Los Alamos Community Foundation

The Los Alamos Community Foundation is a U.S. nonprofit organization established in 2015. Its mission is to improve the quality of life in the Los Alamos community by inspiring, facilitating, and supporting enduring philanthropy and building the capacity and success of local nonprofit organizations.

Mission and Function

The foundation focuses on facilitating and promoting local philanthropy among residents and individuals with strong connections to Los Alamos County. It highlights unmet needs and investment opportunities within the community and addresses these needs through financial and organizational support to existing and new organizations. This includes operational funding to support ongoing grantmaking, education, training, and coordinating efforts to connect community leaders and develop community initiatives.

Governance and Leadership

As of May 2023, the Los Alamos Community Foundation's board of directors includes David Izraelevitz, Pat Soran, Cynthia Rooney, Linda Daly, Jennifer McCumber, and Charles McMillan. The board practices include formal orientations for new members and annual assessments of the chief executive. Additionally, they maintain transparency through conflict-of-interest policy reviews and strive for diversity in board member recruitment.

Strategies for Equity

The organization employs non-traditional methods to gather feedback from community stakeholders. It actively seeks diverse individuals for leadership positions and involves community representation at the board level. Moreover, it engages in race equity work across the organization to ensure inclusivity.

Funding and Partnerships

The foundation collaborates with other organizations to achieve its goals. It receives operational funding to support its activities, indicating its role as a recipient of grants from entities like the LANL Foundation.

Objectives and Impact

By supporting local philanthropy and enhancing nonprofit capacities, the Los Alamos Community Foundation aims to create a lasting positive impact on the community's quality of life. Its efforts focus on leveraging resources to meet pressing needs in Los Alamos County.