Nonprofit · EIN 85-0437960
NEW MEXICO CENTER ON LAW AND POVERTY INC
Tax-exempt · ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87102
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $3,325,433 | $2,662,384 | $663,049 | $6,533,968 | $630,510 | $5,903,458 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $3,825,276 | $2,224,757 | $1,600,519 | $5,709,727 | $482,694 | $5,227,033 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,786,206 | $2,415,021 | $371,185 | $4,161,118 | $534,604 | $3,626,514 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,584,236
- Program service revenue
- $625,123
- Investment income
- $94,053
- Other revenue
- $22,021
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $125,992
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,672,204
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,158,907
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $17,705
- Occupancy
- $23,243
- Travel
- $24,378
- Depreciation
- $29,665
- Program services (functional)
- $2,045,157
- Management and general (functional)
- $392,304
- Fundraising (functional)
- $224,923
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,709,727
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,533,968
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $630,510
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,903,458
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,223,352
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,007,103
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,801,002
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,102,456
- Gross receipts
- $3,325,433
- Employees
- 25
- Volunteers
- 7
- Year formed
- 1995
- 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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHANIE WELCH | WORKERS' RIG Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,106 | $19,509 |
| SOVEREIGN HAGER | LEGAL DIRECT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,922 | $22,556 |
| SIREESHA MANNE | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $118,614 | $4,338 |
| MELISSA CANDELARIA | EDUCATION DI Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,556 | $14,355 |
| MARIA GRIEGO | ECONOMIC EQU Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,220 | $10,979 |
| ALISA DIEHL | EDUCATION SE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,218 | $3,861 |
| CASEY DOUMA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.35 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD BOSSON | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 0.35 | $0 | $0 |
| KAY BOUNKEUA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.35 | $0 | $0 |
| LARISSA LOZANO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.35 | $0 | $0 |
| JENEVA MARTINEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.35 | $0 | $0 |
| REGIS PECOS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.35 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDGE FREDDIE J ROMERO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.35 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHANIE WELCH | WORKERS' RIG Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,829 | $16,638 |
| SIREESHA MANNE | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $110,980 | $3,329 |
| CASEY DOUMA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.35 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD BOSSON | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 0.35 | $0 | $0 |
| KAY BOUNKEUA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.35 | $0 | $0 |
| LARISSA LOZANO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.35 | $0 | $0 |
| JENEVA MARTINEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.35 | $0 | $0 |
| REGIS PECOS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.35 | $0 | $0 |
| JUDGE FREDDIE J ROMERO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.35 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOVEREIGN HAGER | LEGAL DIRECT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,366 | $19,293 |
| STEPHANIE WELCH | WORKERS' RIG Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,829 | $11,948 |
| SIREESHA MANNE | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $100,154 | $2,949 |
| LARISSA LOZANO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.35 | $0 | $0 |
| JENEVA MARTINEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.35 | $0 | $0 |
| REGIS PECOS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.35 | $0 | $0 |
| CASEY DOUMA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.6 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD BOSSON | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 301 EDITH BLVD NE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87102-3505
- In care of
- % KIM POSICH
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SIREESHA MANNE, 301 EDITH BLVD NE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87102
- Signed the 990
- SIREESHA MANNE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (505) 255-2840
- Website
- WWW.NMPOVERTYLAW.ORG
- Return prepared by
- TAYLOR ROTH AND COMPANY
Mission
THE CENTER IS DEDICATED TO ADVANCING ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL JUSTICE THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND LITIGATION. WE WORK WITH LOW-INCOME NEW MEXICANS TO IMPROVE LIVING CONDITIONS, INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES AND PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF PEOPLE LIVING IN POVERTY.
