United Way of Eastern New Mexico Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
IMPROVING LIVES IN CURRY, ROOSEVELT, QUAY, & DE BACA COUNTIES THROUGH PROGRAMS, GRANTS, AND ACTIVITIES THAT STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES ESPECIALLY THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT CHILD WELL-BEING AND YOUTH SUCCESS.
- Income
- $1.1 million
- Spending
- $1.1 million
- Spent on programs
- 89%
- Reserves
- 3.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 98%
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 182
- Highest pay
- $59,826, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.6 months of spending.
Debt
5 of 20It owes 56% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 88% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1589% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2520 of 20 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $212,175 spent. COMMUNITY GRANTS AND DIRECT ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS - GRANTS SUPPORTED 25 PROGRAMS AT 15 LOCAL AGENCIES THROUGH A COMPETITIVE PROCESS. GRANT FUNDS SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT FIGHT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND CHILD ABUSE, STRENGTHEN FAMILY FINANCIAL STABILITY, EMPOWER AND ENGAGE YOUTH AND DISABLED ADULTS, PROVIDE DECENT HOUSING, AND FIGHT FOOD INSECURITY FOR LOW INCOME AND ELDERLY CITIZENS. IN ADDITION, UWENM GAVE $30,824 IN RENT AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE TO 160 HOUSEHOLDS. $4,158 IN HEATERS, MINOR HOME REPAIR, BUS PASSES AND HELP WITH ID/BIRTH CERTIFICATES FOR 151 FAMILIES.
- $557,051 spent. HRSA-RCORP GRANT ALLOWED UWENM TO ESTABLISH THE 4 CO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PARTNERSIP TO SUPPORT EXPANSION OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES(ESPECIALLY FOR POPULATION UNDER 17YO),REDUCE STIGMA,PREVENT SUICIDE,PROVIDE TRAUMA INFORMED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR EDUCATIONAL & MH/BH PROFESSIONALS, AND INCREASE SUPPORTS FOR INDIVIDUALS LEAVING MH/BH INSTITUTIONS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
- $175,996 spent. 2-1-1 HELPLINE/YOUTH SUCCESS/VOL CTR-- 2-1-1 ASSISTED OVER 2,700 CALLERS IN 2024, REFERRING THEM TO LOCAL/REGIONAL SERVICES. YOUTH SUCCESS; 17K DIAPERS & 13K SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO NEEDY FAMILIES; 8,523 BOOKS MAILED AS DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBRARY AFFILIATE; 800+ FRESHMAN FROM 11 SCHOOL DISTRICTS GIVEN "REALITY CHECK DAY" FINANCIAL LITERACY EXPERIENCE; ENGAGED 96 COMMUNITY LEADERS TO ADDRESS BARRIERS FACED BY OUR FAMILIES; NO WORRIES WALL PROVIDED 24K+ HYGIENE ITEMS TO ELEM/MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AT 50 SITES. VOLUNTEER CTR;CONNECTED VOLUNTEERS TO 1,300+ ACTIVIES WITH 18 LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 1971.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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