American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico Foundation
Aclu of nm foundation is the state affiliate of alcu, the nation's premier civil rights and civil liberties organization. Our purpose is to protect and advance justice, liberty, and equity.
American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico Foundation at a glance
In short: American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico Foundation gave $165K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $55K), mostly in New Mexico. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $164,999
- -11.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $55,000
- -11.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $66,667
- Total assets
- $6,768,161
- -13.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (82% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bold Futures New Mexico ($68K). Together the top 3 received $165K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $165K (2025) to $187K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $165K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bold Futures New Mexico Albuquerque, NM | To Build Coalition | $68,332 |
| Equality New Mexico Foundation Albuquerque, NM | To Build Coalition | $66,667 |
| Planned Parenthood of Rocky MTNS Denver, CO | To Build Coalition | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,768,161 | $3,708,932 | $4,112,355 | $164,999 | 3 | $282,572 |
| 2024 | $7,796,641 | $2,189,649 | $4,130,046 | $186,667 | 3 | $54,575 |
| 2023 | $8,766,383 | $5,163,492 | $3,745,215 | — | — | $76,072 |
| 2022 | $7,660,600 | $4,197,734 | $2,716,210 | — | — | $180,902 |
| 2021 | $6,279,535 | $3,501,461 | $2,441,817 | — | — | $13,356 |
| 2020 | $5,867,172 | $3,580,933 | $2,232,900 | — | — | $63,352 |
About American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico Foundation
Based on IRS filings
American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico Foundation is a public charity, based in Albuquerque, NM. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $6.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $165K. Net investment income was $283K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico Foundation is led by Peter Simonson, Executive Director since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 7 of 22 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Peter Simonson
Executive Director
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
36 hrs/week
$98K (2020) → $164K (2025)
Kevin Hoover
President
Director → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Szu-Han Ho
Chair Financ
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maria M. Sanchez
Legal Director
On filings since 2023
36 hrs/week
$103K (2023) → $130K (2025)
Julie Bernard
Director of Phila
On filings since 2024
36 hrs/week
$108K (2024) → $111K (2025)
Rodney Bowe
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jesse Morris
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jordan Franco
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Brown
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zachary Manning
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Lavin
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Glenabah Martinez
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leon Howard
Interim Executive
Legal Director → Deputy Director, 2023
Deputy Director → Interim Executive, 2025
On filings since 2021
36 hrs/week
$102K (2021) → $147K (2025)
Preston Sanchez
Legal Staff
On filings since 2024
36 hrs/week
$106K (2024) → $111K (2025)
Kristin Love
Legal Staff
New on the 2025 filing
36 hrs/week
$116K (2025)
Maria Archuleta-Gabriele
Communications
New on the 2025 filing
36 hrs/week
$103K (2025)
Christine Sierra
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gabrielle Uballez
Natl Board R
Director → Natl Board R, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Martin
Santa Fe Cha
Director → Santa Fe Cha, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexandria Taylor
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Pollom
Southwest Ch
Director → Southwest Ch, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Oscar S. Rodriguez
Treasurer
Treasurer Fo → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (20)
- Former: John Salamack (2020–2024) — Treasurer Aclu N
- Former: Ross Chaney (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Eartha Hodge (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Jason Gordon (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Nayomi K. Valdez (2023–2024) — Policy Director
- Former: Szu Han Ho (2022–2023) — Chair & Finan
- Former: Gary Mitchell (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Natalie Saing (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Aja Brooks (2022) — Director
- Former: Andy Schultz (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Beth Mohr (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Joe Sackett (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Molly Molloy (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Paulina Inigo (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Revathi A-Davidson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Thea Guerin (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Frank Susman (2020) — Director
- Former: Leola Tsinnajinnie Paquin (2020) — Director
- Former: Tova Indritz (2020) — Director
- Former: William Hudson (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $164K, to Peter Simonson (Exec DIR). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico Foundation
How much does American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico Foundation give each year?
American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico Foundation gave $165K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $187K across 3 grants.
What is American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico Foundation's typical grant size?
American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $66,667, and its average grant was $55,000, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico Foundation give grants?
American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico Foundation gives mostly in New Mexico: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Albuquerque, NM (2 grants).
Does American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Build Coalition" (3 grants).
How large is American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico Foundation?
American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico Foundation reported $6.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.7M.
What is American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico Foundation's EIN?
American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0275276. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 21, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 20, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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