Center for Educational Initiatives
Historical FunderAlbuquerque, New Mexico · EIN 85-0477271 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | ALAN MARKS |
|---|---|
| Address | 240 VALLY HIGH SW, ALBUQUERQUE NM 87105 |
| Phone | 5053620813 |
| JAMARUNM.EDU | |
| Form and materials | LEAD-NM SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION, FAFSA COLLEGE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AWARD LETTER, IF AVAILABLE |
| Deadlines | APRIL 15 |
| Restrictions | 4000/ANNUALLY, 1ST GENERATION COLLEGE APPLICANT |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
37% of grants went outside New Mexico.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institute for Policy Studies | Washington, DC | Nm fellowship | $35,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Scottsdale, AZ | Health promotion research | $20,000 |
| First Baptist Church of Mckinney Tx | Mckinney, TX | Education program in south africa | $10,000 |
| Nm Imigrant Law Center | Albuquerque, NM | Community education | $10,000 |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA | Educational program | $5,000 |
| Three Sisters Kitchen | Albuquerque, NM | Community health | $5,000 |
| Encuentro | Albuquerque, NM | Educational program | $5,000 |
| Nm Environmental Law Center | Albuquerque, NM | Community education | $5,000 |
| Roadrunner Food Bank | Albuquerque, NM | Food bank | $5,000 |
| Nm Vets for Pets | Albuquerque, NM | Community health | $5,000 |
| Nm Center on Law and Poverty | Albuquerque, NM | Community eduction | $4,000 |
| Center for Investigative Reporting | Big Sandy, TX | Educational program | $4,000 |
| High Country News | Paonia, CO | Educational outreach | $3,000 |
| Horizons Albuquerque | Albuquerque, NM | Educational program | $3,000 |
| Outpost Performance Space | Albuquerque, NM | Educational program | $3,000 |
| Native Health Initiative | Albuquerque, NM | Community health | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $124,500 | 16 |
| 2023 | $91,000 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 21, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513259349100621
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-0477271
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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