R.D. & Joan Dale Hubbard Foundation

OVERVIEW: The R.D. & Joan Dale Hubbard Foundation supports children and youth, education, human services and health in New Mexico.

FUNDING AREAS: Children and youth, education, human services, health

IP TAKE: This is primarily a funder of educational purposes and an accessible one for New Mexico organizations.

PROFILE: Established in 1986, the R.D. & Joan Dale Hubbard Foundation is a family foundation based in Ruidoso, New Mexico. It was originally known as the R. Dee Hubbard Foundation. Robert Donaldson serves as the executive director of the foundation. The founding couple serve as directors and the president and vice president for the foundation. It funds local efforts for children and youth, education, human services and health.

The R.D. & Joan Dale Hubbard Foundation does not have a website to guide grantseekers. However, recent tax records indicate that this foundation gives to a wide variety of local causes in its home region. For example, the funder awards grants through the Lincoln County Grant Program to support local community nonprofits. Recent support has gone to food banks, youth sports, fire departments and police departments. Other interests are local museums, access to the arts, performing arts and animal welfare. Hospitals often receive the funder’s support as well.

Grants range between about $1,000 and $10,000. Learn more about this funder’s local giving by examining its recent tax records. Grantmaking prioritizes New Mexico. Over the years, the funder has also awarded grants in California, Texas and Kansas. Past local grantees include the Carrizozo Food Bank, Hubbard Museum of the American West and Ski Apache Adaptive Sports.

This foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits. Nonprofits should submit a general letter of request to the foundation by mail and to Robert Donaldson’s attention. There are no submission deadlines. Applicants receive a notice of acceptance or denial from the foundation within about two months. Direct general questions to the staff at 575-258-5919.

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