Nonprofit · EIN 85-0338419
GLOBAL TIES ABQ
Tax-exempt · ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87102
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $209,976 | $219,806 | -$9,830 | $362,874 | $6,825 | $356,049 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $215,333 | $205,532 | $9,801 | $388,035 | $22,173 | $365,862 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $489,877 | $280,884 | $208,993 | $357,213 | $215 | $356,998 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $139,545
- Membership dues
- $4,010
- Program service revenue
- $60,159
- Investment income
- $6,582
- Net rental income
- $3,690
- Other revenue
- $3,690
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $84,375
- Other salaries and wages
- $54,370
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $148,660
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $385
- Accounting fees
- $4,657
- Occupancy
- $18,858
- Program services (functional)
- $182,915
- Management and general (functional)
- $36,891
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $388,035
- Total assets, end of year
- $362,874
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $6,825
- Net assets, end of year
- $356,049
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $348,774
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $7,275
- Gross receipts
- $209,976
- Employees
- 3
- Year formed
- 2001
- 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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melora Palmer | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $71,875 | $12,500 |
| Dana Koller | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Philip Hulquist | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Seetha Subramanian | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Ferrara | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Antonio Flores | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jon Ghahate | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David Campbell | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Miguel Sabol | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melora Palmer | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $65,000 | $3,000 |
| Dana Koller | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Greg Polk | Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Barbara Campbell | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Ferrara | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Philip Hulquist | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Antonio Flores | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Emilie Di Angelis | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jon Ghahate | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David Campbell | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Garlid | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Brennan | Past Exec Dir Officer | 40 | $32,452 | $692 |
| Melora Palmer | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $24,750 | $2,365 |
| Greg Polk | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jill van Nortwick | Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Antonio Flores | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Emilie Di Angelis | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Deborah Blank | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dana Koller | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephen Bishop | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jon Ghahate | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David Campbell | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Garlid | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 824 GOLD AVE SW, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87102-3015
- Mailing address (990-N for 2010)
- PO Box 30485, Albuquerque NM 871900485
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Dana Koller, 201 3rd St NW Suite 1950, Albuquerque, NM 87102
- Principal officer (990-N for 2010)
- Carol Yarnall, PO Box 30585, Albuquerque NM 871900485
- Signed the 990
- Seetha Subramanian, Treasurer
- Phone
- (505) 652-2882
- Website
- www.abqcouncil.org
- Return prepared by
- Janice Moen CPA
Mission
Global Ties ABQ contributes to world peace by creating global connections among the people of New Mexico and emerging leaders from around the world. We do this through international exchange programs, local educational programs, and international community-building activities.
Program accomplishments
- The United States Department of State sponsors and funds the organization through the Education and Cultural Affairs Under-Secretary at the Office of International Visitors (OIV) whose mission is to strengthen U.S. engagement with countries around the world and cultivate lasting relationships by connecting current and emerging foreign leaders with their American counterparts through short-term visits to the United States. During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, 263 international visitors from 89 countries were hosted by The Albuquerque Council for International Visitors dba Global Ties ABQ under the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). We also hosted two groups of 6 delegates each under the Congressional Office of International Leadership Program.Expenses $182,915 · revenue $60,159
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 85-0338419
- 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
- 2007
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- International, foreign affairs and national security (Q21)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $362,874
- Income (IRS master file)
- $209,976
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $209,976 | $219,806 | $362,874 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $215,333 | $205,532 | $388,035 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $489,877 | $280,884 | $357,213 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $546,948 | $529,672 | $153,014 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2010 Officer: Carol Yarnall | September 30, 2011 | ≤ $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 85-0338419).
Questions about GLOBAL TIES ABQ
- What is the EIN of GLOBAL TIES ABQ?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GLOBAL TIES ABQ is 85-0338419.
- Is GLOBAL TIES ABQ tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
- Are donations to GLOBAL TIES ABQ tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GLOBAL TIES ABQ 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 GLOBAL TIES ABQ due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GLOBAL TIES ABQ last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of GLOBAL TIES ABQ?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Dana Koller.
- Who are the officers and directors of GLOBAL TIES ABQ?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $71,875 (Melora Palmer, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does GLOBAL TIES ABQ have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $209,976, expenses of $219,806 and total assets of $362,874 at year end.
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