Mission/ Giving Statement: The PNM Resources Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life in the communities served by the subsidiaries of PNM Resources. The Foundation seeks opportunities for engaged philanthropy through a focus on education, environmental awareness and education, economic vitality, economic disparity and employee engagement.
Grantmaking Program Areas: PNM Reduce Your Use Grants; PNM Energy Exploration Grants; Matching Grants; Volunteer Grants
Grantmaking Program Area Descriptions:
PNM Reduce Your Use Grants: Reduce Your Use Grants help nonprofit organizations put their energy-saving ideas into action with grants up to $5,000. Since its inception in 2008, this program has awarded more than $1.5 million to nonprofits around the state to help them decrease their energy use in order to free up funds for their mission-based programs.
30th Anniversary Grants: The 30th anniversary of the PNM Resources Foundation in 2013 was a great time to further invest in our communities with 30 $10,000 grants.The grants promoted environmental stewardship and/or community improvements of public spaces.
Matching Grants: When PNM employees and retirees support local charitable and educational organizations, the PNM Fund, a division of the PNM Resources Foundation, will match their donations. Up to $1,000 annually.
Volunteer Grants: PNM Volunteer Grants turn PNM employees' and retirees' volunteer hours into cash. Through PNM Volunteer Grants, a company employee or retiree can request a contribution of as much as $500 a year on behalf of a New Mexico nonprofit organization with which he or she volunteers.
Application Instructions: Grant application instructions available online. Foundation prefers email inquiries as their Best Method of Contact.
