New Mexico First is located in Albuquerque, NM. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2022, New Mexico First employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. New Mexico First 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 06/2022, New Mexico First generated $569.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 3 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $615.2k during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.6%) per year over the past 3 years. 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
NM FIRST, A PUBLIC POLICY ORG., ENGAGES PEOPLE IN IMPORTANT STATE/COMMUNITY ISSUES. UNIQUE TOWN HALLS/FORUMS CREATE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR POLICYMAKERS AND THE PUBLIC. NONPARTISAN POLICY REPORTS ON CRITICAL ISSUES, SUCH AS WATER, EDUC., HEALTHCARE, THE ECONOMY, AND ENERGY ARE PRODUCED FOR ENTITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH - NMF ALSO CONDUCTS A RANGE OF ACTIVITIES TO INCREASE NEW MEXICANS' KNOWLEDGE OF THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE CIVIC EDUCATION FOR YOUTH, COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS IN RURAL COMMUNITIES, AND STATEWIDE EFFORTS TO INCREASE CITIZENS CIVIC PARTICIPATION.
CONTRACTS - NMF CONVENES REGIONAL FORUMS, PUBLIC HEARINGS, GROUP FACILITATIONS, AND SMALL TOWN HALLS THROUGH CONTRACTS WITH GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES.
STATEWIDE TOWN HALLS - EACH OF THESE TWO-DAY EVENTS, CONVENED FOR THE PEOPLE AND POLICYMAKERS OF NEW MEXICO, FOCUSES ON A PARTICULAR CRITICAL ISSUE FACING THE STATE. THE TOWN HALLS PRODUCE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR STATE LEADERS AND ARE FOLLOWED BY A 12-18 MONTH IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS, THROUGH WHICH THE TOWN HALL RECOMMENDATIONS ARE PROMOTED.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Kim Wong Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Nichole Rogers Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Donald Lopez Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Henry Brutus Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Christopher Stagg Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Diane Denish Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $90,119 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $362,525 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $452,644 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $88,247 |
Investment income | $7,185 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $30,649 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$13,755 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $569,223 |
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. | $99,732 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $16,954 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $202,954 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,911 |
Other employee benefits | $16,484 |
Payroll taxes | $23,134 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $39,186 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $146,564 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $9,701 |
Information technology | $619 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $23,862 |
Travel | $6,337 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,261 |
Insurance | $14,143 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $615,236 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $239,832 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $757 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $211,703 |
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 | $4,723 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,960 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $452,145 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $913,120 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $58,136 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $45,000 |
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 | $103,136 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $621,685 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $188,299 |
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 | $913,120 |