New Mexico Legal Aid Inc
- Assets
- $6.8m
- Revenue
- $12.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 133
- Location
- Albuquerque, NM
- Founding
- 03/1950
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 85-0116950
Organization Overview
New Mexico Legal Aid Inc is located in Albuquerque, NM. The organization was established in 1950. According to its NTEE Classification (I80) the organization is classified as: Legal Services, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2023, New Mexico Legal Aid Inc employed 133 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. New Mexico Legal Aid Inc 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 12/2023, New Mexico Legal Aid Inc generated $12.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $12.6m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 8.0% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE IN PROCEEDINGS OR MATTERS TO PERSONS FINANCIALLY UNABLE TO AFFORD LEGAL ASSISTANCE IN THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO, EXCLUDING SAN JUAN COUNTY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ADVOCATES AT NEW MEXICO LEGAL AID PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE, HELPING THEM OBTAIN PROTECTION, CUSTODY, AND CHILD SUPPORT. THESE WOMEN (ALMOST ALL VICTIMS OF DV ARE WOMEN) AND THEIR CHILDREN, BENEFIT IMMENSELY FROM THE SERVICES THEY RECEIVE. PROTECTION HELPS STABILIZE LIVES AND ALLOWS THE HEALING PROCESS TO BEGIN. WE ALSO OFFER THESE SERVICES TO LGBTQ INDIVIDUALS, A GROUP THAT HAD TRADITIONALLY LIVED UNDER THE THREAT OF ABUSE AND DISCRIMINATION THROUGHOUT THEIR LIVES, AND WHO NEED THE PROTECTIONS THAT LAWYERS CAN HELP THEM OBTAIN THROUGH THE LEGAL SYSTEM. WITHOUT A LAWYER, THE COURT SYSTEM CAN BE VERY DIFFICULT AND DAUNTING. SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIMS WITH MENTAL HEALTH/PRIVACY ISSUES, AND STUDENTS WHO ARE VICTIMS OF ASSAULT AND BULLYING BY FELLOW CLASSMATES RECEIVE ASSISTANCE AND PROTECTIONS WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF NEW MEXICO LEGAL AID THAT HAVE LONG ELUDED THEM. ADVOCACY FOR LOW INCOME TAXPAYERS THROUGH THE NMLA'S LOW INCOME TAX CLINIC HAS INCREASED ACCESS TO CHILD TAX CREDITS, EARNED INCOME TAX CREDITS AND OTHER TAX CREDITS, AND OVERCOME TAX AUDITS THAT RESULTED IN RECOVERY OF SUBSTANTIAL REFUNDS FOR FAMILIES. THE NATIVE AMERICAN PROGRAM CONTINUED TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO THE INDIAN COMMUNITIES AND CLIENTS BY WORKING WITH FRONT LINE COMMUNITY SOURCES. IN 2023, NEW MEXICO LEGAL AID HANDLED 6,389 CASES, HELPING A TOTAL OF 16,148 LOW INCOME PEOPLE, INCLUDING 6,468 CHILDREN.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sonya Bellafont Executive Di | Officer | 37.5 | $127,081 |
Earla Kaye Begay CFO | Officer | 37.5 | $119,786 |
Rosalie Chavez Interim Ed | Officer | 37.5 | $86,319 |
Karen Meyers ESQ Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Carlos Marentes Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Paul F Abrams ESQ Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Theory And Principle Llc It Web Services | 12/30/22 | $153,321 |
Redw Financial Advisors And Cpa's Accounting | 12/30/22 | $127,228 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $6,371,705 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,518,941 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $11,890,646 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $57,625 |
| Investment income | $12,151 |
| 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 | $12,018,107 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $357,428 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $28,726 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $7,845,714 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $360,265 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,634,249 |
| Payroll taxes | $616,294 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $408,803 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $55,037 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $108,637 |
| Travel | $90,670 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $17,333 |
| Interest | $46,794 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $370,947 |
| Insurance | $70,962 |
| All other expenses | $198,465 |
| Total functional expenses | $12,639,835 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $213,644 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,550,074 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $201,845 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $991,196 |
| 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 | $53,420 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $16,981 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $2,484,710 |
| Other assets | $285,265 |
| Total assets | $6,797,135 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $592,166 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $892,220 |
| 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 | $2,749,297 |
| Total liabilities | $4,233,683 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,563,452 |
| 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 | $6,797,135 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, New Mexico Legal Aid Inc has awarded $83,094 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ALASKA LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION PURPOSE: AMERICORPS MEMBER | $53,008 |
LEGAL AID OF NEBRASKA PURPOSE: AMERICORPS MEMBER | $8,596 |
LEGAL AID SERVICES OF OKLAHOMA INC PURPOSE: AMERICORPS MEMBER | $21,490 |