UMB Bank recently announced a total donation of $750,000 to support five nonprofit organizations serving New Mexico and the Albuquerque region. This is part of UMB’s annual corporate charitable donations, which support a range of nonprofit organizations across its footprint, totaling $6.4 million in 2025.

“We are thrilled to be able to give back to the New Mexico community and support the important services each of these organizations provides,” said Melanie Velasquez, New Mexico market president at UMB Bank. “The selected nonprofit organizations provide critical resources to community development, youth enrichment, learning opportunities, essential services and more, and we’re proud to be able to help further their efforts in serving our community.”

Recipient nonprofit organizations were selected based on their need, potential for collaboration and alignment with UMB’s approach to serving its area communities, including a focus on arts, agriculture, financial education and self-sufficiency.

The selected organizations include:

• Albuquerque Public Schools Education Foundation: A nonprofit that partners with the community to raise funds and provide grants supporting educational resources for students and teachers across Albuquerque Public Schools.
• Junior Achievement of New Mexico: A statewide nonprofit that prepares K-12 students for economic success by offering hands-on programs in financial literacy, entrepreneurship and workforce readiness.
• Prestamos Community Development Financial Institution LLC (a division of Chicanos Por La Causa): A community development institution that provides affordable loans and financial services to support small businesses and economic growth in underserved communities.
• Mandy’s Farm: A nonprofit that supports individuals with developmental disabilities through programs that build job skills, promote sustainable farming experiences, and foster community engagement and independence.
• United Way of Eastern New Mexico: A regional organization that operates a free community helpline (2-1-1), awards grants to agencies providing vital services, and offers programs promoting children’s wellbeing and youth education and success.