American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico
Aclu-nm is the state affiliate of the aclu, the nation's premier civil rights and civil liberties organization. The purpose of aclu-nm is to protect and advance justice, liberty and equity as guaranteed by the constitutions of New Mexico and the united states. We work to make justice, liberty and equity realities for all people in New Mexico, with particular attention to the rights of people and groups who have historically been disenfranchised.
American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico at a glance
In short: American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico gave $500K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $500K), mostly in New Mexico. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $500,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $500,000
- Median grant
- $500,000
- Total assets
- $2,870,323
- -12.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (100% 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 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was ACLU New Mexico Foundation ($500K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $500K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACLU New Mexico Foundation Albuquerque, NM | General Support | $500,000 |
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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 | $2,870,323 | $875,614 | $1,431,574 | $500,000 | 1 | $116,567 |
| 2024 | $3,293,965 | $496,351 | $524,218 | — | — | $41,689 |
| 2023 | $3,073,012 | $961,067 | $364,803 | — | — | $30,820 |
| 2022 | $2,481,015 | $720,110 | $276,808 | — | — | $1,990 |
| 2021 | $2,037,284 | $747,204 | $324,696 | — | — | $454 |
About American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico
Based on IRS filings
American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico is a public charity focused on International human rights, based in Albuquerque, NM. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $500K. Net investment income was $117K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico is led by Kevin Hoover, President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 22 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kevin Hoover
President
Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Simonson
Executive Director
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Szu-Han Ho
Chair Financ
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rodney Bowe
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jesse Morris
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jordan Franco
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maria M. Sanchez
Legal Director
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Brown
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zachary Manning
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Bernard
Director of Phila
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Lavin
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Glenabah Martinez
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexandria Taylor
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine Sierra
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Pollom
Southwest Ch
Director → Southwest Ch, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gabrielle Uballez
Natl Board R
Director → Natl Board R, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Martin
Santa Fe Cha
Director → Santa-Fe Cha, 2023
Santa-Fe Cha → Santa Fe Cha, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leon Howard
Interim Executive
Deputy Director → Interim Executive, 2025
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Oscar S. Rodriguez
Treasurer
Treasurer Fo → Treasurer Aclu N, 2024
Treasurer Aclu N → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Preston Sanchez
Legal Staff
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristin Love
Legal Staff
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maria Archuleta-Gabriele
Communications
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: John Salamack (2021–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Ross Chaney (2021–2024) — 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: Andy Schultz (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Gary Mitchell (2021–2022) — President
- Former: Natalie Saing (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Aja Brooks (2022) — Director
- Former: Beth Mohr (2021) — Director
- Former: Joe Sackett (2021) — Director
- Former: Molly Molloy (2021) — Vice President
- Former: Paulina Inigo (2021) — Director
- Former: Revathi A-Davidson (2021) — Director
- Former: Thea Guerin (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico
How much does American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico give each year?
American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico gave $500K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico?
American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $876K.
What is American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico?
American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico is a public charity focused on International human rights, based in Albuquerque, NM. It holds $2.9M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico operate?
American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico has awarded grants in New Mexico.
What is American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico's EIN?
American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0197858. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 20, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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