Nm Voters First
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What it says it does
New Mexico Voters Firsts mission is to support candidates that believe in empowering and enhancing democracy and encouraging legislators to support fair and equitable elections that expand peoples political voice.
- Income
- $307,524
- Spending
- $304,074
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 20
- Highest pay
- $74,000, executive director
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)
- $168,371 spent. 1. Our primary activity is lobbying. We advocated in preparation for and during the New Mexico legislative session for the passage of semi-open primaries, and other good government reforms. We held one-on-one meetings with legislators before and during the legislative session, mobilized volunteers to testify in favor or our bills, created a strong coalition of supporting organizations to enhance our efforts, and conducted additional activities related to this as needed. This activity was conducted in the State of New Mexico mainly by the Executive Director and our contracted lobbyist. Fifty percent of our time is allocated to this activity. This activity is funded by grants and donations. Lobbying furthers our mission by ensuring that accurate information is being given to elected officials regarding our reforms. Lobbying also ensures that we build and maintain good relationships with elected officials so they are more likely to listen to our and our supporters concerns around pro-democracy reforms and will introduce bills that are in the best interest of New Mexicans.
- $96,425 spent. 2. We educate the public and elected officials about pro-democracy reforms. This included public advertisement via social media and news outlets, our monthly newsletter, informational posts on social media, op-eds and letters to the editor in NM-based newspapers. This activity was conducted in the State of New Mexico by our Executive Director, coalition partners, volunteers, and Board of Directors. Thirty-five to forty percent of time is allocated to this activity. Education furthers our mission by keeping the public and elected officials aware of important democracy issues. By continuing to stay on the news, social media outlets, and other forms of media we ensure that accurate and consistent information is being shared and is publicly available regarding the pro-democracy reforms we and our supporters care about.
- $21,607 spent. 3. Electoral Activity: In 2025, we made campaign contributions and official endordements to Albuquerques municipal election candidates. All contributions and endorsements were based on survey responses. This activity was conducted by the Executive Director,and final decisions were made by our Board of Directors. This activity took place in the state of New Mexico. We estimate that annually, approximately ten to fifteen percent of expenditures may be allocated to this activity. This activity is funded by grants and donations. Electoral activity furthers our mission by electing leaders who will represent the interests of New Mexico communities and who will support pro-democracy reforms.
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)(4) social welfare organization.
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)(4) social welfare organization 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 May 2025.
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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