J F Maddox Foundation
Historical FunderHobbs, New Mexico · EIN 75-6023767 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$4.2M
Organizations funded159
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$271.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,335 and $19,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Sarah Anderson |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box 2588, Hobbs NM 882412588 |
| Phone | 5753936338 |
| Form and materials | Grant Criteria: GRANTS ARE MADE TO PUBLIC CHARITIES AND/OR GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES FOR PROJECTS THAT ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION STATEMENT. PREFERENCE IS GIVEN TO SOUTHEASTERN NM CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS BUT DOES NOT EXCLUSIVELY LIMIT GRANT RECIPIENTS. JACK MADDOX DISTINGUISHED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: AN INDEPENDENT SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION COMMITTEE SCREENS APPLICATIONS AND SELECTS UP TO 20 SEMI-FINALISTS TO INTERVIEW. OF THE 20 SEMI-FINALISTS, UP TO 15 ARE AWARDED ONE-TIME $5,000 SCHOLARSHIPS, 4 ARE AWARDED $20,000 SCHOLARSHIPS OVER 4 YEARS, AND 1 IS SELECTED TO RECEIVE THE JACK MADDOX DISTINGUISHED SCHOLARSHIP AWARD WHICH PAYS FULL TUITION, REQUIRED FEES, TEXTBOOKS, AND ROOM & BOARD. TO SUPPORT THE FOUR MULTI-YEAR SCHOLARS AND THE JACK MADDOX DISTINGUISED SCHOLAR IN ACCEPTANCE TO THEIR SCHOOLS OF CHOICE, THEY ARE ALSO PROVIDED A COLLEGE COUNSELOR, COST REIMBURSEMENT FOR ATTENDING A REGIONAL COLLEGE FAIR, AND UP TO $250 FOR COLLEGE APPLICATION FEES. |
| Deadlines | Scholarship applications must be received by June 30th preceding applicants high school junior year. |
| Restrictions | GRANT CRITERIA: GRANTS ARE NOT ORDINARILY MADE TO INDIVIDUALS, FOR ONGOING SUPPORT OF AN AGENCY, FOR ENDOWMENT FUNDS, OR TO OTHER PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS. REFER TO THE WEBSITE WWW.JFMADDOX.ORG FOR GRANT APPLICATION GUIDELINES AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION PROCESS. JACK MADDOX DISTINGUISHED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: - CANDIDATES MUST HAVE BEEN RESIDENTS OF LEA COUNTY, NM FOR AT LEAST TWO CONSECUTIVE YEARS PRIOR TO MAKING APPLICATION FOR THE SCHOLARSHIPS AND MUST CONTINUE TO BE A LEA COUNTY RESIDENT THROUGH GRADUATION FROM HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUSES OR REGISTERED HOME SCHOOLS LOCATED IN HOBBS, LOVINGTON, EUNICE, TATUM, OR JAL, NM. - CANDIDATES MUST HAVE SUBMITTED A FORMAL APPLICATION IN THE REQUIRED FORMAT BY JUNE 30. - CANDIDATES MUST EITHER BE NATURAL BORN OR NATURALIZED U.S. CITIZENS. APPLICATIONS ARE ASSESSED WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, RELIGION, PHYSICAL CONDITION, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN. APPLICATION FORMS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT WWW.JFMADDOX.ORG. |
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
40% of grants went outside New Mexico.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Habitat for Humanity International Inc | Hobbs, NM | Construction Costs | $515,500 |
| City of Lovington | Lovington, NM | 2024 Hispanic Heritage Concert Series and lovington youth center | $400,000 |
| United Way of Lea County Inc | Hobbs, NM | Campaign Support and 2024 Hobbs August Nites Family Entertainment | $386,221 |
| Golden Apple Foundation For Excellence In Teaching | Chicago, IL | Addressing the Shortage of Highly-Effective Teachers in New Mexico | $300,000 |
| Southwest Foundation for Osteopathic Education and Research | Las Cruces, NM | Burrell Residency Program | $286,125 |
| Hobbs Hispano Chamber of Commerce Foundation | Hobbs, NM | 2023 Mariachi Christmas, Fiestas de Septiembre 2024, 2024 Downtown Events | $146,719 |
| New Mexico Junior College | Hobbs, NM | Western Heritage Museum Holiday Ice Skating Rink Purchase 60%, NMJC Spring Concert Series 2024, AND 2024 Hobbs August Nites | $124,197 |
| Encore Entertainment Inc | Hobbs, NM | General operating support | $121,000 |
| Boys Club of Hobbs Inc | Hobbs, NM | Plumbing at childcare center, FUNDRAISING, AND GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $116,155 |
| Lovington Mainstreet Corporation | Lovington, NM | Lea Theatre Revitalization AND Smokin' on the Plaza 2024 | $95,878 |
| Sacramento Camp and Conference Center Inc | Sacramento, NM | Ayers Project | $81,000 |
| Lea County Commission for the Arts Inc | Hobbs, NM | Broadway Workshop from The Touring Cast of "Come from Away 2024 OPERATING SUPPORT | $64,000 |
| University of the Southwest | Hobbs, NM | Grant Research & Grant Writing; Establishment of a USW Development Office | $50,250 |
| God First Ministries | Hobbs, NM | The Casita Warming Center | $50,000 |
