & Girls Club Fund | Las Cruces, NM | Charity | $500 |
| Girl Scouts of the Deser Sw | El Paso, TX | Charity | $500 |
| Wee Warriors | Las Cruces, NM | Charity | $500 |
| Dona Ana County Rescue | Las Cruces, NM | Charity | $500 |
| Foundation for Lc Museums | Las Cruces, NM | Charity | $500 |
| Asombro Institute of Science Educat | Las Cruces, NM | Charity | $500 |
| Dona Ana Arts Council | Las Cruces, NM | Charity | $300 |
| Special Olympics | Albuquerque, NM | Charity | $200 |
| Las Cruces First | Las Cruces, NM | Charity | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $60,000 | 32 |
| 2024 | $65,205 | 35 |
| 2023 | $49,205 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641059349100314
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-2758702
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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