LACF News: The Los Alamos Community Foundation (LACF) announces two new members to its Board of Directors: Elizabeth Allen and Matt Jackson. “With the increase in recent donor designated funding from larger foundations, this additional expertise will help keep us in step with the responsibilities of this growth,” Board Chair Linda Daily said. “Elizabeth and
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Seed Funds to Benefit Self-Help and Los Alamos Arts Council
LACF News:There is a new option for supporting causes and nonprofit organizations that you care about in Los Alamos – Seed Funds! The Los Alamos Community Foundation (LACF) recently established a process for creating seed funds that can grow over time and turn into named endowment funds. “Our job is to help local donors fulfill
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2024-2025 Nonprofit Training Program
The Los Alamos Community Foundation and United Way of Northern New Mexico are pleased to announce our 2024/25 nonprofit training series: “Managing your NonProfit in a New Era”. The following training sessions are designed for nonprofit organizations located in or serving Los Alamos and Rio Arriba Counties. Thanks to the generous support of TRIAD, LLC
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Community Foundation Hires Brandi Weiss as Anchorum Fellow Program Manager
Los Alamos – Los Alamos Community Foundation hires Brandi Weiss as a new Anchorum Fellow Program Manager dedicated to community health and wellness. Her role will include assessing the needs of our community, and determining how we might collaborate with Anchorum Health Foundation (AHF), local nonprofits, Los Alamos County, and donors to meet some of
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Nonprofit Employees Eligible For Reduced Y Memberships
LACF News: Local nonprofits employees now have access to reduced group-rate health memberships thanks to a collaboration between Los Alamos Community Foundation (LACF) and The Family YMCA.LACF Executive Director Liz Martineau said the idea for nonprofit employee discounts for Y memberships sprang out of the monthly Executive Roundtable discussions that LACF hosts. “There is great
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LACF Awards Grant To High Flyers Gymnastics
LACF News: The Los Alamos Community Foundation (LACF) has awarded a $500 grant to High Flyers Gymnastics to support its work with youth. The grant will be used to purchase gymnastics equipment. Youth sports are not only where future Olympians begin their training, but they are also where future leaders learn teamwork, practice a strong
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LACF Receives Multi-Year Funding from Anchorum Health Foundation
Los Alamos, NM — Los Alamos Community Foundation (LACF) will receive $150,000 along with continued financial support for five years from Anchorum Health Foundation, which is partnering with community foundations across northern New Mexico. This investment acknowledges the vital role that community foundations, like LACF, play in enhancing community health and well-being. “We are looking
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Anchorum Foundation Invests $25M In Foundations In Northern NM Including Los Alamos
Anchorum Health Foundation News: SANTA FE — Anchorum Health Foundation has announced a $25 million investment over the next five years in five community foundations across northern New Mexico. This investment acknowledges the vital role community foundations play in enhancing overall health outcomes and reflects Anchorum’s commitment to supporting partners who address health disparities and promote wellness.
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LACF Welcomes New Board Members
(LACF News) – The Los Alamos Community Foundation (LACF) welcomes two new members to its Board of Directors: Karen Easton and Steven Lynne, as it increases the number of members of its Board. “Given the increased assets, number of donor funds, and support for our nonprofits, we decided that adding to our professional expertise and insight
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Spring Grant Opportunities Open Monday April 1
(LACF News) – The Los Alamos Community Foundation (LACF) annual grant cycle opens Monday, April 1 with applications due by 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 30. Active 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations located and providing services in Los Alamos County are invited to apply under the following categories: Capacity Building Grants: Nonprofits may request up to $5,000 to fund
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