The 10th anniversary of the Great Grant Giveaway was a celebration of synergy—embodying the spirit of collaboration and collective impact. Synergy is about more than just working together; it’s about creating space for different perspectives, experiences and ideas to come together, producing results far greater than the sum of individual efforts. This concept was at the heart of this year’s event, which raised a record-breaking $625,000 in unrestricted funding for seven local nonprofits—nearly tripling the $218,525 raised last year. Corporate sponsors, local organizations and individual donors all contributed to this record amount.
The Foundation celebrated the grant recipients during a luncheon at Hotel Albuquerque in Old Town. Attendees from each organization gathered for an inspiring afternoon as nonprofits were recognized for their tireless work in making Albuquerque and New Mexico the best it can be. Special guests, Mayor Tim Keller and First Lady Elizabeth “Liz” Kistin Keller, joined us in honoring the seven organizations that received grants.
This year, we increased the number of grant recipients from four to seven, marking a commitment to the immediate and emerging needs of Albuquerque’s nonprofits. The seven nonprofits featured to the right received funding.
The 2023 Great Grant Giveaway recipients embody the diverse and impactful work happening throughout Albuquerque and exemplify the synergy of community collaboration.