Animal Protection of New Mexico Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO PROTECT ANIMALS BY CREATING SYSTEMIC CHANGE RESULTING IN THE HUMANE TREATMENT OF ALL ANIMALS. WE CREATE POLICIES, INFRASTRUCTURE, AND SERVICES THAT PROTECT ANIMALS AND STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITIES, AND WE DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT HUMANE AND PRAGMATIC SOLUTIONS TO SEEMINGLY INTRACTABLE PROBLEMS INVOLVING ANIMALS.
- Income
- $3.2 million
- Spending
- $3.2 million
- Spent on programs
- 64%
- Reserves
- 4.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 90%
- Employees
- 34
- Volunteers
- 30
- Highest pay
- $203,453, executive di
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 4.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 13% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 6% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1564% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 255 of 5 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
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
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 December 31, 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 (5)
- $746,302 spent. PUBLIC ASSISTANCE, EDUCATION AND OUTREACH - INCLUDES PROVIDING FREE STATEWIDE ANIMAL CRUELTY HELPLINE, CONSULTATION AND PROBLEM-SOLVING, DELIVERING COMPREHENSIVE VIRTUAL HUMANE EDUCATION CURRICULUM CALLED THE ANIMAL CONNECTION, INCLUDING THE USE OF PROFESSIONALLY-PRODUCED VIDEO LESSONS ACCESSIBLE TO ALL (WHICH HELPS FULFILL MANY OF THE NATIONAL COMMON CORE EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS ALL TEACHERS STRIVE TO ACHIEVE WITH THEIR STUDENTS), MANAGING THE COMPANION ANIMAL RESCUE EFFORT (CARE) SERVICES THAT PROVIDE AND EXPAND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR EMERGENCY VETERINARY CARE AND TEMPORARY SAFE BOARDING OF COMPANION ANIMALS FOR PEOPLE ESCAPING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS STATEWIDE FOR EQUINE FEED, GELDING AND VETERINARY ASSISTANCE, PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS FOR SPAY/NEUTER PROCEDURES AND VACCINATIONS FOR CATS AND DOGS IN MORA COUNTY, PROVIDING FREE RESOURCES ON A WIDE VARIETY OF ANIMAL-RELATED TOPICS INCLUDING COMPREHENSIVE WEB-BASED INFORMATION, PUBLIC EDUCATION SEMINARS AND OUTREACH BOOTHS, DISTRIBUTION OF PRINTED MATERIALS AND DISSECTION ALTERNATIVES FOR STUDENTS, MAKING PLANT- BASED FOODS MORE AVAILABLE AND ACCESSIBLE TO NEW MEXICANS BY PROVIDING FREE PLANT-BASED FOODS TO COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY ECONOMIC HARDSHIP AND LACK OF ACCESS TO FRESH FOODS, MAKING PLANT-BASED FOODS MORE AVAILABLE BY ENGAGING RESTAURANTS, CAFETERIAS, ENTERTAINMENT VENUES, INSTITUTIONS, AND GROCERY STORES TO ADD PLANT-BASED OPTIONS TO THEIR OFFERINGS, AND PARTNERING WITH OTHER INSTITUTIONS TO PROMOTE THE MANY BENEFITS OF PLANT-BASED EATING. THE BUILDING HUMANE COMMUNITIES PROGRAM IMPLEMENTS ON-THE-GROUND INITIATIVES AIMED AT IMPROVING THE WELFARE OF ANIMALS. WE IDENTIFY AND DELIVER SUPPORT