Leave a Legacy of Hope
For more than 20 years, neighbors have helped neighbors through the Cancer Foundation for New Mexico. Because of this generosity, thousands of cancer patients throughout Northern New Mexico have received support during some of life’s most difficult moments.
A legacy gift is a powerful way to ensure that this tradition of compassion continues for generations to come. By including the Foundation in your future plans, you help ensure that no one faces cancer alone.
Whether your gift is large or small, your legacy can provide hope, comfort, and practical assistance to cancer patients and their families for years to come.
Simple Ways to Leave a Legacy
Many legacy gifts are easier to arrange than people realize.
Include the Foundation in your Will or Trust
A gift through your will or living trust allows you to support future cancer patients while maintaining complete control of your assets during your lifetime.
Name the Foundation as a Beneficiary
You can designate the Cancer Foundation for New Mexico as a beneficiary of:
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- An IRA or retirement account
- A life insurance policy
- A donor-advised fund
- Other financial accounts
Explore Other Giving Options
Some donors choose to create charitable gift arrangements that can provide income or tax advantages while also supporting the Foundation’s future mission. We are happy to work with you and your professional advisors to explore options that fit your goals.
The Anchorum Challenge
When you document a planned gift of $10,000 or more, the Anchorum Health Foundation will make an immediate gift to support cancer patients today — allowing your future generosity to make a difference right away.
How Your Legacy Makes a Difference
When making a legacy gift, you may choose how your generosity will support the Foundation.
Board Directed Fund
This flexible fund allows the Foundation to respond to the most pressing needs of cancer patients as they arise. It provides the ability to help where support is needed most.
Visionary Endowment Fund
The Visionary Endowment Fund helps secure the Foundation’s future. Gifts to the endowment are invested to provide ongoing support for the organization, helping ensure that cancer patients can count on our services for generations to come.
“Valerie and I have been highly involved with the Cancer Foundation for New Mexico for over a decade. I have served on the Board as an active Member, and as Chair for a number of years. Valerie is deeply committed to her work in the chemotherapy suite as a Volunteer.
We have chosen to provide legacy gifts primarily for local charities in our estate planning, as we have always been loyal to Santa Fe and New Mexico. With more than a thousand charities in Santa Fe, we have lots of choices. What distinguishes the Cancer Foundation for New Mexico from other worthwhile charities is that we actually ‘help save lives,’ and not every charity can point to that result.”
– Valerie and Bud Hamilton, Founders’ Society Members
Legacy Giving Partners
Every legacy gift tells a story of compassion.
The Legacy Giving Partners program recognizes all individuals who have included the Cancer Foundation for New Mexico in their estate plans, regardless of the size of their commitment.
By sharing your intentions with us, you allow the Foundation to plan confidently for the future and continue providing essential services to cancer patients and families across Northern New Mexico.
We would be honored to welcome you into this special community of supporters.
Honoring Our Legacy Giving Partners
In grateful recognition of the visionaries whose leadership helped secure the Foundation’s future.
Toby Anderson* and Bunny Terry
Vince Baca
Lawrence and Suzanna Becerra
Susan Nelson Blakely
Nicholas and Catherine L. Carlozzi
Christine Castro
Janet* and Stockton Colt
Zella Kay Cox
Karen B. Freeman
Tom Frost and Meghan Solay
Connie and David Girard-diCarlo
Susan and Steven J. Goldstein, MD
Valerie and Bud Hamilton
Belinda and Brad Karp
Margie* and Tom Kintz
Kathleen and Matt Mathai
Carol and Francis* Mullin, III
Joanne and Jim* Peppiatt-Combes
Bill Saubert
Donald Shina, M.D. and J. Kevin Waidmann
Larri Short and Stephen Reilly
Suzanne Timble*
*In memoriam
Founding 10/10 Members in bold
Founders’ Society
Formerly the 10/10 Visionary Society, the Founders’ Society recognizes the visionaries whose gift of $100,000 or more established the Cancer Foundation for New Mexico’s endowment, helping surpass its $10 million goal in 2024. Their leadership created a lasting foundation of support for cancer patients across Northern New Mexico.
Visionary Partners
Visionary Partners are individuals whose generosity helps shape the future of the Cancer Foundation for New Mexico. Through a planned estate gift, they create a lasting legacy of hope and ensure that future generations of cancer patients across Northern New Mexico have access to the care and support they need.
A Personal Conversation
Estate planning is deeply personal, and every family’s goals are unique. If you wish to include the Cancer Foundation for New Mexico in your estate plans, please share the following information with your attorney or financial advisor:
Legal Name: Cancer Foundation for New Mexico
EIN: 41-2079799
If you have already included the Cancer Foundation for New Mexico in your plans, thank you. We would love the opportunity to recognize your generosity and welcome you into our Legacy Giving Partners program.
If you would like to learn more about creating a legacy gift, please contact our Development Office. We are happy to work with you and your professional advisors in complete confidence.
Questions? Please contact Vince Baca at (505) 545-3090 or [email protected].
The Cancer Foundation for New Mexico was founded in 2003 and is a well-established, local, independent organization registered as a 501(c)3 nonprofit. It is supported by a local Board of Directors, a dedicated staff, and maintains a corps of 100+ volunteers.
Legal Name: Cancer Foundation for New Mexico
Tax ID Number: 41-2079799
Incorporated in New Mexico