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Conservation Voters New Mexico Education Fund

Protecting New Mexico begins with the people of New Mexico

aka CVNM Education Fund   |   Santa Fe, NM
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Conservation Voters New Mexico Education Fund

EIN: 91-1982332

Mission

Our mission is to engage the people of New Mexico in our long-standing shared values of protecting our air, land, water and the health of our communities. We do this by mobilizing people to advocate on policy, enhancing the voting process, encouraging people to vote, cultivating conservation leaders and amplifying the voices of those most affected.

Ruling year info

2000

Executive Director

Demis Foster

Main address

121 Sandoval Street, Suite 200

Santa Fe, NM 87501 USA

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Formerly known as

New Mexico Conservation Education Fund (NMCEF)

EIN

91-1982332

Subject area info

Environment

Natural resources

Environmental education

Voter education and registration

Population served info

Children and youth

Adults

Ethnic and racial groups

NTEE code info

Environmental Education and Outdoor Survival Programs (C60)

Alliance/Advocacy Organizations (C01)

Voter Education/Registration (R40)

IRS subsection

501(c)(3) Public Charity

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Tax forms

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Our programs

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What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Addressing the Climate Crisis

New Mexico is at a turning point. With the two largest wildfires in the state’s history occurring in 2022, and a multi-decade drought, statewide climate action must happen now. Fortunately, Congress recently passed several far-reaching initiatives: the American Rescue Plan Act, the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and the historic investments in climate and equity in the Inflation Reduction Act. Funds from this legislation, if fully leveraged by the state, could not only help address climate change but also jumpstart our economy, producing sustainable jobs while protecting our cultural and environmental legacy.
As it stands, our state’s economic reliance on oil and gas is substantial, with the industry now accounting for more than 40% of New Mexico’s General Fund. This has driven decisions that incentivize oil and gas development. However, oil and gas support of the state budget varies drastically with the boom-and-bust cycle of fossil fuels, and the dramatically fluc

Population(s) Served

New Mexico is home to nearly 35 million acres of public lands. They support wildlife habitat, outdoor recreation, and traditional cultural practices essential to our state’s diverse communities. However, only 6% is under protection and our wildlife, waters and ecosystems are at grave risk from decades of mining and oil and gas activity, climate change impacts, and limited agency capacity to enforce rules. In addition, complex water rights and decreasing water supplies have fueled disputes on the best ways to manage New Mexico’s waterways and rivers.

Population(s) Served

There are 15,000 abandoned mining sites in New Mexico. 259 of these sites are old uranium mines. Three of them on the Navajo Nation and the Laguna and Acoma Pueblos cause high levels of cancer. In Grant County, there are active copper mines with inadequate restoration plans. Local and Indigenous communities have worked for decades to get stronger mining operation standards and to force mine owners to clean up their pollution. Surface water and groundwater quality is also harmed by contamination from military bases, dairies, manufacturing and commercial sites, and old septic systems.

Population(s) Served

CVNM Education Fund works to connect communities of color, indigenous communities, low-wealth communities, rural communities, and young voters to our country’s civic process. We do this through public education, partnerships with democratic organizations, and get-out-the-vote efforts.
An equitable and just democracy is critical to ensuring that our government serves and represents all New Mexicans and all communities.The communities hardest hit by climate change and plagued with legacy pollution – rural, indigenous and/or communities of color – have historically been denied access to the ballot box. In 2021 alone, 19 states passed 34 laws restrict­ing access to voting, and more than 440 bills were intro­duced in 49 states. These restrictions disproportionately target voters of color, creating more obstacles that prevent communities from exercising their right to vote.

Population(s) Served
Ethnic and racial groups
Economically disadvantaged people
Farmers
Ethnic and racial groups
Economically disadvantaged people
Farmers
Ethnic and racial groups
Economically disadvantaged people
Farmers
Ethnic and racial groups
Economically disadvantaged people
Farmers

Where we work

Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.

Number of policy guidelines or proposals developed

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served

Ethnic and racial groups, Economically disadvantaged people, Farmers

Type of Metric

Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues

Direction of Success

Holding steady

Context Notes

In massive win for New Mexico waterways, Water Quality Control Commission approved Outstanding National Resource Water protection for Upper Pecos Watershed, parts of Jemez, Hondo, Upper Rio Grande

Number of stakeholders/stakeholder groups with whom communication has been achieved and expectations shared

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Totals By Year
Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

CVNM/CVNM Education Fund convened and lead the NM Conservation Coalition - 14 organizations working to advance a shared vision of protecting NM's lands, wildlife, watersheds, and natural heritage.

Our Sustainable Development Goals

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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Goals & Strategy

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Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

Our mission is to engage the people of New Mexico in our long-standing shared values of protecting our air, land, water and the health of our communities.

We have several strategies to engage New Mexicans in the policy-making process relating to air, land and water quality and the health of our communities:
1) mobilizing people to advocate on policy
2) enhancing the voting process
3) encouraging people to vote
4) cultivating conservation leaders
5) amplifying the voices of those most affected by policy

Financials

Conservation Voters New Mexico Education Fund
Fiscal year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
Financial documents
2021 Conservation Voters New Mexico Education Fund 2020 Conservation Voters New Mexico Education Fund 2017 CVNMEF17 Report.pdf

Revenue vs. expenses:  breakdown

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info
NET GAIN/LOSS:    in 
Note: When component data are not available, the graph displays the total Revenue and/or Expense values.

