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STATE BAR OF NEW MEXICO

EIN 85-0242641 ALBUQUERQUE, NM

Revenue 2024
$4,205,627
Expenses 2024
$4,040,403

Program services were 76.1% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

As filed

Subsection
06
Classification
3000
Street
5121 MASTHEAD ST NE

These codes are the IRS's own and are shown exactly as filed. What each one means is in the Business Master File documentation (opens in a new tab).

Mission and programs · 2024

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.

  • GENERAL OPERATIONS & MEMBER SERVICES THE STATE BAR CENTER - THE STATE BAR CENTER PROVIDES A MEETING SPACE FOR CONFERENCES, SEMINARS, TRAININGS, MEDIATION, AND OTHER NETWORKING AND SOCIAL GATHERINGS, AS A SERVICE TO MEMBERS OF THE STATE BAR. THE STATE BAR CENTER IS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR USE BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC. MEMBERS SERVICES - SERVICES AND EVENTS OFFERED BY THE STATE BAR TO ITS MEMBERS INCLUDE: ANNUAL MEETING - THE STATE BAR AND THE CENTER FOR LEGAL EDUCATION COLLABORATE ON PRESENTING THE ANNUAL MEETING IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AT THIS EVENT. AWARDS TO RECOGNIZE THOSE WHO HAVE DISTINGUISHED THEMSELVES OR WHO HAVE MADE EXEMPLARY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE BAR ARE PRESENTED. COMMITTEES, DIVISIONS, AND SECTIONS - MEMBERS ARE PROVIDED OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE ON OR JOIN VARIOUS STANDING COMMITTEES, DIVISIONS, WHICH PROMOTE THE SPECIAL INTERESTS OF SENIOR LAWYERS, AND PRACTICE AREA SECTIONS.

    Expenses $1,089,997

  • OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL AND REGULATORY PROGRAMS THE OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL IS A PROFESSIONAL OFFICE THAT ASSISTS THE 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 THE 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. IN ADDITION, THE OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL OVERSEES THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE ACCESS TO JUSTICE FUND (ATJ) AND THE CLIENT PROTECTION FUND (CPF). THE STATE BAR'S ATJ FUND GRANT COMMISSION IS THE FINANCIAL STEWARD OF THE NEW MEXICO SUPREME COURT FUND FOR THE ATJ FUND, FOR WHICH THE STATE BAR IS THE FISCAL AGENT. THE ATJ FUND CONSISTS OF FUNDS GENERATED PURSUANT TO SUPREME COURT RULE, INCLUDING INTEREST ON LAWYER'S TRUST ACCOUNTS (IOLTA) AND PRO HAC VICE FEES, AS WELL AS DONATIONS. THE ATJ FUND PROVIDES GRANTS TO QUALIFIED CIVIL LEGAL SERVICE PROVIDERS SELECTED BY THE ATJ FUND GRANT COMMISSION. THE STATE BAR IS ALSO THE IOLTA PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR FOR NEW MEXICO. AN IOLTA ACCOUNT IS A POOLED, INTEREST-BEARING DEMAND DEPOSIT ACCOUNT USED BY LAWYERS TO HOLD CLIENT FUNDS. THE CURRENT RULES REQUIRE THAT ALL NEW MEXICO ATTORNEYS WHO HOLD ELIGIBLE FUNDS TO PARTICIPATE IN IOLTA AND THAT THE FUNDS BE HELD AT ELIGIBLE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS. THE INTEREST GENERATED BY THE CLIENT FUNDS HELD IN A POOLED, INTEREST-BEARING TRUST ACCOUNT ARE REMITTED TO THE STATE BAR, WHICH HOLDS THE FUNDS IN THE ATJ FUND AND DISTRIBUTES THEM AT THE DISCRETION OF THE NEW MEXICO SUPREME COURT AND THE ATJ FUND GRANT COMMISSION. THE COMMISSION ON CLIENT PROTECTION IS A STATEWIDE BODY WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO PROMOTE PUBLIC CONFIDENCE IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE AND THE INTEGRITY OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION BY REIMBURSING LOSSES CAUSED BY THE DISHONEST CONDUCT OF LAWYERS ADMITTED AND LICENSED TO PRACTICE LAW IN THE COURTS OF NEW MEXICO. THE FUNDS IN THE CLIENT PROTECTION FUND ARE USED FOR REIMBURSING THESE LOSSES. THE OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL AND REGULATORY PROGRAMS ALSO OVERSEES THE LICENSING OF NEW MEXICO ADMITTED ATTORNEYS AND NONADMITTED ATTORNEYS WISHING TO APPEAR BEFORE A NEW MEXICO COURT IN A CIVIL MATTER, WHO ARE CHARGED PRO HAC VICE FILING FEES.

    Expenses $817,788

  • PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS GROUP PROVIDES EDUCATION, ASSISTANCE, RESOURCES AND SUPPORT FOR NEW MEXICO ATTORNEYS IN ALL AREAS AND STAGES OF THE PRACTICE OF LAW. THE GROUP IS MADE UP OF LAW OFFICE MANAGEMENT RESOURCES, BEST PRACTICES, ETHICS ASSISTANCE AND HELPLINE, HEALTHY STANDARDS FOR PRACTICING LAW AND PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANCE WITH VARIOUS ADDICTIONS THROUGH THE LAWYERS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.

