Py Foundation

EIN 46-0951214 · NM · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$25K Funds in NM, TX
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Py Foundation based in NM paid 25 grants totaling $13.1M to 21 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $1.3K to $5.9M, with a median of $25K. Its largest recipients included Artesia Recreation Center Foundation, Eddy County Fair Association, and SW Foundation for Osteopathic. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$42,683,260
Giving (latest yr)
$13,094,941
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
25
Median grant
$25K
Recipients
21
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
4
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Artesia Recreation Center Foundation$5,900,000
  • Eddy County Fair Association$3,800,000
  • SW Foundation for Osteopathic$1,675,000
  • City of Artesia$431,000
  • Greater Artesia Foundation$404,996

Where grants went

  • New Mexico$12,903,241 · 22 grants
  • Texas$191,700 · 3 grants

Grants Paid (25)

Artesia Recreation Center Foundation
Artesia, NM
Construction
$5,900,000
Eddy County Fair Association
Carlsbad, NM
Construction
$3,800,000
SW Foundation for Osteopathic
Las Cruces, NM
Scholarship & SENM Dr incentive program
$1,675,000
Greater Artesia Foundation
Artesia, NM
Barrier systems for City of Artesia Police dept
$404,996
City of Artesia
Artesia, NM
First Responders Retention Bonuses
$399,000
Artesia Public Schools
Artesia, NM
Science Curriculum Enhancement
$211,820
West Texas Counseling & Guidance Inc
San Angelo, TX
Eddy County Programming
$180,000
Artesia Classical Academy Inc
Artesia, NM
Operating grant
$100,000
Artesia MainStreet Inc
Artesia, NM
Operating Grant
$100,000
Haven of Hope Inc
Artesia, NM
Operating
$100,000
City of Artesia
Artesia, NM
TransAero Medivac membership for Eddy County
$32,000
Hagerman Municipal Schools
Hagerman, NM
Community Garden Construction
$28,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

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

Py Foundation is classified as a Public & Societal Benefit funder. Civil rights, community improvement, philanthropy, science, and public-policy. Its recent grants reached organizations across 2 states.

In its most recent filing, Py Foundation reported 25 itemized grants totaling $13.1M. Individual grants ranged from $1.3K to $5.9M (median $25K).

Recent recipients include Artesia Recreation Center Foundation, Eddy County Fair Association, SW Foundation for Osteopathic, among 21 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

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

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