The Estelle H Yates Foundation
Invitation OnlyArtesia, New Mexico · EIN 27-6185888 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$668K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$1.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,000 and $68,200.
From the return
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
16% of grants went outside New Mexico.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artesia Public Schools | Artesia, NM | Teacher Training & Curriculum Enhancement | $216,000 |
| Artesia Arts Council | Artesia, NM | Operating | $102,368 |
| Little Castle Learning & Development Center | Artesia, NM | Operating | $100,000 |
| Pregnancy Help Center | Artesia, NM | Operating | $68,200 |
| National Dance Institute | Santa Fe, NM | SENM Program | $65,914 |
| New Mexico School for the Arts | Santa Fe, NM | Artesia Outreach Program | $50,000 |
| New Mexico School for the Deaf | Santa Fe, NM | Infant Hearing Diagnostic Project | $30,000 |
| Assurance Home Inc | Roswell, NM | Art therapy and residence program | $12,859 |
| Literacy Coalition of the Permian Basin | Midland, TX | Books for Hagerman Students' summer program | $6,700 |
| Artesia Arts Council | Artesia, NM | Missoula Children's Theater | $6,000 |
| Roswell Symphony Orchestra Inc | Roswell, NM | In memory of Roxanne Yates | $5,000 |
| Creede Reperatory Theatre Inc | Creede, CO | Alternative Learning through art | $4,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $667,541 | 12 |
| 2024 | $2,711,604 | 12 |
| 2023 | $2,765,057 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 31, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620909349100022
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-6185888
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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