Nonprofit · EIN 99-2679744
NM VOTERS FIRST
Tax-exempt · ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87103
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $307,524 | $304,074 | $3,450 | $54,178 | $0 | $54,178 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $213,100 | $162,372 | $50,728 | $50,728 | $0 | $50,728 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $307,524
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $798
- Accounting fees
- $1,660
- Travel
- $22,150
- Program services (functional)
- $286,403
- Management and general (functional)
- $10,665
- Fundraising (functional)
- $7,006
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $50,728
- Total assets, end of year
- $54,178
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $54,178
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $54,178
- Gross receipts
- $307,524
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 2024
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sila Avcil | Executive Director Trustee or director | 40 | $74,000 |
| Perry Radford | Deputy Director Trustee or director | 20 | $18,000 |
| Melissa Ontiveros | President Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Lilly Irvin-Vitel | Vice President Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Augustine Montoya | Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Marisol Enriquez | Treasurer Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Enrique Cardiel | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Cynthia Arellano | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mercedes Herrera | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sila Avcil | Executive Director Key employee | 40 | $24,000 |
| Melissa Ontiveros | President Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Lilly Irvin-Vitel | Vice President Officer | 1 | $0 |
| William Tallman | Treasurer Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Augustine Montoya | Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Enrique Cardiel | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 94, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87103-0094
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Sila Avcil, PO Box 1523, Albuquerque, NM 87103
- Signed the 990
- Sila Avcil, Executive Director
- Phone
- (505) 697-2833
- Return prepared by
- Abacus Accounting LLC
Mission
New Mexico Voters Firsts mission is to support candidates that believe in empowering and enhancing democracy and encouraging legislators to support fair and equitable elections that expand peoples political voice.
Program accomplishments
- 1. Our primary activity is lobbying. We advocated in preparation for and during the New Mexico legislative session for the passage of semi-open primaries, and other good government reforms. We held one-on-one meetings with legislators before and during the legislative session, mobilized volunteers to testify in favor or our bills, created a strong coalition of supporting organizations to enhance our efforts, and conducted additional activities related to this as needed. This activity was conducted in the State of New Mexico mainly by the Executive Director and our contracted lobbyist. Fifty percent of our time is allocated to this activity. This activity is funded by grants and donations. Lobbying furthers our mission by ensuring that accurate information is being given to elected officials regarding our reforms. Lobbying also ensures that we build and maintain good relationships with elected officials so they are more likely to listen to our and our supporters concerns around pro-democracy reforms and will introduce bills that are in the best interest of New Mexicans.Expenses $168,371 · revenue $170,000
- 2. We educate the public and elected officials about pro-democracy reforms. This included public advertisement via social media and news outlets, our monthly newsletter, informational posts on social media, op-eds and letters to the editor in NM-based newspapers. This activity was conducted in the State of New Mexico by our Executive Director, coalition partners, volunteers, and Board of Directors. Thirty-five to forty percent of time is allocated to this activity. Education furthers our mission by keeping the public and elected officials aware of important democracy issues. By continuing to stay on the news, social media outlets, and other forms of media we ensure that accurate and consistent information is being shared and is publicly available regarding the pro-democracy reforms we and our supporters care about.Expenses $96,425 · revenue $100,000
- 3. Electoral Activity: In 2025, we made campaign contributions and official endordements to Albuquerques municipal election candidates. All contributions and endorsements were based on survey responses. This activity was conducted by the Executive Director,and final decisions were made by our Board of Directors. This activity took place in the state of New Mexico. We estimate that annually, approximately ten to fifteen percent of expenditures may be allocated to this activity. This activity is funded by grants and donations. Electoral activity furthers our mission by electing leaders who will represent the interests of New Mexico communities and who will support pro-democracy reforms.Expenses $21,607 · revenue $21,000
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 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 99-2679744
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 2025
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Public and societal benefit (W24)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $54,178
- Income (IRS master file)
- $307,524
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $307,524 | $304,074 | $54,178 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $213,100 | $162,372 | $50,728 | XML |
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 99-2679744).
Questions about NM VOTERS FIRST
- What is the EIN of NM VOTERS FIRST?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NM VOTERS FIRST is 99-2679744.
- Is NM VOTERS FIRST tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 2025.
- Are donations to NM VOTERS FIRST tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does NM VOTERS FIRST 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 NM VOTERS FIRST 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 NM VOTERS FIRST 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 NM VOTERS FIRST?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Sila Avcil.
- Who are the officers and directors of NM VOTERS FIRST?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $74,000 (Sila Avcil, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does NM VOTERS FIRST have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $307,524, expenses of $304,074 and total assets of $54,178 at year end.
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