Nonprofit · EIN 51-0137970
NEW MEXICO ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN
Tax-exempt · ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87110
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $355,156 | $484,507 | -$129,351 | $261,544 | $5,569 | $255,975 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $588,404 | $481,872 | $106,532 | $396,014 | $10,688 | $385,326 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $125,475
- Program service revenue
- $213,311
- Investment income
- $60
- Net income from gaming
- $16,310
- Other revenue
- $16,310
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $31,625
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $193,725
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,320
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $213,551
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $9,403
- Occupancy
- $33,516
- Travel
- $50,630
- Program services (functional)
- $402,649
- Management and general (functional)
- $81,858
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $396,014
- Total assets, end of year
- $261,544
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,569
- Net assets, end of year
- $255,975
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $246,355
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $9,620
- Gross receipts
- $355,156
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 45
- Year formed
- 1975
- State of legal domicile
- NM
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alicia Borrego | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $98,778 |
| Marie Gonzales | Finance Manager Officer | 40 | $14,105 |
| Kathleen DeSoto-Strickland | President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Joanha Strelow | Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Shara Foster | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Angelica Vanchaik | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Andrew Martinez | VP of Prof Dev Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jacyln Shipley | VP Member Svc Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| David Atencio | VP of Publ Pol Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Victoria Roanhorse | VP of Accr. Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Holly Gurule | Member at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ruth Porta | Member at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Susie Marin | Member at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michelle Pruitt | Member at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Christine Loya | Member at Large Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alicia Borrego | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $81,717 | $18,023 |
| Marie Gonzales | Finance Manager Officer | 40 | $75,685 | $15,514 |
| Kathleen DeSoto-Strickland | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Joanha Strelow | Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Alberto Marez | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Angelica Vanchaik | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrew Martinez | VP of Prof Dev Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jacyln Shipley | VP Member Svc Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| David Atencio | VP of Publ Pol Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Holly Gurule | Member at Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ruth Porta | Member at Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Shara Foster | Member at Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michelle Pruitt | Member at Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Collen Bowman | Member at Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Christine Loya | Member at Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1933 SAN MATEO BLVD NE 258, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87110-5146
- In care of
- % ALICIA BORREGO
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Kathleen DeSoto-Strickland, 1933 San Mateo Blvd NE 258, Albuquerque NM, NM 87110
- Signed the 990
- Alicia Borrego, Executive Dir.
- Phone
- (505) 264-5464
- Website
- www.nmaeyc.org
- Return prepared by
- Janice Moen CPA
Mission
The New Mexico Association for the Education of Young Children (NMAEYC) is a statewide nonprofit dedicated to advancing early childhood education. We support educators, families, and communities through professional development, advocacy, and resources that promote equity, quality, and access for children from birth to age eight. We work to ensure every child in New Mexico has the opportunity to thrive in nurturing, high-quality learning environments.
Program accomplishments
- Annual Conference:Our Annual Conference, March 28-29, 2025, held at the University of New Mexico, set a new standard. With 1,070 registrants, 90 concurrent sessions, and a keynote address from recognized thought leaders, the event reinforced NMAEYCs role as the states premier convener for early childhood professionals. Spanish interpretation was provided throughout the event, and 85 scholarships ensured participation from rural and low-income centers. The conference generated record revenue in the history of the organization, ensuring sustainability for future programming. Participants consistently highlighted the conference as transformational for both their practice and their professional identity.Regional ConferencesIn FY25, NMAEYC hosted two regional early childhood education conferences in Las Cruces (southern New Mexico) and Las Vegas (northern New Mexico), each designed to provide high-quality professional development for educators, families, and community leaders. The Las Cruces conference reached over 350 registrants and sold out, while the Las Vegas conference is projected to draw more than 250 participants. Across both events, attendees engaged in workshops on STEAM learning, child development, equity, and family engagement, while also connecting with peers and advocates to strengthen New Mexicos early childhood ecosystem. Scholarship opportunities ensured that rural, tribal, and Spanish-speaking communitieswho often face barriers to accesswere well represented. By creating space for diverse voices, sharing innovative teaching practices, and highlighting community resources, the regional conferences expanded NMAEYCs reach and impact statewide, fostering stronger supports for children and families.Expenses $392,258 · revenue $189,692
