Advocacy Inc
- Assets
- $718.7k
- Revenue
- $1.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Albuquerque, NM
- Founding
- 11/1988
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 85-0354799
Organization Overview
Advocacy Inc is located in Albuquerque, NM. The organization was established in 1988. As of 12/2021, Advocacy Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Advocacy 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 12/2021, Advocacy Inc generated $1.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.5% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE THE INTERESTS OF AT-RISK CHILDREN IN NEW MEXICO BY PROVIDING LEGAL ADVOCACY AND OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GAL/YA CONTRACT AOC PROVIDES ATTORNEYS TO REPRESENT CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE AS GUARDIANS AD LITEM AND YOUTH ATTORNEYS. THESE CHILDREN ARE THE SUBJECT OF ABUSE, NEGLECT, OR ABANDONMENT, AND IN THE CUSTODY OF THE NM CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES DEPARTMENT IN THE SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO. CONTRACT ATTORNEYS REPRESENT THE BEST INTEREST AND EXPRESSED WISHES OF THE CHILD CLIENTS DURING THE JUDICIAL PROCESS TO PROTECT THEIR STATUTORY RIGHTS, SAFETY, AND HELP GUIDE A PROPER COURSE OF ACTION. IN 2021, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED 14,811 PROFESSIONAL HOURS OF LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR 488 CHILDREN, AGES 0-18 IN 329 ABUSE & NEGLECT CASES. ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED 274 HOURS IN THE NEW FOSTERING CONNECTION PROGRAM, PROVIDING LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR 49 ELIGIBLE ADULTS AGING OUT OF THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM.
MENTAL HEALTH CONTRACT PROVIDES ATTORNEYS FOR MENTAL HEALTH ADVISEMENTS UNDER THE NM STATE MENTAL HEALTH CODE TO CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 14 WHO ARE VOLUNTARILY ADMITTED TO A RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT CENTER. CONTRACT ATTORNEYS EVALUATE AND ADVISE CHILDREN AS TO THEIR RIGHTS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTIONS. IN 2021, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED 1,675 PROFESSIONAL HOURS FOR 925 LEGAL ADVISEMENTS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS IN RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT CENTERS UNDER A VOLUNTARY ADMISSION.
THE NM GUARDIANSHIP PROJECT IS A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES DIRECT LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES INVOLVED IN LEGAL GUARDIANSHIP AND ADOPTION CASES IN NEW MEXICO. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES INFORMATION, REFERRAL, TRAINING, AND FORMS TO THE PUBLIC BY PHONE, EMAIL, INTERNET, AND IN THEIR OFFICE. ADVOCACY PROVIDES POWERS OF ATTORNEY, CAREGIVER'S AFFIDAVITS, AND FREE NOTARY SERVICE THROUGH THEIR WEB SITE AND THEIR OFFICE DURING REGULAR OFFICE HOURS. IN 2021 ADVOCACY PROVIDED BRIEF LEGAL ASSISTANCE STAFF TIME AND 227 HOURS OF DIRECT LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND ADVICE FOR 103 NEW MEXICO CITIZENS NEEDING ASSISTANCE WITH GUARDIANSHIP, ADOPTION AND OTHER LEGAL ISSUES, AS NEEDED.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Alison Endicott-Quinones Director | Trustee | 0.1 | $168,826 |
William C Herring President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $85,804 |
Milos Marjanovic Director | Trustee | 0.1 | $78,282 |
Virginia Silva Executive Di | Officer | 35 | $76,400 |
Julie M Saiz Director | Trustee | 0.1 | $25,051 |
Peter Tasso Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $8,118 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $23 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $15,100 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $15,123 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,321,704 |
| Investment income | $146 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,000 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,337,973 |
| 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. | $452,188 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,954 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $74,765 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $15,133 |
| Payroll taxes | $11,840 |
| 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 | $570,530 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $1,538 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $19,802 |
| Travel | $52 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $9,255 |
| All other expenses | -$30,622 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,142,230 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $155,287 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $363,905 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $196,217 |
| 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 | $3,271 |
| 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 | $718,680 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $62,700 |
| 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 | $62,700 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $655,980 |
| 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 | $718,680 |
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