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Community Action Agency of Southern New Mexico Territory

EIN 85-0196070 · Las Cruces, NM

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CAASNM IS A 60 YEAR-OLD NEW MEXICO STATEWIDE HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES NOT FOR PROFIT WITH A MISSION OF UPLIFTING LOW-INCOME FAMILIES BY CONNECTING COMMUNITIES, ENCOURAGING FAMILY WELLNESS, EMPOWERING FAMILIES, AND BRIDGING RESOURCES.

Income
$11.6 million
Spending
$11.5 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
0.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 100%
Employees
77
Volunteers
14
Highest pay
$154,874, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 76% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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 September 30, 2024, 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)
  1. $6.5 million spent. THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM (CACFP) IS A FEDERAL/STATE PASS-THROUGH THAT PROVIDES REIMBURSEMENT FOR MONIES SPENT ON FOOD TO DAY CARE PROVIDERS/CHILD AND ADULT CARE CENTERS FOR CHILDREN AND DISABLED ADULTS CARED FOR IN THE PROVIDER'S HOME.
  2. $817,492 spent. COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT. THE GRANT PROVIDES FOR A FLEXIBLE VARIETY OF SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAMS INCLUDING YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, FAMILY FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND ASSET BUILDING, AND OTHER FAMILY SUPPORT AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS.
  3. $3.2 million spent. CAASNM'S KEY PROGRAMS SUPPORT A NUMBER OF FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAMS, SUCH AS: EARLY INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION HOME-VISITING SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND CAREGIVERS; YOUTH LEADERSHIP AND LIFE SKILLS THROUGH ENTREPRENEURSHIP; FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND WEALTH-BUILDING TO INCREASE FAMILY FINANCIAL STABILITY; POLICIES AND ACTIVITIES TO PROMOTE CHILDREN'S HEALTHY LIFESTYLES; AND SUPPORT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY THROUGH INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, 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 September 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 May 1985.

    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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