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Nm Women Lead

EIN 92-3178145 · Albuquerque, NM

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong92 out of 100GovernanceFair62 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FORGING PATHWAYS TO LEADERSHIP FOR THE WOMEN OF NEW MEXICO

Income
$237,897
Spending
$166,781
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
7.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 74%
Employees
0

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

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 30% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • 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, 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 (1)
  1. $160,928 spent. IN 2024, NM WOMEN LEAD (NMWL) ORGANIZED AND HOSTED THE SECOND ANNUAL BUILDING AN ADVANCED ENERGY ECOSYSTEM IN NEW MEXICO CONFERENCE, HELD AT THE CLYDE HOTEL IN ALBUQUERQUE ON SEPTEMBER 23-24. THE EVENT SUPPORTS NMWL'S MISSION TO ADVANCE CIVIC LEADERSHIP, ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT, AND INCLUSIVE PARTICIPATION IN CRITICAL STATEWIDE ISSUES-PARTICULARLY IN THE ENERGY SECTOR. THIS YEAR'S CONFERENCE DREW MORE THAN 300 REGISTERED ATTENDEES FROM ACROSS NEW MEXICO AND BEYOND, INCLUDING PROFESSIONALS FROM PRIVATE INDUSTRY, LOCAL AND TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS, FEDERAL AGENCIES, ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS, AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. THE PROGRAM FEATURED OVER 20 HOURS OF EDUCATIONAL CONTENT AND INCLUDED 82 SPEAKERS AND PANELISTS WHO SHARED INSIGHTS ACROSS KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS, FIRESIDE CHATS, PANEL DISCUSSIONS, AND HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS. PROGRAMMING ADDRESSED A BROAD RANGE OF ENERGY-RELATED TOPICS WITH PUBLIC BENEFIT, SUCH AS ELECTRIC GRID RESILIENCE, CARBON DIOXIDE REMOVAL TECHNOLOGIES, CYBERSECURITY, HYDROGEN INNOVATION, AND CLIMATE TECHNOLOGY ENTREPRENEURSHIP. SPECIAL EMPHASIS WAS PLACED ON EQUITABLE ACCESS TO ENERGY CAREER PATHWAYS, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, AND COMMUNITY-BASED SOLUTIONS. A STUDENT POSTER COMPETITION WAS ALSO HOSTED AS PART OF THE CONFERENCE TO ENCOURAGE YOUTH ENGAGEMENT AND SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF FUTURE LEADERS IN ENERGY. IT WAS FURTHER SUPPORTED BY A PLANNING COMMITTEE AND VOLUNTEERS FROM PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS WHO CONTRIBUTED TIME AND EXPERTISE. THEIR COLLECTIVE EFFORTS ENSURED A WELL-EXECUTED EVENT THAT ADVANCED PUBLIC EDUCATION, ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, AND INFORMED DIALOGUE AROUND NEW MEXICO'S CLEAN ENERGY TRANSITION. BY CONVENING STAKEHOLDERS TO SHARE BEST PRACTICES AND COLLABORATE ON ACTIONABLE STRATEGIES, THE 2024 CONFERENCE MEANINGFULLY CONTRIBUTED TO NMWL'S EXEMPT PURPOSE OF FOSTERING LEADERSHIP, EQUITY, AND INNOVATION ACROSS SECTORS VITAL TO THE STATE'S FUTURE. IN 2024, NM WOMEN LEAD (NMWL) ORGANIZED AND HOSTED THE SECOND ANNUAL BUILDING AN ADVANCED ENERGY ECOSYSTEM IN NEW MEXICO CONFERENCE, HELD AT THE CLYDE HOTEL IN ALBUQUERQUE ON SEPTEMBER 23-24. THE EVENT SUPPORTS NMWL'S MISSION TO ADVANCE CIVIC LEADERSHIP, ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT, AND INCLUSIVE PARTICIPATION IN CRITICAL STATEWIDE ISSUES-PARTICULARLY IN THE ENERGY SECTOR. THIS YEAR'S CONFERENCE DREW MORE THAN 300 REGISTERED ATTENDEES FROM ACROSS NEW MEXICO AND BEYOND, INCLUDING PROFESSIONALS FROM PRIVATE INDUSTRY, LOCAL AND TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS, FEDERAL AGENCIES, ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS, AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. THE PROGRAM FEATURED OVER 20 HOURS OF EDUCATIONAL CONTENT AND INCLUDED 82 SPEAKERS AND PANELISTS WHO SHARED INSIGHTS ACROSS KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS, FIRESIDE CHATS, PANEL DISCUSSIONS, AND HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS. PROGRAMMING ADDRESSED A BROAD RANGE OF ENERGY-RELATED TOPICS WITH PUBLIC BENEFIT, SUCH AS ELECTRIC GRID RESILIENCE, CARBON DIOXIDE REMOVAL TECHNOLOGIES, CYBERSECURITY, HYDROGEN INNOVATION, AND CLIMATE TECHNOLOGY ENTREPRENEURSHIP. SPECIAL EMPHASIS WAS PLACED ON EQUITABLE ACCESS TO ENERGY CAREER PATHWAYS, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, AND COMMUNITY-BASED SOLUTIONS. A STUDENT POSTER COMPETITION WAS ALSO HOSTED AS PART OF THE CONFERENCE TO ENCOURAGE YOUTH ENGAGEMENT AND SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF FUTURE LEADERS IN ENERGY. IT WAS FURTHER SUPPORTED BY A PLANNING COMMITTEE AND VOLUNTEERS FROM PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS WHO CONTRIBUTED TIME AND EXPERTISE. THEIR COLLECTIVE EFFORTS ENSURED A WELL-EXECUTED EVENT THAT ADVANCED PUBLIC EDUCATION, ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, AND INFORMED DIALOGUE AROUND NEW MEXICO'S CLEAN ENERGY TRANSITION. BY CONVENING STAKEHOLDERS TO SHARE BEST PRACTICES AND COLLABORATE ON ACTIONABLE STRATEGIES, THE 2024 CONFERENCE MEANINGFULLY CONTRIBUTED TO NMWL'S EXEMPT PURPOSE OF FOSTERING LEADERSHIP, EQUITY, AND INNOVATION ACROSS SECTORS VITAL TO THE STATE'S FUTURE.

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

  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 2024.

    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 April 2023.

    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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