FUNDING
We are a non-profit organization with 501(C)(3) certification. We are not tax supported, since El Rito is an unincorporated village.
Operation expenses depend mainly on private donations and fundraising events. Events bring in only a small percentage of operating costs. Consequently, we are in constant need of private donations.
Program costs are supported by various foundations.
The annual budget for operations and program expenses, including wages, maintenance, repairs, and insurance is $64,000.
Current needs include front entrance renovations; new fence; painting hallway; and landscaping.
If you wish to make a contribution contact:
Director Christine Trujillo at 
(575) 581-4608
Gifts of Stock may be arranged through Jeffrey Stuermer of Paine Webber in Santa Fe.
CURRENT GRANTORS:
- United Way of Northern New Mexico
- Rio Arriba County
- McCune Foundation
- Santa Fe Community Foundation
- Santa Fe Community Foundation (Helen S. Keller Fund for Northern New Mexico Libraries)
- The Christopher Reynolds Foundation
- The Rubel Family Foundation
- New Mexico State Library (Grant-in-Aid)
- New Mexico Library Foundation Inc.
- The Libri Foundation
PAST GRANTORS:
- Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
- New Mexico Coalition for Literacy
- New Mexico Children's Foundation
- New Mexico State Legislature
- Pojoaque Valley Fund
- PNM
- Santa Fe Rotary
- El Rito Studio Tour
- Los Alamos National Foundation
- The Webster Foundation
- Viburnum/Center for the Book
- WalMart Matching Grant
At the start of this fiscal year July 2009 we started a fundraising campaign that includes the 100 Donors Drive, grants, private donations and events. Our basic goal is to get the minimum of $60,000 for our operating cost for a full year and our land payment of $5000. Please review our Fund Raising Chart to see how we are doing!