Program accomplishments
- EDUCATION - ADVANCE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR NEW MEXICAN CHILDREN; PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF STUDENTS TO A SUFFICIENT AND EQUITABLE PUBLIC EDUCATION SYSTEM THROUGH LEGAL ACTION; PROVIDE RESEARCH AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT TO GENERATE SYSTEMIC IMPROVEMENTS TO EDUCATION.Expenses $460,145 · revenue $530
- PUBLIC BENEFIT PROGRAMS - INCREASE ACCESS TO NUTRITION AND INCOME ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FOR LOW-INCOME NEW MEXICANS; PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF PUBLIC BENEFITS-ELIGIBLE NEW MEXICANS AS A GROUP; GENERATE SYSTEMIC IMPROVEMENTS IN THE BENEFITS, SERVICES, ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE PROGRAMS, AND ENSURE ADEQUATE FUNDING OF THE PROGRAMS.Expenses $282,959 · revenue $51,901
- HEALTH CARE ACCESS - INCREASE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE COVERAGE AND SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME CHILDREN AND FAMILIES; REDUCE MEDICAL DEBT FOR THE UNINSURED AND UNDER-INSURED; PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF MEDICAID RECIPIENTS; GENERATE SYSTEMIC IMPROVEMENTS IN THE POLICIES, BENEFITS, SERVICES, AND ADMINISTRATION OF HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS INTENDED TO SERVE LOW-INCOME NEW MEXICANS; AND PROVIDE RESEARCH AND ANALYSES OF HEALTH CARE PROPOSALS.Expenses $408,086 · revenue $159,150
- PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES: 397,379, GRANTS AND ALLOCATIONS: 0,REVENUE: 182,075 ECONOMIC EQUITY - PROTECT INCOME AND ASSETS FOR LOW-INCOME NEW MEXICANS AGAINST UNFAIR ECONOMIC PRACTICES; INCREASE ACCESS TO FAIR LOANS AND REDUCE ABUSIVE AND WRONGFUL DEBT COLLECTIONS; GENERATE SYSTEMIC IMPROVEMENTS TO POLICIES, SERVICES AND ADMINISTRATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING; AND PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF LOW-INCOME NEW MEXICANS AGAINST EVICTIONS AND DISCRIMINATORY HOUSING PRACTICES. PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES: 478,469, GRANTS AND ALLOCATIONS: 0, REVENUE: 231,467 WORKERS' RIGHTS - PROMOTE FAIR TREATMENT OF WORKERS BY INVESTIGATING THE WORKING CONDITIONS OF LOW-INCOME WORKERS AND THEIR TREATMENT BY EMPLOYERS, INFORMING WORKERS OF THEIR RIGHTS AND EMPLOYERS OF THEIR OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE LAW, COMPELLING GOVERNMENT AGENCIES TO ENFORCE LABOR LAWS AND FILING LEGAL ACTIONS.Expenses $893,967 · revenue $413,542
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
- 85-0437960
- 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
- 1996
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Crime and legal-related (I80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,533,968
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,325,433
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $3,325,433 | $2,662,384 | $6,533,968 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $3,825,276 | $2,224,757 | $5,709,727 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,786,206 | $2,415,021 | $4,161,118 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $2,529,308 | $2,368,412 | $3,764,419 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 85-0437960).
Questions about NEW MEXICO CENTER ON LAW AND POVERTY INC
- What is the EIN of NEW MEXICO CENTER ON LAW AND POVERTY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NEW MEXICO CENTER ON LAW AND POVERTY INC is 85-0437960.
- Is NEW MEXICO CENTER ON LAW AND POVERTY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
- Are donations to NEW MEXICO CENTER ON LAW AND POVERTY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NEW MEXICO CENTER ON LAW AND POVERTY 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 NEW MEXICO CENTER ON LAW AND POVERTY INC 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 CENTER ON LAW AND POVERTY INC 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 CENTER ON LAW AND POVERTY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names SIREESHA MANNE.
- Who are the officers and directors of NEW MEXICO CENTER ON LAW AND POVERTY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $112,106 (STEPHANIE WELCH, WORKERS' RIG).
- How much revenue does NEW MEXICO CENTER ON LAW AND POVERTY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,325,433, expenses of $2,662,384 and total assets of $6,533,968 at year end.
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