EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE INC

EIN: 850437183 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

ALBUQUERQUE, NM

Total Revenue
$362,280
Total Expenses
$414,173
Total Assets
$350,647
Net Assets
$345,571
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1995
Legal Domicile
NM
Principal Officer
M KAREN KILGORE
Phone
5053398096
Tax Period
2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31

EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE INC, founded in 1995, is a small nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $362K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 12% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $414K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 14% operating deficit.

Mission

TO INCREASE ACCESS TO JUSTICE BY SUPPORTING AND EXPANDING FREE CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME NEW MEXICANS. FOR 35 YEARS, EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE HAS BEEN PROVIDING UNRESTRICTED, NONCOMPETITIVE FUNDS TO LEGAL AID ORGANIZATIONS WHO PROVIDE FREE CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES, REPRESENTATION, AND SYSTEMIC LEGAL ADVOCACY FOR INDIGENT NEW MEXICANS. LEGAL AID HELPS RESOLVE PROBLEMS, CHANGE UNFAIR POLICIES, AND ULTIMATELY PROMOTE FAMILY AND ECONOMIC STABILITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $116,653

PROVIDING RESOURCES FOR NEW MEXICO LEGAL AID (NMLA). NMLA PROVIDES STATEWIDE CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES AND IS THE VOICE,DEFENDER AND ADVOCATE FOR POOR PEOPLE WHO ARE SEEKING JUSTICE IN ALL FORUMS...

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PROVIDING RESOURCES FOR NEW MEXICO LEGAL AID (NMLA). NMLA PROVIDES STATEWIDE CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES AND IS THE VOICE,DEFENDER AND ADVOCATE FOR POOR PEOPLE WHO ARE SEEKING JUSTICE IN ALL FORUMS, PARTICULARLY IN THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH THEY LIVE. NMLA IS COMMITTED TO HELPING POOR PEOPLE IN THEIR STRUGGLE TO ACCESS FOOD, SHELTER, SECURITY, AND TO PRESERVE THEIR UNIQUE CULTURAL HERITAGES. NMLA PROVIDES DIRECT LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND ASSISTANCE TO 15-20,000 PEOPLE ANNUALLY IN LEGAL MATTERS THAT IMPACT ESSENTIAL NEEDS: SHELTER, PROTECTION FROM ABUSE (PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND ECONOMIC), FOOD,INCOME PROTECTION, AND PREDATORY LENDING PRACTICES. TENS OF THOUSANDS MORE RECEIVE LEGAL INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR RIGHTS AND INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO PROTECT THEMSELVES.

Program 2
Expenses: $111,337

PROVIDING RESOURCES FOR THE NEW MEXICO CENTER ON LAW AND POVERTY (NMCLP). NMCLP ADVANCES ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL JUSTICE THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND LITIGATION. NMCLP PARTNERS WITH COMMUNITIES TO...

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PROVIDING RESOURCES FOR THE NEW MEXICO CENTER ON LAW AND POVERTY (NMCLP). NMCLP ADVANCES ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL JUSTICE THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND LITIGATION. NMCLP PARTNERS WITH COMMUNITIES TO TAKE ACTION AND PURSUE SYSTEM-WIDE CHANGES TO IMPROVE LIVING CONDITIONS, AND PROTECT RIGHTS. NMCLP WORKS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE, FOOD, INCOME, AND SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING; TRANSFORM NEW MEXICO'S PUBLIC EDUCATION SYSTEM; AND INCREASE WORKERS' ACCESS TO FAIR PAY AND SAFE WORKING CONDITIONS.

Program 3
Expenses: $115,545

PROVIDING RESOURCES FOR DNA PEOPLE'S LEGAL SERVICES (DNA). DNA PROVIDES ACCESS TO JUSTICE TO THOSE WHO ARE LOW INCOME AND VULNERABLE BY PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY LEGAL SERVICES AND EDUCATION WHILE...

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PROVIDING RESOURCES FOR DNA PEOPLE'S LEGAL SERVICES (DNA). DNA PROVIDES ACCESS TO JUSTICE TO THOSE WHO ARE LOW INCOME AND VULNERABLE BY PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY LEGAL SERVICES AND EDUCATION WHILE RESPECTING TRIBAL SOVEREIGNTY AND CULTURAL TRADITIONS. SINCE 1967, DNA HAS PROVIDED FREE LEGAL AID ON THE NAVAJO NATION, JICARILLA APACHE NATION, THE HOPI NATION, AND IN REMOTE PARTS OF NEW MEXICO, NORTHERN ARIZONA, AND SOUTHERN UTAH. DNA'S SERVICES HAVE HELPED PEOPLE LIVING IN POVERTY USE EXISTING POLICIES AND LAWS TO PROTECT THEIR PROPERTY AND ASSETS, STAY SAFE FROM PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND FINANCIAL ABUSE, AVOID EXPLOITATION, AND SAFEGUARD THEIR CIVIL RIGHTS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $363,119
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $-839
TOTAL REVENUE $362,280

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $313,200
Salaries & Benefits $83,514
Fundraising Expenses $33,658
Program Expenses $346,857
Other Expenses $17,459
TOTAL EXPENSES $414,173

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $362,280 $410,403 -0.1%
Expenses $414,173 $304,084 +0.4%
Net Income $-51,893 $106,319 -1.5%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
1
Volunteers
35

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
4
$79,435
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
M KAREN KILGORE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLES K PURCELL VICE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN MILLER TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SONYA BELLAFANT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRUCE COTTRELL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID STOUT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SIREESHA MANNE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RODOLFO SANCHEZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAN AKENHEAD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEANINE STEFFY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HEATHER NORFLEET EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 30.00
Officer
$62,936 $16,499 $79,435
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
2026 No data No data No data No data
2025 $362,280 $414,173 $350,647 $-51,893
2024 $410,403 $304,084 $402,066 $106,319
2023 $292,370 $274,890 $291,848 $17,480
2022 $274,678 $249,837 $274,563 $24,841
2021 $233,898 $183,502 $259,860 $50,396
2020 $200,908 $207,925 $198,424 $-7,017
2020 $200,908 $207,925 $198,424 $-7,017
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