The Capitol Ford Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlySanta Fe, New Mexico · EIN 85-0470771 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
11% of grants went outside New Mexico.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe Children's Museum | Santa Fe, NM | General support | $15,000 |
| St Vincent Hospital Foundation | Santa Fe, NM | Community support. | $10,000 |
| Santa Fe Animal Shelter | Santa Fe, NM | General support. | $5,000 |
| Rotary Club of Santa Fe | Santa Fe, NM | Pancakes on the Plaza | $3,500 |
| Santa Fe Watershed Association | Santa Fe, NM | General support | $1,500 |
| Rotary Club of Santa del Sur | Santa Fe, NM | Provide shoes for needy children to attend schools. | $1,500 |
| Arbor Day Foundation | Lincoln, NE | Contribution | $1,000 |
| St Michaels High School | Santa Fe, NM | High school sports | $750 |
| Sons of American Legion | Santa Fe, NM | Membership support. | $500 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($7,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $46,250 | 11 |
| 2024 | $24,750 | 8 |
| 2023 | $18,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611279349103166
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-0470771
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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