2016-05-11T12:04:57-05:00 2015-06-30 205949532 RICCI & COMPANY LLC 6200 UPTOWN BLVD NE STE 400 ALBUQUERQUE NM 87110 990 2014-07-01 850348301 NEW MEXICO VOICES FOR CHILDREN NEWM 5052449505 625 SILVER AVE SW STE 195 NO 195 ALBUQUERQUE NM 87102 DR VERONICA GARCIA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 5052449505 2016-05-09 1 JOHN GRISHAM P00647648 5053380800 2014 2016-08-17 19:52:53Z DR VERONICA GARCIA 625 SILVER AVE SW SUITE 195 ALBUQUERQUE NM 87102 817180 0 X WWW.NMVOICES.ORG X 1987 NM NEW MEXICO VOICES FOR CHILDREN CHAMPIONS PUBLIC POLICIES THAT IMPROVE THE STATUS AND WELL-BEING OF NEW MEXICO'S CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES. 13 13 12 18 0 0 1427423 774875 0 0 49 319 20132 27706 1447604 802900 0 0 0 0 867596 790357 0 0 67815 448849 452898 1316445 1243255 131159 -440355 1141114 712942 93556 106090 1047558 606852 X NEW MEXICO VOICES FOR CHILDREN'S MISSION IS TO CHAMPION PUBLIC POLICIES THAT IMPROVE THE STATUS AND WELL-BEING OF NEW MEXICO'S CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES IN THE AREAS OF HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND ECONOMIC SECURITY THROUGH CREDIBLE RESEARCH AND EFFECTIVE ADVOCACY. TO ACCOMPLISH THIS, THE ORGANIZATION WORKS WITH LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL POLICY MAKERS UTILIZING THE FOLLOWING STRATEGIES: RESEARCH, ANALYSIS, ADVOCACY, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, LOBBYING, COALITIONS, COLLABORATIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, OUTREACH/EDUCATION AND CAPACITY BUILDING. 0 0 305883 THE OTHER POLICY PROGRAM IDENTIFIES VARIOUS PROJECTS THAT ARE SPECIFIC TO THE NEEDS OF NEW MEXICAN CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. PROJECTS INCLUDE: THE FINISH LINE PROJECT AND THE KIDS COUNT PROJECT. 302141 TAX FAIRNESS AND BUDGET ADEQUACY - NMVC BELIEVES THAT CHILDREN AND FAMILIES SHOULD BE A HIGH PRIORITY IN FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL BUDGETS, AS SHOULD ESSENTIAL SERVICES AND FUNCTIONS SUCH AS EDUCATION, PUBLIC SAFETY, AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: ENSURING ADEQUATE BUDGETS FOR HEALTH, EDUCATION, SAFETY, AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAMS; SUPPORTING TAX POLICIES THAT DIRECTLY BENEFIT LOW AND MIDDLE INCOME NEW MEXICANS THAT REDUCE POVERTY; PROMOTING TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN TAX POLICY AND INCENTIVES; AND CLOSING TAX LOOPHOLES SO THAT ALL CORPORATIONS PAY THEIR FAIR SHARE OF TAXES. 119872 HEALTHY AND SAFE COMMUNITIES - NMVC BELIEVES THAT ALL NEW MEXICAN CHILDREN AND FAMILIES SHOULD HAVE ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY HEALTHCARE AND WELLNESS RESOURCES, AS WELL AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE IN SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITIES. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: ASSISTING IN IMPLEMENTING THE PATIENT PROTECTION AND AFFORDABLE CARE ACT; SIMPLIFYING ENROLLMENT IN, AND ACCESS TO, PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAMS FOR THOSE IN RURAL IN LOW INCOME AREAS; INVESTING IN OUT-OF-SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT; AND SUPPORTING EFFORTS TO ENHANCE PUBLIC SAFETY, PREVENT CHILD ABUSE, AND PROMOTE GUN SAFETY MEASURES. 115935 ECONOMIC SECURITY & PROSPERITY AND OTHER POLICY PROGRAMS - THE ECONOMIC SECURITY PROGRAM IS COMMITTED TO PROMOTING ECONOMIC AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL NEW MEXICANS. THIS PROGRAM ALSO SUPPORTS ACCESS TO ADEQUATE WAGE AND WORK ASSISTANCE FOR THOSE IN CRISIS AND THOSE UNABLE TO WORK. