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Nonprofit · EIN 82-1606632

NEW MEXICO SPOTLIGHT FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87111

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
11024 MONTGOMERY BLVD NE 259, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87111-3962
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
5528 Overlook Dr NE, Albuquerque NM 87111
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
Christa Valdez, 4916 Osuna Place NE, ALBUQUERQUE NM 87111

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

File the 2025 990-N for NEW MEXICO SPOTLIGHT FOUNDATION

Due May 15, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
82-1606632
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2026
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2025
Posted by the IRS
August 12, 2025
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2025

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2024
Officer: Christa Valdez
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2021
Officer: Christa Valdez
December 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Christa Valdez
December 31, 2019≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 82-1606632).

Questions about NEW MEXICO SPOTLIGHT FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of NEW MEXICO SPOTLIGHT FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of NEW MEXICO SPOTLIGHT FOUNDATION is 82-1606632.
Is NEW MEXICO SPOTLIGHT FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2025 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2025.
Are donations to NEW MEXICO SPOTLIGHT FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does NEW MEXICO SPOTLIGHT FOUNDATION file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of NEW MEXICO SPOTLIGHT FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did NEW MEXICO SPOTLIGHT FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2024 for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Who is the principal officer of NEW MEXICO SPOTLIGHT FOUNDATION?
The 990-N for 2024 names Christa Valdez.

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