Think New Mexico
Think New Mexico
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About this organization
Mission
Think New Mexico is a results-oriented think tank whose mission is to improve the lives of all New Mexicans, especially those who lack a strong voice in the political process. We fulfill this mission by educating the public, the media, and policymakers about some of the most serious challenges facing New Mexico and by developing and advocating for enduring, effective, evidence-based solutions to overcome those challenges. Our approach is to perform and publish sound, nonpartisan, independent research. Unlike many think tanks, Think New Mexico does not subscribe to any particular ideology. Instead, because New Mexico is at or near the bottom of so many national rankings, our focus is on promoting workable solutions.
About
IN 2019, THINK NEW MEXICO LAUNCHED A NEW INITIATIVE DESIGNED TO IMPROVE RETIREMENT SECURITY FOR ALL NEW MEXICANS. THINK NEW MEXICO RESEARCHED, WROTE, AND PUBLISHED A POLICY REPORT TITLED, "SOLVING THE HIDDEN CRISIS: ACHIEVING RETIREMENT SECURITY FOR ALL NEW MEXICANS," WHICH RECOMMENDED THREE MAJOR REFORMS: REPEALING THE STATE'S INCOME TAX ON SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS; ENSURING THAT EVERY PRIVATE SECTOR WORKER IN NEW MEXICO HAS ACCESS TO A RETIREMENT ACCOUNT THAT THEY CAN CONTRIBUTE TO USING AUTOMATIC PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS; AND STABILIZING THE STATE'S PUBLIC PENSION FUNDS. COPIES OF THE REPORT WERE DISTRIBUTED TO MORE THAN 12,000 NEW MEXICANS AS PART OF OUR EXTENSIVE PUBLIC EDUCATION EFFORTS AROUND THIS ISSUE. THINK NEW MEXICO ALSO DEVELOPED LEGISLATION TO IMPLEMENT OUR PROPOSED REFORMS AND ORGANIZED A DIVERSE COALITION OF SUPPORTERS TO ADVOCATE FOR THEM DURING THE 2020 LEGISLATIVE SESSION.DURING THE 2019 LEGISLATIVE SESSION, LANGUAGE WAS INCLUDED IN THE STATE BUDGET BASED ON THINK NEW MEXICO'S LEGISLATION REQUIRING SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND CHARTER SCHOOLS TO MAXIMIZE THE PROPORTION OF THEIR BUDGETS THAT THEY SPEND IN THE CLASSROOM, RATHER THAN ON CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION. THINK NEW MEXICO ALSO SUCCESSFULLY ADVOCATED FOR THE PASSAGE OF HOUSE BILL 407, A COMPREHENSIVE UPDATE TO THE ELECTION CODE THAT INCLUDED A PROVISION DRAFTED BY THINK NEW MEXICO REQUIRING CANDIDATES FOR THE PUBLIC REGULATION COMMISSION TO SPECIFICALLY LIST HOW THEY MEET QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS WHEN THEY FILE TO RUN FOR OFFICE. THINK NEW MEXICO ALSO SUCCESSFULLY ADVOCATED FOR APPROPRIATIONS OF $900,000 TO CREATE AN ALL-PAYER CLAIMS DATABASE, WHICH WILL BE USED TO EXPAND THE HEALTH CARE TRANSPARENCY WEBSITE CREATED AS A RESULT OF THINK NEW MEXICO'S 2015 POLICY INITIATIVE; AND $242,000 IN FUNDING FOR THE STRATEGIC WATER RESERVE, THE INNOVATIVE WATER MANAGEMENT TOOL THAT THINK NEW MEXICO DEVELOPED IN 2005 TO KEEP MORE WATER IN NEW MEXICO'S RIVERS.FINALLY, IN 2019 THINK NEW MEXICO CONTINUED ITS LEADERSHIP INTERNSHIP PROGRAM, WHICH AIMS TO RETAIN A NEW GENERATION OF POTENTIAL LEADERS IN NEW MEXICO BY TEACHING THEM HOW THEY CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THEIR HOME STATE. IN 2019, THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM SERVED SIX STUDENTS FROM ACROSS NEW MEXICO, TRAINING THEM HOW TO DEVELOP AND ENACT SOUND PUBLIC POLICY AND INTRODUCING THEM TO KEY POLICYMAKERS AND OPINION LEADERS.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit, as set forth in the filing, is “Education and public policy research”.
When detailing its duties, they were outlined as: “Education and public policy research”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally authorized to operate is NM, as reported.
- The filing confirms that the non-profit's address in 2020 was 1227 PASEO DE PERALTA, SANTA FE, NM, 87501.
- The non-profit's form for the year 2020 reports a total of 9 employees on their payroll.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is $133,572.
- The organization has 8 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1998.
- The organization pays $448,041 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $45,809 in fundraising expenses.