New Mexico Association of Counties
The New Mexico Association of Counties (NMAC), based in Santa Fe, is a nonpartisan statewide organization serving all 33 New Mexico counties. It provides member counties with training, technical assistance, loss-prevention services, insurance coverage, and public-policy advocacy, and administers pass-through wildfire-risk-reduction grants.
New Mexico Association of Counties at a glance
In short: New Mexico Association of Counties gave $1.4M across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $127K), mostly in New Mexico. 45% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,397,728
- -27.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -70.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $127,066
- +144.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $24,710
- Total assets
- $8,721,844
- +5.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (5 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- 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. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to New Mexico Association of Counties
- How to Apply
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Submit the program application and checklist, including the required project information and supporting materials. Applications are due to the local BLM field office for signatures before the completed, signed application is submitted to NMAC.
- Review Cycle
- For the 2026–2027 program, applications are due to the local BLM field office by February 27, 2026, and completed applications with signatures are due to NMAC by 5:00 p.m. on March 27, 2026. Funded projects must be completed during the July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027 award period.
- Deadline
- For the 2026–2027 program, applications are due to the local BLM field office by February 27, 2026, and completed…
- Contact
Mailing address: 444 Galisteo Street, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Phone: (505) 983-2101
Website: https://nmcounties.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from New Mexico Association of Counties
Who New Mexico Association of Counties funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was San Juan Soil & Water Conservation District ($528K). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
109 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 79 grants of 109 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
NMAC serves all 33 New Mexico counties. Its reported 2025 grants all went to New Mexico recipients. The Wildfire Risk Reduction Program applies to communities in New Mexico’s wildland-urban interface.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is New Mexico Association of Counties open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 11 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $140K; repeat grants $116K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $60K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $407K (2019) to $1.9M (2024). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Juan Soil & Water Conservation District Aztec, NM | Wildfire Risk Reduct | $527,780 |
| South Central Mountain RC&D Council Ruidoso, NM | Wildfire Risk Reduct | $374,800 |
| Socorro County Socorro, NM | Wildfire Risk Reduct | $175,000 |
| Cuidad Soil & Water Conservation District Albuquerque, NM | Wildfire Risk Reduct | $109,824 |
| Otero County Alamogordo, NM | Wildfire Risk Reduct | $99,997 |
| Santa Fe-Pojoaque Soil & Water Conservation District Santa Fe, NM | Wildfire Risk Reduct | $24,710 |
| Grant County Silver City, NM | Wildfire Risk Reduct | $20,000 |
| Claunch-Pinto Soild & Water Conservation District Mountainair, NM | Wildfire Risk Reduct | $19,500 |
| Torrance County Estancia, NM | Wildfire Risk Reduct | $19,500 |
| Dixon Community Fire Department Dixon, NM | Wildfire Risk Reduct | $13,527 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The IRS filing data identifies the filing type as a public charity.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,721,844 | $9,102,040 | $8,631,230 | $1,397,728 | 11 | $121,690 |
| 2024 | $8,306,469 | $9,376,650 | $8,900,701 | $1,925,719 | 37 | $92,594 |
| 2023 | $7,808,322 | $8,259,895 | $7,801,715 | $1,123,027 | 33 | $30,366 |
| 2022 | $7,877,246 | $7,314,055 | $7,257,817 | $782,938 | 15 | $14,560 |
| 2021 | $7,716,712 | $6,705,906 | $6,345,255 | $658,799 | 13 | $33,243 |
| 2020 | $9,855,305 | $7,442,080 | $7,085,324 | $885,712 | 14 | $92,165 |
| 2019 | $9,788,647 | $6,052,587 | $5,784,899 | $407,257 | 9 | $87,547 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
NMAC’s mission is to strengthen New Mexico counties’ ability to govern their own affairs and improve the well-being and quality of life of their constituents. Its work includes county training and professional development, risk prevention and insurance-related services, advocacy, and grant administration.
NMAC partners with the Bureau of Land Management to administer the Wildfire Risk Reduction Program for Rural Communities. The program supports projects in New Mexico’s wildland-urban interface that benefit communities potentially affected by wildfires connected to BLM public land. The 2026–2027 program lists grants for Community Wildfire Protection Plan updates, education and outreach, and hazardous-fuels reduction.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, NMAC reported 11 grants totaling $1,397,728. The median grant was $24,710, with awards ranging from $13,090 to $527,780. All reported grant dollars went to recipients in New Mexico. The listed grants were for wildfire risk reduction and included:
For the 2026–2027 Wildfire Risk Reduction Program, the application materials specify awards of up to $30,000 for CWPP updates, $20,000 for education and outreach, and $100,000 for hazardous-fuels reduction. Applicants must submit a separate application for each project, include an approved CWPP, and provide a minimum 10% match. The application materials list eligible organization types as county governments, municipalities, political subdivisions such as soil and water conservation districts, Native American tribes, and nonprofit organizations. The program is limited to the New Mexico wildland-urban interface, and projects must show direct benefit to BLM.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joy Esparsen as executive director, Annie Hogland as president, Terri Fortner as president-elect, Tina Dixon as vice-president, and Mark Cage as past president. It also lists Richard Garcia, Adan Mendoza, Linda Stover, Lillie M Laney, and Dara Dana.
