Written in Red Inc
Historical FunderArtesia, New Mexico · EIN 82-3810677 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$752K
Organizations funded45
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$4.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $18,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | THE WRITTEN IN RED FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1501, ARTESIA NM 88210 |
| Phone | 5757362711 |
| ELISABETH@WRITTENINREDFOUNDATION.COM | |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS ARE MADE AVAILABLE ONLINE. FORMAT INCLUDES SELECTING PROJECT CATEGORIES THAT FIT WITHIN THE FOUNDATIONS MISSION AND PROVIDING BASIC BACKGROUND INFORMATION OF APPLICANT. |
| Deadlines | NO DEADLINES CURRENTLY EXIST. APPLICATIONS MAY BE SUBMITTED ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS. |
| Restrictions | RESTRICTIONS/LIMITATIONS ARE DETERMINED ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS. |
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
24% of grants went outside New Mexico.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Form 990-Pf Line 1 Donations Include Fundraiser Income | Artesia, NM | Explanatory stmt | $95,400 |
| Faith Baptist Church | Artesia, NM | Contribution - charitable | $94,086 |
| New Mexico State University | Las Cruces, NM | Scholarship | $45,000 |
| New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology | Socorro, NM | Scholarship | $40,000 |
| University of New Mexico | Albuquerque, NM | Scholarship | $40,000 |
| Texas Tech University | Lubbock, TX | Scholarship | $37,500 |
| Eastern New Mexico University | Portales, NM | Scholarship | $35,000 |
| Enmu-Roswell | Roswell, NM | Scholarship | $30,000 |
| Artesia Public Schools | Artesia, NM | Grant - various program funding | $24,184 |
| The Evergreen State College | Olympia, WA | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Community Foundation of Lincoln Cou | Ruidoso, NM | Grant | $18,592 |
| Carlsbad Community of Hope Center | Carlsbad, NM | Grant | $18,000 |
| City of Artesia | Artesia, NM | Grant | $16,500 |
| Northern Arizona University | Flagstaff, AZ | Scholarship | $15,000 |
| Western New Mexico University | Silver City, NM | Scholarship | $15,000 |
| Artesia Classical Academy | Artesia, NM | Grant | $14,650 |
| Pena Project | Artesia, NM | Grant | $14,384 |
| First Baptist Church | Artesia, NM | Charitable donation | $13,870 |
| Oasis Womens Services | Artesia, NM | Grant | $13,500 |
| Hagerman Municipal Schools | Hagerman, NM | Grant | $12,000 |
| Columbia University | New York, NY | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Pima Community | Tucson, AZ | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Texas A&m Corpus Christi | Corpus Christi, TX | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| University of Arizona | Tucson, AZ | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| University of the South | Sewanee, TN | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| First Methodist Church of Artesia | Artesia, NM | Charitable donation | $8,722 |
| Artesia Arts Council | Artesia, NM | Grant | $8,000 |
| Cef of Southern New Mexico | Las Cruces, NM | Grant | $8,000 |
| West Main Baptist Church | Artesia, NM | Charitable donation | $6,354 |
| Faith Hope Love Foundation | Carlsbad, NM | Grant | $6,000 |
| Blinn College | Brenham, TX | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Cloudcroft Municipal Schools | Cloudcroft, NM | Grant | $5,000 |
| Eddy County Casa | Artesia, NM | Grant | $5,000 |
| Hermosa Church of Christ | Artesia, NM | Grant | $5,000 |
| Dona Ana Community College | Las Cruces, NM | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Eckerd College | Petersburg, FL | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Nmsu - Alamogordo | Alamogordo, NM | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry | Hagerman, NM | Grant | $4,600 |
| Creed Repertory Theatre | Creede, CO | Donation | $4,500 |
| National Dance Institute of New Mex | Santa Fe, NM | Grant | $3,275 |
| Carlsbad Lions Club Kid Sight | Carlsbad, NM | Grant | $2,500 |
| United Way | Carslbad, NM | Grant | $1,195 |
| First Church | Artesia, NM | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| Haven of Hope | Artesia, NM | Grant | $600 |
| Artesia Mainstreet | Artesia, NM | Grant | $76 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $752,488 | 45 |
| 2023 | $451,582 | 36 |
| 2022 | $212,294 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 27, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503009349101210
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-3810677
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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