Liquidity in 2021 info

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

25.34

Average of 12.78 over 10 years

Months of cash in 2021 info

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

18.1

Average of 8.6 over 10 years

Fringe rate in 2021 info

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

23%

Average of 16% over 10 years

Funding sources info

Source: IRS Form 990

Assets & liabilities info

Source: IRS Form 990

Financial data

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

Conservation Voters New Mexico Education Fund

Revenue & expenses

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

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Conservation Voters New Mexico Education Fund

Balance sheet

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.

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Financial trends analysis Glossary & formula definitions

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

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Profitability info 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation $22,407 $204,833 $100,668 $249,594 $26,823
As % of expenses 4.1% 31.5% 13.9% 50.9% 4.1%
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation $22,407 $204,833 $100,668 $249,594 $26,823
As % of expenses 4.1% 31.5% 13.9% 50.9% 4.1%
Revenue composition info
Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted) $447,719 $1,329,451 $559,676 $649,146 $844,865
Total revenue, % change over prior year -27.7% 196.9% -57.9% 16.0% 30.2%
Program services revenue 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Membership dues 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Investment income 0.1% 0.0% 0.1% 0.1% 0.0%
Government grants 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
All other grants and contributions 99.9% 99.9% 99.5% 99.6% 99.9%
Other revenue 0.0% 0.1% 0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
Expense composition info
Total expenses before depreciation $549,797 $651,118 $724,272 $489,892 $655,175
Total expenses, % change over prior year 0.9% 18.4% 11.2% -32.4% 33.7%
Personnel 42.1% 46.4% 45.3% 61.6% 67.9%
Professional fees 26.8% 22.2% 30.6% 16.7% 13.7%
Occupancy 5.4% 3.1% 6.7% 8.3% 5.8%
Interest 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Pass-through 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.2% 0.0%
All other expenses 25.8% 28.3% 17.4% 12.2% 12.5%
Full cost components (estimated) info 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
Total expenses (after depreciation) $549,797 $651,118 $724,272 $489,892 $655,175
One month of savings $45,816 $54,260 $60,356 $40,824 $54,598
Debt principal payment $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Fixed asset additions $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total full costs (estimated) $595,613 $705,378 $784,628 $530,716 $709,773

Capital structure indicators

Liquidity info 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
Months of cash 4.5 10.9 10.4 19.2 18.1
Months of cash and investments 4.5 10.9 10.4 19.2 18.1
Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets 2.1 5.6 6.7 16.0 12.4
Balance sheet composition info 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
Cash $204,590 $590,481 $625,889 $785,164 $986,693
Investments $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Receivables $1,350 $333,000 $19,750 $250 $1,875
Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE) $3,169 $3,169 $3,169 $3,169 $3,169
Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE) 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
Liabilities (as a % of assets) 31.4% 11.2% 6.5% 3.3% 3.9%
Unrestricted net assets $97,611 $302,444 $403,112 $652,706 $679,529
Temporarily restricted net assets $43,750 $517,250 N/A N/A N/A
Permanently restricted net assets $0 $0 N/A N/A N/A
Total restricted net assets $43,750 $517,250 $202,250 $111,910 $274,777
Total net assets $141,361 $819,694 $605,362 $764,616 $954,306

Key data checks

Key data checks info 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
Material data errors No No No No No

Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

Documents
Letter of Determination
Form 1023/1024 is not available for this organization

Executive Director

Demis Foster

Demis moved to New Mexico in 2010 to explore some of the last wild and remote public lands remaining in the West. She was drawn not only to the unique natural landscape, but also to the culturally rich communities of people that have been rooted to these lands for generations. A passionate advocate for protecting her high desert home, Demis has worked hard to ensure protection for places such as Chaco Canyon and our newly designated Rio Grande del Norte National Monument near Taos. While earning a bachelor of arts in English and creative writing from Boise State University, she worked for the Wolf Recovery Foundation. After graduating with honors, she moved to the Pacific Northwest where she spent the next 18 years working on environmental issues while exploring the backcountry of the Olympic and Cascade mountains. In 2004, Demis was awarded the National Leadership Award for outstanding leadership in protecting public lands for her work as the Director of the Ancient Forest Roadshow.

Number of employees

Source: IRS Form 990

Conservation Voters New Mexico Education Fund

Officers, directors, trustees, and key employees

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

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Board of directors
as of 02/27/2023
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board of directors data
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Board chair

Mary Laraia

Oriana Sandoval

Center for Civic Policy

Charles de Saillan

Environmental Attorney

Chris Ford

Tannis Fox

Western Environmental Law Center

Lawrence McDaniel

Retired

Theresa Pasqual

Acoma Pueblo

Board leadership practices

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 2/24/2023
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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Female, Not transgender (cisgender)
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

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Disability

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Equity strategies

Last updated: 02/14/2023

GuideStar partnered with Equity in the Center - an organization that works to shift mindsets, practices, and systems to increase racial equity - to create this section. Learn more

Data
  • We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and / or portfolios.
  • We analyze disaggregated data and root causes of race disparities that impact the organization's programs, portfolios, and the populations served.
  • We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support.
  • We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
  • We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
Policies and processes
  • We have a promotion process that anticipates and mitigates implicit and explicit biases about people of color serving in leadership positions.
  • We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
  • We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
  • We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
  • We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.