Quick Summary
Name: The Frost Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $1,326,000 |
| Grant Range | $1,000 - $260,000 |
| Average Grant | $10,000 - $25,000 |
| Application Method | Fixed Deadline |
Contact Details
- Website: https://www.frostfound.org
- Email: info@frostfound.org
- Phone: 505-986-0208
- Address: 511 Armijo Street #A, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Geographic Focus
- New Mexico (primary)
- Louisiana
- Texas (limited)
Funding Priorities
- Human services
- Education
- Arts and culture
- Children and youth
- People with disabilities
- Homelessness
- Literacy and food banks
- Animal welfare
- Environmental programs
- Religious programs
- Organizations demonstrating creativity, innovation, and self-reliance
What They Don't Fund
- Individuals
- Endowments
- Political activities
- Organizations outside New Mexico and Louisiana
- Organizations without 501(c)(3) status, fiscal sponsorship, or government/tribal entity status
Application Method
Two-stage process with fixed deadlines:
- Submit one-page summary (4 copies) by mail - no faxed submissions accepted
- Deadlines: December 1 (for March board meeting) and June 1 (for September board meeting)
- If interested, foundation requests full proposal within 8 weeks
- Grant decisions made mid-March and late September
- Organizations notified within 4 weeks after board meeting
Special requirement for New Mexico applicants: Must submit copy of New Mexico Attorney General's confirmation letter proving current registration and reporting compliance.
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