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: PROMOTING THE RAISING AND INDEXING OF THE MINIMUM WAGE; PROMOTING CONSUMER PROTECTION INITIATIVES; INCREASING FUNDING FOR PROGRAMS SERVING THE HOMELESS AND POOR; AND SUPPORTING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES. 75819 EDUCATION AND EARLY LEARNING/CARE - NMVC BELIEVES THAT INVESTING IN THE EARLY YEARS AND IN THE EDUCATION CONTINUUM IS THE BEST WAY TO ENSURE THAT NEW MEXICANS HAVE THE BEST OPPORTUNITIES TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND THROUGHOUT LIFE. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: PROMOTING ACCESS TO QUALITY HOME VISITS FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS; SUPPORTING FUNDING SOURCES THAT SUSTAIN EDUCATION PROGRAMS; SUPPORTING METHODS FOR CLOSING RACIAL/ETHNIC ACHEIVEMENT GAPS IN ALL STAGES OF EDUCATION; AND SUPPORTING EFFORTS TO IMPROVE EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES FOR HOMELESS YOUTH. 32447 RACIAL/ETHNIC EQUITY AND CIVIC PARTICIPATION - NMVC BELIEVES THAT ALL VOICES SHOULD BE REPRESENTED IN GOVERNMENT AND THAT ALL CIVIL RIGHTS SHOULD NOT BE LIMITED BY RACE, ETHNICITY, RELIGION, DISABILITY, GENDER, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, OR COUNTRY OF ORIGIN. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: SUPPORTING HUMANE IMMIGRATION REFORM; SUPPORTING POLICIES THAT LICENSE ALL QUALIFIES DRIVERS REGARDLESS OF IMIGRATION STATUS; CHALLENGING VOTER IDENTIFICATION PROPOSALS; AND SUPPORTING ROBUST CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM. 224201 952097 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 11 0 1 12 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 13 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 NM X X VERONICA GARCIA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 5052449505 625 SILVER AVE SW SUITE 195 ALBUQUERQUE NM 87102 DEBRA BACA CHAIRPERSON 1.00 X X 0 0 0 FRED HARRIS VICE CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 DONALD SIMONSON PHD TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 GAIL GOLDSTEIN SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JAVIER ACEVES MD DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 SHERI WILLIAMS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARIA BROCK DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARILYN S HILL DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ROBERT MCNEILL DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 PATRICIA RODRIGUEZ PHD DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 LUIS VARGAS PHD DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 FRANCES VARELA DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DIANA VALDEZ PHD DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DR VERONICA GARCIA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 98037 0 0 LORI BACHMAN OPERATIONS DIRECTOR 40.00 X 69902 0 5573 167939 0 5573 0 0 0 0 0 1724 55475 717676 774875 319 319 19849 55475 14280 5569 5569 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 900099 22137 22137 22137 802900 22137 0 5888 X 167938 138147 15600 14191 487198 400771 45258 41169 23783 23783 45616 32595 2026 10995 65822 47299 18501 22 30538 22558 7980 38042 38042 158988 138430 20558 34 34 63721 31985 31684 52 58734 42718 15607 409 23276 14770 7766 740 39182 13810 25372 163 163 24831 1167 23427 237 10333 5325 5008 BAD DEBT EXP 2600 2600 MISCELLANEOUS 1666 1666 COMMUNITY PARTNERS 790 697 93 1243255 952097 223343 67815 279832 325288 101648 0 714158 356267 1929 13022 150818 150818 24831 0 18716 18365 1141114 712942 62398 80638 31158 25452 93556 106090 X 89599 259335 944724 334282 13235 13235 1047558 606852 1141114 712942 -440355 -351 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 827854 1237136 1081041 1427423 774875 5348329 827854 1237136 1081041 1427423 774875 5348329 5348329 1325 1191 1026 49 319 3910 765 250 5029 20132 27707 53883 5406122 99998 0.98930 0.99610 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 9511 