SPECIFIC TO THE LOCAL NEEDS AND CHALLENGES OF COMMUNITIES WITHIN EACH LOCALITY. THESE INITIATIVES INVOLVE DIVERSE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN THE PLANNING AND EXECUTION OF FOCUSED OUTREACH AND SUPPORT SERVICES BY UNITING RESIDENTS, LOCAL LEADERS, AND BUSINESSES TO IMPROVE THE WELFARE OF ANIMALS. WE HAVE BEEN ABLE TO ADVANCE EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS AND ENABLE SUSTAINABLE CHANGE. WE HAVE EXPANDED ENGAGEMENT WITH TRIBAL COMMUNITIES ACROSS NEW MEXICO TO ENHANCE ANIMAL PROTECTION OUTCOMES ON THOSE SOVEREIGN NATIONS, FOCUSING ON EQUINES, DOGS, AND CATS. PUBLIC ASSISTANCE, EDUCATION AND OUTREACH - INCLUDES PROVIDING FREE STATEWIDE ANIMAL CRUELTY HELPLINE, CONSULTATION AND PROBLEM-SOLVING, DELIVERING COMPREHENSIVE VIRTUAL HUMANE EDUCATION CURRICULUM CALLED THE ANIMAL CONNECTION, INCLUDING THE USE OF PROFESSIONALLY-PRODUCED VIDEO LESSONS ACCESSIBLE TO ALL (WHICH HELPS FULFILL MANY OF THE NATIONAL COMMON CORE EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS ALL TEACHERS STRIVE TO ACHIEVE WITH THEIR STUDENTS), MANAGING THE COMPANION ANIMAL RESCUE EFFORT (CARE) SERVICES THAT PROVIDE AND EXPAND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR EMERGENCY VETERINARY CARE AND TEMPORARY SAFE BOARDING OF COMPANION ANIMALS FOR PEOPLE ESCAPING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS STATEWIDE FOR EQUINE FEED, GELDING AND VETERINARY ASSISTANCE, PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS FOR SPAY/NEUTER PROCEDURES AND VACCINATIONS FOR CATS AND DOGS IN MORA COUNTY, PROVIDING FREE RESOURCES ON A WIDE VARIETY OF ANIMAL-RELATED TOPICS INCLUDING COMPREHENSIVE WEB-BASED INFORMATION, PUBLIC EDUCATION SEMINARS AND OUTREACH BOOTHS, DISTRIBUTION OF PRINTED MATERIALS AND DISSECTION ALTERNATIVES FOR STUDENTS, MAKING PLANT- BASED FOODS MORE AVAILABLE AND ACCESSIBLE TO NEW MEXICANS BY PROVIDING FREE PLANT-BASED FOODS TO COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY ECONOMIC HARDSHIP AND LACK OF ACCESS TO FRESH FOODS, MAKING PLANT-BASED FOODS MORE AVAILABLE BY ENGAGING RESTAURANTS, CAFETERIAS, ENTERTAINMENT VENUES, INSTITUTIONS, AND GROCERY STORES TO ADD PLANT-BASED OPTIONS TO THEIR OFFERINGS, AND PARTNERING WITH OTHER INSTITUTIONS TO PROMOTE THE MANY BENEFITS OF PLANT-BASED EATING. THE BUILDING HUMANE COMMUNITIES PROGRAM IMPLEMENTS ON-THE-GROUND INITIATIVES AIMED AT IMPROVING THE WELFARE OF ANIMALS. WE IDENTIFY AND DELIVER SUPPORT SPECIFIC TO THE LOCAL NEEDS AND CHALLENGES OF COMMUNITIES WITHIN EACH LOCALITY. THESE INITIATIVES INVOLVE DIVERSE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN THE PLANNING AND EXECUTION OF FOCUSED OUTREACH AND SUPPORT SERVICES BY UNITING RESIDENTS, LOCAL LEADERS, AND BUSINESSES TO IMPROVE THE WELFARE OF ANIMALS. WE HAVE BEEN ABLE TO ADVANCE EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS AND ENABLE SUSTAINABLE CHANGE. WE HAVE EXPANDED ENGAGEMENT WITH TRIBAL COMMUNITIES ACROSS NEW MEXICO TO ENHANCE ANIMAL PROTECTION OUTCOMES ON THOSE SOVEREIGN NATIONS, FOCUSING ON EQUINES, DOGS, AND CATS.
