ABOUT THE FOUNDATION

The Red River Valley Foundation is here to help our donors make a positive impact on their community. We are a nonprofit, community fund, created by and for the people of the Red River Valley. The Red River Valley Foundation is building a permanent fund for the people of the Red River Valley... with your help.

OUR MISSION

Red River Valley Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for the citizens of and visitors to the Red River Valley of New Mexico. To achieve that mission, we make grants to nonprofit, civic and philanthropic organizations in a variety of areas.

OUR ORGANIZATION

Red River Valley Foundation is incorporated in the State of New Mexico as a domestic nonprofit corporation and has been granted 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status by the IRS.

We are governed by a Board of Directors, which consists of part-time and full-time residents of Red River Valley. The Board and its committees serve as volunteers.

HISTORY OF OUR GRANT PROGRAM

Funds designated to benefit Red River were given to Taos Community Foundation (TCF) several years ago. TCF managed the funds until the Red River Valley Foundation was created.

Red River Valley Foundation was created in summer of 2014. It was incorporated as a domestic New Mexico nonprofit corporation on July 29, 2014.

The funds deposited at TCF were transferred to RRVF in October, 2014.

RRVF received its 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status in spring, 2015.

SOURCE OF OUR GRANT FUNDS

Each year, RRVF will conduct fundraising campaigns to raise funds for the endowment fund and for grants. Sources of funds will include: small donors, major donors, foundations, government agencies, interest and return on invested funds, and fundraising events such as the Buckaroo Ball.

PROMOTION OF OUR GRANT PROGRAM

Each year, RRVF will advertise the availability of grants several months before proposals are due.  Such advertising will occur on the RRVF website, local newspapers, flyers, and when appropriate, with presentations to the public or to other organizations.