Witter Bynner Foundation For Poetry Inc
Historical FunderSanta Fe, New Mexico · EIN 23-7169999 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,500 and $9,410.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | The Witter Bynner Foundation for Po |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box 10169, Santa Fe NM 87504 |
| Phone | 5056995178 |
| Form and materials | Applications are available at the Foundation's address. The application is a standardized form that requires the same information from all applicants. Supplemental information is specified in the application. A letter of intent must be submitted between August 1 and December 31 and Applications must be submitted by February 15 of each year. |
| Deadlines | February 15 |
| Restrictions | Promotion of Poetry |
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
11% of grants went outside New Mexico.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| NM School for the Arts | Santa Fe, NM | Creative writing program and poetry slam. | $13,000 |
| Santa Fe International Literary Fes | Santa Fe, NM | Poets at the festival. | $9,500 |
| Partners in Education Foundation | Santa Fe, NM | Poetry programs in Santa Fe public schools. | $9,410 |
| Center for Contemporary Arts | Santa Fe, NM | Poetry workshops and performances. | $5,000 |
| The Outdoor Academy | Pisgah Forest, NC | Poetry writing workshop. | $5,000 |
| Georgia O'Keeffe Museum | Santa Fe, NM | Poetry programming at the museum. | $4,750 |
| Santa Fe Girl's School | Santa Fe, NM | Poetry program for middle school girls. | $4,500 |
| Manzano Mountain Art Council | Mountainair, NM | Afterschool poetry programs. | $3,000 |
| Society of the Muse of the Southwes | Taos, NM | Taos Poet Laureate. | $2,000 |
The return also lists 13 grants to individuals ($69,780). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $125,940 | 22 |
| 2024 | $92,000 | 19 |
| 2023 | $86,212 | 18 |
| 2022 | $67,482 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612299349100226
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7169999
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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