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Jobs for Americas Graduates Nm Inc

EIN 84-1996641 · Albuquerque, NM

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak44 out of 100GovernanceGood78 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Jobs for Americas Graduates - NM JAG-NM transforms communities, one student at a time, by re-engaging academically vulnerable high school students and preparing them to reach their potential through graduation and beyond.

Income
$269,820
Spending
$396,644
Spent on programs
58%
Reserves
4.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 70%
Employees
3
Highest pay
$78,874, 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

Weak: 44 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 26% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 47% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 45% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    58% 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

Good: 78 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

    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

    0 of 10

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

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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. $230,619 spent. JAG-NM, A STATE AFFILIATE OF JOBS FOR AMERICAS GRADUATES JAG, A NATIONAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH OVER FORTY YEARS OF PROVEN RESULTS, IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING YOUNG PEOPLE OF GREAT PROMISE TO SUCCEED. AS THE SPONSOR OF JAG IN NEW MEXICO, JAG-NM IMPLEMENTS THE JAG MODEL, AN IN-SCHOOL PROGRAM DESIGNED TO HELP STUDENTS AT HIGHEST RISK OF DROPPING OUT TO ENGAGE, RECONNECT, AND GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL READY FOR FURTHER EDUCATION, CAREER, AND LIFE. DURING FY 2024-25, JAG-NM PARTNERED WITH MULTIPLE SCHOOL DISTRICTS, INCLUDING ALBUQUERQUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS CIBOLA HIGH SCHOOL, DEL NORTE HIGH SCHOOL, AND TWO PROGRAMS AT RIO GRANDE HIGH SCHOOL, ZUNI SCHOOL DISTRICT ZUNI HIGH SCHOOL AND TWIN BUTTES CYBER ACADEMY, CARLSBAD ENRICHMENT CENTER, AND ALAMO NAVAJO COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, PROVIDING JAG SPECIALISTS LICENSED TEACHERS EMPLOYED DIRECTLY BY PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS, TO IMPLEMENT THE JAG MODEL IN EACH CLASSROOM. JAG-NM, A STATE AFFILIATE OF JOBS FOR AMERICAS GRADUATES JAG, A NATIONAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH OVER 40 YEARS OF PROVEN RESULTS, IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING YOUNG PEOPLE OF GREAT PROMISE TO SUCCEED, JAG-NM IMPLEMENTS THE JAG MODEL, AN IN-SCHOOL PROGRAM DESIGNED TO HELP STUDENTS AT HIGHEST RISK OF DROPPING OUT TO ENGAGE, RECONNECT, AND GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL, READY FOR FURTHER EDUCATION, CAREER, AND LIFE. DURING FY 2024-25, JAG-NM PARTNERED WITH MULTIPLE SCHOOL DISTRICTS, INCLUDING ALBUQUERQUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS CIBOLA HIGH SCHOOL, AND TWO PROGRAMS AT RIO GRANDE HIGH SCHOOL, ZUNI SCHOOL DISTRICT ZUNI HIGH SCHOOL AND TWIN BUTTES CYBER ACADEMY, CARLSBAD ENRICHMENT CENTER, AND ALAMO NAVAJO COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, PROVIDING JAG SPECIALIST LICENSED TEACHERS EMPLOYED DIRECTLY BY PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS-TO IMPLEMENT THE JAG MODEL IN EACH CLASSROOM.. UNLIKE TYPICAL OUT-OF SCHOOL PROGRAMS, JAGS IMPACT COMES FROM THE WORK OF HIGHLY TRAINED SPECIALISTS WHO PROVIDE ENGAGING, EXPERIENTIAL CLASSROOM-BASED INSTRUCTION ALONG WITH INDIVIDUAL GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM. SPECIALISTS ARE DEEPLY EMBEDDED IN THE SCHOOLS WHERE THEY WORK, HELPING STUDENTS NAVIGATE THEIR DAY-TO-DAY ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENTS. AS PART OF OUR SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS, JAG-NM PROVIDES ONGOING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, CURRICULUM RESOURCES, AND STUDENT LEADERSHIP AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES. ALL STUDENTS ARE ENROLLED IN THE JAG NATIONAL CAREER ASSOCIATION AND UTILIZE SOFTWARE PLATFORMS, JAGFORCE AND HEADRUSH, TO TRACK PROGRESS AND ENSURE FIDELITY TO THE JAG MODEL. THE STAFF ALSO CONNECTS THE BUSINESS AND EDUCATION COMMUNITIES TO EXTEND DROPOUT PREVENTION AND SCHOOL-TO-CAREER TRANSITION SERVICES. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING FY 2024-25 INCLUDE SERVING OVER 375 YOUTH ACROSS NEW MEXICO, ACHIEVING A 100 GRADUATION RATE AMONG PARTICIPATING STUDENTS, EXPANDING STAFF CAPACITY WITH THE ADDITION OF AN EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENT MANAGER, AND DEVELOPING A NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH DWS TO PILOT A STATEWIDE OUT-OF-SCHOOL MODEL BEGINNING IN FY 2025-26. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CONTINUES TO PROVIDE OVERALL LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT OF THE JAG-ACCREDITED ORGANIZATION AND ITS PROGRAMS. THE PROGRAM MANAGER OVERSEES TRAINING, COACHING, AND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR JAG SPECIALISTS AND ACTS AS A LIASION BETWEEN JAG-NM AND PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS, ENSURING PROGRAM FIDELITY AND STUDENT SUCCESS.

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 January 2020.

    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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