NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER

EIN: 850360664 501(c)(3) Environment

ALBUQUERQUE, NM

Total Revenue
$798,387
Total Expenses
$960,508
Total Assets
$1,372,143
Net Assets
$1,280,334
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1987
Legal Domicile
NM
Principal Officer
VIRGINIA NECOCHEA
Phone
5059899022
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER, founded in 1987, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $798K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 19% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $961K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 20% operating deficit.

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.

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Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $772,217
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $26,170
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $798,387

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $695,996
Fundraising Expenses $110,167
Program Expenses $675,700
Other Expenses $264,512
TOTAL EXPENSES $960,508

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $798,387 $984,556 -0.2%
Expenses $960,508 $1,086,519 -0.1%
Net Income $-162,121 $-101,963 +0.6%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
14
Volunteers
3

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$117,025
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
VIRGINIA NECOCHEA EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$108,567 $8,458 $117,025
JOHANA BENCOMO PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISTINE SUOZZI VICE PRESIDE 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DIVANA OLIVAS SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CARLA NIETO TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DONNA HOUSE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RAMON PADILLA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HARRY BROWNE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAGDALENA AVILA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $798,387 $960,508 $1,372,143 $-162,121
2022 $984,556 $1,086,519 $1,447,883 $-101,963
2021 $1,060,054 $1,214,022 $1,644,813 $-153,968
2020 $1,191,243 $1,063,800 $1,903,807 $127,443
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