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Giving Circles: Future Fund

Giving Circles: Future Fund

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Giving Circles: Future Fund

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Future Fund

Future Fund of the Albuquerque Community Foundation

In 1997, the Future Fund started when 24 people decided to get together and pool their money to start an endowment. Since then, the Future Fund has grown their endowment to over $800,000 and awarded over $460,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations selected by the Future Fund membership.

This group of young leaders is committed to making our community a better place to live. Future Fund’s mission is to acquaint younger members of the community with responsive philanthropy, develop community awareness and nurture future leadership.

Future Fund Membership starts at $240 per year (that’s just $20 per month). Your money goes directly into the Future Fund Endowment Fund, then you and your fellow members decide where to grant over $25,000 in earnings annually. For more information about the Future Fund, contact us!

Join the Future Fund

Future Fund is a group of young professionals focused on making an impact in our community, redefining the meaning of philanthropy, and nurturing future leadership in Albuquerque. Future Fund is not only about grantmaking, but also about building a strong and resilient community.

As part of its mission, the Future Fund wants to create a space for individuals who share their time, talent and treasure through significant community impact, extraordinary contributions to future generations, and redefining what it means to be a philanthropist.

If you would like to join the Future Fund, and our membership rates do not align with your yearly budget, please let us know. We have sponsored memberships available.

More information or questions? Contact Dominic Garcia, Future Fund Staff Liaison

Membership Dues

  • 2 memberships: $300/year, $25/month
  • 1 membership: $240/year, $20/month
FUTURE FUND MEMBERSHIP PORTAL

Future Fund Membership Options



Future Fund Advisory Council
  • Chase Barnes, Chair  
  • Katie Crouch, Chair-Elect  
  • David Diller, Immediate Past Chair  
  • Jason Plake, Secretary 
  • Amanda Aragon Bernabe & Katie Crouch, Community Impact Committee Co-Chairs
  • Desiree Stewart, Governance Committee Chair 
  • Amanda Marquez, Membership & Marketing Committee Chair  
  • John Michael Ordorica, Partnerships & Finance Committee Chair 
  • Erin Scott Adams
  • Adam Alvarez
  • Nina Chavez
  • Rachel Whitt Gomez
  • Sebastian Martinez
  • Ethan Melvin
  • Jeff Roybal
Future Fund Members
  • Linda Armijo
  • Monica Barry
  • Jordan Barry
  • Joshua Baca
  • Kyle Biederwolf
  • Julian Bonfiglio
  • Gabriel Castro
  • Becky Coppa
  • Melissa Delgado
  • George Douglas
  • Katie Douglas
  • Ian Esquibel
  • Joel Esquibel
  • Katie Esquibel
  • Michael Farrington
  • Teala Farrington
  • Daniel Frieman
  • Michael Gale
  • Marcus Garcia
  • Leandra Garcia
  • Justin Gomez
  • Francisco Gonzales
  • Lisa Goodman
  • Ryan Goodman
  • Billy Gupton
  • Rachel Gupton
  • Andrea Hetrick
  • Matthew Hildner
  • Taylor Horst
  • Jennifer Inocencio
  • Sarah King
  • Mariah Lawhon
  • Erin Lecocq
  • Amanda Lopez
  • Kayleigh Maes
  • Kaleena Madruga
  • Keren Marquez-Romero
  • Monica Martinez
  • Jake Mayfield
  • Erin McQuade-Wright
  • Lee Megill
  • Ethan Melvin
  • Brenna Moore
  • Enrique Moore
  • Jose Ortiz
  • Josh Padilla
  • Jana Padilla
  • Yong Park
  • Andrea Pepin
  • Perry Radford
  • Katie Rarick
  • Jade Rarick
  • Rick Rodriguez
  • Julisa Rodriguez
  • Madison Rumbaugh
  • Rhiannon Samuel
  • Cynthia Schultz
  • Bradley Schultz
  • Rebecca Sonnenberg
  • Daniel Talavera
  • Sonya Torrez
  • Jake Vautier
  • Ashley Wagner
  • Rachel Whitt Gomez
  • Tory Witt
ACF Staff Liaisons
  • Dominic Garcia, Scholarship Manager
  • Jenifer Garcia, Community Engagement & Development Manager
  • Domineque Tenorio, Events and Marketing Senior Associate

Future Fund Outstanding Philanthropist Award

 The Future Fund Outstanding Philanthropist Award is for someone who shares their time, talent and treasure through significant community impact and extraordinary contributions to future generations. It was created to help redefine what it means to be a philanthropist and honor individuals under 40 years of age who are making a difference in our community. 

