New Mexico Ethics Watch is located in Albuquerque, NM. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (W05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. New Mexico Ethics Watch is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, New Mexico Ethics Watch generated $211.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $212.4k during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
NEW MEXICO ETHICS WATCH IS DEDICATED TO PROMOTING ETHICS AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC LIFE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ETHICS REFORM: CREATED, CONVENED AND FACILITATED THE NONPARTISAN ETHICS REFORM WORKING GROUP (CONSISTING OF LEGISLATORS, STATE AGENCY HEADS AND ADVOCATES), AND ADVOCATED THROUGH THE PRESS AND ON VARIOUS REFORM MEASURES, INCLUDING FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE, CAMPAIGN FINANCE (INCLUDING DARK MONEY), PERKS TO LEGISLATORS, REDISTRICTING ISSUES AND TRANSPARENCY OF CAPITAL ALLOCATIONS. PUBLISHED OP-EDS AND RECORDED PUBLIC VIDEOS ADDRESSING ETHICS REFORM.
INFLUENCE OF OIL & GAS: RESEARCHED AND ANALYZED SOURCES AND DATA AND COMMENCED A REPORT ON THE INFLUENCE OF THE OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY UPON POLITICS IN NEW MEXICO, INCLUDING ON ELECTION CONTRIBUTIONS AND LOBBYING ON LEGISLATION DURING THE 2022 PRIMARY AND GENERAL ELECTION CYCLES. CONDUCTED PUBLIC AND LEGISLATIVE EDUCATION THROUGH MULTIPLE PRESS RELEASES AND PRESS INTERACTION.
INFLUENCE OF SMALL LOAN INDUSTRY: COMPLETED AND PUBLISHED A FOLLOW-UP REPORT ON ON THE INFLUENCE OF THE SMALL LOAN INDUSTRY UPON POLITICS IN NEW MEXICO, INCLUDING ON ELECTION CONTRIBUTIONS AND LOBBYING, IN AN EFFORT TO KEEP THE INTEREST RATE CAP UNCONSCIONABLY HIGH. CONDUCTED PUBLIC AND LEGISLATIVE EDUCATION THROUGH PRESS RELEASE AND PRESS INTERACTION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kathleen Sabo Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $86,158 |
Justice Richard Bosson Chair | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Al Green Treasurer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Phil Davis Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Joleen Youngers Officer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Daniel Yohalem Officer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $211,184 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $211,184 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $211,184 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $86,159 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,924 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $26,873 |
Payroll taxes | $8,145 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $8,842 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,745 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,754 |
Office expenses | $1,487 |
Information technology | $679 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,770 |
Travel | $1,971 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $80 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,488 |
All other expenses | $452 |
Total functional expenses | $212,416 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $32,960 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $32,960 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $32,960 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $32,960 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that New Mexico Ethics Watch has recieved totaling $90,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Thornburg Foundation Santa Fe, NM PURPOSE: RESEARCH AND OUTREACH REGARDING LEGISLATIVE ETHICS IN NM | $90,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
First Nations Development Institute Longmont, CO | $70,635,759 | $42,441,504 |
Texas 2036 Dallas, TX | $8,771,801 | $7,266,075 |
Utah Health Information Network Incorporated Murray, UT | $16,264,940 | $11,402,783 |
Colorado Regional Health Information Organization Denver, CO | $17,521,813 | $5,898,619 |
Barry Goldwater Institute For Public Policy Research Phoenix, AZ | $12,275,387 | $6,173,408 |
Center For Public Policy Priorities Austin, TX | $3,214,366 | $3,743,182 |
Center For Civic Policy Albuquerque, NM | $6,027,484 | $3,269,495 |
Texas Taxpayers And Research Association Austin, TX | $1,801,954 | $1,876,028 |
Campaign For Liberty Lake Jackson, TX | $162,335 | $694,119 |
Transportation Solutions Foundation Denver, CO | $74,837 | $438,805 |
Texas Hispanic Policy Foundation Dallas, TX | $262,505 | $575,066 |
New Mexico Ethics Watch Albuquerque, NM | $32,960 | $211,184 |