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Form 990 for tax year 2023

Filed by STATE BAR OF NEW MEXICO.

Totals

Total revenue
$3,836,979
Total expenses
$4,159,646
Contributions and grants received
$0
Grants paid
$0
Program service revenue
$3,826,207
Investment income
$19,174
Other revenue
-$8,402
Total assets, end of year
$7,574,584
Total liabilities, end of year
$5,146,154
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$2,428,430
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$2,672,344
Management and general expenses
$1,487,302
Fundraising expenses
$0
Program service expenses (Part III)
$2,672,344

Program services were 64.2% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 2a · Program service revenue: LICENSING FEES

    total $2,326,415 · related or exempt $2,326,415

  • 2b · Program service revenue: BAR BULLETIN

    total $395,909 · related or exempt $148,713 · unrelated business $247,196

  • 2c · Program service revenue: JLAP

    total $354,658 · related or exempt $354,658

  • 2d · Program service revenue: ADMINISTRATIVE FEES

    total $272,113 · related or exempt $272,113

  • 2e · Program service revenue: MCLE

    total $263,006 · related or exempt $263,006

  • 2f · All other program service revenue

    total $214,106 · related or exempt $184,467 · unrelated business $29,639

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $19,174 · excluded $19,174

  • 5 · Royalties

    total $21,016 · excluded $21,016

  • 6a · Gross rents

    real property $69,960

  • 6b · Less rental expenses

    real property $109,704

  • 6c · Rental income or loss

    real property -$39,744

  • 6d · Net rental income or loss

    total -$39,744 · unrelated business -$39,744

  • 11a · Other revenue: MEALS AND REFRESHMENTS

    total $10,326 · unrelated business $10,326

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $10,326

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $167,350 · management and general $167,350

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $1,545,530 · program services $1,187,391 · management and general $358,139

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $73,350 · program services $45,149 · management and general $28,201

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $277,513 · program services $175,565 · management and general $101,948

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $148,589 · program services $100,843 · management and general $47,746

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $35,660 · program services $1,200 · management and general $34,460

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $1,881 · program services $943 · management and general $938

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $124,408 · program services $7,401 · management and general $117,007

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $241,341 · management and general $241,341

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $158,800 · program services $144,088 · management and general $14,712

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $134,238 · program services $57,723 · management and general $76,515

  • 20 · Interest

    total $45,907 · program services $44,483 · management and general $1,424

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $112,601 · program services $55,157 · management and general $57,444

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $83,283 · program services $5,223 · management and general $78,060

  • 24a · Other expenses: SERVICES PROVIDED TO MEMB

    total $325,254 · program services $232,069 · management and general $93,185

  • 24b · Other expenses: SERVICES

    total $264,593 · program services $264,593

  • 24c · Other expenses: SERVICES PROVIDED TO PUBL

    total $98,941 · program services $98,941

  • 24d · Other expenses: COGS

    total $72,296 · program services $72,296

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $248,111 · program services $179,279 · management and general $68,832

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $2,100,309 · end of year $2,636,637

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $513,952 · end of year $524,344

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $28,861 · end of year $29,462

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $76,821 · end of year $55,829

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $3,219,464

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $1,989,974

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $1,265,622 · end of year $1,229,490

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $2,162,473 · end of year $3,098,822

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $246,238 · end of year $283,592

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $655,172 · end of year $701,148

  • 23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

    beginning of year $1,247,335 · end of year $1,168,927

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $1,248,196 · end of year $2,992,487

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $1,314,485 · end of year $1,071,584

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $1,436,612 · end of year $1,356,846

Mission and programs · 2023

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE STATE BAR OF NEW MEXICO IS TO BE A UNITED AND INCLUSIVE ORGANIZATION SERVING THE LEGAL PROFESSION AND THE PUBLIC.

Activities or mission (Part I)

AIDS COURTS IN ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE AND PRESERVING THE RULE OF LAW TO FOSTER A HIGH STANDARD OF INTEGRITY AND COMPETENCE WITHIN THE LEGAL PROFESSION. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE COLLECTION OF DUES, PUBLICATIONS, DEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTION OF PROGRAMS FOR THE MEMBERSHIP AND THE PUBLIC SUCH AS THE ANNUAL MEETING, MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMS, PUBLIC LEGAL EDUCATION AND INFORMATION, LAWYER REFERRAL, AND TECHNOLOGY.

  • MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS/PUBLICATIONS COMMUNICATION FUNCTIONS INCLUDE: BAR BULLETIN THE BAR BULLETIN IS A PUBLICATION CONTAINING ADVANCE OPINIONS OF THE NEW MEXICO SUPREME COURT AND THE COURT OF APPEALS, AS WELL AS RULES, NOTICES, FEATURED ARTICLES, ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING. BENCH AND BAR DIRECTORY THE BENCH AND BAR DIRECTORY IS A MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY THAT ALSO INCLUDES INFORMATION ON STATE BAR SECTIONS, COMMITTEES AND DIVISIONS, THE JUDICIARY, THE BOARD, STATE BAR PROGRAMS, GOVERNMENT OFFICES, LEGAL SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND TRIBAL COURTS. DIGITAL PRINT CENTER RESPONSIBLE FOR PRINTING THE BAR BULLETIN AND ITS INSERTS, BOOKLETS, LETTERHEAD, BROCHURES, NEWSLETTERS AND A VARIETY OF PUBLICATIONS FOR THE STATE BAR DEPARTMENTS, THE CENTER FOR LEGAL EDUCATION, SECTIONS, DIVISIONS, COMMITTEES, AND EXTERNAL CUSTOMERS. IN ADDITION, MAILING SERVICES ARE PERFORMED FOR THE BAR BULLETIN AND PUBLICATION FOR INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ENTITIES. NEW MEXICO LAWYER THE NEW MEXICO LAWYER IS A SPECIAL QUARTERLY INSERT IN THE BAR BULLETIN. IT IS PRODUCED BY GROUPS WITHIN STATE BAR AND EDITED BY THE BOARD OF EDITORS. THE GOAL OF EACH ISSUE IS TO PRESENT ARTICLES AND ESSAYS WHICH EXPLORE A CURRENT TOPIC THAT IS OF INTEREST TO A BROAD SEGMENT OF THE LEGAL COMMUNITY.

