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Alianza of New Mexico

EIN 85-0442263 · Roswell, NM

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ALIANZA'S MISSION IS TO EMPOWER HARD-TO-REACH, VULNERABLE, AND UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS THROUGH EDUCATION AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AIMED AT WORKING WITH EVERYONE WE SERVE TO ACHIEVE BETTER OUTCOMES AND HIGHER QUALITY OF LIFE.

Income
$3.2 million
Spending
$3.3 million
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
1.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 95%
Employees
20
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$81,119, 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

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 23% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% 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

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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

    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 (4)
  1. $1.7 million spent. HOUSING: WE WORK WITH CLIENTS ACROSS SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO TO FIND HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FUNDED THROUGH STATE AND FEDERAL SOURCES. QUALIFYING INDIVIDUALS ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR ASSISTANCE BASED ON THEIR CURRENT CIRCUMSTANCES.ALL HOUSING PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS MUST FIND THEIR OWN HOUSING AND PARTICIPATE IN CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES. HOUSING UNITS MUST MEET FAIR MARKET RENT, PASS AN INSPECTION, HAVE A LEASE THAT MEETS FUNDER REQUIREMENTS. LANDLORDS MUST PROVIDE A W-9, TAKE THIRD PARTY PAYMENT, AND WORK WITH OUR CASE MANAGERS.
  2. $718,007 spent. SERVICES AND CARE: OUR SERVICES PROGRAM COMPLEMENTS SPECIALIZED MEDICAL CARE AND BRINGS ESSENTIAL SUPPORT SERVICES TO PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV. INTENDED FOR THOSE WHO DO NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT HEALTHCARE COVERAGE AND MEET INCOME REQUIREMENTS, THIS PROGRAM HELPS MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY ACHIEVE VIRAL SUPPRESSION AND LIVE HEALTHY FULFILLING LIVES.MEDICAL CASE MANAGEMENT IS THE INITIAL LINK TO ALL CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES. A TRAINED AND COMPASSIONATE CASE MANAGER CONDUCTS AN INITIAL ASSESSMENT AND WILL WORK WITH THE PERSON TO CREATE AN INDIVIDUALIZED PLAN FOR CARE, COMPLETE WITH PERSONAL GOALS. THE PLAN MAY INCLUDE ACHIEVING VIRAL SUPPRESSION (UNDETECTABLE STATUS), MEDICATION ADHERENCE (TAKING MEDICATION AS PRESCRIBED TO MAINTAIN A HEALTHY STATUS), OR EVEN STEPS TO BETTER COMMUNICATION BETWEEN CLIENTS AND THEIR MEDICAL PROVIDERS. MEDICAL CASE MANAGERS ALSO WORK WITH CLIENTS TO ENROLL THEM IN HEALTH INSURANCE AND ANY OTHER PROGRAMS THAT CAN HELP THEM COVER THE COSTS OF MEDICATIONS AND TREATMENTS.
  3. $467,438 spent. HARM REDUCTION: THE HARM REDUCTION PROGRAM USES EVIDENCE-BASED BEST PRACTICES TO REDUCE SUBSTANCE-RELATED HARM WHILE ENHANCING INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY WELLNESS. WE HELP MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY LEARN ABOUT AND ACCESS SUPPLIES AND INFORMATION THAT HELPS THEM STAY SAFER. OVERDOSE PREVENTION-ALIANZA PROVIDES FREE NARCAN AND TRAINING ON HOW TO IDENTIFY, RESPOND TO, AND REVERSE AN OVERDOSE. COMMUNITY MEMBERS CAN ACCESS THESE LIFESAVING SUPPLIES AND TRAINING TO HELP PREVENT OVERDOSES IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. WE ALSO PROVIDE