Qualifications:

  • Young philanthropist in their field
  • Individuals under 40 years of age
  • Lives in the Greater Albuquerque Metro Area
  • Does NOT have to be a Future Fund member

2026 Outstanding Philanthropist Award nominations are OPEN NOW!

Submit your nomination by July 17.

SUBMIT NOMINATION

Past Outstanding Philanthropist Award Recipients 

  • 2025: Javier Matthew “Mateo” Carrasco
  • 2024: Arlene Espinoza-Armijo and Kyle Stepp
  • 2023: Pete Garcia 
  • 2022: Natasha Garcia 

    Future Fund Grantmaking

    Future Fund’s funding model is to grant to unfunded applications to the Foundation’s Annual Grant Cycle. This model ensures that the ACF can make impactful grants to as many local nonprofit organizations who submit applications as possible. Today the FF Endowment has grown to over $800,000 and over $460,000 in grants have been awarded to nonprofit organizations selected by the FF membership.
    FUTURE FUND GRANTS

    For Nonprofits:

    If you are a representative of a non-profit organization and would like to sign up to connect with members of our community, please submit your information here.
    SUBMIT
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    Future Fund

    Future Fund of the Albuquerque Community Foundation

    In 1997, the Future Fund started when 24 people decided to get together and pool their money to start an endowment. Since then, the Future Fund has grown to over 200 memberships, their endowment has over $800,000, and the group has awarded over $460,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations selected by the Future Fund membership. This group of young leaders is committed to making our community a better place to live.

    Future Fund Membership starts at $240 per year (that’s just $20 per month). Your money goes directly into the Future Fund Endowment Fund, then you and your fellow members decide where to grant over $20,000 in earnings annually. For more information about the Future Fund, contact us!


    Join the Future Fund

    Future Fund is a group of young professionals focused on making an impact in our community, redefining the meaning of philanthropy, and nurturing future leadership in Albuquerque. Future Fund is not only about grantmaking, but also about building a strong and resilient community.

    As part of its mission, the Future Fund wants to create a space for individuals who share their time, talent and treasure through significant community impact, extraordinary contributions to future generations, and redefining what it means to be a philanthropist.

    If you would like to join the Future Fund, and our membership rates do not align with your yearly budget, please let us know. We have sponsored memberships available.

