What Albuquerque Community Foundation does

Albuquerque Community Foundation (ACF) is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) public charity established in 1981 and headquartered at 624 Tijeras Ave NW in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The foundation administers a permanent community endowment composed of contributions from individuals, corporations, and planned gifts, and uses endowment earnings to fund grant cycles, scholarships, and impact investments primarily across the four-county Greater Albuquerque Metropolitan Area (Bernalillo, Sandoval, Torrance, and Valencia). Since inception it has distributed over $74 million to local nonprofits and supported more than 3,000 New Mexico students through scholarship programs. The organization is governed by a Board of Trustees comprising investment professionals, small business owners, community leaders, and corporate CEOs, and is led by President & CEO Marisa Magallanez.

ACF's core service portfolio includes an Annual Grant Cycle covering seven fields of interest (Animal Welfare, Arts & Culture, Education, Environmental & Historic Preservation, Economic & Workforce Development, Health, and Human Services), Need to Know rolling grants, specialized partner-administered programs (Sandia Foundation Grants up to $15,000; Hancock Family Foundation Grants up to $5,000; Davis-Kozoll Cuba Area Trail Fund; Emergency Action Fund), and a scholarship administration program delivered through the Grant Interface online portal. Giving vehicles encompass individual giving, corporate giving at Champion/Benefactor/Community Builder tiers, nonprofit endowment management (minimum $25,000), donor-advised funds, three giving circles (Future Fund with 200+ memberships, PRIDE Circle launched June 2023, and Social Giving Club), and an Impact Investing portfolio deployed into local venture, micro-lending, real estate, and social enterprise funds.

The foundation operates with a lean staff of 21+ and generates revenue from donations, planned gifts, and endowment management fees. Technology infrastructure is limited to third-party nonprofit SaaS (Grant Interface for grants and scholarships; a Fundiware CommunitySuite donor portal), with no proprietary platform or AI-driven capabilities. Strategic positioning emphasizes Values-Aligned Philanthropy with an Anti-Hate Policy, intermediary grant administration for partner foundations, and deep community-rooted relationships across donors, nonprofits, and corporate partners including Nusenda Credit Union, ExxonMobil, PNM, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and US Bank.

Name

Albuquerque Community Foundation

Legal name

Albuquerque Community Foundation

Website

https://abqcf.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Albuquerque Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity that administers a permanent community endowment, distributes grants to local nonprofits across seven fields of interest, and administers scholarship and impact-investing programs for the four-county Greater Albuquerque Metropolitan Area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Foundation Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Other Grantmaking and Giving Services (813219)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Arts, Culture & Humanities Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAJ), Family Offices & Philanthropic Advisors (Grantmaking) (BPAGAKAD), Philanthropy & Foundations Advisory (Donor-Advised Funds, Endowments) (FSAAABAH), Scholarship & Fellowship Foundations and Trusts (EDADAHAC), Fundraising & Annual Giving (EDALAOAB)

Keywords

• Community foundation services
• Philanthropic grantmaking
• Endowment management
• Donor-advised funds
• Scholarship administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Albuquerque

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The Foundation administers a permanent community endowment composed of many gifts, both large and small. Uses earnings from the endowment to make grants to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions. Supports itself through donations, planned gifts, and endowment management fees.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Albuquerque Community Foundation administers a permanent community endowment made up of individual, corporate, and planned gifts, and uses the earnings to award grants to nonprofit organizations and scholarships to New Mexico students. It operates an Annual Grant Cycle, rolling Need to Know Grants, partner-administered funds (Sandia, Hancock, Davis-Kozoll, Emergency Action Fund), an Impact Investing loan program, donor-advised funds, and giving circles (Future Fund, PRIDE Circle, Social Giving Club) to channel charitable capital into the four-county Greater Albuquerque area.

