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Enchanted Life Foundation - Elf is a private corporation based in LAS CRUCES, NM. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2007. The principal officer is Elizabeth Grinnell. It holds total assets of $1.8M. Annual income is reported at $245K. The foundation is governed by 7 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New Mexico and Pennsylvania. According to available records, Enchanted Life Foundation - Elf has made 36 grants totaling $219K, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $45K and $122K annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $122K distributed across 24 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $15K, with an average award of $6K. The foundation has supported 15 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in New Mexico and Pennsylvania and Illinois. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$5K
Largest Grant
$12K
Based on 8 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Enchanted Life Foundation - Elf primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 36 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NM, PA, IL.
Enchanted Life Foundation - Elf has distributed a total of $219K across 36 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $6K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $15K.
Enchanted Life Foundation - Elf typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Enchanted Life Foundation - Elf is headquartered in LAS CRUCES, NM. While based in NM, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Me Nelson | VP/Exec Dir | $36K | $0 | $36K |
| Jeremy M Spina | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David W Spina | VP/Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jeffrey T Nelson | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Marc D Spina | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Philip V Spina Jr | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Elizabeth A Grinnell | VP/Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$110K
Total Assets
$1.7M
Fair Market Value
$1.7M
Net Worth
$1.7M
Grants Paid
$52K
Contributions
$3K
Net Investment Income
$100K
Distribution Amount
$80K
Total: $1.6M
Total Grants
36
Total Giving
$219K
Average Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
15
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico State University FoundationDona Ana Community College scholarships | Las Cruces, NM | $15K | 2023 |
| Seton Hill UniversityScholarships | Greensburg, PA | $12K | 2023 |
| La Casa IncDomestic Violence shelter refrigerator and freezer | Las Cruces, NM | $12K | 2023 |
| The Commons Center For Food Security And SustainabilityTo provide Cold Storage Units-Freezers | Silver City, NM | $6K | 2023 |
| St Matthias SchoolScholarships | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Albuquerque Meals On Wheels IncTo Provide Medically Tailored Meals to the Las Cruces area | Albuquerque, NM | $3K | 2023 |
| Play Sharity FoundationMusic for All program and outdoor play area | Deming, NM | $10K | 2022 |
| Asombro Institute For Science EducationLarge format printer K-5 grade science literacy | Las Cruces, NM | $3K | 2022 |
| El Refugio IncDomestic violence shelter awareness month | Silver City, NM | $3K | 2022 |
| Literacy Link - LeamosTutoring for adults and children | Silver City, NM | $3K | 2022 |
| La Semilla Food CenterCommunity Farm outdoor classroom | Anthony, NM | $1K | 2022 |
| Benedictine Sisters Of ErieMonastery courtyard safety | Erie, PA | $10K | 2021 |
| Casa De Peregrinos IncForklift purchase | Las Cruces, NM | $10K | 2021 |
| Jardin De Los Ninos IncorporatedCOVID-19 sanitizing equipment and supplies | Las Cruces, NM | $5K | 2021 |
| El CalditoOffice upgrade | Las Cruces, NM | $3K | 2021 |
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