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An annual award program honoring excellence in contemporary architecture and landscape architecture. The program includes categories for Contemporary Architecture in the Southwest, Unbuilt Architecture, Unbuilt Landscape Architecture, Innovative Regional Design, and Student Awards.
Thornburg Foundation is a private corporation based in SANTA FE, NM. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1999. The principal officer is Kevin Hansen. It holds total assets of $179.4M. Annual income is reported at $16.5M. Total assets have grown from $34.4M in 2011 to $179.4M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 8 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 2015 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in New Mexico. According to available records, Thornburg Foundation has made 421 grants totaling $17.7M, with a median grant of $25K. The foundation has distributed between $5.6M and $6.2M annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $6.2M distributed across 138 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $250K, with an average award of $42K. The foundation has supported 211 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New Mexico, District of Columbia, New York, which account for 80% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 22 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$40K
Largest Grant
$250K
Based on 141 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.
Thornburg Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 421 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NM, DC, NY.
Thornburg Foundation has distributed a total of $17.7M across 421 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $42K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $250K.
Thornburg Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Thornburg Foundation is headquartered in SANTA FE, NM. While based in NM, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 22 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allan Oliver | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $245K | $21K | $266K |
| Alon Kasha | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Elliot Thornburg | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lloyd Thornburg | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Brian Boyd | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Blair Naylor | DIRECTOR/VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Garrett Thornburg | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Fred Nathan | DIRECTOR/SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$179.4M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$179.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
421
Total Giving
$17.7M
Average Grant
$42K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
211
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| ConnectedFOUR CORNERS COLLEGE AND CAREER PATHWAYS PARTNERSHIP | Berkeley, CA | $80K | 2023 |
| Western Landowners AllianceNEW MEXICO LAND STEWARDSHIP INITIATIVE, PHASE 9 | Denver, CO | $175K | 2023 |
| Prepared To Teach Rockefeller Philanthropy AdvisorsTO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR TEACHER RESIDENCY PROGRAMS AT NM COLLEGES OF EDUCATION | New York, NY | $175K | 2023 |
| Common Cause Education FundTHE NEW MEXICO PLEDGE FOR GOOD GOVERNMENT | Washington, DC | $150K | 2023 |
| Ndi-NmGENERAL OPERATIONS | Santa Fe, NM | $150K | 2023 |
| Career Guidance InstituteIMPROVING SCHOOL LEADERSHIP IN NM PHASE I AND III | Albuquerque, NM | $145K | 2023 |
| Santa Fe Community FoundationS3 SANTA FE HOUSING INITIATIVE | Santa Fe, NM | $125K | 2023 |
| New Mexico Tech FoundationWATER PROGRAMS STIMULUS: LEADING THE WAY ON WATER EDUCATION AND APPLIED SCIENCE FOR NM | Socorro, NM | $125K | 2023 |
| Election Reformers NetworkREDISTRICTING EFFORTS AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT IN NM | Bethesda, MD | $110K | 2023 |
| Unm FoundationSTATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT JOURNALISM PARTNERSHIP | Albuquerque, NM | $100K | 2023 |
| Theodore Roosevelt Conservation PartnershipSTRENGTHENING WATERSHED AND CLIMATE RESILIENCY POLICY SOLUTIONS IN NM | Washington, DC | $100K | 2023 |
| New Mexico In DepthGOOD GOVERNMENT REPORTING PROJECT | Rio Rancho, NM | $100K | 2023 |
| New Mexico School For The Arts - A1GENERAL OPERATIONS - 1ST INSTALLMENT | Santa Fe, NM | $100K | 2023 |
| Western States Water CouncilOPTIMIZING FEDERAL FUNDING FOR PRIORITY WATER INITIATIVES AND PROJECTS IN NM | Murray, UT | $100K | 2023 |
| Golden Apple FoundationTO SUPPORT TEACHER RESIDENCIES ACROSS NM AT BOTH THE UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE LEVELS | Chicago, IL | $100K | 2023 |
| Rio Grande ReturnWATERSHED AND RIPARIAN RESTORATION | Santa Fe, NM | $85K | 2023 |
| New Mexico Farmers' Marketing AssociationNMFMA GRANT 3/3 PAYMENTS | Santa Fe, NM | $79K | 2023 |
| National Audubon SocietyAUDUBON SOUTHWEST - BUILDING A RESILIENT WATER FUTURE FOR NM | New York, NY | $75K | 2023 |
| New Mexico Association Of Conservation DistrictsFUNDING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR NM AGRICULTURE PRODUCERS | Carlsbad, NM | $75K | 2023 |
| Western Resource AdvocatesIMPROVING WATER GOVERNANCE AND RIVER PROTECTION IN NM | Boulder, CO | $75K | 2023 |
| Rural Community Assistance CorporationSTRENGTHENING REGIONAL COLLABORATION AMONG PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS IN NORTHERN NM | Sacramento, CA | $75K | 2023 |
| Teach PlusTO TRAIN AND SUPPORT EXCEPTIONAL TEACHERS TO LEAD STATEWIDE ADVOCACY | Boston, MA | $75K | 2023 |
| The Quivira CoalitionTHE QUIVIRA COALITION CORE PROGRAM SUPPORT | Santa Fe, NM | $60K | 2023 |
| Future Focused EducationINNOVATION ZONE STRATEGY | Albuquerque, NM | $60K | 2023 |
| League Of Women Voters Of New Mexico Education FundFAIR DISTRICTS AND FAIR ELECTIONS | Albuquerque, NM | $60K | 2023 |
| National Young Farmers CoalitionBUILDING YOUNG FARMER LEADERS IN NEW MEXICO | Albany, NY | $60K | 2023 |
| University Of Colorado FoundationWATER DESK | Boulder, CO | $50K | 2023 |
| New Mexico FoundationNATIVE AMERICAN RECOVERY FUND ZONE GRANT | Santa Fe, NM | $50K | 2023 |
| National Center On Teacher QualityREVIEW OF CLINICAL PRACTICE STANDARDS | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Los Alamos National Laboratory FoundationPATHWAYS TO OPPORTUNITY: LEVERAGING INVESTMENTS FOR UNDERREPRESENTED YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS | Espanola, NM | $50K | 2023 |
| Water FoundationWATER TABLE FUNDER COLLABORATIVE | Sacramento, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Chama Peak Land AllianceGENERAL OPERATIONS | Chromo, CO | $50K | 2023 |
| Dual Language Education Of New MexicoTO INCREASE THE QUANTITY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF BILINGUAL EDUCATORS IN NM | Albuquerque, NM | $50K | 2023 |
| Amigos BravosNM WATER POLICY AND WATERSHED RESILIENCE PROJECT | Taos, NM | $50K | 2023 |
| La Semilla Food CenterPASEO DEL NORTE FOOD AND FARM FUND PILOT | Anthony, NM | $50K | 2023 |
| Issue OneNM MODERNIZATION AND POLITICAL REFORM PROJECT | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| New Mexico State University FoundationNM LAND LINK PROGRAM | Las Cruces, NM | $50K | 2023 |
| National Council On Teacher QualityIMPROVE ELEMENTARY STUDENT READING OUTCOMES IN NM THROUGH HIGH QUALITY TEACHER PREP | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Santa Fe Preparatory SchoolGENERAL OPERATIONS | Santa Fe, NM | $50K | 2023 |
| Piper And Proteus FundsBUILDING A HEALTHY DEMOCRACY | Amherst, MA | $50K | 2023 |
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