Connie Gotsch Arts Foundation
Historical FunderFarmington, New Mexico · EIN 46-6536704 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,700 and $12,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | ARTIST OR ARTS ORG IN SAN JUAN CNTY |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 6475, FARMINGTON NM 87499 |
| Phone | 5055980887 |
| Form and materials | SEE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION ATTACHED AS PDF. |
| Deadlines | ONGOING |
| Restrictions | SCHOLARSHIPS GRANTED TO RESIDENTS OF, OR THOSE EMPLOYED IN, SAN JUAN COUNTY, NEW MEXICO. |
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
0% of grants went outside New Mexico.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Nm Arts Council | Farmington, NM | Grants for navajo adornment workshops and a 5-year project for young audience expenses. | $53,000 |
| City of Farmington-Music Garden at | Farmington, NM | Grant for music garden at boundless journey park. | $35,000 |
| City of Farmingtonfour Corners Musi | Farmington, NM | Grant for musical theater. | $26,500 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Farmington, NM | Grant for showcase on dustin for youth. | $18,000 |
| Aztec Municipal School District | Aztec, NM | Grants for professional development and a portable music shell. | $15,623 |
| Aztec Museum Assoc | Aztec, NM | Musician fees for summer concert series. | $14,850 |
| River Reach Foundation | Farmington, NM | Grant for cottonwood sculpture. | $12,000 |
| San Juan Symphony | Farmington, NM | Grants for san juan symphony's concerts | $11,000 |
| Farmington Museum | Farmington, NM | Octoberfest concert performance expense | $10,000 |
| Caliente Community Chorus | Blanco, NM | Grant for area concert performance. | $9,000 |
| Piedra Vista High School | Farmington, NM | Grant for theater production. | $6,000 |
| City of Farmington-Heather Mcgaughe | Farmington, NM | Grant for children's theater. | $6,000 |
| Farmington Library Foundation | Farmington, NM | Grant for summer reading program. | $5,000 |
| Theater Ensemble Arts | Farmington, NM | Grant for community theater. | $5,000 |
| The Arc of San Juan County | Farmington, NM | Grant for arts academy. | $5,000 |
| Mann Dance Academy | Farmington, NM | Dance studio expense for annual production of the nutcracker ballet. | $4,435 |
| Gordon Glass Circle of Friends | Farmington, NM | Grant for concert. | $3,500 |
| Regional Animal Shelter Foundation | Farmington, NM | Final distribution of net assets for general charitable purposes in connection with foundation dissolution. | $2,500 |
| Farmington Evening Lions Club | Farmington, NM | Final distribution of net assets for general charitable purposes in connection with foundation dissolution. | $2,500 |
| Caliente Childrens'youth Choir | Farmington, NM | Grant for concerts. | $2,025 |
| San Juan Writers LLC | Farmington, NM | Grant for book publishing. | $1,700 |
| Navajo Preparatory School | Farmington, NM | Grant for student film projects. | $1,500 |
| Heights Middle School | Farmington, NM | Grant for music purchase. | $1,000 |
| San Juan County Chapter Spebsqsa Fo | Farmington, NM | Grant for concert. | $1,000 |
| Tibbetts Middle School | Farmington, NM | Grant for music shelves and music. | $1,000 |
| Basin Good Neighbor Foundation | Farmington, NM | Grants for fundraiser music expenses. | $790 |
| Aztec High Choir | Aztec, NM | Grant for accompanist fees. | $412 |
The return also lists 14 grants to individuals ($94,961). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $349,296 | 41 |
| 2023 | $114,764 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 30, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503039349100430
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-6536704
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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