Corio Foundation

EIN 81-4737356 · NM · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$100K Funds in NM, MA, CA +4
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Corio Foundation based in NM paid 18 grants totaling $3.6M to 18 organizations across 7 states. Individual grants ranged from $25K to $850K, with a median of $100K. Its largest recipients included NUTURING MINDS OF AFRICA, MENAUL SCHOOL, and BOSQUE SCHOOL. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$97,238,383
Giving (latest yr)
$3,550,300
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
18
Median grant
$100K
Recipients
18
States reached
7
Officers/trustees
4
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Nuturing Minds of Africa$850,000
  • Menaul School$525,300
  • Bosque School$500,000
  • Doctors Without Borders$250,000
  • Earth Justice$250,000

Where grants went

  • New Mexico$1,575,300 · 10 grants
  • Massachusetts$850,000 · 1 grant
  • California$500,000 · 2 grants
  • New York$300,000 · 2 grants
  • Minnesota$250,000 · 1 grant
  • Arkansas$50,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (18)

Nuturing Minds of Africa
Newtonville, MA
General Operations
$850,000
Menaul School
Albuquerque, NM
General Operations
$525,300
Bosque School
Albuquerque, NM
Charitable
$500,000
Environmental Defense Fund
San Francisco, CA
General Operations
$250,000
Doctors Without Borders
New York, NY
General Operations
$250,000
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
General Operations
$250,000
Earth Justice
San Francisco, CA
General Operations
$250,000
Saranam
Albuquerque, NM
General Operations
$100,000
United Way of North Central NM
Albuquerque, NM
General Operations
$100,000
Animal Humane Association of NM
Albuquerque, NM
General Operations
$100,000
Watermelon Mountain Ranch
Rio Rancho, NM
General Operations
$50,000
Heifer International
Little Rock, AR
General Operations
$50,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Corio Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Corio Foundation reported 18 itemized grants totaling $3.6M. Individual grants ranged from $25K to $850K (median $100K).

Recent recipients include NUTURING MINDS OF AFRICA, MENAUL SCHOOL, BOSQUE SCHOOL, among 18 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

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

Corio Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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