- $1.1 million spent. ANIMAL ADVOCACY CAMPAIGNS (OTHER THAN WILDLIFE) - WE IMPROVE PUBLIC POLICIES AND PRACTICES RELATED TO THE TREATMENT OF ANIMALS THROUGH LEGISLATIVE AND NON-LEGISLATIVE MEANS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: HELPING THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO DEFEND LAWS PASSED TO PROTECT ANIMALS (AFFORDABLE SPAY/NEUTER FUNDING LAW PASSED IN 2020, AND ROXY'S LAW PASSED IN 2021), ENSURING EFFECTIVE STATE AGENCY IMPLEMENTATION OF LAWS PASSED TO PROTECT ANIMALS, PROVIDING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS WITH SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PROFESSIONAL TRAINING IN EFFECTIVE ENFORCEMENT, ORGANIZING AND PROVIDING LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING CONFERENCES, TRACKING AND EVALUATING PROSECUTION OF ANIMAL CRUELTY CASES, PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT FOR THE STATE'S ANIMAL SHELTERS THROUGH CONSULTATION, DIRECT ASSISTANCE, SECURING STATE FUNDING, AND IDENTIFYING RESOURCES AND FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES, ENCOURAGING COMMUNITIES TO RESTRICT OR ELIMINATE DOG CHAINING BOTH FOR HUMANE REASONS AND TO KEEP COMMUNITIES SAFER, MAINTAINING A RESOURCE DATABASE TO HELP ENSURE RESOURCE CAPACITY FOR KEEPING ANIMALS SAFE IN NATURAL AND HUMAN-CAUSED DISASTERS, PROVIDED COMPANION ANIMAL FEED ASSISTANCE THROUGH A GRANT-MAKING PROGRAM, WORKED WITH NATIONAL ALLIES TO SECURE PERMANENT SANCTUARY FOR GOVERNMENT-OWNED CHIMPANZEES LIVING IN NEW MEXICO BY PRESSING THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH TO ABIDE BY FEDERAL LAW (THE CHIMP ACT REQUIRES SANCTUARY FOR ALL FORMER RESEARCH CHIMPANZEES). WORKED TO ENSURE NEW MEXICO MAINTAINS AND EXPANDS ITS EQUINE SAFETY NET SERVICES, WORKING TO ENSURE ALL HORSES (IN RACING AND OTHER COMPETITION, DOMESTIC OWNERSHIP FOR RIDING, AND FREE ROAMING HORSES) ARE TREATED HUMANELY AT ALL STAGES OF THEIR LIVES, WORKING TO PREVENT HOMELESS HORSES FROM BEING SOLD TO OTHER COUNTRIES TO BE SLAUGHTERED. WORKED WITH STATE LEGISLATORS TO PASS A STATE LAW THAT CLOSES A HORSE SLAUGHTER LOOPHOLE IN THE MEAT INSPECTION ACT, SECURED 360,000 IN STATE FUNDING FOR ANIMALS AFFECTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, AND SECURED 100,000 FOR AN ANIMAL SERVICES NEEDS ASSESSMENT IN NORTH-CENTRAL NEW MEXICO. ANIMAL ADVOCACY CAMPAIGNS (OTHER THAN WILDLIFE) - WE IMPROVE PUBLIC POLICIES AND PRACTICES RELATED TO THE TREATMENT OF ANIMALS THROUGH LEGISLATIVE AND NON-LEGISLATIVE MEANS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: HELPING THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO DEFEND LAWS PASSED TO PROTECT ANIMALS (AFFORDABLE SPAY/NEUTER FUNDING LAW PASSED IN 2020, AND ROXY'S LAW PASSED IN 2021), ENSURING EFFECTIVE STATE AGENCY IMPLEMENTATION OF LAWS PASSED TO PROTECT ANIMALS, PROVIDING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS WITH SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PROFESSIONAL TRAINING IN EFFECTIVE ENFORCEMENT, ORGANIZING AND PROVIDING LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING CONFERENCES, TRACKING AND EVALUATING PROSECUTION OF ANIMAL CRUELTY CASES, PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT FOR THE STATE'S ANIMAL SHELTERS THROUGH CONSULTATION, DIRECT ASSISTANCE, SECURING