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Nonprofit · EIN 75-0121368

NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC

Tax-exempt · LAS VEGAS, NM 87701

Financials

$3.3M$1.6M2022$1.9M$1.5M2023$1.7M$1.5M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$1,725,670$1,485,424$240,246$34,655,523$13,428,016$21,227,507
June 30, 2024990$1,875,910$1,491,812$384,098$24,898,809$4,656,070$20,242,739
June 30, 2023990$3,310,694$1,592,581$1,718,113$22,544,225$3,621,718$18,922,507
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,241,680
of which government grants
$535
Membership dues
$5,920
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$517,243
Net gain from sales of assets
$2,723
Net income from fundraising events
-$51,047
Other revenue
-$33,253

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$922,159
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$81,000
Travel
$11,875
Program services (functional)
$927,266
Management and general (functional)
$558,158

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$24,898,809
Total assets, end of year
$34,655,523
Total liabilities, end of year
$13,428,016
Net assets, end of year
$21,227,507
Land, buildings and equipment
$283,959
Net assets without donor restrictions
$9,262,646
Net assets with donor restrictions
$11,964,861
Gross receipts
$1,933,279
Employees
0
Volunteers
10
Year formed
1984
State of legal domicile
NM

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
VINCE MARCHIPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
VIOLA MARTINEZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
FELICIA ORTIZTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SHARI JONESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DR JAMES ABREUDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
LEAH SAIZ-WOLFFDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
NATALIE MARRJUODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
PAUL CASSIDYVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director
1$0
ROMAN ROMERODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
LOUELLA-MARR MONTOYADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JEANNAE LEGERSECRETARY
Trustee or director
1$0
VICTORIA SANCHEZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ERNESTO FRESQUEZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JAMES SOUTHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DR PAUL GRINDSTAFFEXECTUTIVE VP/DIR
Officer
20$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 15 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
VINCE MARCHIPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
DR PAUL GRINDSTAFFVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
VIOLA MARTINEZSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
FELICIA ORTIZTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SHARI JONESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DR JAMES ABREUDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
TINA M CORDOVADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JAN DENTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
PAUL CASSIDYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ROMAN ROMERODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
LOUELLA-MARR MONTOYADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JEANNAE LEGERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
VICTORIA SANCHEZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DR PAULINE RINDONEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
THERESA LAWEXECUTIVE VP/DIR
Officer
20$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 17 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
VINCE MARCHIPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
DR PAUL GRINDSTAFFVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
VIOLA MARTINEZSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
FELICIA ORTIZTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SHARI JONESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DR JAMES ABREUDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
TINA M CORDOVADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JAN DENTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
PAUL CASSIDYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ROMAN ROMERODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
LOUELLA-MARR MONTOYADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JEANNAE LEGERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DR BARBARA PEREA CASEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DR PAULINE RINDONEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
VICTORIA SANCHEZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DR TOM WHITSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
THERESA LAWEXECUTIVE VP/DIR
Officer
20$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 9000, LAS VEGAS, NM 87701-9000
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
PAUL GRINDSTAFF, BOX 9000, LAS VEGAS, NM 87701
Signed the 990
PAUL GRINDSTAFF, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(505) 454-3039
Return prepared by
CRI ADVISORS LLC

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO BENEFIT STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY AND THE UNIVERSITY AS A WHOLE THROUGH THE ACQUISITION, DEVELOPMENT, AND ADMINISTRATION OF FINANCIAL AND OTHER RESOURCES.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS AND RESEARCH GRANTS TO STUDENTS ATTENDING NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS UNIVERSITY.
    Expenses $268,185 · grants $268,185
  • THE FOUNDATION SOLICITS, RECEIVES AND MANAGES FUNDS CONTRIBUTED BY INDIVIDUALS, FOUNDATIONS, CORPORATIONS AND OTHERS FOR THE BENEFIT OF NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS UNIVERSITY, ITS FACULTY, AND ITS STUDENTS.
    Expenses $659,081 · grants $653,974 · revenue $17,794

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
75-0121368
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Organization supporting a government college or university
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1986
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B114)
Assets (IRS master file)
$34,655,523
Income (IRS master file)
$1,933,279

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$1,725,670$1,485,424$34,655,523XML
990June 2024$1,875,910$1,491,812$24,898,809IRS
990June 2023$3,310,694$1,592,581$22,544,225XML
990June 2022$1,758,292$1,688,390$20,264,132IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 75-0121368).

Questions about NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC is 75-0121368.
Is NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1986.
Are donations to NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names PAUL GRINDSTAFF.
Who are the officers and directors of NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,725,670, expenses of $1,485,424 and total assets of $34,655,523 at year end.

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