New Mexico Immigrant Law Center

“The draft copy of the 990 is reviewed by the organization's executive director and contract accountant. Once it has been approved by the executive director and contract accountant it is then provided to the governance and finance committees for their review and approval. Once reviewed and approved by these committees, the 990 is sent to each member of the board of directors for their review and approval prior to filing the 990 with the internal revenue service.”

“The organization enforces and monitors compliance with its conflict of interest policy through a thorough review of the board for any potential or actual conflicts of interest. The organization's conflict of interest policy includes an annual conflict of interest disclosure requirement for any financial and organizational interests from each member of the board. Employees are also required to sign a form attesting that they have read the conflict of interest policy.”

“Compensation of the organization's executive director is approved by the board of directors annually as part of the annual budget process. The board considers comparable compensation data from other comparable organizations. The deliberation and decision is documented in the board of directors meeting minutes.”

“The organization's governing documents are made available upon request. The organization's 990 and audited financial statements are also available to the public via the new mexico attorney general's website.”

“To provide legal services to new mexico's low-income immigrants and their families; to educate new mexico immigrant families, service providers, and the general public on legal issues unique to non-citizens; and to work with community leaders and other decision-makers to improve the status, security, health and well-being for new mexico's low-income immigrants.”

“Nmilc focused on providing access to justice for low-income immigrants through collaborative and holistic legal services. This past year we served individuals from 28 counties (out of a total of 33) in new mexico and provided direct representation, advice, brief services, navigation, legal information and referral to 9,595 individuals. 1,123 individuals received full representation. To expand access accross the state we have a remote legal service infrastructure to provide brief services support for individuals applying for green card renewal, and work permit renewal. We have also developed legal workshop models to provide greater access to legal orientation and brief services to asylum seekers facing removal state wide. Furthermore, we house a robust pro bono program that provides mentorship to attorneys to expaind our reach. In 2023, 151 attorneys, doj representatives, and professional interpreters and translators provided 2521 hours of volunteer service. An additional 134 non-attorney volunteers provided pro bono medical assessments, court certified interpretation services, and program administration support. Our case managers ensure that people experiencing serious psychological needs or in need of support are holistically supported. 130 client survivors of abuse and persecution were connected to emergency assistance programs. Through our detention program, we provided legal information to 3,760 detained adult individuals. We advocated on behalf of clients with various government agencies to address medical neglect, lack of language access, and due process failures. We also provided education, expertise and advocacy in support of policies important to our constituents.”

“Professional & contractual 292,877 12,077 2,246 in-kind expenses 241,272 9,950 1,850 total 534,149 22,027 4,096”