FREE TEST STRIPS FOR FENTANYL AND XYLAZINE THAT CAN INDICATE IF UNWANTED CHEMICALS ARE PRESENT IN USED SUBSTANCES TO LESSEN THE RISK OF OVERDOSING.MEDICALLY ASSISTED TREATMENT (MAT)-THIS SPECIALIZED NAVIGATION PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO HELP COMMUNITY MEMBERS ENTER TREATMENT BY REMOVING BARRIERS TO SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT SERVICES.MAT INCLUDES PERSONALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT TO HELP CLIENTS ENTER THE RIGHT LEVEL OF TREATMENT FOR THEIR UNIQUE SUBSTANCE USE RECOVERY NEEDS. WE WORK CLOSELY WITH OTHER PROVIDERS ACROSS OUR COMMUNITY TO HELP CLIENTS NAVIGATE THE SYSTEM OF CARE. CLIENTS COMPLETE RELAPSE PREVENTION PLANS, WORK ON GOALS RELATED TO SUBSTANCE USE AND OTHER GOALS THEY HAVE FOR THEIR LIVES. IF ADDITIONAL NEEDS ARE IDENTIFIED, WE PROVIDE REFERRALS FOR SERVICES SUCH AS HOUSING, FOOD, TRANSPORTATION, HEALTHCARE, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, DENTAL CARE, DISABILITY SUPPORT, INCOME ASSISTANCE, AND MORE.
  4. $315,910 spent. HIV AND STI/STD PREVENTION: WE PROVIDE FREE HIV TESTING WITH RESULTS IN 60 SECONDS, EDUCATION AND SUPPLIES THAT MINIMIZE RISK, AND NAVIGATION TO LOCAL SERVICES BASED ON INDIVIDUAL NEEDS. WE ASSIST IN MAKING APPOINTMENTS AT NM DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (DOH) FOR FULL-PANEL STD/STI TESTING (GONNORRHEA, CHLAMYDIA, ETC) AND ALSO REFERRALS TO LOCAL DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH OFFICES FOR CONFIRMATORY TESTING AND TREATMENTS. ALIANZA HAS INCENTIVIZED PRE-EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS (PREP) SERVICES INCLUDING LINKAGES TO CARE FOR FREE MEDICATION. PREP IS MEDICINE THAT CAN BE TAKEN TO PREVENT HIV FROM SEX OR INJECTION DRUG USE. IT WORKS BY STOPPING HIV FROM TAKING HOLD AND SPREADING THROUGHOUT THE BODY. ALIANZA PROVIDES INCENTIVES FOR ENROLLING AND CONTINUED ADHERENCE TO PREP.MANY MEN, MANY VOICES (3MV) IS AN HIV AND STD PREVENTION INTERVENTION FOR GAY MEN OF COLOR TO ADDRESS FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE THE BEHAVIOR OF GAY MEN OF COLOR WHO HAVE SEX WITH MEN, INCLUDING CULTURAL, SOCIAL, AND RELIGIOUS NORMS; INTERACTIONS BETWEEN HIV AND OTHER SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES; SEXUAL RELATIONSHIP DYNAMICS; AND THE SOCIAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL INFLUENCES THAT RACISM AND HOMOPHOBIA HAVE ON HIV RISK BEHAVIORS. PEERS PLAY A BIG PART IN PROVIDING SUPPORT AND FEEDBACK ON PROBLEM SOLVING FOR EACH OTHER. THE GOAL OF 3MV IS TO EMPOWER YOUNG MEN TO EFFECTIVELY NEGOTIATE SAFER SEX WITH THEIR PARTNERS.HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS IS A GROUP INTERVENTION FOR MEN AND WOMEN LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS; BASED ON SOCIAL COGNITIVE THEORY AND FOCUSES ON DEVELOPING SKILLS AND BUILDING SELF-EFFICACY AND POSITIVE EXPECTATIONS ABOUT NEW BEHAVIORS THROUGH MODELING BEHAVIORS AND PRACTICING NEW SKILLS. WE FOCUS ON CREATING A POSITIVE AND ENGAGING ATMOSPHERE SO THAT PARTICIPANTS CAN THINK ABOUT MAKING INFORMED AND SAFE DECISIONS ABOUT DISCLOSURE TO FAMILY, FRIENDS AND SEXUAL PARTNERS IN THEIR LIVES. THIS EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS TO BUILD HEALTHIER AND SAFER SEXUAL RELATIONSHIPS.

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 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 June 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 December 1999.

    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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