New Mexico State Bar Foundation is located in Albuquerque, NM. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (Z99) the organization is classified as: Unknown, under the broad grouping of Unknown and related organizations. As of 12/2023, New Mexico State Bar Foundation employed 24 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. New Mexico State Bar Foundation 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 State Bar Foundation generated $1.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 0.1% per year over the past 8 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:
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THE PURPOSES OF THE NEW MEXICO STATE BAR FOUNDATION ARE TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY, AFFORDABLE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND SERVICES PRIMARILY TO THE NEW MEXICO LEGAL COMMUNITY (CENTER FOR LEGAL EDUCATION). ADDITIONALLY, THE NEW MEXICO STATE BAR FOUNDATION SPONSORS, PROMOTES, AND ASSISTS SOCIAL WELFARE PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS FOR THE BENEFIT AND WELL-BEING OF PERSONS IN THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO, INCLUDING PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS FOR THE PUBLIC. THE NEW MEXICO STATE BAR FOUNDATION PROGRAMS RELATE TO LEGAL SERVICES FOR NEEDY AND ELDERLY PERSONS (MODEST MEANS HELPLINE AND LEGAL RESOURCES FOR THE ELDERLY PROGRAM). THE NEW MEXICO STATE BAR FOUNDATION'S EDUCATIONAL SERVICES INCLUDE PRODUCING AND PROVIDING QUALITY CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN VARIOUS FORMATS TO MEMBERS STATWIDE (CENTER FOR LEGAL EDUCATION).
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LEGAL SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC. PROVIDES PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR BOTH MEMBERS OF THE BAR AND THE PUBLIC. PROGRAMS INCLUDE: -LEGAL RESOURCES FOR THE ELDERLY PROGRAM (LREP)- LREP IS A LEGAL SERVICE PROVIDER PROGRAM FOR THE ELDERLY. LREP ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS 55 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER IN FINDING LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR CIVIL LEGAL ISSUES BY REFERRING CASES TO VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS THROUGHOUT NEW MEXICO. LREP PROVIDES PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS WITH LEGAL ADVICE AND INFORMATION AND CONDUCTS WORKSHOPS AND CLINICS TO PROVIDE LEGAL INFORMATION TO SENIOR CITIZENS. LREP IS FUNDED BY THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO AGING AND LONG-TERM SERVICES DEPARTMENT. THE FUNDS RECEIVED FROM AGENCIES AND PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS ARE RESTRICTED FOR USE BY LREP AND ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE FUTURE CUTBACKS DUE TO CHANGES IN FUNDING PRIORITIES.
PRO BONO COMMITTEES- THE FOUNDATION ADMINSITERS FUNDING PROVIDED BY ATTORNEY CONTRIBUTIONS FOR USE BY THE PRO BONO COMMITTEES OF THE INDIVIDUAL JUDICIAL DISTRICTS THROUGHOUT NEW MEXICO. SERVICES PROVIDED TO NEW MEXICO RESIDENTS INCLUDE QUALITY LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME CLIENTS AND THOSE WHO LIVE IN RURAL AREAS OF THE STATE. THE MODEST MEANS HELPLINE (MMH) IS A CIVIL LEGAL TELEPHONE HELPLINE AND PRO BONO REFERRAL SERVICE FOR NEW MEXICO RESIDENTS OF MODEST MEANS. MMH'S STAFF ATTORNEYS PROVIDE LEGAL ADVICE OVER THE PHONE AND, IF APPROPRIATE, MAY REFER THE CASE TO PRO BONO ATTORNEYS FOR LEGAL ADVICE UP TO LIMITED OR FULL REPRESENTATION. EXPENSES 7,355. INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0. REVENUE 0.
CENTER FOR LEGAL EDUCATION (CLE) - PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY, AFFORDABLE, PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO THE NEW MEXICO LEGAL COMMUNITY. CLE OFFERS A FULL RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES INCLUDING LIVE SEMINAR PROGRAMS, LIVE LEGAL EDUCATION TELECONFERENCES, AUDIO AND VIDEO RECORDINGS, PUBLICATIONS AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO MEET SPECIAL TRAINING NEEDS.
BAR CENTER/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER (PDC)- THE BAR CENTER OFFERS USE OF ROOMS AS A SERVICE TO MEMBERS OF THE STATE BAR AT A DISCOUNTED RATE. THE ROOMS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE TO RENT TO OUTSIDE GROUPS, CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION PROVIDERS, AND LAW-RELATED ENTITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Richard B Spinello Executive Di | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Allison Block-Chavez Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Aja Brooks Past Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Hon Carl Butkus President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Stefanie Davis Secretary-Tr | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Gerald Dixon Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $723,355 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $72,331 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $795,686 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $949,890 |
Investment income | $967 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $3,298 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $3,418 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,770,597 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $998,294 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $13,683 |
Other employee benefits | $57,089 |
Payroll taxes | $74,447 |
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 | $38,231 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $3,241 |
Information technology | $100,875 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $18,342 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $38,577 |
Insurance | $2,188 |
All other expenses | $2,508 |
Total functional expenses | $1,564,491 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $489,122 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $19,281 |
Accounts receivable, net | $101,006 |
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 | $9,407 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $571,299 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,190,115 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $108,089 |
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 | $520,112 |
Total liabilities | $628,201 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $545,882 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $16,032 |
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 | $1,190,115 |