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Rape Crisis Center of Central New Mexico

EIN 85-0482979 · Albuquerque, NM

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY TO SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AND ABUSE THROUGHOUT CENTRAL NEW MEXICO.

Income
$2.2 million
Spending
$2.0 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
6.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 93%
Employees
34
Volunteers
23
Highest pay
$117,487, executive di

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

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • 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 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 (3)
  1. $622,491 spent. THE COUNSELING PROGRAM OFFERS SHORT-TERM THERAPY TO CLIENTS. THE PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS PROVIDE SERVICES IN A SUPPORTIVE, RESPECTFUL, SENSITIVE MANNER BASED ON A PHILOSOPHY WHICH EMPHASIZES CLIENT SELF EMPOWERMENT. COUNSELING SERVICES ARE OFFERED AT NO CHARGE.
  2. $1.0 million spent. STAFF AND VOLUNTEER ADVOCATES ARE AVAILABLE 24 HOURS PER DAY, 365 DAYS A YEAR TO PROVIDE IN-PERSON CRISIS INTERVENTION, SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, INFORMATION, ACCOMPANIMENT TO THE SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINERS (SANE) PROGRAM AND LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES FOR VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING. OUR CRISIS INTERVENTION ADVOCATES RESPOND TO SEVERAL THOUSAND CRISIS CALLS ANNUALLY AND HELP HUNDREDS OF SURVIVORS AT THE SANE UNIT. VOLUNTEER ADVOCATES RECEIVE A COMPREHENSIVE 40-HOUR ACCREDITED TRAINING THAT IS OPEN TO BOTH PROFESSIONALS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS.
  3. $86,458 spent. COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROVIDES EDUCATION AND TRAINING ON SEXUAL ASSAULT AND OTHER ISSUES THAT AFFECT VIOLENCE IN THE COMMUNITIES SERVED. THE TRAINING PROVIDED SERVES TO ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSES OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE THROUGH PRIMARY PREVENTION EDUCATION. PRESENTATIONS ARE CUSTOM TAILORED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF SCHOOLS, PROFESSIONAL STAFF, COMMUNITY GROUPS, OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS, OR ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES.

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 July 2002.

    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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