TO PRESERVE NEW MEXICO'S LAND HERITAGE BY HELPING PEOPLE CONSERVE THE PLACES THEY LOVE. NMLC WORKS WITH LANDOWNERS AND OTHERS TO PROTECT WILDLIFE HABITAT, AGRICULTURAL LANDS, SCENIC OPEN SPACE, CULTURAL AND HISTORIC RESOURCES, AND RECREATIONAL LANDS.
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 Food, Agriculture & Nutrition organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Di Median to 75th percentile | $118k $129k |
Program Mana Program Manager 25th percentile to medianvs all sectors nationwide | $69k $75k |
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 10 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at NEW MEXICO LAND CONSERVANCY equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for food, agriculture & nutrition organizations is 8%.
Based on 2,784 food, agriculture & nutrition 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 24%
from 2022
From $155k in 2022 to $118k 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about NEW MEXICO LAND CONSERVANCY
What does the Chief Executive Officer of NEW MEXICO LAND CONSERVANCY earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of NEW MEXICO LAND CONSERVANCY received $117,769 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Food, Agriculture & Nutrition organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at NEW MEXICO LAND CONSERVANCY compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Food, Agriculture & Nutrition organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at NEW MEXICO LAND CONSERVANCY falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at NEW MEXICO LAND CONSERVANCY equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for food, agriculture & nutrition organizations is 8%.
What are NEW MEXICO LAND CONSERVANCY's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, NEW MEXICO LAND CONSERVANCY reported $2.7M in total revenue and $2.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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