    More information or questions? Contact Dominic Garcia, Future Fund Staff Liaison

    Membership Dues

    • 2 memberships: $300/year, $25/month
    • 1 membership: $240/year, $20/month
    FuturE Fund MEMBERSHIP PORTAL
    Future Fund Advisory Council
    • Chase Barnes, Chair  
    • Katie Crouch, Chair-Elect  
    • David Diller, Immediate Past Chair  
    • Jason Plake, Secretary 
    • Amanda Aragon Bernabe & Katie Crouch, Community Impact Committee Co-Chairs
    • Desiree Stewart, Governance Committee Chair 
    • Amanda Marquez, Membership & Marketing Committee Chair  
    • John Michael Ordorica, Partnerships & Finance Committee Chair 
    • Erin Scott Adams
    • Adam Alvarez
    • Nina Chavez
    • Rachel Whitt Gomez
    • Sebastian Martinez
    • Ethan Melvin
    • Jeff Roybal
    Future Fund Members
    • Linda Armijo
    • Monica Barry
    • Jordan Barry
    • Joshua Baca
    • Kyle Biederwolf
    • Julian Bonfiglio
    • Gabriel Castro
    • Becky Coppa
    • Melissa Delgado
    • George Douglas
    • Katie Douglas
    • Ian Esquibel
    • Joel Esquibel
    • Katie Esquibel
    • Michael Farrington
    • Teala Farrington
    • Daniel Frieman
    • Michael Gale
    • Marcus Garcia
    • Leandra Garcia
    • Justin Gomez
    • Francisco Gonzales
    • Lisa Goodman
    • Ryan Goodman
    • Billy Gupton
    • Rachel Gupton
    • Andrea Hetrick
    • Matthew Hildner
    • Taylor Horst
    • Jennifer Inocencio
    • Sarah King
    • Mariah Lawhon
    • Erin Lecocq
    • Amanda Lopez
    • Kayleigh Maes
    • Kaleena Madruga
    • Keren Marquez-Romero
    • Monica Martinez
    • Jake Mayfield
    • Erin McQuade-Wright
    • Lee Megill
    • Ethan Melvin
    • Brenna Moore
    • Enrique Moore
    • Jose Ortiz
    • Josh Padilla
    • Jana Padilla
    • Yong Park
    • Andrea Pepin
    • Perry Radford
    • Katie Rarick
    • Jade Rarick
    • Rick Rodriguez
    • Julisa Rodriguez
    • Madison Rumbaugh
    • Rhiannon Samuel
    • Cynthia Schultz
    • Bradley Schultz
    • Rebecca Sonnenberg
    • Daniel Talavera
    • Sonya Torrez
    • Jake Vautier
    • Ashley Wagner
    • Rachel Whitt Gomez
    • Tory Witt
    ACF Staff Liaisons
    • Dominic Garcia, Scholarship Manager
    • Jenifer Garcia, Community Engagement & Development Manager
    • Domineque Tenorio, Events and Marketing Senior Associate

    For Nonprofits:
    If you are a representative of a non-profit organization and would like to sign up to connect with members of our community, please submit your information here.

    Future Fund Grants

    Future Fund Outstanding Philanthropist Award

    The Future Fund Outstanding Philanthropist Award is for someone who shares their time, talent and treasure through significant community impact and extraordinary contributions to future generations. It was created to help redefine what it means to be a philanthropist and honor individuals under 40 years of age who are making a difference in our community. 

    Qualifications:

    • Young philanthropist in their field
    • Individuals under 40 years of age
    • Lives in the Greater Albuquerque Metro Area
    • Does NOT have to be a Future Fund member

    2026 Outstanding Philanthropist Award nominations are OPEN NOW! Submit your nomination by July 17.

    SUBMIT NOMINATION

    Past Outstanding Philanthropist Award Recipients 

    • 2025: Javier Matthew “Mateo” Carrasco
    • 2024: Arlene Espinoza-Armijo and Kyle Stepp
    • 2023: Pete Garcia 
    • 2022: Natasha Garcia 
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    Future Fund

    Future Fund of the Albuquerque Community Foundation

    In 1997, the Future Fund started when 24 people decided to get together and pool their money to start an endowment. Since then, the Future Fund has grown to over 200 memberships, their endowment has over $800,000, and the group has awarded over $460,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations selected by the Future Fund membership.

    This group of young leaders is committed to making our community a better place to live. Future Fund’s mission is to acquaint younger members of the community with responsive philanthropy, develop community awareness and nurture future leadership.

    Future Fund Membership starts at $240 per year (that’s just $20 per month). Your money goes directly into the Future Fund Endowment Fund, then you and your fellow members decide where to grant over $20,000 in earnings annually. For more information about the Future Fund, contact us!


    Join the Future Fund

    Future Fund is a group of young professionals focused on making an impact in our community, redefining the meaning of philanthropy, and nurturing future leadership in Albuquerque. Future Fund is not only about grantmaking, but also about building a strong and resilient community.

    As part of its mission, the Future Fund wants to create a space for individuals who share their time, talent and treasure through significant community impact, extraordinary contributions to future generations, and redefining what it means to be a philanthropist.

    If you would like to join the Future Fund, and our membership rates do not align with your yearly budget, please let us know. We have sponsored memberships available.

