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Safer New Mexico Now

EIN 85-0334014 · Albuquerque, NM

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SAFER STRIVES TO REDUCE THE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SOCIAL BURDEN OF INJURIES. IN PURSUIT OF SAFER COMMUNITIES, SAFER WILL ADVOCATE FOR INFORMED POLICY-MAKING, PROVIDE EDUCATION, SUPPORT LAW ENFORCEMENT, OFFER RESOURCES, AND NURTURE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING.

Income
$2.2 million
Spending
$2.1 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
4.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 97%
Employees
18
Volunteers
340
Highest pay
$196,068, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 75 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 32% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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 December 31, 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 (6)
  1. $524,239 spent. INJURY PREVENTION RESOURCE CENTER - SEE SCHEDULE O
  2. $451,413 spent. INJURY PREVENTION RESOURCE CENTER: SINCE 1985, THROUGH THE INJURY PREVENTION RESOURCE CENTER (IPRC), SAFER HAS PROMOTED THE USE OF PRINT MATERIAL, PUBLIC EDUCATION, ENFORCEMENT, TRAINING, AND ADVOCACY TO SUPPORT TRAFFIC SAFETY INITIATIVES. THE IPRC ENHANCES COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA) AND THE NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TRAFFIC SAFETY DIVISION (NMDOT TSD), ALL LEVELS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT, MEDIA OUTLETS, DWI COUNCILS, EMS REGIONAL OFFICES, UNM, AND MORE THAN 40 OTHER HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS STATEWIDE. ONE OF THE PRIMARY COMPONENTS OF THE IPRC IS ITS MANAGEMENT OF TRAFFIC SAFETY AND INJURY PREVENTION MATERIAL, INCLUDING BROCHURES, POSTERS, AND PROMOTIONAL ITEMS. REPRESENTATIVES FROM EVERY SECTOR, INCLUDING LAW ENFORCEMENT, EDUCATORS, PARENTS, AND OTHER INJURY PREVENTION ADVOCATES REGULARLY REQUEST ITEMS FROM THE IPRC. SAFER USES A COMPREHENSIVE DATABASE TO TRACK ALL MATERIAL DISTRIBUTED. LAW ENFORCEMENT LIAISON (LEL) PROGRAM: SINCE 1985, SAFER HAS WORKED IN COOPERATION WITH THE NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TRAFFIC SAFETY DIVISION (NMDOT TSD) AND LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES STATEWIDE TO DEVELOP, COORDINATE, IMPLEMENT, AND MONITOR STATE EFFORTS TO PROMOTE TRAFFIC SAFETY. SAFER EMPLOYS THE SERVICES OF THREE LELS WITH EXTENSIVE LAW ENFORCEMENT MANAGEMENT AND BUDGETING BACKGROUNDS. THE LELS ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR COMMUNICATING AND PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES WITH TRAFFIC SAFETY LAWS, ISSUES, AND BEST PRACTICES AT THE LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL LEVELS. ON BEHALF OF THE TSD, THE LELS ACTIVELY NEGOTIATE WITH STATE, COUNTY, TRIBAL, AND MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO DETERMINE FUNDING AMOUNTS TO BE PROVIDED BY THE TSD. NEGOTIATIONS ARE BASED ON PERFORMANCE MEASURES, CRASH DATA, PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION, AVAILABLE RESOURCES, TSD RECOMMENDATIONS, AND TOTAL IMPACT ON THE STATEWIDE OBJECTIVES OF REDUCING CRASHES AND INCREASING OCCUPANT RESTRAINT USE.
