Nonprofit · EIN 85-0196667
ECONOMIC COUNCIL HELPING OTHERS INC
Also known as ECHO INC
Tax-exempt · FARMINGTON, NM 87401
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $7,076,075 | $6,791,516 | $284,559 | $3,452,395 | $546,670 | $2,905,725 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $8,744,009 | $8,873,857 | -$129,848 | $3,142,154 | $518,695 | $2,623,459 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $7,517,208 | $7,278,013 | $239,195 | $2,938,696 | $185,389 | $2,753,307 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $6,038,975
- of which government grants
- $5,876,847
- Program service revenue
- $1,034,393
- Investment income
- $2,707
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $189,290
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,046,462
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,507,901
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $516
- Accounting fees
- $28,253
- Occupancy
- $120,527
- Travel
- $4,086
- Depreciation
- $75,122
- Program services (functional)
- $6,442,974
- Management and general (functional)
- $348,542
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,142,154
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,452,395
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $546,670
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,905,725
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $434,414
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,905,725
- Gross receipts
- $7,076,075
- Employees
- 73
- Volunteers
- 375
- Year formed
- 1967
- 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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAURA B WATSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $93,040 | $14,578 |
| AMANDA MONTOYA | FINANCE MANAGER Officer | 40 | $52,298 | $10,158 |
| JOSHUA BOLLACKER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NATALIE SPRUELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KEN GEORGE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM MARTIN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TONY HERRERA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE MEYERING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHELLY JACQUEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE MURRAY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAURA B WATSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $53,841 | $8,538 |
| JOYCE N PICKNEY | FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $52,723 | $9,172 |
| MARIA LUISA DISCH | FINANCE MANAGER Officer | 40 | $15,039 | $2,305 |
| CECELIA MONCLOVA | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $15,213 | $761 |
| JIM COX | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA WARNKE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSHUA BOLLACKER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AL GARCIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE MEYERING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BIANCA THOMPSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NATALIE SPRUELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM MARTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMARA VIALPANDO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOYCE N PICKNEY | FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $80,745 |
| MARIA LUISA DISCH | FINANCE MANAGER Officer | 40 | $63,264 |
| CECELIA MONCLOVA | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $39,924 |
| JIM COX | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| LAURA WARNKE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JOSHUA BOLLACKER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| AL GARCIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MICHELLE MEYERING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BIANCA THOMPSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| NATALIE SPRUELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KIM MARTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LAURA B WATSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1921 E MURRAY DR, FARMINGTON, NM 87401-5200
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KIM MARTIN, 1921 E MURRAY DRIVE, FARMINGTON, NM 87401
- Signed the 990
- KIM MARTIN, CHAIRMAN
- Phone
- (505) 325-7466
- Website
- WWW.ECHOINC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- PATTILLO BROWN & HILL LLP
Mission
ADMINISTER GRANTS FROM VARIOUS SOURCES FOR THE PURPOSE OF IDENTIFYING, ASSISTING, AND ELIMINATING THE CAUSES OF POVERTY WITHIN NORTHERN NEW MEXICO.
Program accomplishments
- COMMODITY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM PROVIDES WAREHOUSING, CERTIFICATION OF CLIENTS, INVENTORY CONTROL AND FOOD DISTRUBTION TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO PROMOTE PUBLIC HEALTH STANDARDS.Expenses $2,182,003
- COMMUNITY FOOD BANK IS A COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION ACTIVITY PRIMARILY FOR THE BENEFIT OF LOW-INCOME AND EMERGENCY INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.Expenses $3,429,164 · revenue $286,698
- THE PRESCHOOL PROVIDES CARE FOR FULL DAY, HALF DAY AND LATCH KEY CHILDREN.Expenses $547,064 · revenue $730,044
- COMMUNITY SERVICE BLOCK GRANTExpenses $284,743 · revenue $17,651
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 85-0196667
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1973
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,452,395
- Income (IRS master file)
- $7,076,075
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $7,076,075 | $6,791,516 | $3,452,395 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $8,744,009 | $8,873,857 | $3,142,154 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $7,517,208 | $7,278,013 | $2,938,696 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $6,917,602 | $7,132,951 | $2,337,460 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 85-0196667).
Questions about ECONOMIC COUNCIL HELPING OTHERS INC
- What is the EIN of ECONOMIC COUNCIL HELPING OTHERS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ECONOMIC COUNCIL HELPING OTHERS INC is 85-0196667.
- Is ECONOMIC COUNCIL HELPING OTHERS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1973.
- Are donations to ECONOMIC COUNCIL HELPING OTHERS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ECONOMIC COUNCIL HELPING OTHERS INC 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 ECONOMIC COUNCIL HELPING OTHERS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ECONOMIC COUNCIL HELPING OTHERS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ECONOMIC COUNCIL HELPING OTHERS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names KIM MARTIN.
- Who are the officers and directors of ECONOMIC COUNCIL HELPING OTHERS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $93,040 (LAURA B WATSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does ECONOMIC COUNCIL HELPING OTHERS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,076,075, expenses of $6,791,516 and total assets of $3,452,395 at year end.
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