New Mexico Winegrowers Association Inc
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What it says it does
NEW MEXICO WINE IS A NON-PROFIT BUSINESS ASSOCIATION DEDICATED TO PROMOTING AND PROTECTING THE NEW MEXICO WINE INDUSTRY AND EDUCATING OUR MEMBERS, AND THE COMMUNITY, ON PROPER WINE PRODUCTION AND APPRECIATION.
- Income
- $1.5 million
- Spending
- $1.5 million
- Employees
- 1
- Highest pay
- $65,000, executive dir.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)
- The organization advances the wine industry through educational conferences, workshops, seminars, and professional development opportunities for vineyard owners, winemakers, and other industry participants. Programs feature expert speakers and technical training on viticulture, winemaking, research, and industry best practices. The organization also supports participation in regional and national industry conferences to promote knowledge sharing, professional networking, and the continued development of New Mexico's wine industry.
- The organization administers grant programs that support the growth and sustainability of New Mexico's wine industry. Grant funding is used to assist vineyard development, industry infrastructure, educational initiatives, and other projects that strengthen wine production and promote long-term economic development. The organization also administers grants that expand educational opportunities and increase public awareness of New Mexico wines.
- The organization promotes New Mexico wines through festivals, consumer events, marketing initiatives, and tourism programs designed to increase public awareness and expand market opportunities for member wineries. Promotional efforts include consumer-facing events, digital marketing, educational resources, and online tools that encourage wine tourism and improve the visibility of New Mexico wineries and their products.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(6) business league.
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 October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 2025.
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 July 1991.
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 October 21, 2026.
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