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Economic Rescue Package Includes Help for Charities
09/10/2008Provision Permits Tax-free Charitable Transfers from IRAs
As part of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, the U.S. House of Representatives just passed a two-year extension of Charitable IRA legislation, making it easier for Americans to give to causes they care about. The Charitable IRA provision, first enacted for 2006 and 2007, has…
2008 Sets ACF Grant Distribution Record
08/29/2008$3.1 Million Awarded
Albuquerque Community Foundation announces $3.1 million in grants from its permanent endowment funds through 264 grants to nonprofit organizations and financial aid for more than 71 students. Grants support the work of agencies with programs in the areas of arts and culture, children and youth at-risk, education, environmental…
72 Students Celebrate Financial Aid Help
07/25/2008Albuquerque Community Foundation recently awarded $101,175 in college financial aid to 72 New Mexico students. This year’s awards include two, $2,000 awards from the Notah Begay III Scholarship Endowment Fund established in 1999 to assist Native American scholar athletes and three, $4,000 awards from the Woodcock Family Education Fund established in 1993 to recognize strong math and science…
Community Foundation Announces Change Award
07/16/2008Albuquerque Community Foundation announces the “Change Award”. The annual award will be presented to an outstanding individual for their exceptional work in changing the lives of those who live in the greater Albuquerque community. A $1,000 grant will be made in the recipient’s name to the nonprofit organization of their choice. The nomination deadline is August 15, 2008.
Community Foundation Awards $1.6 Million in 4th Quarter Grants
01/23/2008Albuquerque Community Foundation awarded $1.6 million in grants to New Mexico nonprofits during the fourth quarter of 2007. Over the same period last year the Foundation awarded $992,000.
