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Del Norte LOV Foundation


A foundation of hope. Big changes happen when we all come together.

Our mission is to improve lives of youth and families in New Mexico.

The Del Norte LOV Foundation is employee-driven and is committed to advocating for the communities Del Norte Credit Union serves, promoting financial literacy, and improving lives for the youth and their families.

We understand that investing our efforts will positively impact the future for us all. We especially want to support the well-being of youth and their families through life-stages, such as early childhood development, educational, vocational, and scholarship opportunities.

What We Do

Del Norte LOV Foundation memberships help us improve lives of youth and families in New Mexico by implementing these important philanthropic programs:

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    Employee Giving

    DNCU Employees give back. Teen Day Tuesdays / Employee Giving is a program where staff generously donate charitable contributions through their payroll deductions.

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    Grantmaking

    The Fall 2023 Cycle Community Grant-Making Program closed October 16, 2023. Please revisit this site in early Spring 2024 for the next cycle.

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    Scholarships

    Expand New Mexico youth’s educational aspirations for a better future and to improve their lives through education by providing scholarships.

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    Sponsorships

    Year-round event sponsorships for local nonprofits focused on community support.

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    Financial Literacy

    Advocating and enhancing DNCU’s financial education programming through outreach, partnerships, and events.

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    Community Engagement

    Direct programs and events, focusing on financial literacy, education, and volunteerism.

Healing Hearts

LOV Foundation Events

Del Norte LOV Foundation is proud to host upcoming community engagement events to Improve Lives of youth and families in New Mexico.

We hope you can join us!

 

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Donate Now

Help us improve lives of youth and families in New Mexico by making a charitable and secure donation to the Del Norte LOV Foundation!

Please donate today to the Del Norte LOV Foundation to continue its life-changing programs.

Ways to Give!

Make a secure online donation here:

DONATE

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If you would like to mail in your donation, please make your donation check payable to Del Norte LOV Foundation and mail it to:

Del Norte LOV Foundation
c/o Del Norte Credit Union
PO Box 1180
Los Alamos, NM 87544

If you would like to call for other ways to give, please contact the Del Norte LOV Foundation office at 505.455.5456 or at email at [email protected].

We thank you for your generosity and support!

 

Apply For A Sponsorship

Del Norte LOV Foundation is proud to provide year-round event sponsorships for local nonprofits.

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Apply For A Grant

The 2023 Fall Cycle Community Grant-Making Program application is now closed, thank you to all who applied for support.

Fall Cycle notifications will be announced by the first week of December 2023. Thank you for your interest.

The Del Norte LOV Foundation implements a bi-annual grant-making program, which is a special, programmatic funding opportunity for local nonprofits.

Get Involved

Interested in learning more? Please complete all fields below and you will be part of the Del Norte LOV Foundation community of supporters. Your information provided will allow us to send you future Del Norte LOV Foundation communications.

Further questions? Contact Del Norte LOV Foundation Director, Connie Tooker Nuñez directly at 505-455-5456, or contact Del Norte LOV Foundation Associate Director, Matt Ruybal directly at 505-455-5106.

Note: Please do not include any confidential information such as passwords in your message.

Who We Are

Del Norte LOV Foundation consists of dedicated community members to advance its mission and broaden its philanthropic programs.

Del Norte LOV Foundation Board

  • Kim Currie, President – DNCU Chief Marketing Officer
  • Lauren McDaniel, Executive Director, Los Alamos Commerce & Development Corporation
  • Hilary Kilpatric, Treasurer – Founder & Head Consultant, Hilary Kilpatric Consulting
  • Anthony M. Lopez, Member – DNCU Sr. Member Lending Underwriter
  • Kristi L. Salazar, Member – Program & Events Manager, Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce
  • Melanie Torres, Member – DNCU AVP Rio Rancho
  • Dolores Gurule, Vice President – DNCU Risk Analyst
  • Cesar Leon, Member – DNCU Member Experience Operations Manager II
  • Joshua Stringer, Member – DNCU Member Experience Operations Manager II

Del Norte LOV Foundation Staff

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    Connie Tooker Nuñez

    Del Norte LOV Foundation Director

    Connie joined DNCU as its LOV Foundation Director in June 2020. She is passionately proud to lead the independent foundation associated with DNCU.

    Email Connie

    TEL: (505) 455-5456

     

  • Matt Ruybal

    Matt Ruybal

    Del Norte LOV Foundation Associate Director

    Joined the Del Norte LOV Foundation in March 2023. Excited to help the foundation in living our vision and in connecting our communities.

    Email Matt

    TEL: (505) 455-5106

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

LOV stands for Living Our Vision, in that the employee-driven Del Norte LOV Foundation is committed to advocating for the communities DNCU serves and to promote financial literacy, volunteerism, education, and improving lives for the youth and their families.

We understand that investing our efforts with the youth will positively impact the future for us all. We especially want to support the well-being of youth and their families through life-stages, such as early childhood development, educational, vocational, and scholarship opportunities.

Yes, Del Norte LOV Foundation is a registered 501(c)3 public charity nonprofit organization. Our Tax ID or EIN number is 82-4777209.

The mission of Del Norte LOV Foundation is to improve lives of youth and families in New Mexico.

The Del Norte LOV Foundation is an independent foundation associated with Del Norte Credit Union. The Del Norte LOV Foundation was created by DNCU employees and is committed to improving the lives of youth and families in the communities that DNCU serves. The Foundation implements these philanthropic programs on behalf of DNCU: scholarships, sponsorships, grant-making, employee giving, special fundraising, and community engagement with an emphasis on financial literacy, education, and volunteerism.

Please contact Del Norte LOV Foundation Director, Connie Tooker Nuñez at 505-455-5456 or use our Get Involved Form to send a message to the Del Norte LOV Foundation.

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Disclosures

The Del Norte LOV Foundation is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) public charity nonprofit organization with an IRS Tax ID # 82-4777209. Your gift is tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. It allocates donation to satisfy its mission and accomplish its program goals.