NMSU Alamogordo Foundation
Welcome!
The NMSU Alamogordo Foundation is a non-profit organization established for the purpose of advancing New Mexico State University at Alamogordo (NMSU-A) and its objectives. In its effort to promote and support education, the Foundation seeks to provide funding for the education and welfare of NMSU-A, its students, faculty and staff.
The NMSU Alamogordo Foundation asks for your help to provide assistance for:
- scholarships for deserving students
- support for academic programs
- faculty & staff development funds
- campus facility improvements & beautification
- materials and advanced technology equipment
- on-going funds to assist with marketing efforts
The Foundation is committed to helping raise funds for NMSU-A, less reliant on tax support, and more responsive to the needs of the local community.
If you are interested in discussing how you can help, please contact any of the members of the NMSU Alamogordo Foundation Board or call the NMSU-A President’s Office at (575) 439-3696.
Board of Directors
NMSU Alamogordo Foundation Officers
- President - Remick Ham, Investment Adviser of First Investments
- Vice President - John Hakanson, Attorney
- Treasurer - Harold O’Dell, Co-Owner of Hamilton O’Dell Funeral Home
Members of the Board
- Pete Cook, President & CEO of First National Bank
- Ron Griggs, President of ATC Inc. & Alamogordo Mayor Pro Tem
- Theresa Keelin
- Steven Lee
- Barbara McDonald
Ex-Officio Members of the Board
- Cheri Jimeno, NMSU-A President
- Tom Yahraes, Foundation Consultant
- Mary Fechner, Recording Secretary
- Hope Patterson, Public Relations
Benefits of Giving
There are several benefits to giving to the NMSU Alamogordo Foundation:
- You make an immediate or future impact on NMSU-A as well as its surrounding communities.
- You could help the academic program of your choice.
- You can make a large gift with a small cash investment.
- You could save on your income taxes.
- You may reduce estate tax.
- You may possibly avoid or reduce your capital gains tax.
- You could generate a lifetime income.
If you are interested in discussing how you can help, please contact any of the members of the NMSU Alamogordo Foundation Board or call the NMSU-A President’s Office at (575) 439-3696.
Ways to Give
All gifts to the Foundation are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.
Cash. Cash are an easy way to give. Cash gifts of any size make an immediate impact on scholarships, the campus, or program of your choice.
Matching Gifts. Your company may be willing to match your gift. Please ask.
Securities. Gifts of stocks, bonds, treasuries and/or mutual funds that have increased in value are a win-win opportunity for you under current tax laws. These type of gifts will provide an immediate benefit to NMSU-A as well as possible income tax savings for you.
Property. Property and real estate includes homes, cabins, commercial buildings, farm land, and other property.
Planned Gifts. A planned gift can provide benefit for you and your family today and NMSU-A tomorrow. Some examples of planned gifts include: Bequests, Life Income Gift, Charitable Gift Annuity, Charitable Remainder Trust, Life Insurance, Gift of Residence with a Life Interest, IRA’s and other retirement accounts and Savings plans.
As with any donation to the Foundation, you may designate your planned gift in a way that is most meaningful to you. We will be happy to help you match your wishes with the needs of the campus.
If you are interested in discussing how you can help, please contact any of the members of the NMSU Alamogordo Foundation Board or call the NMSU-A President’s Office at (575) 439-3696.
