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Healing Addiction in Our Community- Hac

EIN 27-2517121 · Albuquerque, NM

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HAC ADVOCATES FOR THOSE WHO ARE STRUGGLING WITH ADDICTION AND THE FAMILIES OF THOSE WHO STRUGGLE.WE PROVIDE A BROAD RANGE OF SERVICES FROM SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION, EDUCATION, AWARENESS, AND TREATMENT.HAC ALSO CREATED SERENITY MESA RECOVERY CENTER, A TRANSITIONAL LIVING FACILITY LOCATED IN ALBUQUERQUE, NM.

Income
$5.2 million
Spending
$4.1 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
3.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 86%
Employees
98
Volunteers
13
Highest pay
$113,666, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 24% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 62% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    10 of 10

    Gave 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 June 30, 2025, 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 (4)
  1. $1.3 million spent. TREATMENT - PROVIDE EDUCATION AND AWARENESS REGARDING THE SUBSTANCE USE PROBLEM IN NM. ALSO HAVE A PROGRAM FOR YOUTH AGED 14 TO 20 OFFERS A 90-DAY INPATIENT TREATMENT WITH INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP THERAPY, FOCUSING ON LIFE SKILLS, EDUCATION (HIGH SCHOOL/GED), HEALTH AND WELLNESS, AND EXPERIENTIAL ACTIVITIES FOR PERSONAL GROWTH. PARTICIPANTS ALSO RECEIVE CASE MANAGEMENT SUPPORT TO HELP TRANSITION TO INDEPENDENT LIVING.
  2. $1.2 million spent. HOUSING - HOUSING - SERENITY MESA PROVIDES RENTAL ASSISTANCE USING THE HOUSING FIRST APPROACH FOR PEOPLE AGES 17 TO 24 WHO ARE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS OR ARE PRECARIOUSLY HOUSED. THIS PROGRAM BEGAN IN APRIL OF 2021. IN NOVEMBER OF 2022 SERENITY MESA PURCHASED ADDITIONAL PROPERTY TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SPACE FOR THE HOUSING PROGRAM.
  3. $1.1 million spent. CRISIS TRIAGE CENTER - IN 2024 SERENITY MESA OPENED A CRISIS TRIAGE CENTER ON CAMPUS.THE CRISIS TRIAGE CENTER WORKS WITH THOSE AGES 14 TO 20 TO PROVIDE A SAFE,COMFORTABLE PLACE TO STABILIZE AFTER SUBSTANCE USE.
  4. $118,444 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDING HAC.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2012.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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