Southwest New Mexico Council of Government
SWNMCOG WAS ORGANIZED TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN LONG-RANGE PLANNING AND LOCAL ADMINISTRATION OF STATE AND FEDERAL FUNDS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO HELPS IN OBTAINING GRANTS FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES, HELPS …
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Visit swnmcog.orgAbout Southwest New Mexico Council of Government
Southwest New Mexico Council of Government is a advocacy organization based in SILVER CITY, United States. Annual revenue: $705K. EIN: 850220721.
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Mission
Swnmcog was organized to provide assistance in long-range planning and local administration of state and federal funds. The organization also helps in obtaining grants for specific purposes, helps with administration of various state programs at the local level and compilation of regional statistical reports.
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· 1 red flagGiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Southwest New Mexico Council of Government has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1969, it predates 91% of the advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 72 places it in the top 25% of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
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- a website
- a contact email
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySouthwest New Mexico Council of Government is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Silver City, NM, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1969 and has been operating for 57 years. Its EIN is 850220721. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 72/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 88 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Southwest New Mexico Council of Government's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 850220721. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Southwest New Mexico Council of Government has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 72 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.
Southwest New Mexico Council of Government is located in Silver City, NM, United States. The organization was established in 1969 and has been active for 57 years. Its registered address is 1203 N Hudson St, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Southwest New Mexico Council of Government has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 80% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Southwest New Mexico Council of Government is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 88 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Southwest New Mexico Council of Government. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Southwest New Mexico Council of Government holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 80%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Southwest New Mexico Council of Government is a advocacy organization based in SILVER CITY, United States. Annual revenue: $705K. EIN: 850220721. Southwest New Mexico Council of Government is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1969.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 80%. Its annual revenue of $1M is below the peer average of $4M.
Yes, donations to Southwest New Mexico Council of Government are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Southwest New Mexico Council of Government is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 850220721, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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SOUTHWEST NEW MEXICO COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENT is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 88 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 88 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1969
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Southwest New Mexico Council of Government
- What is Southwest New Mexico Council of Government?
- Southwest New Mexico Council of Government is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Silver City, United States. Southwest New Mexico Council of Government is a advocacy organization based in SILVER CITY, United States. Annual revenue: $705K. EIN: 850220721.
- When was Southwest New Mexico Council of Government founded?
- Southwest New Mexico Council of Government was founded in 1969.
- Who leads Southwest New Mexico Council of Government?
- Priscilla Lucero serves as EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
- Where is Southwest New Mexico Council of Government located?
- Headquartered in Silver City, NM, United States.
- What is Southwest New Mexico Council of Government's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1M-$10M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Southwest New Mexico Council of Government trustworthy?
- Southwest New Mexico Council of Government has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Southwest New Mexico Council of Government's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 850220721.
- What is Southwest New Mexico Council of Government's website?
- https://swnmcog.org