New Mexico Environmental Law Center

Organization Overview

New Mexico Environmental Law Center is located in Santa Fe, NM. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, New Mexico Environmental Law Center employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. New Mexico Environmental Law Center is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, New Mexico Environmental Law Center generated $1.1m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER IS A NON-PROFIT, PUBLIC INTEREST LAW FIRM THAT PROVIDES FREE AND LOW-COST LEGAL SERVICES ON ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS THROUGHOUT NEW MEXICO. FOUNDED IN 1987, THE LAW CENTER WORKS WITH COMMUNITY GROUPS, NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS, ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS, TRIBES AND PUEBLOS, SEEKING TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT. THE LAW CENTER'S MISSION IS TO PROTECT NEW MEXICO'S COMMUNITIES AND THEIR AIR, LAND, AND WATER IN THE FIGHT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE. THE MAIN PROGRAMS ARE COMMUNITY REPRESENTATION AND NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITY REPRESENTATION. SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT FOR STATUS OF CASES IN LITIGATION.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Virginia Nechochea
Executive Director
$102,500
Donna House
President
$0
Ramon Padilla
Vice-President
$0
Johana Bencomo
Secretary
$0
Harry Browne
Treasurer
$0
Michael Casaus
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$48,049
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$991,451
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,039,500
Total Program Service Revenue$8,858
Investment income $11,696
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,060,054

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 23 grants that New Mexico Environmental Law Center has recieved totaling $483,105.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Lannan Foundation

Santa Fe, NM

PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR LEGAL PROGRAM

$150,000
Santa Fe Community Foundation

Santa Fe, NM

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$89,972
Tides Foundation

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT

$73,000
Marshall L And Perrine D Mccune Charitable Foundation

Santa Fe, NM

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT (ADVANCING ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE IN NEW MEXICO)

$50,000
Albuquerque Community Foundation

Albuquerque, NM

PURPOSE: DONOR-ADVISED

$17,500
New-Land Foundation Inc

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENT/COMBINED ENVIRONMENTAL AIMS

$15,000
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