New Mexico Association of Counties is led by Annie Hogland, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 9 of 44 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Annie Hogland
President
Vice President → President Elect, 2024
President Elect → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terri Fortner
President-El
Director → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → President-El, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Garcia
Finance Director
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$111K (2024) → $117K (2025)
Grace Phillips
Risk Management D
General Counsel → Risk Management Director, 2024
Risk Management Director → Risk Management D, 2025
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$152K (2019) → $202K (2025)
Joy Esparsen
Executive Di
Deputy Executive Director → Executive Director, 2023
Executive Director → Executive Di, 2025
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$109K (2019) → $185K (2025)
Brandon Huss
Legal Bureau
Attorney → Legal Bureau Director, 2024
Legal Bureau Director → Legal Bureau, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$145K (2020) → $183K (2025)
Robin E Martinez
Le & Ml Claims
Claims Manager → Le & Ml Claims, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$114K (2020) → $136K (2025)
Ellen P Chavez
Nurse Case M
Medical Case Manager → Nurse Case Manager, 2024
Nurse Case Manager → Nurse Case M, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$107K (2021) → $146K (2025)
Mark Allen
General Counsel
Loss Prevention Attorney → General Counsel, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$105K (2021) → $140K (2025)
David Rendon
Senior Litigati
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$134K (2025)
Jennifer Ortiz
Le & Ml Claims
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$106K (2025)
Linda Stover
Board Member
Past President → Director, 2024
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Cage
Past President
President Elect → President, 2024
President → Past President, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phillip Trujillo
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adan Mendoza
Treasuere E
Treasurer → Treasuere E, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harold Garcia
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Lopez Askin
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Art Malott
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Ponce
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Bruch
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Naomi Maestas
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Serrano III
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tina Dixon
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vickie Marquardt
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William West
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Antonio Ray Martinez
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dara Dana
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darlene Vigil
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dean Jackson
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Garcia
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George Trujillo
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joaquin Valdez
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katharine Clark
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lillie M. Laney
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Baca
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Proctor
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Travis Day
Board Member
Treasurer → Director, 2024
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ernest Carlson
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gerard Saiz
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry Diaz
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bret E. Weir
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clay Kiesling
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Freeze
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diana May-Diaz
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (55)
- Former: Jhonathan Aragon (2019–2024) — Past President
- Former: Brenda Green (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Bret Wier (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: David Roman (2023–2024) — Senior Litigation Attorney
- Former: Diana May Diaz (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Robert Seranno III (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Brian Fortner (2024) — Director
- Former: David Frazee (2024) — Director
- Former: James Maiorano (2024) — Director
- Former: Kathy Gonzales (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Steven G Kopelman (2019–2023) — Past Executive Director
- Former: Taylor Horst (2019–2023) — Risk Director
- Former: Tracy Sedillo (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Frank Maestas (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Glenn Hamilton (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Jim Fambro (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Justin Bennett (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Linda Padilla (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Linda Smrkovsky (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Manuel Anaya (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Rebecca Long (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Steven Boyle (2019–2022) — Past President
- Former: Tom Pestak (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Will Cavin (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Henry Roybal (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Anita Hand (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Billy Moore (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Bobby Ledoux (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Janie L. Hoffman (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Leandro Cordova (2021–2022) — Finance Director
- Former: Whitney Whittaker (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Bill Wertheim (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Dennis Lopez (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Eric L. Rodriguez (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Ernest Becenti (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Ernest Tapia (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: James L. Newton (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Jim Crowley (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Keith Riddle (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Mike Cherry (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Pete Sheehey (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Raul Turrieta Jr. (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Robert Shepperd (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Carmen Acosta (2020) — Director
- Former: Laura Montoya (2020) — Director
- Former: Susan Trujillo (2020) — Director
- Former: Dave Kunko (2019) — Director
- Former: David Heil (2019) — Director
- Former: Ed Moreno (2019) — Treasurer
- Former: Gabriel Romero (2019) — Director
- Former: Geraldine Salazar (2019) — Director
- Former: Janice Varela (2019) — Director
- Former: Santiago Chavez (2019) — Finance Director
- Former: Tyler Massey (2019) — Past President
- Former: Wesley Waller (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $202K, to Grace Phillips (Risk Mgmt. D). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about New Mexico Association of Counties
How much does New Mexico Association of Counties give each year?
New Mexico Association of Counties gave $1.4M across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.9M across 37 grants.
What is New Mexico Association of Counties's typical grant size?
New Mexico Association of Counties's median grant in 2025 was $24,710, and its average grant was $127,066, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from New Mexico Association of Counties that year got $140K on average.
Where does New Mexico Association of Counties give grants?
New Mexico Association of Counties gives mostly in New Mexico: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does New Mexico Association of Counties give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on New Mexico Association of Counties's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Wildfire Risk Reduct" (11 grants).
Who are New Mexico Association of Counties's largest grantees?
New Mexico Association of Counties's largest 2025 grantees include San Juan Soil & Water Conservation District ($527,780), South Central Mountain RC&D Council ($374,800) and Socorro County ($175,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is New Mexico Association of Counties?
New Mexico Association of Counties reported $8.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $9.1M.
What does New Mexico Association of Counties fund?
NMAC’s mission is to strengthen New Mexico counties’ ability to govern their own affairs and improve the well-being and quality of life of their constituents. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from New Mexico Association of Counties?
Submit the program application and checklist, including the required project information and supporting materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is New Mexico Association of Counties's EIN?
New Mexico Association of Counties's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0203345. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 18, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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