stronger together
San Miguel is blessed with an ecosystem of extraordinary nonprofits, organizations that show up with courage, creativity, and deep compassion to meet the needs of our community. For 50 years, the San Miguel Community Foundation has been committed to uplifting this work through trust-based partnerships, greater visibility, essential resources, and access to U.S. tax-deductible funding.
Whether you’re a long-established institution or a small, emerging group creating meaningful impact in your neighborhood, we are here to help you shine.
Thank you for the work you do every single day. We’re honored and humbled to walk beside you.
stronger together
San Miguel is blessed with an ecosystem of extraordinary nonprofits, organizations that show up with courage, creativity, and deep compassion to meet the needs of our community. For 50 years, the San Miguel Community Foundation has been committed to uplifting this work through trust-based partnerships, greater visibility, essential resources, and access to U.S. tax-deductible funding.
Whether you’re a long-established institution or a small, emerging group creating meaningful impact in your neighborhood, we are here to help you shine.
Thank you for the work you do every single day. We’re honored and humbled to walk beside you.
stronger together
San Miguel is blessed with an ecosystem of extraordinary nonprofits, organizations that show up with courage, creativity, and deep compassion to meet the needs of our community. For 50 years, the San Miguel Community Foundation has been committed to uplifting this work through trust-based partnerships, greater visibility, essential resources, and access to U.S. tax-deductible funding.
Whether you’re a long-established institution or a small, emerging group creating meaningful impact in your neighborhood, we are here to help you shine.
Thank you for the work you do every single day. We’re honored and humbled to walk beside you.
join our Network
The SMCF Nonprofit Network is a growing alliance of trusted, vetted nonprofits working across the Municipality of Allende to uplift, protect, and empower our community. These organizations are the backbone of San Miguel’s social fabric — delivering essential services, preserving culture, expanding opportunity, and caring for our most vulnerable neighbors. By bringing them together under one unified, transparent network, we amplify their impact, strengthen donor confidence, and help ensure that San Miguel continues to thrive for generations to come.
SMCF BADGE
Earning the SMCF badge is a recognition of trust, transparency, and shared commitment to a vibrant, compassionate San Miguel. It signals that your organisation is actively serving the community with integrity and that you’re part of something bigger.
We award badges to verified nonprofits that meet our baseline legal requirements and demonstrate real, positive impact.
The badge gives donors confidence, strengthens your organisational credibility, and opens the door to shared resources, training, storytelling support, and future funding opportunities, including SMCF project grants and 1 San Miguel campaign distributions.
By joining our Nonprofit Network, you become part of a collaborative, citywide movement rooted in unity, respect, and measurable impact. Together, we’re building a stronger San Miguel for everyone. Join us!
SMCF BADGE
Earning the SMCF badge is a recognition of trust, transparency, and shared commitment to a vibrant, compassionate San Miguel. It signals that your organisation is actively serving the community with integrity and that you’re part of something bigger.
We award badges to verified nonprofits that meet our baseline legal requirements and demonstrate real, positive impact. The badge gives donors confidence, strengthens your organisational credibility, and opens the door to shared resources, training, storytelling support, and future funding opportunities, including SMCF project grants and 1 San Miguel campaign distributions.
By joining our Nonprofit Network, you become part of a collaborative, citywide movement rooted in unity, respect, and measurable impact. Together, we’re building a stronger San Miguel for everyone. Join us!
SMCF BADGE
Earning the SMCF badge is a recognition of trust, transparency, and shared commitment to a vibrant, compassionate San Miguel. It signals that your organisation is actively serving the community with integrity and that you’re part of something bigger.
We award badges to verified nonprofits that meet our baseline legal requirements and demonstrate real, positive impact. The badge gives donors confidence, strengthens your organisational credibility, and opens the door to shared resources, training, storytelling support, and future funding opportunities, including SMCF project grants and 1 San Miguel campaign distributions.
By joining our Nonprofit Network, you become part of a collaborative, citywide movement rooted in unity, respect, and measurable impact. Together, we’re building a stronger San Miguel for everyone. Join us!
join our Network
The SMCF Nonprofit Network is a growing alliance of trusted, vetted nonprofits working across the Municipality of Allende to uplift, protect, and empower our community. These organizations are the backbone of San Miguel’s social fabric—delivering essential services, preserving culture, expanding opportunity, and caring for our most vulnerable neighbors. By bringing them together under one unified, transparent network, we amplify their impact, strengthen donor confidence, and help ensure that San Miguel continues to thrive for generations to come.
- Inclusion in the SMCF Nonprofit Directory
- Eligibility to receive U.S. tax-deductible donations
- Invitation to apply for targeted project grants
- Increased visibility to donors, volunteers, and partners
- Inclusion in 1 San Miguel citywide giving campaign
- A verified SMCF digital badge to feature on your website/social
- Access to expert mentorship, shared resources, and capacity-building support
- Be located and operating in the Municipality of San Miguel de Allende
- Hold A.C. status
- Be up to date with required tax and legal filings
- Provide basic financials and annual reporting
- Demonstrate active work and positive community impact
- If you’re a newer group still building your documentation, don’t worry, we’re happy to guide you.
project grants
Member nonprofits may apply for targeted, project-based funding to benefit the SMA community. We focus on early-stage A.C. nonprofits with limited access to traditional funding sources, where a modest grant can make a big impact. We’re excited to support grassroots programs that create meaningful, measurable impact.
