New Mexico Center on Law and
The center is dedicated to advancing economic and social justice through education, advocacy and litigation. We work with low-income new mexicans to improve living conditions, increase opportunities and protect the rights of people living in poverty.
New Mexico Center on Law and at a glance
- Total assets
- $6,533,968
- +14.4% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $3,325,433
- -13.1% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $94,053
- +168.6% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $2,662,384
- +19.7% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who New Mexico Center on Law and funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 6 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2022) to $172K (2021). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crossroads for Women Albuquerque, NM | Public Benefits Serv | $8,750 |
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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 | $6,533,968 | $3,325,433 | $2,662,384 | — | — | $94,053 |
| 2024 | $5,709,727 | $3,825,276 | $2,224,757 | — | — | $35,021 |
| 2023 | $4,161,118 | $2,786,206 | $2,415,021 | — | — | $6,121 |
| 2022 | $3,764,419 | $2,529,308 | $2,368,412 | $8,750 | 1 | $2,765 |
| 2021 | $3,263,938 | $3,249,649 | $2,596,846 | $171,584 | 5 | $2,893 |
| 2020 | $2,879,241 | $1,267,919 | $2,196,967 | — | — | $5,617 |
About New Mexico Center on Law and
Based on IRS filings
New Mexico Center on Law and is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Albuquerque, NM. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $6.5M in total assets. Net investment income was $94K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
New Mexico Center on Law and is led by Casey Douma, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 6 of 13 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Casey Douma
President
Director → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sovereign Hager
Legal Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$109K (2023) → $105K (2025)
Jeneva Martinez
Director
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Regis Pecos
Director
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larissa Lozano
Director
On filings since 2021
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judge Freddie J. Romero
Director
On filings since 2024
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sireesha Manne
Executive Di
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$93K (2020) → $119K (2025)
Stephanie Welch
Workers' Rig
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$104K (2023) → $112K (2025)
Alisa Diehl
Education Se
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$102K (2025)
Maria Griego
Economic Equ
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$103K (2025)
Melissa Candelaria
Education Di
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$104K (2025)
Richard Bosson
Vice President
Vice Chair → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kay Bounkeua
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jim Spadaccini (2020–2021) — 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 $119K, to Sireesha Manne (Executive Di). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about New Mexico Center on Law and
How large is New Mexico Center on Law and?
New Mexico Center on Law and reported $6.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.3M.
What is New Mexico Center on Law and?
New Mexico Center on Law and is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Albuquerque, NM. It holds $6.5M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does New Mexico Center on Law and operate?
New Mexico Center on Law and has awarded grants in New Mexico.
What is New Mexico Center on Law and's EIN?
New Mexico Center on Law and's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0437960. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 14, 2023)
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