Isora Wells Foundation
Historical FunderAlbuquerque, New Mexico · EIN 20-5193741 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $30,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | KERRIE BLEVENS |
|---|---|
| Address | 12231 ACADEMY ROAD NE SUITE 301-322, ALBUQUERQUE NM 87111 |
| Phone | 6123289924 |
| CONTACT@ISORAFOUNDATION.ORG | |
| Form and materials | THERE IS NO FORMAL APPLICATION BECAUSE THE ISORA FOUNDATION FOCUSES ITS FUNDING ON EXISTING GRANTEE PARTNERSHIPS THROUGH AN INVITED PROCESS. THE FOUNDATION MAY CONSIDER A VERY LIMITED NUMBER OF NEW PARTNERSHIPS, ALSO THROUGH AN INVITED PROCESS INITIATED BY THE FOUNDATION. |
| Deadlines | GRANT AWARDS WILL BE MADE ON OR BEFORE JUNE 30 |
| Restrictions | THE ISORA FOUNDATION WILL NOT FUND INDIVIDUALS, SCHOLARSHIPS, ENDOWMENTS OR POLITICAL FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES, PROJECTS THAT LACK A SUFFICIENT EVALUATION COMPONENT, PROJECTS THAT ARE NOT ADMINISTERED THROUGH A 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION, AND PAST GRANTEES THAT HAVE NOT SUBMITTED A REQUIRED PROGRESS REPORT. THE ISORA FOUNDATION PRIMARILY SUPPORTS ORGANIZATION OR POJECTS BASED IN MINNESOTA OR 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
66% of grants went outside New Mexico.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Wells Tennis & Education Center | St Paul, MN | General operating support & youth scholarships | $80,000 |
| Community Access | New York, NY | Changing minds young filmmaker initiative | $30,000 |
| Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness | St Paul, MN | General operating support | $30,000 |
| LA Plaza de Encuentro Gathering Place (Encuentro) | Albuquerque, NM | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Minneapolis Community and Technical College Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Thomas wells endowed scholarship (fund 305.3025) | $30,000 |
| New Mexico Immigrant Law Center | Albuquerque, NM | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | New York, NY | General operating support | $25,000 |
| The Face-To-Face Project | Brooklyn, NY | General operating support | $25,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Westlake wells alcohol addiction fund | $25,000 |
| Indian Pueblo Cultural Center | Albuquerque, NM | Cultural dance program | $20,000 |
| Santa Fe Dreamers Project | Santa Fe, NM | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Aclu of New Mexico Foundation | Albuquerque, NM | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Family Forum | Superior, WI | General support for brule head start location | $15,000 |
| Aclu Foundation Inc | New York City, NY | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Como Friends | St Paul, MN | General operating support | $10,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA Plaza de Encuentro Gathering Place (Encuentro) | Albuquerque, NM | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Community Access | New York, NY | Changing minds young filmmaker initiative | $30,000 |
| The Face-To-Face Project | Brooklyn, NY | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness | St Paul, MN | General operating support | $20,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $395,000 | 19 |
| 2023 | $310,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | $430,000 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 5, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512489349100416
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5193741
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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