Deeply rooted in Northern New Mexico, the LANL Foundation was founded in 1997 to develop and support learning opportunities for our area’s children, youth and families. We form meaningful and productive collaborations with individuals, organizations and institutions to address educational challenges affecting our communities.
The LANL Foundation is committed to promoting racial and social equity in all our programs and grantmaking. Through a wide range of programming aimed at reaching the diverse communities within Northern New Mexico, we work toward our vision that all New Mexicans have the skills and confidence they need to become self-sufficient, lifelong learners.
Since we believe that the initial years of a child’s life are the most critical in shaping their future, we invest in early childhood education. Additional LANL Foundation programs serve school-age children so they continue to have the support and resources they need to help ensure future success.
As an organization committed to supporting families, strong leadership within our communities and culturally and linguistically appropriate practices, the LANL Foundation builds relationships, develops partnerships and leverages resources to grow our assets and advocate for effective policies that enhance and improve lives and communities.
Whom We Serve
The LANL Foundation is a regional nonprofit that focuses on education as a means to enrich the lives and economic opportunities of residents of 18 Native American tribal nations and seven Northern New Mexico counties along the North Central Rio Grande River corridor.
Out of our home base in the Northern New Mexico city of Espanola, we serve babies and their families, students of all ages at a wide variety of educational institutions and adult learners throughout Rio Arriba, Los Alamos, Mora, San Miguel, Sandoval, Santa Fe and Taos counties. We also serve educators and community leaders, collaborating on innovative curriculum, outreach programs, and services to ignite opportunities that meet the express needs of individuals and communities in Northern New Mexico.
Based on our success in bringing everyone to the table and advocating for many, the LANL Foundation has an eye toward statewide service. In this way, we can have an even greater impact uplifting our state.
Our Mission
Our mission is to inspire excellence in education and learning in Northern New Mexico through innovative programming, collaboration and advocacy.
Our Vision
Our vision is that all New Mexicans have the skills and confidence they need to be self-sufficient, lifelong learners who are engaged in their community.
Our Core Values
- Equal Opportunity – Every child should have access, equity, and excellence in education.
- Openness – Our organization and grantmaking processes are fair and open to the public.
- Diversity – We reflect the diversity of Northern New Mexico in every aspect of our organization.
- Partnership – We partner with others to achieve success. We respect the integrity and knowledge of local communities.
- Accountability – We are accountable to the communities we serve and the people of New Mexico.
- Integrity – We strive to be fair, honest, and trustworthy in all that we do.
Donate Today
Your tax-deductible donation to the LANL Foundation supports programs that inspire excellence in education and life-long learning in Northern New Mexico through innovative programming, collaboration and advocacy.
