The Frost Foundation
Historical FunderSanta Fe, New Mexico · EIN 72-0520342 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$1.3M
Organizations funded69
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$34.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $8,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MARY AMELIA WHITED-HOWELL PRESIDENT |
|---|---|
| Address | 511 ARMIJO STREET SUITE A, SANTA FE NM 87501 |
| Phone | 5059860208 |
| Form and materials | ONE PAGE SUMMARY. INCLUDE NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER, PROJECT OR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AGE OF ORGANIZATION, DESCRIPTION OF NEED, DESCRIPTION OF OBJECTIVE OR GOAL, PROCEDURES USED FOR PLANNING & IMPLEMENTATION |
| Deadlines | DECEMEBR 1ST FOR MARCH BOARD MEETING. JUNE 1ST FOR SEPTEMBER BOARD MEETING. |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
21% of grants went outside New Mexico.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Espanola Humane | Espanola, NM | Operating | $260,000 |
| Laboratories Foundation | Espanola, NM | Operating | $144,000 |
| St Vincent Hospital Foundation | Santa Fe, NM | Operating | $100,000 |
| Tibetan Assoc of Santa Fe | Santa Fe, NM | Operating | $60,000 |
| Blue Skye Foundation | Santa Fe, NM | Operating | $50,000 |
| The Community Foundation of Lincoln Cnt | Ruidoso, NM | Operating | $50,000 |
| Kindred Spirits Animal Sanctuary | Santa Fe, NM | Operating | $26,000 |
| Horizon Albuquerque | Albuquerque, NM | Operating | $25,000 |
| New Mexico Wildlife Federation | Albuquerque, NM | Operating | $25,000 |
| The Food Depot | Santa Fe, NM | Operating | $21,000 |
| Eden House | New Orleans, LA | Operating | $20,000 |
| New Mexico School for Arts | Santa Fe, NM | Operating | $20,000 |
| Tulane Univ Development | New Orleans, LA | Operating | $20,000 |
| Paws and Stripes | Albuquerque, NM | Operating | $17,000 |
| St Elizabeth Shelter | Santa Fe, NM | Operating | $16,000 |
| Chimp Haven | Keithville, LA | Operating | $15,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Nm | Santa Fe, NM | Operating | $15,000 |
| Tomorrow's Women | Santa Fe, NM | Operating | $15,000 |
| Laboratory of Greater New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | Operating | $15,000 |
| Literary Volunteers | Santa Fe, NM | Operating | $15,000 |
| New Mexico Kids Matter | Albuquerque, NM | Operating | $15,000 |
| Stair Nola | New Orleans, LA | Operating | $15,000 |
| Youth Heartline | Taos, NM | Operating | $15,000 |
| The Thurman Perry Foundation | Mandeville, LA | Operating | $12,500 |
| Animal Protection New Mexico | Santa Fe, NM | Operating | $11,000 |
| End of Life Options New Mexico | Albuquerque, NM | Operating | $11,000 |
| 4 the Girls Foundation Inc | Miami, FL | Operating | $10,000 |
| Cooking With Kids | Santa Fe, NM | Operating | $10,000 |
| Resolve | Santa Fe, NM | Operating | $10,000 |
| The Sky Center | Santa Fe, NM | Operating | $10,000 |
| Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless | Albuquerque, NM | Operating | $10,000 |
| Best Buddies New Mexico | Albuquerque, NM | Operating | $10,000 |
| Bridge House | Table Mesa Dr, CO | Operating | $10,000 |
| Casa for Children of New Mexico | Rio Rancho, NM | Operating | $10,000 |
| Friends of Valle de Oro | Albuquerque, NM | Operating | $10,000 |
| Imagenz New Mexico | Santa Fe, NM | Operating | $10,000 |
| Joe's Land Trust | Zephyr Cove, NV | Operating | $10,000 |
| Las Cumbres Community Services | Albuquerque, NM | Operating | $10,000 |
| Libros for Kids Inc | Albuquerque, NM | Operating | $10,000 |
| Loop Nola | New Orleans, LA | Operating | $10,000 |
| Lower 9Th Ward Center | New Orleans, LA | Operating | $10,000 |
| Musuem of New Mexico Foundation | Santa Fe, NM | Operating | $10,000 |
| New Energy Economy | Santa Fe, NM | Operating | $10,000 |
| Rebuilding Together | El Paso, TX | Operating | $10,000 |
| Sante Fe Dreamers | Santa Fe, NM | Operating | $10,000 |
| Santa Fe Film Institute | Santa Fe, NM | Operating | $10,000 |
| Searchlight New Mexico | Santa Fe, NM | Operating | $10,000 |
| Taos Feral Feline Friends | El Prado, NM | Operating | $10,000 |
| The Lensic Sf Performing Arts Ctr | Santa Fe, NM | Operating | $10,000 |
| Wildlife for All | Pena Blanca, NM | Operating | $10,000 |
| Audubon New Mexico | Santa Fe, NM | Operating | $10,000 |
| Holy Cross Medical Center | Taos, NM | Operating | $8,000 |
| Santa Fe Film Festival | Santa Fe, NM | Operating | $5,500 |
| First United Methodist Church | Albuquerque, NM | Operating | $5,000 |
| Punching Out Parkinson's | Santa Fe, NM | Operating | $5,000 |
| Books Beyond the Bosque | Albuquerque, NM | Operating | $5,000 |
| Children's Grief Center | Albuquerque, NM | Operating | $5,000 |
| Give US the Floor | San Francisco, CA | Operating | $5,000 |
| Mariachi Spectacles | Albuquerque, NM | Operating | $5,000 |
| Deming Animal Guardians | Deming, NM | Operating | $4,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 69 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,326,000 | 69 |
| 2023 | $965,385 | 58 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349102274
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 72-0520342
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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