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Association of School Business Officials International

EIN 71-0975993 · Albuquerque, NM

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceGood70 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO LEAD THE NEW MEXICO SCHOOL BUSINESS PROFESSION BY PROVIDING QUALITY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND A NETWORK OF SUPPORT.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$998,663
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 94%
Employees
4
Highest pay
$110,554, 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

Fair: 60 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs.

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

Governance

Good: 70 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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 (2)
  1. $733,627 spent. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO PROMOTE THE HIGHEST STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL BUSINESS EMPLOYEES BY CONDUCTING CONFERENCES TO PROVIDE QUALITY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES. A FALL CONFERENCE, WINTER CONFERENCE, SPRING BUDGET WORKSHOP, AND BOOTCAMP FOR THOSE NEW TO THEIR ROLE AS A SCHOOL BUSINESS OFFICIAL ARE HELD EACH YEAR. IN ADDITION, NUMEROUS OTHER CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS ARE OFFERED TO PROVIDE TRAINING ON CURRENT BUSINESS MANAGEMENT ISSUES. CERTIFICATION HOURS ARE GIVEN FOR PROFESSIONALS ATTENDING THE COURSES.
  2. $41,880 spent. RECOGNITION AND AWARDS: THE ASSOCIATION IS COMMITTED TO DEVELOPING PUBLIC AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION OF SCHOOL BUSINESS LEADERS AND THE VALUE THAT THEY ADD TO THE DAILY OPERATIONS OF SCHOOLS. AS PART OF THIS COMMITMENT,THE ASSOCIATION: (1) ASSISTED MEMBERS IN EARNING THE ASBO INTERNATIONAL CERTIFIED ADMINISTRATOR OF SCHOOL FINANCE AND OPERATIONS CERTIFICATION; (2) RECOGNIZED SCHOOL BUSINESS OFFICIALS THROUGHOUT THE STATE WITH A 25 YEARS OF SERVICE AWARD; AND (3) DEVELOPED PUBLIC AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION OF PUBLIC SCHOOL LEADERS AND THE VALUE THAT THEY ADD TO THE DAILY OPERATIONS OF SCHOOLS THROUGH THE SCHOOL BUSINESS OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR AWARD.

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? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 April 1988.

    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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