28531 38042 1220000 1258042 200804 50201 0 0 193972 196697 206645 200804 798118 1197177 12631 13142 42558 38042 106373 48493 49174 51661 50201 199529 299294 4319 2629 10558 9511 27017 PART II-A LINE 1(A) & 1(B) LOBBYING ACTIVITIES: DURING THE NEW MEXICO LEGISLATIVE SESSION, TWO MEMBERS OF STAFF REGISTERED AS LOBBYISTS. NEW MEXICO VOICES FOR CHILDREN'S INTERESTS ARE TO PROMOTE THE EDUCATION, HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF NEW MEXICO'S CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. THE ORGANIZATION LOBBIED FOR LEGISLATION THAT WOULD BENEFIT THE SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF CITIZENS AND LOBBIED AGAINST LEGISLATION THAT WAS DEEMED DETRIMENTAL TO THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF CHILDREN. THE ORGANIZATION HAS CALCULATED THE EXPENSE OF COMPENSATION ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ACTIVITY TO BE $38,042. 14716 -351 14365 13017 1699 14716 12234 783 13017 12791 -557 12234 10653 2138 12791 1 0 150818 150818 0 0 X 816829 -351 14280 13929 802900 0 802900 1257535 14280 14280 1243255 0 1243255 PART V, LINE 4: EACH YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION IS AUTHORIZED TO RECEIVE ONLY THE EARNINGS GENERATED BY THE MONIES HELD IN THE ENDOWMENT FUND. IF NMVC CHOOSES TO TAKE A DISTRIBUTION OF THESE EARNINGS, IT USES THESE PROCEEDS TO PAY FOR GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES. PART X, LINE 2: NEW MEXICO VOICES FOR CHILDREN (NMVC) IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. IN ADDITION, NMVC HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED AS OTHER THAN A PRIVATE FOUNDATION. NMVC EVALUATES UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASC 450, ACCOUNTING FOR CONTINGENCIES, WHEREBY THE EFFECT OF THE UNCERTAINTIES IN TAX POSITIONS WOULD BE RECORDED IF THE OUTCOME WAS CONSIDERED PROBABLE AND REASONABLY ESTIMABLE. AS OF JUNE 30, 2015, NMVC HAD NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. NMVC'S OPEN AUDIT PERIODS ARE 2012 TO 2015. PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: RECLASSED DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPS 14,280. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: RECLASSED DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPS 14,280. SPIRIT OF HOPE GALA 66589 50000 16589 12709 KIDS COUNT EVENT 8735 5475 3260 1571 75324 55475 19849 14280 14280 5569 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO MEMBERS OF THE BOARD AND TO MEMBERS OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE PRIOR TO THE FINAL SUBMISSION TO THE IRS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C EACH YEAR ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF ARE PROVIDED WITH NEW MEXICO VOICES FOR CHILDREN CODE OF CONDUCT AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES AND DISCLOSURE FORMS. ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF READ, INITIAL AND SIGN A COPY OF THE POLICIES, COMPLETE AND SIGN THE DISCLOSURE FORMS AND RETURN WITHIN 30 DAYS OF RECEIVING THE POLICIES. THESE FORMS ARE REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND RETAINED IN THE ORGANIZATION'S FILES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION LEVELS ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS USING INDEPENDENT COMPARABLE DATA. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 FINANCIAL STATEMENT INFORMATION IS MADE AVAILABLE ON THE GUIDESTAR WEBSITE. ALSO, ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 138,430. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 20,558. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 158,988. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 2C: THE ORGANIZATION HAS AN AUDIT COMMITTEE WHICH ASSUMES OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.