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.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Crime & Legal-Related organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Workers' Rig Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | $120k $132k |
Executive Di Median to 75th percentile | $114k $125k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 7 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at NEW MEXICO CENTER ON LAW AND POVERTY equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for crime & legal-related organizations is 11%.
Based on 3,267 crime & legal-related organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Down 6%
from 2022
From $129k in 2022 to $120k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Highest Compensated Employee pay fell 6% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 37%.
- Chief Executive Officer pay rose 11% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about NEW MEXICO CENTER ON LAW AND POVERTY
What does the Highest Compensated Employee of NEW MEXICO CENTER ON LAW AND POVERTY earn?
In 2023, the Highest Compensated Employee of NEW MEXICO CENTER ON LAW AND POVERTY received $120,467 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Highest Compensated Employee roles among Crime & Legal-Related organizations nationwide, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Highest Compensated Employee pay at NEW MEXICO CENTER ON LAW AND POVERTY compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Crime & Legal-Related organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Highest Compensated Employee at NEW MEXICO CENTER ON LAW AND POVERTY falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at NEW MEXICO CENTER ON LAW AND POVERTY equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for crime & legal-related organizations is 11%.
What are NEW MEXICO CENTER ON LAW AND POVERTY's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, NEW MEXICO CENTER ON LAW AND POVERTY reported $3.8M in total revenue and $2.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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