Hankins Foundation

EIN 88-1604553 · NM · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$10K Funds in NM, CO
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Hankins Foundation based in NM paid 13 grants totaling $617.5K to 13 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $2.5K to $200K, with a median of $10K. Its largest recipients included ASPEN SANTA FE BALLET, THE SANTA FE OPERA, and ASSISTANCE DOGS OF THE WEST. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$11,179,187
Giving (latest yr)
$617,500
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
13
Median grant
$10K
Recipients
13
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
5
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Aspen Santa Fe Ballet$200,000
  • The Santa Fe Opera$200,000
  • Assistance Dogs of the West$60,000
  • NM School for the Arts$50,000
  • The Lensic Performing Arts Center$30,000

Where grants went

  • New Mexico$417,500 · 12 grants
  • Colorado$200,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (13)

The Santa Fe Opera
Santa Fe, NM
Education and Community Support
$200,000
Aspen Santa Fe Ballet
Aspen, CO
Youth and Artist Mentorship Support
$200,000
Assistance Dogs of the West
Santa Fe, NM
Program Continuation/expansion
$60,000
NM School for the Arts
Santa Fe, NM
Art Training and Creative Writing
$50,000
The Lensic Performing Arts Center
Santa Fe, NM
Technical Theater Internships
$30,000
The May Center for Learning
Santa Fe, NM
General Support
$20,000
A Chance of a Lifetime
Santa Fe, NM
General Support
$10,000
The Mountain Center
Tesuque, NM
Public Community Support
$10,000
Moving Arts Espanola
Velarde, NM
General Support
$10,000
Santa Fe Recovery Center
Santa Fe, NM
General Support
$10,000
The Food Depot
Santa Fe, NM
General Charitable
$10,000
St Bede's Episcopal Church
Santa Fe, NM
General Support
$5,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Hankins 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, Hankins Foundation reported 13 itemized grants totaling $617.5K. Individual grants ranged from $2.5K to $200K (median $10K).

Recent recipients include ASPEN SANTA FE BALLET, THE SANTA FE OPERA, ASSISTANCE DOGS OF THE WEST, among 13 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

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

Hankins 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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