New Mexico First
The mission of New Mexico First is to be a nonpartisan catalyst for positive change by conducting independent research, engaging new mexicans in policy, and enabling action.
New Mexico First at a glance
- Expenses (2026)
- $42,529
- -85.7% vs 2025
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who New Mexico First funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
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
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $257K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico Community Foundation New Mexico First Legacy Fund Santa Fe, NM | Public Broadcasting | $256,796 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | $42,529 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | $42,545 | $12,233 | $297,799 | $256,796 | 1 | $11,983 |
| 2024 | $341,094 | $62,672 | $271,216 | — | — | $28,340 |
| 2023 | $559,428 | $203,490 | $477,690 | — | — | $37,384 |
| 2022 | $913,120 | $569,223 | $615,236 | — | — | $37,834 |
| 2021 | $1,109,340 | $810,924 | $656,498 | — | — | $42,618 |
| 2020 | $936,760 | $698,728 | $645,012 | — | — | $17,709 |
About New Mexico First
Based on IRS filings
New Mexico First is a public charity, based in Corrales, NM. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
New Mexico First is led by Heather Balas, Chair on every filing since 2023; none of the 9 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Heather Balas
Chair
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Barndollar
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rob Black
Director
Director → At-Large Member, 2022
At-Large Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Donald Lopez
Director
Director From → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Marcus Mims
Treasurer
Director → Board Chair, 2022
Board Chair → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martha Romero
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nichole Rogers
Secretary
Director From → Director, 2022
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Brazil
Vice Chair
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Melissa Toledo-Ontiveros
Vice Chair
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (40)
- Former: Danielle Gonzales (2023) — Executive Di
- Former: Christopher Stagg (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Diane Denish (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Franz Joachim (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Kathy Keith (2020–2022) — Board Secretary
- Former: Leo Lovett (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Matt Hunton (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Tracey Bryan (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Cheryl Silcox (2021–2022) — Board Treasurer
- Former: Henry Brutus (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Kim Wong (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Melissa Ontiveros (2021–2022) — At-Large Member
- Former: Danielle Gonzales- Executive Dir (2022) — From
- Former: Michael Barndollar- Interim Execdir (2022) — President to
- Former: Clint Harden (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Cynthia Nava (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Del Archuleta (2020–2021) — Director Thr
- Former: Don Tarry (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: John D'antonio (2020–2021) — Director Thr
- Former: Laura Conniff (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Richard Luarkie (2020–2021) — Chair From
- Former: Tom Garrity (2020–2021) — Director Thr
- Former: Tom Taylor (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Valerie Romero-Leggott (2020–2021) — Chair to
- Former: Lily-Irvin Vitela To (2021) — Executive Director & President
- Former: Michael Barndollar Dir To (2021) — Interim Executive
- Former: Andrea Fletcher (2020) — Director
- Former: Carol Leach (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Davin Lopez (2020) — Director
- Former: Greg Bloom (2020) — Director
- Former: Hayley Klein (2020) — Director
- Former: Lilly-Irvin Vitela (2020) — Executive Director
- Former: Mike Sullivan (2020) — Director
- Former: Pamela Blackwell (2020) — Int Executive Director T
- Former: Richard Coltharp (2020) — Director
- Former: Rico Gonzales (2020) — Director
- Former: Ron Lavato (2020) — Director
- Former: Ron Solimon (2020) — Director
- Former: Stan Harris (2020) — Director
- Former: Stephen Wells (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 New Mexico First
Where does New Mexico First operate?
New Mexico First has awarded grants in New Mexico.
What is New Mexico First's EIN?
New Mexico First's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0350387. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
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
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 16, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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