    Expenses $647,473

  • MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS/PUBLICATIONS MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS/PUBLICATIONS INCLUDE PRINT AND DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS PROVIDED TO MEMBERSHIP WHICH INCLUDE OFFICIAL STATE BAR OF NEW MEXICO PUBLICATIONS, SUCH AS THE BAR BULLETIN AND RESOURCE DESKBOOK. IN ADDITION, THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE IN-HOUSE BRANDING FOR BOTH THE STATE BAR AND THE FOUNDATION, WEBSITE EDITS, MANAGING SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS, AND SERVING AS MEDIA LIAISON. THE STATE BAR OPERATED A DIGITAL PRINT CENTER THAT CEASED OPERATIONS IN APRIL 2024. THE PRINT CENTER PROVIDED THE MAJORITY OF INTERNAL PRINTING NEEDS FOR THE STATE BAR AND THE FOUNDATION, AS WELL AS MAILING SERVICES. THESE SERVICES WERE ALSO AVAILABLE TO OUTSIDE PARTIES.

    Expenses $520,783

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Officers and directors · 2024

As listed in Part VII of the 2024 return, in the order the filer printed them. Each return names its own; this is not a roster the organization keeps with us.

  • BEN SHERMAN

    PAST PRESIDE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • ERINNA ATKINS

    PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • AJA BROOKS

    PRESIDENT- E

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • ALLISON BLOCK-CHAVEZ

    SECRETARY-TR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • DAN BEHLES

    COMMISSIONER

    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

  • 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

  • ANDREA SALAZAR

    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

  • LUCY SINKULAR

    COMMISSIONER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • ELIZABETH TRAVIS

    COMMISSIONER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • RANDY TAYLOR

    COMMISSIONER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • MERYL SUTTON

    COMMISSIONER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • RICHARD SPINELLO

    EXECUTIVE DI

    Total calculated
    $184,244
    From this org
    $162,583
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $21,661
    Hours/week
    59 + 1 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $146,340
    Bonus
    $16,243
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    $21,661
    Nontaxable benefits
    not reported
    Filer's total
    $184,244

  • STORMY RALSTIN

    GENERAL COUN

    Total calculated
    $166,150
    From this org
    $142,982
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $23,168
    Hours/week
    50

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $142,982
    Bonus
    not reported
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    $23,168
    Nontaxable benefits
    not reported
    Filer's total
    $166,150

The first 25 listed. 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. Earlier years are each on their own filing page.

Filings

  • 2024
    Revenue
    $4,205,627
    Expenses
    $4,040,403
    Contributions
    $0
    Grants paid
    $0
  • 2023
    Revenue
    $3,836,979
    Expenses
    $4,159,646
    Contributions
    $0
    Grants paid
    $0
  • 2022
    Revenue
    $3,987,221
    Expenses
    $3,784,769
    Contributions
    $300,980
    Grants paid
    $0

The four totals the IRS asks for on Part I of the Form 990, as filed. A dash means the figure was not present on the return — not that it was zero.

Other returns filed

  • 2021 · 990

    Revenue
    $3,577,386
    Expenses
    $3,347,079
    Assets (EOY)
    $6,272,489

  • 2020 · 990

    Revenue
    $3,308,626
    Expenses
    $3,184,493
    Assets (EOY)
    $6,003,967

  • 2019 · 990

    Revenue
    $3,542,050
    Expenses
    $3,239,527
    Assets (EOY)
    $5,954,144

  • 2018 · 990

    Revenue
    $3,509,407
    Expenses
    $3,064,829
    Assets (EOY)
    $5,746,158

  • 2017 · 990

    Revenue
    $2,888,217
    Expenses
    $2,832,007
    Assets (EOY)
    $6,764,692

  • 2016 · 990

    Revenue
    $2,933,824
    Expenses
    $2,837,417
    Assets (EOY)
    $7,840,647

  • 2015 · 990

    Revenue
    $2,807,034
    Expenses
    $2,683,093
    Assets (EOY)
    $4,585,021

  • 2014 · 990

    Revenue
    $2,749,771
    Expenses
    $2,419,920
    Assets (EOY)
    $4,459,992

  • 2013 · 990

    Revenue
    $2,619,093
    Expenses
    $3,091,091
    Assets (EOY)
    $3,721,780

  • 2012 · 990

    Revenue
    not reported
    Expenses
    $3,187,151
    Assets (EOY)
    $3,179,133

Nonprofiteer parses Forms 990, 990-EZ and 990-PF, in a window of recent tax years. These returns are recorded from the IRS e-file index, so their figures were extracted by that index rather than read from the return here — treat them as a different source from the filings above, not as more of the same record. A dash means the index carries no figure; Form 990-T listings carry none at all. Showing the 10 most recent; the API carries the rest.

Grants made

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

Where these grants went next →

Grants received

No itemized grant names this organization as a recipient. Only grants over $5,000 are itemized, and only by filers of the full Form 990.

Related organizations

From Schedule R Part II, where a filer lists the tax-exempt organizations it is related to by control. It does not record shared board members or money.

Declared on its 2024 return

Declared as related by

Other IRS files

Auto-Revocation List

Not listed. The IRS publishes this list for organizations whose exemption was automatically revoked for failing to file for three consecutive years.

Publication 78

Not present in the most recent drop.

These are two separate IRS files on two separate schedules, shown as published and not reconciled with each other. Neither is a statement about whether a contribution is deductible today: 19,245 organizations appear in Publication 78 while the IRS's own revocation file lists them as currently revoked, more than half of those revoked before 2019. Absence from Publication 78 is evidence of nothing, and presence is not evidence either. Verify current status with the IRS before relying on it.

What this page reflects

The registration facts above come from the IRS Business Master File published 13 October 2026 and read 26 October 2026, for every organization at once. Returns through tax year 2024, the newest we have parsed for this organization.