The El Paso Community Foundation aims to solve community problems and meet the evolving needs of the greater El Paso region through innovative approaches. Since 1977, it has awarded over $167 million in grants to support nonprofit organizations and individuals, focusing on diverse areas such as arts, education, environment, health, human services, and economic development.
The El Paso Community Foundation Grants program supports a wide array of philanthropic projects in the El Paso region, including far west Texas, southern New Mexico, and northern Chihuahua, Mexico. The program focuses on several granting areas of interest such as Arts and Humanities, Education, Environment/Animals, Health and Disabilities, Human Services, and Economic Development. Key priorities for the grant include funding projects that introduce more effective methods, create significant impact with moderate funding, and encourage collaboration among organizations.