| Opportunity House Inc | Hobbs, NM | Vehicle Purchases | $50,000 |
| Sheri's House of Hope Inc | Hobbs, NM | 1 Year Executive Director Salary Assistance | $50,000 |
| Essex County Community Foundation | Beverly, MA | General operating support | $48,912 |
| Haverhill Public Schools | Haverhill, MA | to support Haverhill Promise | $41,088 |
| Mykaylah Thomas | Hobbs, NM | 2022 Distinguished Scholar | $40,653 |
| Teen Court of Lea County Inc | Hobbs, NM | 2024-2025 Operations Funding | $35,000 |
| Brooklyn Faith Arreola | Lovington, NM | 2021 Distinguished Scholar | $34,549 |
| Literacy Coalition of the Permian Basin | Midland, TX | Lea County Literacy Support AND Attendee Gifts for Literacy Convening in Artesia in December 2024 | $34,100 |
| New City School Inc | Saint Louis, MO | General operating support | $33,000 |
| Wake Forest University | WinstonSalem, NC | designated to the Law Fund and to the Maddox Law Scholarship | $33,000 |
| City of Hobbs | Hobbs, NM | 2023 Christmas Lighting and downtown shrub removal | $31,820 |
| Los Alamos National Laboratory Foundation | Espanola, NM | New Mexico Principal Residency | $30,000 |
| Lovington Food Coalition | Lovington, NM | Providing Backsnacks | $30,000 |
| MyPower Inc | Hobbs, NM | Boys Mentoring Circles Pilot Program | $30,000 |
| Troy Anthony White | Hobbs, NM | 2019 Distinguished Scholar | $27,051 |
| Women's Economic Self-Sufficiency Team | Albuquerque, NM | Downtown Night Market - Fall 2024; WESST in Hobbs | $27,000 |
| Brevin Luke McCool | Hobbs, NM | 2020 Distinguished Scholar | $25,867 |
| First Responders Children's Foundation | New York, NY | First Responders Children's Foundation Programs | $25,000 |
| Turn the Page STL | Saint Louis, MO | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Colorado Rocky Mountain School | Carbondale, CO | General operating support | $21,000 |
| Hobbs Municipal Schools | Hobbs, NM | Swim Meet Enhancements 2023 and band program | $21,000 |
| Bridges Project for Education | Taos, NM | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Community Players of Hobbs New Mexico Inc | Hobbs, NM | Youth Performing Arts Workshop | $20,000 |
| Hollins University Corporation | Roanoke, VA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND the French departmenT | $20,000 |
| Leadership New Mexico | Albuquerque, NM | Core Group Annual Dinner meeting event in Hobbs AND to support statewide leadership development activities for 2023-2024 | $20,000 |
| One Love Worldwide | Hobbs, NM | General operating support | $19,000 |
| Calvary SLO Church | San Luis Obispo, CA | General operating support | $16,500 |
| Colorado Outdoor Education Center | Florissant, CO | scholarship program at Sanborn Western Camps | $15,000 |
| Convoy of Hope | Springfield, MO | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Dr Karen M Trujillo Memorial Foundation | Las Cruces, NM | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Youth Corps | Ranchos de Taos, NM | General operating support | $15,000 |
| VFW New Mexico Foundation | Ruidoso Downs, NM | Warming and Comfort Stations | $15,000 |
| Palmer Drug Abuse Program of Lea County Inc | Hobbs, NM | special kids program | $12,000 |
| Kit Carson House Inc | Taos, NM | Roof repairs | $11,000 |
| A Million Stars Inc | Saint Louis, MO | General operating support | $10,000 |
| American College of Trust and Estate Counsel Foundation Inc | Washington, DC | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Eastern New Mexico University - Ruidoso | Ruidoso, NM | 2024 Unearthing Future Opportunities Youth Conference | $10,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of St Louis | University City, MO | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Justice House | Hobbs, NM | General operating support | $10,000 |
| New Mexico Ramp Project | Albuquerque, NM | Lea County Wheelchair Ramp Project 2023 | $10,000 |
| Nor-Lea Hospital District | Lovington, NM | Guardian Angel Fund - pilot | $10,000 |
| Opportunity School Inc | Amarillo, TX | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Purpose Medical Mission | Lubbock, TX | to support Mulunguishi health efforts | $10,000 |
| Storybridge Inc | Amarillo, TX | Dolly Parton Imagination Library | $10,000 |
| United Military Women of the Southwest | Las Cruces, NM | General operating support | $10,000 |
| University of New Mexico Foundation Inc | Albuquerque, NM | General operating support | $10,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 159 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,160,529 | 159 |
| 2023 | $8,871,509 | 158 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543149349102354
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-6023767
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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