The Cardinal Foundation
Invitation OnlyAlbuquerque, New Mexico · EIN 26-3867156 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$15K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$500
Total assets$141K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,000.
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
45% of grants went outside New Mexico.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creighton University | Omaha, NE | Ellyn thompson memorial scholarship fund | $7,500 |
| Unm Lobo Club | Albuquerque, NM | Athletic scholarships for students | $2,000 |
| Rio Grande Foundation | Albuquerque, NM | Increasing liberty & prosperity | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Jacksonville, FL | To honor and empower wounded warriors | $1,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | To honor the sacrifice of firefighter stephen siller | $750 |
| Albuquerque Museum Foundation | Albuquerque, NM | Further cultural/education programs | $500 |
| Arca | Albuquerque, NM | To open doors for people with developmental disabilities | $500 |
| Joy Junction | Albuquerque, NM | To strengthen families and empower individuals to re-enter the workforce, breaking the cycle of homelessness | $500 |
| Paws for Purple Hearts | Penngrove, CA | To support veterans. | $500 |
| Special Olympics New Mexico | Albuquerque, NM | To provide sports training and competition for people with mental challenges | $500 |
| University of Wyoming Foundation | Laramie, WY | To support foundation's shane c siegfried memorial scholarship fund | $300 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,050 | 11 |
| 2023 | $4,750 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523219349108602
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-3867156
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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