Frequently Asked Questions
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The official name is The Los Ranchos de Albuquerque Foundation (aka the Los Ranchos Foundation). The address is P.O. Box 10086, 9132 4th St., NW, Albuquerque NM 87184.
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The 2026 Board of Directors includes Mary Homan (acting President), Bob Gouy (Treasurer), Sarah Cobb (Secretary), Laura Bexfield, David Bram, and Elizabeth Stock.
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Vision: The Los Ranchos Foundation envisions a Village where everyone can equally access and enjoy our public spaces and gathering places, so our entire community thrives.
Mission: Investing in the infrastructure and facilities of the Village for the benefit and welfare of its residents.
Values:
Community benefit—we invest in projects that increase community benefit of Village assetsFocus—we stay focused on priorities and goals to avoid getting spread too thin.
Transparency—we communicate clearly with the community and donors about our goals, priorities and results
Results—we work to deliver on our goals and priorities before taking on more projects
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We prioritize investing in people by creating spaces in community buildings, parks, and open spaces that are accessible, safe, comfortable, and enjoyable for all community members.
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Anyone! As a charitable 501(c)3 organization, the Foundation can accept individual, corporate, and family foundation tax-deductible donations.
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Projects are generally selected from the Village Infrastructure Improvement Plan and community input, especially from those who encounter barriers to full participation in community life. Funding decisions are made by the Foundation’s Board of Directors, with the agreement of the Village or property owner.
We listen to residents to understand which improvements matter most and prioritize funding projects that create spaces where all members of our diverse community can fully and independently participate in community life.
