Progressnow New Mexico Education
The purpose of Progressnow New Mexico Education fund is to educate the public on issues of public concern and increase voter participation in federal, state, and local elections.
Progressnow New Mexico Education at a glance
In short: Progressnow New Mexico Education gave $44K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $44K), mostly in New Mexico. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $44,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $44,000
- Median grant
- $44,000
- Total assets
- $523,180
- +128.8% 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 Progressnow New Mexico Education funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Tewa Women United ($44K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 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
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2020) to $44K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $44K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tewa Women United Espanola, NM | Program Costs | $44,000 |
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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 | $523,180 | $1,180,710 | $1,076,201 | $44,000 | 1 | $526 |
| 2024 | $228,650 | $557,138 | $1,128,695 | — | — | $874 |
| 2023 | $821,890 | $706,140 | $1,037,851 | — | — | $936 |
| 2022 | $1,146,227 | $1,285,361 | $951,503 | — | — | $575 |
| 2021 | $804,275 | $1,020,678 | $1,056,449 | — | — | $412 |
| 2020 | $927,557 | $999,401 | $651,022 | $7,000 | 1 | $508 |
About Progressnow New Mexico Education
Based on IRS filings
Progressnow New Mexico Education is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Albuquerque, NM. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $523K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $44K. Net investment income was $526.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Progressnow New Mexico Education is led by Danielle Adams, Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Danielle Adams
Chair
Member → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alissa Barnes
Executive Di
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$66K (2020) → $119K (2025)
Oriana Sandoval
Member
Chair → Past Chair, 2024
Past Chair → Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tabatha Bennett
Member
Board Member → Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vanessa Lewinger
Secretary
Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessa Cowdrey
Treasurer
Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Claudia Vargas (2022–2023) — Member
- Former: Whitney Bishop Casas (2022) — Member
- Former: Melanie Aranda (2020) — Treasurer
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 Alissa Barnes (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Progressnow New Mexico Education
How much does Progressnow New Mexico Education give each year?
Progressnow New Mexico Education gave $44K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Progressnow New Mexico Education?
Progressnow New Mexico Education reported $523K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What is Progressnow New Mexico Education?
Progressnow New Mexico Education is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Albuquerque, NM. It holds $523K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Progressnow New Mexico Education operate?
Progressnow New Mexico Education has awarded grants in California, New Mexico.
What is Progressnow New Mexico Education's EIN?
Progressnow New Mexico Education's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4128254. 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 2020 (received by the IRS June 24, 2021)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
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