Binns Family Foundation

EIN 47-2758702 Β· NM Β· NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$1K Funds in NM, TN, TX
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Binns Family Foundation based in NM paid 32 grants totaling $60K to 32 organizations across 3 states. Individual grants ranged from $200 to $10.4K, with a median of $1K. Its largest recipients included NMSU FOUNDATION, DONALD KEMP KIDS OF THE SOUTHWEST, and LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications β€” giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$1,924,184
Giving (latest yr)
$60,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
32
Median grant
$1K
Recipients
32
States reached
3
Officers/trustees
5
Unsolicited applications
No β€” invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Nmsu Foundation$10,440
  • Donald Kemp Kids of the Southwest$9,756
  • Las Cruces Public Schools$9,304
  • Champion of Literacy$4,000
  • Rio Grande Rotary Club$4,000

Where grants went

  • New Mexico$55,500 Β· 30 grants
  • Tennessee$4,000 Β· 1 grant
  • Texas$500 Β· 1 grant

Grants Paid (32)

Nmsu Foundation
Las Cruces, NM
Charity
$10,440
Donald Kemp Kids of the Southwest
Las Cruces, NM
Charity
$9,756
Las Cruces Public Schools
Las Cruces, NM
Charity
$9,304
Rio Grande Rotary Club
Las Cruces, NM
Charity
$4,000
Champion of Literacy
Memphis, TN
Charity
$4,000
Mesilla Valley Hospice
Las Cruces, NM
Charity
$2,000
Mesilla Valley Christian School
Las Cruces, NM
Charity
$2,000
St Andrews Episopel Church
Las Cruces, NM
Charity
$1,500
Mesilla Valley Search and Rescue
Las Cruces, NM
Charity
$1,400
NM State Police Foundation
Albuquerque, NM
Charity
$1,200
Cruces Gymnastics Academy
Las Cruces, NM
Charity
$1,000
Las Cruces Home Builders Assoc
Las Cruces, NM
Charity
$1,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Binns Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications β€” its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Binns Family Foundation is classified as a Education funder. Schools, universities, scholarships, and educational programs. Its recent grants reached organizations across 3 states.

In its most recent filing, Binns Family Foundation reported 32 itemized grants totaling $60K. Individual grants ranged from $200 to $10.4K (median $1K).

Recent recipients include NMSU FOUNDATION, DONALD KEMP KIDS OF THE SOUTHWEST, LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS, among 32 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Binns Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New Mexico, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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