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Nonprofit · EIN 85-0456725

LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · LAS CRUCES, NM 88004

Financials

$232K$250K2022$376K$320K2023$466K$356K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$466,319$355,936$110,383$1,098,662$0$1,098,662
June 30, 2024990$376,333$320,030$56,303$1,040,978$0$1,040,978
June 30, 2023990$231,848$250,222-$18,374$961,876$0$961,876
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$202,378
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$141,682
Other revenue
$122,259

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$22,500
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$333,872
Management and general (functional)
$22,064

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,040,978
Total assets, end of year
$1,098,662
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$1,098,662
Publicly traded securities
$976,372
Net assets without donor restrictions
$4,500
Net assets with donor restrictions
$1,094,162
Gross receipts
$466,319
Employees
1
Volunteers
30
Year formed
1998
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
AMY MCCARTYEXECUTIVE DI
Former
40$22,500
ERIC PFEIFERPAST PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
FARRAH MARQUEZPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
BRANDI ARGUELLOVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
BETH WILLIAMSSECRETARY
Trustee or director
–$0
MIGUEL RUIZTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
GENA BERMUDEZEXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director
–$0
MICHAEL ROY VALENZUELAOPERATIONS D
Trustee or director
–$0
STACIE ALLENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
TARA BINNSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
CHRISTINE CANTRELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
CAROL COOPERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
ANDREW CUMMINSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
BRIGITTE GARIBAYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
ELIZABETH HARRIGANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
3 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LAURA HOLGUINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
MARI NOOPLIADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
GREG SMITHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 19 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ERIC PFEIFERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
FARRAH MARQUEZVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
CATHERINE ZAHARKOSECRETARY
Trustee or director
–$0
MIGUEL RUIZTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
AMY MCCARTYEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
–$0
STACIE ALLENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
MARY ARMIJODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
TARA BINNSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
VANN BULLOCKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
CHRISTINE CANTRELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
LAURA CONNIFFDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
BETSY GEERYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
GABE JACQUEZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
BRANDI MISQUEZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
GRADY OXFORDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
KATY PETERMEIERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
GREG SMITHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
SARA WOODSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
BRIGITTE ZIGELHOFERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 22 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
AMY MCCARTYEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$48,684
MICHAEL ROY VALENZUELAEX-OFFICIO
Trustee or director
10$12,983
ERIC PFEIFERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
FARRAH MARQUEZVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
MIGUEL RUIZTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
CATHERINE ZAHARKOSECRETARY
Trustee or director
–$0
STACIE ALLENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
MARIE ARMIJODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
TARA BINNSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
VANN BULLOCKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
CHRISTINE CANTRELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
LAURA CONNIFFDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
BETSY GEERYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
GABE JACQUEZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
BRANDI MISQUEZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
GRADY OXFORDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
KATY PETERMEIERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
GREG SMITHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
SARA WOODSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
BRIGITTE ZIGELHOFERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
LUPITA BARRIOEX-OFFICIO
Trustee or director
–$0
CAROL COOPEREX-OFFICIO
Trustee or director
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 16214, LAS CRUCES, NM 88004-6214
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
FARRAH MARQUEZ, PO BOX 2380, LAS CRUCES, NM 88004
Signed the 990
FARRAH MARQUEZ, PRESIDENT
Phone
(575) 527-5807
Website
LCPSF.ORG
Return prepared by
BEASLEY MITCHELL & CO LLP

Mission

ATTRACT AND MANAGE FUNDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PURCHASE SUPPLIES FOR AREA SCHOOLS. PROVIDE RECOGNITIONS AND AWARD GRANTS TO TEACHERS AT AREA SCHOOLS FOR USE IN VARIOUS CLASSROOM PROJECTS. STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS FOR COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITIES IN THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO.
    Expenses $333,872

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
85-0456725
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
1999
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,098,662
Income (IRS master file)
$466,319

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$466,319$355,936$1,098,662IRS
990June 2024$376,333$320,030$1,040,978XML
990June 2023$231,848$250,222$961,876XML
990June 2022$152,812$100,977$997,615IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 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 85-0456725).

Questions about LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION is 85-0456725.
Is LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
Are donations to LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION 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 LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION 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 LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION 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 LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names FARRAH MARQUEZ.
Who are the officers and directors of LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 18 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $22,500 (AMY MCCARTY, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $466,319, expenses of $355,936 and total assets of $1,098,662 at year end.

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