STATE FUNDING, AND IDENTIFYING RESOURCES AND FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES, ENCOURAGING COMMUNITIES TO RESTRICT OR ELIMINATE DOG CHAINING BOTH FOR HUMANE REASONS AND TO KEEP COMMUNITIES SAFER, MAINTAINING A RESOURCE DATABASE TO HELP ENSURE RESOURCE CAPACITY FOR KEEPING ANIMALS SAFE IN NATURAL AND HUMAN-CAUSED DISASTERS, PROVIDED COMPANION ANIMAL FEED ASSISTANCE THROUGH A GRANT-MAKING PROGRAM, WORKED WITH NATIONAL ALLIES TO SECURE PERMANENT SANCTUARY FOR GOVERNMENT-OWNED CHIMPANZEES LIVING IN NEW MEXICO BY PRESSING THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH TO ABIDE BY FEDERAL LAW (THE CHIMP ACT REQUIRES SANCTUARY FOR ALL FORMER RESEARCH CHIMPANZEES). WORKED TO ENSURE NEW MEXICO MAINTAINS AND EXPANDS ITS EQUINE SAFETY NET SERVICES, WORKING TO ENSURE ALL HORSES (IN RACING AND OTHER COMPETITION, DOMESTIC OWNERSHIP FOR RIDING, AND FREE ROAMING HORSES) ARE TREATED HUMANELY AT ALL STAGES OF THEIR LIVES, WORKING TO PREVENT HOMELESS HORSES FROM BEING SOLD TO OTHER COUNTRIES TO BE SLAUGHTERED. WORKED WITH STATE LEGISLATORS TO PASS A STATE LAW THAT CLOSES A HORSE SLAUGHTER LOOPHOLE IN THE MEAT INSPECTION ACT, SECURED 360,000 IN STATE FUNDING FOR ANIMALS AFFECTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, AND SECURED 100,000 FOR AN ANIMAL SERVICES NEEDS ASSESSMENT IN NORTH-CENTRAL NEW MEXICO.
- $214,590 spent. DIRECT ANIMAL SERVICES PROVIDES DIRECT ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUAL ANIMALS, SUCH AS VETERINARY CARE, CONTRACEPTION, BOARDING, FEED, AND TRANSPORTATION SUPPORT TO IMPROVE LIVE OUTCOMES FOR HOMELESS ANIMALS.
- $36,772 spent. WILDLIFE CAMPAIGNS - WORKED TO PROMOTE CHANGE IN WILDLIFE POLICIES THROUGH A VARIETY OF TOOLS INCLUDING LEGISLATION TO EXPAND NM GAME & FISH'S SCOPE, RESEARCH AND INVESTIGATIONS INCLUDING PUBLIC RECORDS INQUIRIES, COEXISTENCE EDUCATION, COALITION-BUILDING, IMPLEMENTING HUMANE STRATEGIES BY ESTABLISHING PARTNERSHIPS WITH AGENCIES AND ORGANIZING INTERESTED MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO EXPRESS OPINIONS TO GOVERNING AGENCIES, SPECIES RECEIVING SPECIFIC FOCUS INCLUDE MOUNTAIN LIONS, COYOTES, BEARS, BEAVERS, AND WOLVES. MONITORED AND WORKED TO ENSURE THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE 2021 LAW (ROXY'S LAW) THAT BANS TRAPS, POISONS, AND SNARES ON NEW MEXICO'S PUBLIC LANDS.
- WILDLIFE CAMPAIGNS - WORKED TO PROMOTE CHANGE IN WILDLIFE POLICIES THROUGH A VARIETY OF TOOLS INCLUDING LEGISLATION TO EXPAND NM GAME & FISH'S SCOPE, RESEARCH AND INVESTIGATIONS INCLUDING PUBLIC RECORDS INQUIRIES, COEXISTENCE EDUCATION, COALITION-BUILDING, IMPLEMENTING HUMANE STRATEGIES BY ESTABLISHING PARTNERSHIPS WITH AGENCIES AND ORGANIZING INTERESTED MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO EXPRESS OPINIONS TO GOVERNING AGENCIES, SPECIES RECEIVING SPECIFIC FOCUS INCLUDE MOUNTAIN LIONS, COYOTES, BEARS, BEAVERS, AND WOLVES. MONITORED AND WORKED TO ENSURE THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE 2021 LAW (ROXY'S LAW) THAT BANS TRAPS, POISONS, AND SNARES ON NEW MEXICO'S PUBLIC LANDS.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.
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 February 1981.
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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