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Donor Stories

Read more stories of others who have made an impact through acts of giving to the Foundation and the cultural institutions we support.

Donor Stories
  • It's A Gift to Be Philanthropic
    It's A Gift to Be Philanthropic
    "It's a gift to be philanthropic and you don't have to have millions to be a philanthropist....
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  • A Transformative Gift
    A Transformative Gift
    When Santa Fe couple Mark Naylor and Dale Gunn began thinking about their legacy more than a decade ago, they knew they wanted to make a meaningful contribution to the Museum of New Mexico Foundation.
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  • Leading Through Service and Philanthropy
    Leading Through Service and Philanthropy
    The Museum of New Mexico Foundation is deeply grateful for the generosity and leadership of Keith and Barbara Anderson.
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  • Turning an Interest into a Legacy
    Turning an Interest into a Legacy
    Long-time supporters Jerri and Jeff Straight have always had a great interest in travel, art and collecting - especially folk art.
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  • A Collector’s Vision for the Future
    A Collector’s Vision for the Future
    Foundation Trustee and Circles member Caroline Burnett has long demonstrated her commitment to the arts through thoughtful, consistent support.
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  • A Strong Commitment
    A Strong Commitment
    Legacy Donors Sally Davis Ph.D and Richard Kozoll M.D., M.P.H. have always had a strong commitment to social needs and helping underrepresented rural communities.
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  • Connection With Art and People
    Connection With Art and People
    Museum Foundation Trustee, Gregory Dove divides his time between Austin and Santa Fe.
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  • A Collection, A Commitment, A Lasting Endowment
    A Collection, A Commitment, A Lasting Endowment
    For Carol and Robert Warren, supporting the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture was not just an interest—it was a lifelong commitment rooted in respect, curiosity, and deep appreciation for Native art and culture.
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  • A Legacy of Light
    A Legacy of Light
    New Trustee and legacy donor Trish Foschi approaches her philanthropy as a deeply personal act—one rooted in gratitude, remembrance, and a shared love of the arts.
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  • Investing in Community Through the Arts
    Investing in Community Through the Arts
    When Rhonda Thomas moved to Santa Fe from Chicago, she quickly found a way to support the cultural institutions that make the city so distinctive.
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The Museum of New Mexico Foundation supports the Museum of New Mexico system, in collaboration with the Museum of New Mexico Board of Regents and the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs. The Foundation's principal activities are fund development for exhibitions and education programs, retail and licensing programs, financial management, advocacy and special initiatives.