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New Mexico Immigrant Law Center

EIN 27-3303237 · Albuquerque, NM

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES TO NEW MEXICOS LOW-INCOME IMMIGRANTS AND THEIR FAMILIES; TO EDUCATE NEW MEXICO IMMIGRANT FAMILIES, SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON LEGAL ISSUES UNIQUE TO NON-CITIZENS; AND TO WORK WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS AND OTHER DECISION-MAKERS TO IMPROVE THE STATUS, SECURITY, HEALTH AND WELL-BEING FOR NEW MEXICOS LOW-INCOME IMMIGRANTS.

Income
$7.9 million
Spending
$5.7 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
8.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 66%
Employees
65
Volunteers
385
Highest pay
$222,216, executive di

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 28% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 54% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 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 (1)
  1. $5.2 million spent. NMILC FOCUSED ON PROVIDING ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR LOW-INCOME IMMIGRANTS THROUGH COLLABORATIVE AND HOLISTIC LEGAL SERVICES. THIS PAST YEAR WE SERVED INDIVIDUALS FROM 30 COUNTIES (OUT OF A TOTAL OF 33) IN NEW MEXICO AND PROVIDED DIRECT REPRESENTATION, ADVICE, BRIEF SERVICES, NAVIGATION, LEGAL INFORMATION AND REFERRAL TO 9,787 INDIVIDUALS. 1,266 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED DIRECT LEGAL REPRESENTATION. TO EXPAND ACCESS ACROSS THE STATE WE HAVE A STATE-WIDE LEGAL HOTLINE AND A REMOTE LEGAL SERVICES INFRASTRUCTURE TO PROVIDE BRIEF SERVICES SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS APPLYING FOR GREEN CARD RENEWAL, AND WORK PERMIT RENEWAL. WE HAVE ALSO DEVELOPED LEGAL WORKSHOP MODELS TO PROVIDE GREATER ACCESS TO LEGAL ORIENTATION AND BRIEF SERVICES TO ASYLUM SEEKERS FACING REMOVAL STATEWIDE. FURTHERMORE, WE HOUSE A ROBUST PRO BONO PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES MENTORSHIP TO ATTORNEYS TO EXPAND OUR REACH. THIS YEAR 198 ATTORNEYS AND DOJ REPRESENTATIVES, AND 8 CERTIFIED INTERPRETERS PROVIDED 3,682 HOURS OF VOLUNTEER LEGAL SERVICES. AN ADDITIONAL170 VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED PROGRAM AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT. OUR CASE MANAGERS ENSURE THAT PEOPLE EXPERIENCING SERIOUS PSYCHOLOGICAL NEEDS OR IN NEED OF SOCIAL SERVICES ARE HOLISTICALLY SUPPORTED. 139 INDIVIDUALS BENEFITED FROM NAVIGATION SERVICES. THORUGH OUR DETENTION PROGRAM, WE PROVIDED LEGAL INFORMATION TO 3,882 DETAINED ADULT INDIVIDUALS. WE ADVOCATED ON BEHALF OF CLIENTS WITH VARIOUS GOVERNMENT AGENCIES TO ADDRESS MEDICAL NEGLECT, LACK OF LANGUAGE ACCESS, AND DUE PROCESS FAILURES. WE ALSO PROVIDED EDUCATION, EXPERTISE AND ADVOCACY IN SUPPORT OF POLICIES IMPORTANT TO OUR CONSTITUENTS. NMILC FOCUSED ON PROVIDING ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR LOW-INCOME IMMIGRANTS THROUGH COLLABORATIVE AND HOLISTIC LEGAL SERVICES. THIS PAST YEAR WE SERVED INDIVIDUALS FROM 30 COUNTIES (OUT OF A TOTAL OF 33) IN NEW MEXICO AND PROVIDED DIRECT REPRESENTATION, ADVICE, BRIEF SERVICES, NAVIGATION, LEGAL INFORMATION AND REFERRAL TO 9,787 INDIVIDUALS. 1,266 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED DIRECT LEGAL REPRESENTATION. TO EXPAND ACCESS ACROSS THE STATE WE HAVE A STATE-WIDE LEGAL HOTLINE AND A REMOTE LEGAL SERVICES INFRASTRUCTURE TO PROVIDE BRIEF SERVICES SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS APPLYING FOR GREEN CARD RENEWAL, AND WORK PERMIT RENEWAL. WE HAVE ALSO DEVELOPED LEGAL WORKSHOP MODELS TO PROVIDE GREATER ACCESS TO LEGAL ORIENTATION AND BRIEF SERVICES TO ASYLUM SEEKERS FACING REMOVAL STATEWIDE. FURTHERMORE, WE HOUSE A ROBUST PRO BONO PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES MENTORSHIP TO ATTORNEYS TO EXPAND OUR REACH. THIS YEAR 198 ATTORNEYS AND DOJ REPRESENTATIVES, AND 8 CERTIFIED INTERPRETERS PROVIDED 3,682 HOURS OF VOLUNTEER LEGAL SERVICES. AN ADDITIONAL170 VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED PROGRAM AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT. OUR CASE MANAGERS ENSURE THAT PEOPLE EXPERIENCING SERIOUS PSYCHOLOGICAL NEEDS OR IN NEED OF SOCIAL SERVICES ARE HOLISTICALLY SUPPORTED. 139 INDIVIDUALS BENEFITED FROM NAVIGATION SERVICES. THORUGH OUR DETENTION PROGRAM, WE PROVIDED LEGAL INFORMATION TO 3,882 DETAINED ADULT INDIVIDUALS. WE ADVOCATED ON BEHALF OF CLIENTS WITH VARIOUS GOVERNMENT AGENCIES TO ADDRESS MEDICAL NEGLECT, LACK OF LANGUAGE ACCESS, AND DUE PROCESS FAILURES. WE ALSO PROVIDED EDUCATION, EXPERTISE AND ADVOCACY IN SUPPORT OF POLICIES IMPORTANT TO OUR CONSTITUENTS.

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 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 June 2025.

    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 June 2013.

    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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