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Nonprofit · EIN 85-0360664

NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER

Tax-exempt · ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87102

Financials

$798K$961K2023$2.8M$961K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$2,772,849$961,320$1,811,529$3,232,465$87,554$3,144,911
December 31, 2023990$798,387$960,508-$162,121$1,372,143$91,809$1,280,334
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,708,757
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$61,963
Other revenue
$2,129

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$218,665
Other salaries and wages
$406,396
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$725,399
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$31,079
Accounting fees
$46,883
Occupancy
$36,301
Travel
$23,663
Depreciation
$2,235
Program services (functional)
$736,600
Management and general (functional)
$175,040
Fundraising (functional)
$49,680

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,372,143
Total assets, end of year
$3,232,465
Total liabilities, end of year
$87,554
Net assets, end of year
$3,144,911
Land, buildings and equipment
$3,565
Publicly traded securities
$2,508,332
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,897,411
Net assets with donor restrictions
$247,500
Gross receipts
$2,772,849
Employees
10
Volunteers
3
Year formed
1987
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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
VIRGINIA NECOCHEAEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$115,231$14,084
JOHANA BENCOMOPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
KRISTINE SUOZZIVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
DIVANA OLIVASSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
CARLA NIETOTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
DONNA HOUSEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RAMON PADILLABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MAGDALENA AVILABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
VIRGINIA NECOCHEAEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$108,567$8,458
JOHANA BENCOMOPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
KRISTINE SUOZZIVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
DIVANA OLIVASSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
CARLA NIETOTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
DONNA HOUSEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RAMON PADILLABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
HARRY BROWNEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MAGDALENA AVILABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
912 ROMA AVE NW, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87102-1942
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
VIRGINIA NECOCHEA, 912 ROMA AVE NW, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87102
Signed the 990
JOHANA BENCOMO, PRESIDENT
Phone
(505) 989-9022
Return prepared by
SJT GROUP LLC

Mission

TO PROTECT NEW MEXICO'S COMMUNITIES AND THEIR AIR, LAND AND WATER IN THE FIGHT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE. THE LAW CENTER'S EFFECTIVE LEGAL ADVOCACY AND REPRESENTATION ON ENVIRONMENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ISSUES WILL PROTECT NEW MEXICO'S COMMUNITIES AND CULTURES, AND ENSURE CLEAN AIR, LAND AND WATER FOR ALL. THE WORK OF THE LAW CENTER IS MADE POSSIBLE BY TAX- DEDUCTIBLE CONTRIBUTIONS FROM INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES, FOUNDATIONS AND LIMITED EARNED INCOME.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER IS A NONPROFIT, PUBLIC INTEREST LAW FIRM THAT PROVIDES FREE AND LOW COST LEGAL SERVICES ON ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS THROUGHOUT NEW MEXICO. FOUNDED IN 1987, THE LAW CENTER WORKS WITH COMMUNITY GROUPS, NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS, ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS, TRIBES AND PUEBLOS, SEEKING TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT.
    Expenses $736,600

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
85-0360664
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
1988
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C010)
Assets (IRS master file)
$3,232,465
Income (IRS master file)
$2,772,849

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$2,772,849$961,320$3,232,465XML
990December 2023$798,387$960,508$1,372,143XML
990December 2022$984,556$1,086,519$1,447,883IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––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 85-0360664).

Questions about NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER

What is the EIN of NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER?
The employer identification number (EIN) of NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER is 85-0360664.
Is NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1988.
Are donations to NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER 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 ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER 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 ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names VIRGINIA NECOCHEA.
Who are the officers and directors of NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $115,231 (VIRGINIA NECOCHEA, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,772,849, expenses of $961,320 and total assets of $3,232,465 at year end.

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