    More information or questions? Contact Dominic Garcia, Future Fund Staff Liaison

    Membership Dues

    • 2 memberships: $300/year, $25/month
    • 1 membership: $240/year, $20/month
    FUTURE FUND MEMBERSHIP PORTAL
    Future Fund Advisory Council
    • Chase Barnes, Chair  
    • Katie Crouch, Chair-Elect  
    • David Diller, Immediate Past Chair  
    • Jason Plake, Secretary 
    • Amanda Aragon Bernabe & Katie Crouch, Community Impact Committee Co-Chairs
    • Desiree Stewart, Governance Committee Chair 
    • Amanda Marquez, Membership & Marketing Committee Chair  
    • John Michael Ordorica, Partnerships & Finance Committee Chair 
    • Erin Scott Adams
    • Adam Alvarez
    • Nina Chavez
    • Rachel Whitt Gomez
    • Sebastian Martinez
    • Ethan Melvin
    • Jeff Roybal
    Future Fund Members
    • Linda Armijo
    • Monica Barry
    • Jordan Barry
    • Joshua Baca
    • Kyle Biederwolf
    • Julian Bonfiglio
    • Gabriel Castro
    • Becky Coppa
    • Melissa Delgado
    • George Douglas
    • Katie Douglas
    • Ian Esquibel
    • Joel Esquibel
    • Katie Esquibel
    • Michael Farrington
    • Teala Farrington
    • Daniel Frieman
    • Michael Gale
    • Marcus Garcia
    • Leandra Garcia
    • Justin Gomez
    • Francisco Gonzales
    • Lisa Goodman
    • Ryan Goodman
    • Billy Gupton
    • Rachel Gupton
    • Andrea Hetrick
    • Matthew Hildner
    • Taylor Horst
    • Jennifer Inocencio
    • Sarah King
    • Mariah Lawhon
    • Erin Lecocq
    • Amanda Lopez
    • Kayleigh Maes
    • Kaleena Madruga
    • Keren Marquez-Romero
    • Monica Martinez
    • Jake Mayfield
    • Erin McQuade-Wright
    • Lee Megill
    • Ethan Melvin
    • Brenna Moore
    • Enrique Moore
    • Jose Ortiz
    • Josh Padilla
    • Jana Padilla
    • Yong Park
    • Andrea Pepin
    • Perry Radford
    • Katie Rarick
    • Jade Rarick
    • Rick Rodriguez
    • Julisa Rodriguez
    • Madison Rumbaugh
    • Rhiannon Samuel
    • Cynthia Schultz
    • Bradley Schultz
    • Rebecca Sonnenberg
    • Daniel Talavera
    • Sonya Torrez
    • Jake Vautier
    • Ashley Wagner
    • Rachel Whitt Gomez
    • Tory Witt
    ACF Staff Liaisons
    • Dominic Garcia, Scholarship Manager
    • Jenifer Garcia, Community Engagement & Development Manager
    • Domineque Tenorio, Events and Marketing Senior Associate
    For Nonprofits: If you are a representative of a non-profit organization and would like to sign up to connect with members of our community, please submit your information here.
    FUTURE FUND GRANTS

    Future Fund Outstanding Philanthropist Award

    The Future Fund Outstanding Philanthropist Award is for someone who shares their time, talent and treasure through significant community impact and extraordinary contributions to future generations. It was created to help redefine what it means to be a philanthropist and honor individuals under 40 years of age who are making a difference in our community. 

    Qualifications:

    • Young philanthropist in their field
    • Individuals under 40 years of age
    • Lives in the Greater Albuquerque Metro Area
    • Does NOT have to be a Future Fund member

    2026 Outstanding Philanthropist Award nominations are OPEN NOW! Submit your nomination by July 17.

    SUBMIT NOMINATION

    Past Outstanding Philanthropist Award Recipients 

    • 2025: Javier Matthew “Mateo” Carrasco
    • 2024: Arlene Espinoza-Armijo and Kyle Stepp
    • 2023: Pete Garcia 
    • 2022: Natasha Garcia