Product overview

Albuquerque Community Foundation operates as a community foundation offering a portfolio of philanthropic services centered on grantmaking, scholarships, and giving programs. The organization administers an Annual Grant Cycle supporting nonprofits across seven fields of interest, manages diverse scholarship programs for New Mexico students, and provides multiple giving vehicles including individual giving, corporate giving, nonprofit endowments, donor-advised funds, and giving circles (Future Fund, PRIDE Circle, Social Giving Club). The Foundation also operates an Impact Investing program and manages additional grant programs including Davis-Kozoll Trail Fund, Sandia Foundation Grants, and Emergency Action Fund. Services are delivered through online portals for grants, scholarships, and donor management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Future Fund: Giving circle started in 1997 for young professionals focused on philanthropy, community awareness, and nurturing future leadership. Endowment has over $800,000 with over $460,000 in grants awarded.
• PRIDE Circle
• Social Giving Club

Products and services

• Annual Grant Cycle Annual competitive grant program for 501(c)(3) nonprofits in the four-county Greater Albuquerque area across seven fields of interest (Animal Welfare, Arts & Culture, Education, Environmental & Historic Preservation, Economic & Workforce Development, Health, Human Services). Minimum award $10,000. Applications submitted through the Grant Interface portal.
• Scholarship Programs Multiple scholarship programs for New Mexico high school seniors, current and returning college students, and students meeting specific criteria (foster care, veterans, Pueblo students, attendance at partner schools). Administered through the Scholarship Portal. Over 3,000 students benefited to date.
• Individual Giving Charitable giving program for individuals including one-time gifts, endowment establishment, planned giving vehicles (appreciated stock, estate gifts, life insurance, retirement accounts, charitable remainder unitrust), and Partners in Philanthropy support.
• Corporate Giving Corporate social responsibility and philanthropy program allowing businesses to support local nonprofits through donations, specific program support, or endowment establishment, with partnership tiers of Champion, Community Builder, Benefactor, and Partner.
• Nonprofit Endowments Endowment fund management services for nonprofits, including organization endowments and donor-designated funds, with a minimum $25,000 contribution that can be grown over 2 years.
• Advised Giving / Donor-Advised Funds Donor-advised fund service and professional advisor support for developing customized charitable giving strategies, including Donor Advised Family Funds. Endowment establishment can take as little as one hour.
• Impact Investing Low-interest loan program for local social impact investments supporting entrepreneurial initiatives, affordable housing, job creation, and community revitalization in the Greater Albuquerque four-county area. Deploys capital through vehicles such as ABQid Fund, Co-op Capital, Homewise, South Valley Social Enterprise Center, Titan Development, Tramway Venture Partners, and Verge Fund.
• Giving Circles Collective philanthropy program with three circles: Future Fund (young professionals, $240/year, $800K+ endowment, $460K+ in grants awarded), PRIDE Circle (LGBTQIA+ community support, launched June 2023, sliding scale), and Social Giving Club (social-focused collective giving).
• Additional Grant Programs Specialized grant programs including Davis-Kozoll Cuba Area Trail Fund (up to $5,000 annually for trail projects), Sandia Foundation Grants (up to $15,000 for child-focused nonprofits), Hancock Family Foundation Grants (up to $5,000, invite-only), and Emergency Action Fund (over $600,000 distributed since 2022 for COVID-19, wildfires, and flooding disasters).

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $74 million granted to nonprofits serving Albuquerque since 1981
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, champion, benefactor, community builder and minor.

