LA Luz Foundation
Invitation OnlySanta Fe, New Mexico · EIN 47-1457735 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$248K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$18,899
Total assets$142K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $27,003.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
0% of grants went outside New Mexico.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern New Mexico Soccer Association | Santa Fe, NM | Soccer field complex funding | $176,000 |
| Moving Arts Espanola | Velarde, NM | General support | $27,003 |
| United by Friendship | Espanola, NM | General support | $20,000 |
| Life Circle Adult Day Center | Santa Fe, NM | Program support | $18,899 |
| The Santa Fe Opera | Santa Fe, NM | General support | $3,500 |
| Adaptive Sports Program New Mexico | Santa Fe, NM | Soccer complex | $1,500 |
| New Mexico Mission of Mercy | Albuquerque, NM | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $247,902 | 7 |
| 2023 | $138,500 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202521339349101997
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-1457735
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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