We connect your generosity through donations, donor-advised funds and endowments
Whether you’d like to support an established fund or start your own, you are making an impact at the New Mexico Community Foundation.
As New Mexico’s only statewide community foundation, NMCF distributes millions in grants and scholarships every year, serving every corner of our state and acting as a catalyst for community change. Together, we will continue shaping a thriving New Mexico.
We offer a myriad of ways to support your philanthropic goals:
- Donate securities, mutual funds, or property
- Donate stock (click here for instructions)
- Planned giving
New Mexico Community Foundation’s investment strategy is designed to support long-term charitable impact through a diversified, policy-driven portfolio that balances growth, risk management, liquidity, and mission alignment. Based on the current long-term allocation, the portfolio is broadly positioned near policy targets, with approximately:
- 65% in global equity
- 25% in fixed income
- 5% in real assets
- 5% in diversifying strategies
The Foundation also incorporates socially responsive investing considerations through ESG-oriented allocations and an annual review of ESG exposure.
As of March 31, 2026, with regard to performance, the long-term portfolio was closely aligned with its strategic targets—65.8% global equity, 25.2% fixed income, 4.6% real assets, and 4.3% diversifying strategies—and performance remained competitive, with the NMF Long-Term Portfolio returning:
- -1.3% for the quarter
- 16.5% for one year
- 2.4% for three years
- 6.9% for five years
- 7.3% since inception
According to our investment partner, FEG, NMCF’s funds outperformed similarly sized community foundation peers in 4Q 2025. Moreover, our investment strategy is calibrated to a balanced approach to preserve our funds’ long-term sustainability
We’d love to hear from you! Reach out to us via phone or email.