New Mexico Association for the Education of Young Children
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The New Mexico Association for the Education of Young Children (NMAEYC) is a statewide nonprofit dedicated to advancing early childhood education. We support educators, families, and communities through professional development, advocacy, and resources that promote equity, quality, and access for children from birth to age eight. We work to ensure every child in New Mexico has the opportunity to thrive in nurturing, high-quality learning environments.
- Income
- $355,156
- Spending
- $484,507
- Spent on programs
- 83%
- Reserves
- 6.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 60%
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 45
- Highest pay
- $98,778, executive dir.
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
Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 6.1 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 2% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 36% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 40% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1583% 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2513 of 13 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
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
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 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 (3)
- $392,258 spent. Annual Conference:Our Annual Conference, March 28-29, 2025, held at the University of New Mexico, set a new standard. With 1,070 registrants, 90 concurrent sessions, and a keynote address from recognized thought leaders, the event reinforced NMAEYCs role as the states premier convener for early childhood professionals. Spanish interpretation was provided throughout the event, and 85 scholarships ensured participation from rural and low-income centers. The conference generated record revenue in the history of the organization, ensuring sustainability for future programming. Participants consistently highlighted the conference as transformational for both their practice and their professional identity.Regional ConferencesIn FY25, NMAEYC hosted two regional early childhood education conferences in Las Cruces (southern New Mexico) and Las Vegas (northern New Mexico), each designed to provide high-quality professional development for educators, families, and community leaders. The Las Cruces conference reached over 350 registrants and sold out, while the Las Vegas conference is projected to draw more than 250 participants. Across both events, attendees engaged in workshops on STEAM learning, child development, equity, and family engagement, while also connecting with peers and advocates to strengthen New Mexicos early childhood ecosystem. Scholarship opportunities ensured that rural, tribal, and Spanish-speaking communitieswho often face barriers to accesswere well represented. By creating space for diverse voices, sharing innovative teaching practices, and highlighting community resources, the regional conferences expanded NMAEYCs reach and impact statewide, fostering stronger supports for children and families.
- $10,391 spent. Organizational Growth: Doing More with Lean ResourcesFY25 marked a year of organizational resilience and expansion. With only two core staff (Executive Director and Finance Manager) and a rotating team of six specialized consultants, NMAEYC managed a statewide portfolio of programs reaching thousands of educators and families. Strategic collaborations with Tribal, Rural, and Spanish-speaking communities ensured that voices historically excluded from policymaking were at the center of our work. By building bridges with partners such as Explora, higher education institutions, and local nonprofits, we extended our geographic reach and leveraged over $250,000 in new or renewed grant support, fueling free professional learning opportunities and equity-focused initiatives.Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB): Embedding Equity at Every LevelOur commitment to DEIB became more than a statement in FY25it became our practice. NMAEYC implemented updated board bylaws and policies that embed DEIB principles in board governance, recruitment, and programming. This years board includes leaders from across New Mexico, reflecting the diverse linguistic, cultural, and professional landscapes of the early childhood workforce. To hold ourselves accountable, we introduced annual DEIB training for board and staff, and every major program was evaluated for cultural responsiveness. These efforts have positioned NMAEYC as a trusted ally to communities who are too often underserved by mainstream early childhood systems.Membership: Expanding Our Collective VoiceMembership surged past 800 active members in FY25, fueled by free memberships for participants in professional development workshops and scholarships underwritten by sponsors and foundations. Each member now receives tailored communication, opportunities to engage in advocacy, and access to regional convenings. This growing base of educators, caregivers, and advocates strengthens NMAEYCs influence with policymakers and funders, while ensuring our work is anchored in the real needs of the early childhood workforce.Professional Development: Equipping Educators to LeadIn FY25, NMAEYC delivered 40 professional development workshops, serving over 715 early childhood educators statewide. Topics ranged from STEM inquiry and literacy integration to trauma-informed care and social-emotional learning. Thanks to the generosity of funders, every workshop was free of charge, removing financial barriers for participants. Educators from rural areas, tribal nations, and Spanish-speaking communities made up nearly 40% of attendees, underscoring our commitment to equitable access. Evaluations showed that 92% of participants left with new strategies to apply immediately in their classrooms, directly impacting the quality of care for thousands of children.
- Advocacy: Advancing Equity Through PolicyBetween July 2024 and June 2025, NMAEYC strengthened its role as a statewide leader in advancing childcare access and workforce stability. We actively supported efforts led by the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD), amplifying their initiatives to expand universal access to affordable childcare and build long-term sustainability for providers. Together with partners across the state and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), we advocated for fair wages, expanded benefits, and recognition of the early childhood workforce as an essential profession.Through policy briefs, testimony, and targeted campaigns, NMAEYC engaged directly with legislators and community stakeholders to advance reforms that prioritize families, especially those in rural, tribal, and Spanish-speaking communities. Our efforts reached more than 10,000 New Mexicans through digital outreach and grassroots mobilization, helping to ensure that the voices of early educators and families remain at the forefront of New Mexicos policy agenda.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 1998.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.
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