New Mexico Environmental Law Center
- Assets
- $1.4m
- Revenue
- $984.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 14
- Location
- Albuquerque, NM
- Founding
- 06/1988
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 85-0360664
Organization Overview
New Mexico Environmental Law Center is located in Albuquerque, NM. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, New Mexico Environmental Law Center employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. New Mexico Environmental Law Center 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 Environmental Law Center generated $984.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.8%) per year over the past 4 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
TO PROTECT NEW MEXICO'S COMMUNITIES AND THEIR AIR, LAND AND WATER IN THE FIGHT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE. THE LAW CENTER'S EFFECTIVE LEGAL ADVOCACY AND REPRESENTATION ON ENVIRONMENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ISSUES WILL PROTECT NEW MEXICO'S COMMUNITIES AND CULTURES, AND ENSURE CLEAN AIR, LAND AND WATER FOR ALL. THE WORK OF THE LAW CENTER IS MADE POSSIBLE BY TAX- DEDUCTIBLE CONTRIBUTIONS FROM INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESS, FOUNDATIONS AND LIMITED EARNED INCOME.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER IS A NONPROFIT, PUBLIC INTEREST LAW FIRM THAT PROVIDES FREE AND LOW COST LEGAL SERVICES ON ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS THROUGHOUT NEW MEXICO. FOUNDED IN 1987, THE LAW CENTER WORKS WITH COMMUNITY GROUPS, NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS, ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS, TRIBES AND PUEBLOS, SEEKING TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Virginia Necochea Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $104,650 |
Donna House Board Presid | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Ramon Padilla Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Harry Browne Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Johana Bencomo Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Magdalena Avila Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $878,889 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $878,889 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $82,750 |
| Investment income | $22,917 |
| 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 | $984,556 |
| 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. | $112,115 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,999 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $478,778 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $739 |
| Other employee benefits | $56,940 |
| Payroll taxes | $47,224 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $70,394 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $22,764 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $5,545 |
| Fees for services: Other | $83,517 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,745 |
| Office expenses | $23,024 |
| Information technology | $8,137 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $69,953 |
| Travel | $4,114 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,184 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,725 |
| Insurance | $14,803 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,086,519 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $324,187 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $108,000 |
| 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 | $10,936 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,706 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $998,054 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,447,883 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $70,167 |
| 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 | $19,762 |
| Total liabilities | $89,929 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,189,922 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $168,032 |
| 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 | $1,447,883 |