    Expenses $611,131

  • LAW PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AND ATTORNEY SERVICES OFFERED BY THE STATE BAR INCLUDE ETHICS/RISK MANAGEMENT ASSITANCE TO ATTORNEYS, FEE ARBITRATION PROGRAM, JUDGES AND LAWYERS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, ATTORNEY BENEFITS PROGRAM, ONLINE LEGAL RESEARCH, PRACTICE AREA SECTIONS,AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS.

    Expenses $1,139,971

  • THE OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL IS A PROFESSIONAL OFFICE THAT ASSISTS STATE BAR AND THE FOUNDATION WITH POLICY AND REGULATORY FUNCTIONS OF AN INTEGRATED BAR. SPECIFICALLY, ITS FUNCTIONS ARE TO PROTECT THE LEGAL AND POLICY INTERESTS OF STATE BAR; ASSIST IN GOVERNANCE AND REGULATORY FUNCTIONS; PROVIDE A PROFESSIONAL LEGAL RESOURCE FOR LEADERSHIP, VOLUNTEERS,AND STAFF; ASSIST WITH OUTREACH TO THE JUDICIARY; AND ADVISE IN THE AREAS OF LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE, AND JUDICIAL PROCESSES.

    Expenses $624,683

  • BAR CENTER/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER (PDC) THE BAR CENTER OFFERS USE OF ROOMS AS A SERVICE TO MEMBERS OF STATE BAR AT A DISCOUNTED RATE. THE ROOMS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE TO RENT TO OUTSIDE GROUPS, CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION PROVIDERS, AND LAW-RELATED ENTITIES.

    Expenses $296,559

As filed on the 2023 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Richard Spinello

    EXECUTIVE DI

    Total calculated
    $167,350
    From this org
    $148,772
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $18,578
    Hours/week
    59 + 1 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $148,772
    Bonus
    not reported
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    $7,722
    Nontaxable benefits
    $10,856
    Filer's total
    $167,350
  • Stormy Ralstin

    GENERAL COUN

    Total calculated
    $154,595
    From this org
    $134,782
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $19,813
    Hours/week
    50

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $134,782
    Bonus
    not reported
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    $6,565
    Nontaxable benefits
    $13,248
    Filer's total
    $154,595
  • David R Powell

    DIRECTOR OF

    Total calculated
    $144,072
    From this org
    $128,945
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $15,127
    Hours/week
    50
  • Pamela O Moore

    DIRECTOR- PR

    Total calculated
    $120,207
    From this org
    $105,955
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $14,252
    Hours/week
    40
  • Erinna Atkins

    PRESIDENT- E

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Dan Behles

    COMMISSIONER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Allison Block-Chavez

    COMMISSIONER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Aja Brooks

    SECRETARY-TR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Rosenda Chavez-Lara

    COMMISSIONER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Sean Fitzpatrick

    COMMISSIONER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Connie Flores

    COMMISSIONER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Parker Folse

    COMMISSIONER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Tomas Garcia

    COMMISSIONER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Damon Hudson

    COMMISSIONER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • David Lutz

    COMMISSIONER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Mitchell Mender

    COMMISSIONER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Jessica Perez

    COMMISSIONER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Brett Phelps

    COMMISSIONER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Linda Sanders

    COMMISSIONER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Joe Sawyer

    COMMISSIONER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Steve Scholl

    COMMISSIONER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Simone Seiler

    COMMISSIONER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Olga Serafimova

    COMMISSIONER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Ben Sherman

    PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Lucy Sinkular

    COMMISSIONER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Elizabeth Travis

    COMMISSIONER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Carolyn Wolf

    PAST PRESIDE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 3 · Compensation committee
  • 3 · Written employment contract
  • 3 · Compensation survey or study
  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement

The filer's explanations (Part III)

SCHEDULE J, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 3
THE BOARD OF BAR COMMISSIONERS DETERMINE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION BASED ON COMPENSATION DATA REPORTED BY THE AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION FOR OTHER EXECUTVE DIRECTORS AT STATE BAR ASSOCIATIONS OF A SIMILAR SIZE.

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

The 10 largest by cash amount. The API serves every itemized grant.

Related organizations on this return

Schedule R Part II: tax-exempt organizations related to the filer by control. It does not record shared board members or money.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2023
Filed
22 October 2024
IRS schema version
2023v5.0
Source object
202402989349301040

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