- Organizational Growth: Doing More with Lean ResourcesFY25 marked a year of organizational resilience and expansion. With only two core staff (Executive Director and Finance Manager) and a rotating team of six specialized consultants, NMAEYC managed a statewide portfolio of programs reaching thousands of educators and families. Strategic collaborations with Tribal, Rural, and Spanish-speaking communities ensured that voices historically excluded from policymaking were at the center of our work. By building bridges with partners such as Explora, higher education institutions, and local nonprofits, we extended our geographic reach and leveraged over $250,000 in new or renewed grant support, fueling free professional learning opportunities and equity-focused initiatives.Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB): Embedding Equity at Every LevelOur commitment to DEIB became more than a statement in FY25it became our practice. NMAEYC implemented updated board bylaws and policies that embed DEIB principles in board governance, recruitment, and programming. This years board includes leaders from across New Mexico, reflecting the diverse linguistic, cultural, and professional landscapes of the early childhood workforce. To hold ourselves accountable, we introduced annual DEIB training for board and staff, and every major program was evaluated for cultural responsiveness. These efforts have positioned NMAEYC as a trusted ally to communities who are too often underserved by mainstream early childhood systems.Membership: Expanding Our Collective VoiceMembership surged past 800 active members in FY25, fueled by free memberships for participants in professional development workshops and scholarships underwritten by sponsors and foundations. Each member now receives tailored communication, opportunities to engage in advocacy, and access to regional convenings. This growing base of educators, caregivers, and advocates strengthens NMAEYCs influence with policymakers and funders, while ensuring our work is anchored in the real needs of the early childhood workforce.Professional Development: Equipping Educators to LeadIn FY25, NMAEYC delivered 40 professional development workshops, serving over 715 early childhood educators statewide. Topics ranged from STEM inquiry and literacy integration to trauma-informed care and social-emotional learning. Thanks to the generosity of funders, every workshop was free of charge, removing financial barriers for participants. Educators from rural areas, tribal nations, and Spanish-speaking communities made up nearly 40% of attendees, underscoring our commitment to equitable access. Evaluations showed that 92% of participants left with new strategies to apply immediately in their classrooms, directly impacting the quality of care for thousands of children.Expenses $10,391 · revenue $23,619
- Advocacy: Advancing Equity Through PolicyBetween July 2024 and June 2025, NMAEYC strengthened its role as a statewide leader in advancing childcare access and workforce stability. We actively supported efforts led by the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD), amplifying their initiatives to expand universal access to affordable childcare and build long-term sustainability for providers. Together with partners across the state and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), we advocated for fair wages, expanded benefits, and recognition of the early childhood workforce as an essential profession.Through policy briefs, testimony, and targeted campaigns, NMAEYC engaged directly with legislators and community stakeholders to advance reforms that prioritize families, especially those in rural, tribal, and Spanish-speaking communities. Our efforts reached more than 10,000 New Mexicans through digital outreach and grassroots mobilization, helping to ensure that the voices of early educators and families remain at the forefront of New Mexicos policy agenda.
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 51-0137970
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Group exemption
- Exempt since
- 1998
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B032)
- Group exemption
- 5266
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $261,544
- Income (IRS master file)
- $355,156
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $355,156 | $484,507 | $261,544 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $588,404 | $481,872 | $396,014 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $393,212 | $450,282 | $287,479 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $496,688 | $446,360 | $353,407 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 51-0137970).
Questions about NEW MEXICO ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN
- What is the EIN of NEW MEXICO ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NEW MEXICO ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN is 51-0137970.
- Is NEW MEXICO ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
- Are donations to NEW MEXICO ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Group exemption).
- Which annual return does NEW MEXICO ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of NEW MEXICO ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NEW MEXICO ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of NEW MEXICO ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Kathleen DeSoto-Strickland.
- Who are the officers and directors of NEW MEXICO ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $98,778 (Alicia Borrego, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does NEW MEXICO ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $355,156, expenses of $484,507 and total assets of $261,544 at year end.
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