We offer two grant cycles each year with submission deadlines on April 15 and October 15.
project grants
Member nonprofits may apply for targeted, project-based funding to benefit the SMA community. We focus on early-stage A.C. nonprofits with limited access to traditional funding sources, where a modest grant can make a big impact. We’re excited to support grassroots programs that create meaningful, measurable impact.
We offer two grant cycles each year with submission deadlines on April 15 and October 15.
- Early-stage nonprofits serving the Municipality of Allende
- A.C. organizations in good standing
- Groups serving vulnerable or underserved populations
- SMCF Network members with a verified badge
- Complete English-language application
- Provide a detailed project description & budget
- Submit financial documents (balanza, compliance forms, A.C. status)
- Signature of the president or treasurer required
- Project must begin within 30 days of award
- Final report + facturas due within 30 days of completion
- Tangible, time-bound initiatives
- Improve access to food, health, education, arts, environment, or economic stability
- Strengthen long-term capacity or resilience
- Benefit vulnerable communities
- Demonstrate measurable outcomes
To help us celebrate your impact, ensure transparency, and be eligible for future grants, please submit your final project report within 30 days of completion.
Your report must include:
Financial Documentation
- Original facturas for all SMCF-funded expenses issued in your organization’s legal name, including date, factura number, amount, and description
- Bank statement showing where SMCF grant funds were deposited
- All project-related payments
A brief final financial summary for the entire project (including matching funds, if applicable)
Impact & Outcomes
- A short narrative describing what the project accomplished and how it benefited the San Miguel de Allende community
- Estimated number of people served
- Photos/video documenting the completed project
Compliance
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Current Opinion of Compliance: both SAT Federal & SATEG State
We know reporting takes time, and we truly appreciate the care you put into this vital step. Your documentation helps us steward resources responsibly and continue supporting the incredible work happening across San Miguel.
ALL BOATS RISE
Beyond our core project grants, we also offer case-by-case support for urgent or strategic initiatives that align with our mission. If you believe your work might be a good fit, we welcome the conversation. Let’s explore it together.
At SMCF, our commitment to you is simple and unwavering:
- We see you. The courage, creativity, and heart you bring to San Miguel are the backbone of this city.
- We stand with you. We work to ensure you have access to U.S. tax-deductible funding, shared resources, visibility, technical guidance, and a trusted platform to tell your story.
- We walk beside you. Whether you are a long-established institution or a small, emerging group rooted in local leadership, we are here to help you strengthen your capacity, deepen your impact, and grow sustainably.
- We celebrate you. Your work is what makes San Miguel vibrant, resilient, and magical. Our role is to amplify, not overshadow.
We’re determined to build a stronger philanthropic ecosystem, one project, one partnership, one act of community care at a time.
This is the heart of our work and our promise for the next 50 years. Together, we are 1 San Miguel.
ALL BOATS RISE
Beyond our core project grants, we also offer case-by-case support for urgent or strategic initiatives that align with our mission. If you believe your work might be a good fit, we welcome the conversation. Let’s explore it together.
At SMCF, our commitment to you is simple and unwavering:
- We see you. The courage, creativity, and heart you bring to San Miguel are the backbone of this city.
- We stand with you. We work to ensure you have access to U.S. tax-deductible funding, shared resources, visibility, technical guidance, and a trusted platform to tell your story.
- We walk beside you. Whether you are a long-established institution or a small, emerging group rooted in local leadership, we are here to help you strengthen your capacity, deepen your impact, and grow sustainably.
- We celebrate you. Your work is what makes San Miguel vibrant, resilient, and magical. Our role is to amplify, not overshadow.
We’re determined to build a stronger philanthropic ecosystem, one project, one partnership, one act of community care at a time. This is the heart of our work and our promise for the next 50 years. Together, we are 1 San Miguel.
ALL BOATS RISE
Beyond our core project grants, we also offer case-by-case support for urgent or strategic initiatives that align with our mission. If you believe your work might be a good fit, we welcome the conversation. Let’s explore it together.
At SMCF, our commitment to you is simple and unwavering:
- We see you. The courage, creativity, and heart you bring to San Miguel are the backbone of this city.
- We stand with you. We work to ensure you have access to U.S. tax-deductible funding, shared resources, visibility, technical guidance, and a trusted platform to tell your story.
- We walk beside you. Whether you are a long-established institution or a small, emerging group rooted in local leadership, we are here to help you strengthen your capacity, deepen your impact, and grow sustainably.
- We celebrate you. Your work is what makes San Miguel vibrant, resilient, and magical. Our role is to amplify, not overshadow.
We’re determined to build a stronger philanthropic ecosystem, one project, one partnership, one act of community care at a time. This is the heart of our work and our promise for the next 50 years. Together, we are 1 San Miguel.