• Hancock Family FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Since 2021, Hancock Family Foundation enlisted ACF to administer its family grant program. Focus on education, health/welfare, arts, and environmental/animal welfare. Invite-only model with awards up to $5,000.
• NAI SunVistachampionGTM or Marketing Partner2025 Corporate Champion Partner. Commercial real estate firm supporting the Foundation's philanthropic efforts and community programs.
• Nusenda Credit UnionchampionGTM or Marketing Partner2025 Corporate Champion Partner. Credit union providing financial support and co-investing through Co-op Capital micro-lending program.
• ExxonMobilchampionGTM or Marketing Partner2025 Corporate Champion Partner. Major energy company supporting community philanthropy in New Mexico.
• PNM (PNM Resources)championGTM or Marketing Partner2025 Corporate Champion Partner. Public utility company supporting community giving and Foundation initiatives.
• Bank of AmericabenefactorGTM or Marketing Partner2025 Corporate Benefactor Partner. Major financial institution supporting community investment programs.
• Singleton SchreiberbenefactorGTM or Marketing Partner2025 Corporate Benefactor Partner. Law firm providing legal services support and community investment.
• SunwardbenefactorGTM or Marketing Partner2025 Corporate Benefactor Partner and PRIDE Circle Corporate Sponsor. Credit union supporting Foundation and LGBTQIA+ community.
• Wells FargobenefactorGTM or Marketing Partner2025 Corporate Benefactor Partner. Major bank supporting community giving and nonprofit sector.
• US Bankcommunity builderGTM or Marketing Partner2025 Corporate Community Builder Partner. Regional banking partner supporting Foundation initiatives.
• ABQ Journalcommunity builderGTM or Marketing Partner2025 Corporate Community Builder Partner. Local newspaper supporting community coverage and philanthropy awareness.
• Sandia FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2006, Sandia Foundation has engaged ACF to administer its annual grant award program. Focus on Albuquerque nonprofits working with children on basic needs and education. Grants up to $15,000.
• Indian Pueblo Cultural CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in establishing Bob Chavez Scholarship for the Arts for Pueblo students. Joint mission of supporting Native American education and arts.
• Central New Mexico Community College (CNM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with CNM for Nina J. Wing Scholarship for students previously in foster care attending CNM. Maximum $2,000 per term, up to $24,000 cumulative.
• Groundworks New MexicominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial impact organization connecting those working for positive impact in New Mexico to a network of peers, partners, and resources.
• 501(C)PAminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNonprofit accounting and administrative services provider serving over 30 nonprofits in multiple New Mexico counties at below-market rates.
• The Grant PlantminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGrant writing and management services for nonprofits, public agencies, and educational institutions seeking private and public grants.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• The Cleveland Foundation: Established community foundation with permanent endowment, scholarship administration, donor-advised funds, and giving circle programs. Comparable product mix to ACF at greater scale.
• Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta: Large metropolitan community foundation with comparable program suite including permanent endowment, donor-advised funds, scholarships, and impact investing across multiple fields of interest.
• Chicago Community Trust: Large metropolitan community foundation operating permanent endowment, donor-advised funds, impact investing, and competitive grant cycles. Useful benchmark for ACF's scaling potential.
• Maine Community Foundation: Rural-state community foundation operating permanent endowment, donor-advised funds, scholarships, and giving circles with multi-county grant cycles similar to ACF's footprint.
• Oregon Community Foundation: Statewide community foundation with permanent endowment, donor-advised funds, scholarship funds, and impact investing. Comparable structure and product mix to ACF.
• San Diego Foundation: Regional community foundation administering permanent endowment, donor-advised funds, scholarships, and impact investing across multiple fields of interest.
• Greater Kansas City Community Foundation: Mid-sized regional community foundation with comparable offering of grant cycles, donor-advised funds, scholarship administration, and impact investing programs.

Direct peers

• Santa Fe Community Foundation: Direct in-state peer also serving New Mexico with a permanent endowment, donor-advised funds, grant cycles, and impact investing. Co-investor with ACF in the South Valley Social Enterprise Center.
• New Mexico Foundation: New Mexico-focused community foundation administering grants and donor-advised funds across the state. Directly comparable geographic and operational scope to ACF.

Others

• Fidelity Charitable: National donor-advised fund sponsor offering low-friction charitable giving accounts. Represents the broader competitive threat to community foundations like ACF for HNW donor dollars.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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