The Economic Impact of Nonprofit Organizations in New Mexico

Nonprofit organizations make substantial contributions to the quality of life and economic well-being of the people of New Mexico. These organizations provide health care, social and educational services, advocate for social and environmental change, support businesses and communities, conduct research, support the arts and other cultural activities, and provide credit and basic utilities where the market does not. Far from offering a full account of the contribution of nonprofit organizations to the state, this report surveys the direct and indirect impact of employment and wages of these organizations on New Mexico's economy.