El Paso Community Foundation

The El Paso Community Foundation serves as a grant maker, convener, and leadership organization for the El Paso, Southern New Mexico, and the Ciudad Juárez region. For more than 45 years, the Foundation has worked with individuals and non-profits to address the unique opportunities and challenges in our region. We are proud of our vibrant, multicultural community. The Foundation’s donors and partners have helped build the community, and we welcome you to join us.

$27,654,082

Total grants and projects awarded in 2025

$326,903,132

Total given to the community since 1977

Support the Borderland Community

The Community Foundation is involved in a number of projects that each serve a unique purpose as we work to meet the needs of our ever-changing community.

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You Rock! Camp Builds Music, Confidence and Community in Fourth Year

Record Applicant Interest Leads to Full Camp; Showcase Performance Set for July 25

The El Paso Community Foundation’s You Rock! Camp is celebrating its fourth year of empowering girls and gender-expansive youth through music, creativity, and self-expression. Now in session at El Paso Community College’s Rio Grande Campus, this year’s camp, led by co-founder Kristine Ward, has reached its largest enrollment yet for the two-week immersive experience.

Since launching in 2023, more than 100 young musicians have participated in You Rock! Camp, discovering new talents, building confidence, forming lifelong friendships, and finding their voices through music.

Throughout the camp, participants learn to play instruments, form bands, write and perform original songs, and collaborate under the mentorship of local musicians, educators, and community leaders.

You Rock! Camp Builds Music, Confidence and Community in Fourth Year

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Experience Desert Rinpa, a special exhibition by Mitsumasa Overstreet

Applications for 2026-2027 Jewel Box Series now being accepted

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Donations

Donating to the Community Foundation supports grants, funds, scholarships, and more to create positive change for the people in the region.

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Grants

Nonprofits seeking to improve community services, development, and opportunities are invited to apply for a grant to support their missions.

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Scholarships

Scholarships are available to current high school and college students based on academics, extracurriculars, volunteerism, and leadership.

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El Paso Community Foundation For Good. For El Paso. Forever.