Disability Rights New Mexico

Organization Overview

Disability Rights New Mexico is located in Albuquerque, NM. The organization was established in 1980. According to its NTEE Classification (P80) the organization is classified as: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Disability Rights New Mexico employed 29 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Disability Rights New Mexico 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 09/2021, Disability Rights New Mexico generated $2.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.9% per year over the past 6 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PROTECT, PROMOTE, AND EXPAND THE LEGAL AND CIVIL RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

PADD-PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES: DRNM PROVIDED DIRECT ASSISTANCE TO 155 INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES OR THEIR FAMILIES TO OVERCOME BARRIERS TO ACCESSING THE SERVICES THEY NEEDED, TO INVESTIGATE AND RESOLVE ABUSE OR NEGLECT OR ADDRESS OTHER VIOLATIONS OF THEIR LEGAL RIGHTS. OVER 59% OF THESE INDIVIDUALS WERE FROM MINORITY OR UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. DRNM CONTINUES TO WORK ON LEGAL RIGHTS FOR PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. SOME OF THE ISSUES THAT DRNM WORKED ON INCLUDED SUBMINIMUM WAGE; RESTRICTIVE GUARDIANSHIP ISSUES; RIGHTS-BASED INDIVIDUAL ADVOCACY; INVESTIGATIONS OF ABUSE/NEGLECT.


PAIMI-PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS: DRNM PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO 80 INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS. OVER 29% OF THESE INDIVIDUALS WERE FROM MINORITY COMMUNITIES AND ABOUT TWO-THIRDS WERE IN RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES AT THE TIME. PROBLEMS ADDRESSED IN THESE CASES INCLUDED ALLEGED ABUSE, NEGLECT (INCLUDING LACK OF ADEQUATE OR APPROPRIATE TREATMENT SERVICES), OR OTHER RIGHTS VIOLATIONS. DRNM CONDUCTED AT LEAST 18 TRAININGS AND OUTREACH SESSIONS IN MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES AROUND THE STATE. DRNM STAFF WORKED ON THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUAL AND SYSTEMIC ISSUES: INVESTIGATIONS OF ABUSE/NEGLECT; SECLUSION/RESTRAINT; GUARDIANSHIP AND TREATMENT GUARDIANSHIP ISSUES; ACCESS TO COMMUNITY; SYSTEMIC REFORM THROUGH COURT SETTLEMENT TO PROVIDE TRAUMA INFORMED CARE AND BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT SERVICES TO YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE.


PAIR-PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS: THE PAIR PROGRAM SERVES PERSONS WHO HAVE DISABILITIES OTHER THAN MENTAL ILLNESS OR A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY. DRNM ASSISTED 336 INDIVIDUALS IN THIS PROGRAM DURING FISCAL YEAR ADDRESSING ACCESSIBILITY PROBLEMS, BARRIERS IN ACCESSING NEEDED HEALTH CARE AND SUPPORT SERVICES AND ALLEGATIONS OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT. PAIR STAFF ALSO CONDUCTED 8 TRAININGS ON DISABILITY SERVICES, HEALTH CARE, AND THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. A TOTAL OF 270 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED TRAINING OR INFORMATION ON LEGAL RIGHTS. DRNM PROVIDED INFORMATION AND TRAINING ON EXPANDED OPPORTUNITIES TO ACCESS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: INVESTIGATIONS OF ABUSE/NEGLECT; RIGHTS-BASED ADVOCACY.


DURING THE CHALLENGING TIMES OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND RESTRICTIONS ON ACCESS TO CLIENTS, DRNM CONTINUED TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY LEGAL ASSISTANCE WHILE ADHERING TO PUBLIC HEALTH GUIDELINES TO PROTECT STAFF AND CLIENT POPULATION. DRNM PROVIDED IMPORTANT LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND EDUCATION THROUGH FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY FOR BENEFICIARIES OF SOCIAL SECURITY PROTECTION, HELP AMERICA VOTE ACT, TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY PROTECTION, ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, AND CLIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. DRNM WAS ABLE TO PROVIDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH STATE FUNDING FROM THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COUNCIL, ACCESS TO JUSTICE GRANT COMMISSION, AND THE CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES COMMISSION.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Gary D Housepian
CEO
$115,763
Maria D Joy
CFO
$84,261
Tenika Sosa-Gonzalez
Vice Preside
$0
Marijo Rymer
President
$0
Jonathan Toledo
Secretary/tr
$0
Jeanne A Hamrick
Former Presi
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,977,824
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$121,115
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,098,939
Total Program Service Revenue$156,136
Investment income $33,601
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 $2,288,676

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Disability Rights New Mexico has recieved totaling $30,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
State Bar Of New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$30,000
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