  3. $429,513 spent. OCCUPANT PROTECTION: SAFER IS THE NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TRAFFIC SAFETY DIVISION'S (NMDOT TSD) SOLE-SOURCE ORGANIZATION ADMINISTERING THE NATIONAL CPS CERTIFICATION TRAINING PROGRAM. SINCE 1997, SAFER HAS SUCCESSFULLY ADMINISTERED THIS PROGRAM (FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE NHTSA STANDARDIZED CPS TECHNICIAN TRAINING). WITH THE HELP OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, FIRE SAFETY PERSONNEL, AND HEALTH CARE AGENCIES STATEWIDE, SAFER CONDUCTS INSPECTION EVENTS, INCLUDING CHILD SAFETY SEAT CLINICS AND FITTING STATIONS, TO EDUCATE PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS ON THE CORRECT SELECTION, INSTALLATION, AND USE OF THEIR CHILD SAFETY SEATS AND VEHICLE SEAT BELTS. ON BEHALF OF THE NMDOT TSD, SAFER COORDINATES A CHILD SAFETY SEAT DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM TO REACH SOME OF THE MORE VULNERABLE CHILDREN IN THE STATE. WITH THE SUPPORT OF APPROXIMATELY 40-45 MAJOR HOSPITALS, HEALTHCARE CLINICS, SHELTERS, HOME HEALTH VISITATION PROGRAMS, NATIVE AMERICAN HEALTH CENTERS, FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERS, AND OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS STATEWIDE, LOW-INCOME FAMILIES ARE PROVIDED CHILD SAFETY SEATS AND INSTRUCTION ON THEIR PROPER USE.
  4. $118,576 spent. NEW MEXICO LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING PROGRAM (NMLETP): SAFER HAS EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE IN COORDINATING VARIOUS TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT.THROUGH THE NMLETP, SAFER HAS THE CAPACITY TO OFFER A NUMBER OF TRAININGS TO ENHANCE TSD SPONSORED PROGRAM INITIATIVES. THESE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAININGS INCLUDE STANDARDIZED FIELD SOBRIETY TEST, STEP, DWI SOBRIETY CHECKPOINT TRAINING, AND THE ADVANCED CRASH INVESTIGATION SERIES. SOME OF THESE TRAININGS ARE ENDORSED BYTHE NHTSA AND ALL TRAININGS ARE APPROVED FOR ACCREDITATION BY THE NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, LAW ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION (NMDPS, LEA).
  5. $10,083 spent. BILINGUAL CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY (CPS) TECHNICIAN GUIDE: SAFER DEVELOPED, PRODUCED, AND PARTNERED WITH A NATIONAL TRAFFIC SAFETY PUBLICATION FIRM, CHILD SAFETY SOLUTIONS (I'M SAFE) TO SELL AND DISTRIBUTE A BILINGUAL CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY (CPS) TECHNICIAN GUIDE (BCPSTG). THE GUIDE IS AN EDUCATIONAL TOOL DESIGNED TO ASSIST CPS TECHNICIANS IN INSTRUCTING SPANISH ONLY SPEAKING PARENTS AND/OR CAREGIVERS WITH CHILD SAFETY SEAT INSTALLATION ASSISTANCE.
  6. $62,919 spent. OCCUPANT SEATBELT OBSERVATION STUDY: SAFER CONTRACTED WITH PRESSURE RESEARCH GROUP, INC. (PRG) TO ASSIST WITH THE NEW MEXICO OCCUPANT SEATBELT OBSERVATIONSTUDY. AS A CONTRACTOR, SAFER PROVIDES EXPERTISE AND STATEWIDE RESOURCES TO EFFECTIVELY DETERMINE AND EVALUATE SURVEY SITES AND ASSIST WITH THE ANALYSIS PROCESS.SAFER ALSO PROVIDES TRAINING, EVALUATION, AND SUPPORT TO THREE NEW MEXICO FIELD SURVEYORS BY CONDUCTING PRE/POST-SURVEY TRAINING MEETINGS. IN DOING SO, SAFERPRODUCES SITE DATA FORMS, FACILITATES SCHEDULING, AND OFFERS RECOMMENDATIONS TO PRG. ADDITIONALLY, SAFER COLLABORATES WITH PRG REGARDING THE ANNUAL REPORT DESIGNAND CONTENT AND MAKES IT AVAILABLE FOR STATEWIDE DISTRIBUTION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 1987.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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