Enchanted Life Foundation

EIN 261092395

Houston, TX 77027 |(575) 521-9123

https://www.enchantedlifefoundation.org
Total Given 2016–2024
$458K
70 grants · $51K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$5K
typical small grants · $3K–$12K
grant size
33%
supporter · 13/39 multi-year
repeat
$1.9M
Assets (2024)
39
Distinct Recipients

Focus Areas

Education Arts & Culture Community Development

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals No. Preselected Only
Contact Person Enchanted Life Foundation ELF
Phone (575) 521-9123
Deadlines 5 PM Eastern May 15th & first business day of December
How to Apply All applications must be type written and must comply with all page limitations. Font size is to be 12 point Arial or larger and there shall be no more than six lines per vertical inch. All proposals are to be submitted on white, 8 1/2 by 11 paper. Proposals which do not comply with requirements may not be reviewed and may be returned. Applications must contain the following:1. Year founded.2. Federal Tax ID Number.3. Geographic area served.4. Number of people served annually.5. Mission statement.6. Purpose, methodology, and most recent accomplishments of the organization.7. Specifically state whether or not the organization is exempt under IRC Section 501(c)(3) guidelines (or earlier versions). Include documentation as required attachments. 8. Specifically state whether or not the organization is exempt under Section 509(A) guidelines (public charity). Include documentation in required attachments.9. Is organization legally affiliated with any other organizations? If so, please list.1
Restrictions A. An organization may not receive more than one new grant in any twelve month period.B. Grants may not exceed $50,000 in any one year period except in extraordinary circumstances and approved by at least two thirds of the board of directors.C. Grants in excess of $25,000 require documentation of a 1:1 match by other donors.D. Grants for construction, renovation, or remodeling of facilities in excess of $25,000 require documentation of a 2:1 match by other donors.E. All grantees are required to submit a brief final progress report no later than 90 days after the completion of the budget period.

Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

View financial data as table
YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2016 $34K $1.7M $122K 8
2017 $52K $1.7M $72K 11
2018 $68K $1.8M $194K 10
2020 $61K $1.8M $108K 8
2021 $70K $2.0M $211K 9
2022 $53K $1.7M $115K 9
2023 $64K $1.7M $118K 7
2024 $57K $1.9M $234K 8

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 70 grants on record

Minimum
$500
25th Pctl
$3K
Median
$5K
Average
$7K
75th Pctl
$12K
Maximum
$20K

Geographic Distribution

Texas Counties Served

4.3% of US grants · Rank #3 of 6 states $2K across 3 grants 1 of 254 counties

Top 1 counties

  1. 1 Dallas 3 grants · $2K

Officers & Directors

Grants Awarded (70 total)

Purpose
Casa de Pergrinos Inc Las Cruces, NM $20,000 Hunger Strike and Food Security Programs 2024
El Caldito Las Cruces, NM $16,153 Walk-in Freezer, and COVID-19 Emergency Grant 2020
New Mexico State University Foundation Las Cruces, NM $15,000 Dona Ana Community College scholarships 2023
Seton Hill University Greensburg, PA $12,000 Scholarships 2021
Seton Hill University Greensburg, PA $12,000 Scholarships 2021
Seton Hill University Greensburg, PA $12,000 Scholarships 2020
Seton Hill University Greensburg, PA $12,000 Scholarships 2020
La Casa Inc Las Cruces, NM $12,000 Domestic Violence shelter refrigerator and freezer 2023
Seton Hill University Greensburg, PA $12,000 Scholarships 2023
Seton Hill University Greensburg, PA $12,000 Scholarships 2023
Seton Hill University Greensburg, PA $12,000 Scholarship program 2024
Seton Hill University Greensburg, PA $12,000 Scholarship program 2024
Seton Hill University Greensburg, PA $12,000 Scholarships 2016
Seton Hill University Greensburg, PA $12,000 Scholarships 2017
Seton Hill University Greensburg, PA $12,000 Scholarships 2022
Seton Hill University Greensburg, PA $12,000 Scholarships 2022
Seton Hill University Greensburg, PA $12,000 Scholarships 2018
Seton Hill University Greensburg, PA $12,000 Scholarships 2018
Benedictine Sisters of Erie Erie, PA $10,251 Monastery courtyard safety 2021
Casa de Peregrinos Inc Las Cruces, NM $10,000 Forklift purchase 2021
Play Sharity Foundation Deming, NM $10,000 Music For All program and outdoor play area 2021
New Mexico State University Foundat Las Cruces, NM $10,000 For equipment for an Agricultural Lab for Memorial Middle School Agricultural Extension and Education Center 2016
Casa de Peregrinos Las Cruces, NM $10,000 Senior Mobile Food Pantry 2017
New Mexico State University Foundat Las Cruces, NM $10,000 Equipment for an Agricultural Lab for Memorial Middle School Agricultural Extension and Education Center 2017
Play Sharity Foundation Deming, NM $10,000 Music for All program and outdoor play area 2022