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United Way of Northern New Mexico Serving Los Alamos & Rio Arriba

EIN 23-7138947 · Los Alamos, NM

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

UNITED WAY OF NORTHERN NEW MEXICO IS A SERVICE ORGANIZATION THAT WORKS WITH INTEGRITY AND ETHICS TO FOSTER COLLABORATION, ENSURE INCLUSIVITY, RESPECT AND GENEROUSITY HONORING FAMILY, TRADITION AND CULTURE.

Income
$714,986
Spending
$876,388
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
6.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
8
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$61,852, ex 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: 68 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 23% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 23% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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: 90 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports 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)
  1. $494,020 spent. THE COMMUNITY ACTION FUND IMPROVES OUR COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING PROGRAM GRANTS TO QUALIFYING HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCIES IN LOS ALAMOS AND RIO ARRIBA COUNTIES. THE COMMUNITY ACTION FUND ADVANCES THE COMMON GOOD AND WORKS TO CREATE A STRONGER COMMUNITY. WE ADDRESS EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND FINANCIAL STABILITY/BASIC NEEDS SO THAT FAMILIES CAN GROW AND THRIVE.
  2. $58,815 spent. THE UNITED WAY OF NORTHERN NEW MEXICO WORKS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGH SERVICE COLLABORATION. UNITED WAY NORTHERN NEW MEXICO RALLIES INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS. TOGETHER, WE TURN OBSTACLES INTO OPPORTUNITIES CREATING A FUTURE WHERE COLLECTIVE ACTION TRANSFORMS COMMUNITIES. IN RIO ARRIBA COUNTY THERE IS A LONG-TERM LACK OF NEEDED RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE MOST FRAGILE AGE GROUPS (YOUNG CHILDREN, THE DISABLED AND ELDERLY); AND BEHAVIORAL RISKS, INCLUDING SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER AND OPIOID USE DISORDER. RIO ARRIBA COUNTY'S RURAL, PRIMARILY HISPANIC AND NATIVE AMERICAN REGION HAS (1) EXTREMELY HIGH LEVELS OF OPIOID ABUSE AND DEATHS; (2) OTHER HEALTH RISKS; (3) POVERTY AND LIMITED EMPLOYMENT; (4) EDUCATIONAL, SKILL, AND WORKFORCE ISSUES; AND (5) ECONOMIC CHALLENGES ACCORDING TO THE 2020 RIO ARRIBA COMMUNITY HEALTH COUNCIL HEALTH PROFILE. ACCORDING TO THE LOS ALAMOS COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT'S 2020 HEALTH SERVICES GAP ANALYSIS, LOS ALAMOS RESIDENTS CURRENTLY IDENTIFY ACCESS TO ISSUES TO MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTS AS A TOP COMMUNITY PUBLIC HEALTH ACCESS TO CARE ISSUE. AVAILABILITY OF MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES RELATED TO STRESS AND ANXIETY ARE ESPECIALLY NEEDED FOR TEENS AND ADULTS. LOS ALAMOS COUNTY HEALTH CHALLENGES, TRENDS, AND ISSUES THAT SHOULD BE UNDERSTOOD AND ADDRESSED INCLUDE: (1) FAMILY STRESSES, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ISSUES ( INCLUDING SUBSTANCE ABUSE), AND TEEN DEPRESSION AND SUICIDE; (2) HIGH RATE OF UNINTENTIONAL INJURY FROM FALLS, USUALLY AMONG OLDER ADULTS, (3) VERY HIGH RATE OF DEATHS FROM ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE, (4) LACK OF ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE, AND (5) LACK OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING. BECAUSE OF HEALTH INDICATORS LIKE THESE THE UNITED WAY OF NORTHERN NEW MEXICO SUPPORTED TWENTY FOUR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS RIO ARRIBA AND LOS ALAMOS COUNTIES IN 2024 THAT PRIMARILY SERVE EDUCATION, BASIC NEEDS, AND HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF RESIDENTS IN THE REGION. THE UNITED WAY OF NORTHERN NEW MEXICO WORKS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGH SERVICE COLLABORATION. UNITED WAY NORTHERN NEW MEXICO RALLIES INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS. TOGETHER, WE TURN OBSTACLES INTO OPPORTUNITIES CREATING A FUTURE WHERE COLLECTIVE ACTION TRANSFORMS COMMUNITIES. IN RIO ARRIBA COUNTY THERE IS A LONG-TERM LACK OF NEEDED RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE MOST FRAGILE AGE GROUPS (YOUNG CHILDREN, THE DISABLED AND ELDERLY); AND BEHAVIORAL RISKS, INCLUDING SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER AND OPIOID USE DISORDER. RIO ARRIBA COUNTY'S RURAL, PRIMARILY HISPANIC AND NATIVE AMERICAN REGION HAS (1) EXTREMELY HIGH LEVELS OF OPIOID ABUSE AND DEATHS; (2) OTHER HEALTH RISKS; (3) POVERTY AND LIMITED EMPLOYMENT; (4) EDUCATIONAL, SKILL, AND WORKFORCE ISSUES; AND (5) ECONOMIC CHALLENGES ACCORDING TO THE 2020 RIO ARRIBA COMMUNITY HEALTH COUNCIL HEALTH PROFILE. ACCORDING TO THE LOS ALAMOS COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT'S 2020 HEALTH SERVICES GAP ANALYSIS, LOS ALAMOS RESIDENTS CURRENTLY IDENTIFY ACCESS TO ISSUES TO MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTS AS A TOP COMMUNITY PUBLIC HEALTH ACCESS TO CARE ISSUE. AVAILABILITY OF MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES RELATED TO STRESS AND ANXIETY ARE ESPECIALLY NEEDED FOR TEENS AND ADULTS. LOS ALAMOS COUNTY HEALTH CHALLENGES, TRENDS, AND ISSUES THAT SHOULD BE UNDERSTOOD AND ADDRESSED INCLUDE: (1) FAMILY STRESSES, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ISSUES ( INCLUDING SUBSTANCE ABUSE), AND TEEN DEPRESSION AND SUICIDE; (2) HIGH RATE OF UNINTENTIONAL INJURY FROM FALLS, USUALLY AMONG OLDER ADULTS, (3) VERY HIGH RATE OF DEATHS FROM ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE, (4) LACK OF ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE, AND (5) LACK OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING. BECAUSE OF HEALTH INDICATORS LIKE THESE THE UNITED WAY OF NORTHERN NEW MEXICO SUPPORTED TWENTY FOUR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS RIO ARRIBA AND LOS ALAMOS COUNTIES IN 2024 THAT PRIMARILY SERVE EDUCATION, BASIC NEEDS, AND HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF RESIDENTS IN THE REGION.
  3. $174,449 spent. RIO ARRIBA COLLECTIVE IMPACT - TO LISTEN, CONVENE, FACILITATE AND HELP BUILD COLLECTIVE ACTION TOWARD IMPROVED OUTCOMES AND MEASURABLE RESULTS FOR INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS IN RIO ARRIBA AND LOS ALAMOS COUNTIES.

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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 1971.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. 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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