About Us
A History of Community Growth:
Taos Community Foundation is dedicated to serving the unique needs of the communities of Taos and western Colfax counties. For 30 years, we have served as a trusted partner in local giving. Over the past decade, we’ve supported community through over $18.3 million in grants to local nonprofits and scholarships. Our philanthropic efforts support and enrich the lives and opportunities of citizens and protect the environment that sustains us. Our initiatives amplify donor investments, which directly and powerfully support growth in our community. Whatever your philanthropic goals are, we are here to support you.
Our Mission:
Taos Community Foundation connects people and opportunities, generating resources to build a more creative, caring, and thriving community.
Our Vision:
The vision of Taos Community Foundation is a community where everyone thrives.
Our Core Values:
Trust: Honesty and integrity are the foundation of our work.
Equity: We respect and honor diverse people, ideas, and practices.
Transparency: Our processes and procedures are clearly communicated and establish fairness in our work.
How We Fulfill Our Mission:
Taos Community Foundation appreciates the help and support of many individuals and organizations who partner with us in fulfilling our mission to foster and encourage private philanthropic giving to enhance the spirit of community and to improve the quality of life in our communities. Although these partnerships involve a wide range of activities, the breadth of our work can be simplified to gathering, stewarding, and sharing community resources.
GATHERING
We help people who care, fund causes that matter – to the community and to them.
We work with donors to establish funds that have a purpose, funds that can be directed by the donor or by the volunteers who oversee our grant-making efforts.
STEWARDING
We invest the funds that are entrusted to us, working with professional advisors to assure the money is prudently invested for the future of our community.
SHARING
We then reinvest that money in the community in the form of grants and scholarships.
Additionally, we share our expertise by providing affordable training and consulting-type services to area nonprofit organizations.
When you donate to the Taos Community Foundation, you join a caring and generous community of donors dedicated to making a positive difference in Taos. This community consists of individuals, families, businesses, and organizations that share a common goal: to help and improve the lives of the people in our community. By joining this community, you will connect with like-minded individuals who are just as passionate about creating lasting change and addressing the pressing needs of Taos as you are.
Philanthropy Elevated.
Taos Community Foundation EIN: 85-0425147