Armand Hammer United World College of the American West
75% goes to programs $5 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Armand Hammer United World College of the American West is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Montezuma, New Mexico, registered in 1982, with $53,588,572 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 75% of spending to programs.
400 Highway 65 Attn Business Office, Montezuma, NM, 87731 EIN 85-0297355 Since 1982
Revenue (FY2024)
$53.6M
▲ 55.9% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$59.0M
Net assets
$152.2M
Employees
198
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B+
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →AProgram efficiency40% of the rating75% to programs · $5 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Armand Hammer United World College of the American West: 75% to programs · $5 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating31 mo reserves · -10% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Armand Hammer United World College of the American West: 31 mo reserves · -10% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Armand Hammer United World College of the American West: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Armand Hammer United World College of the American West: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
See schedule o
Contact & location
- Address
- 400 Highway 65 Attn Business Office, Montezuma, NM, 87731
- City
- Montezuma
- State
- New Mexico
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Colleges & Universities
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $13.6M (FY2013) to $53.6M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $420.6MNet assets $152.2M
Operating margin
-10.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$572.8M
Total liabilities
$420.6M
Net assets
$152.2M
Salaries & benefits
$9.2M
16% of expenses
Board members
14
14 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $53,588,572▲55.9% | $58,996,048▲55.9% | $152,227,889▼0.6% | $572,819,178▲11.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $34,364,869▼43.6% | $37,830,689▲3.6% | $153,095,998▲9.7% | $514,871,183▲21.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $60,944,398▲33.9% | $36,519,558▲5.6% | $139,555,091▼7.2% | $423,989,351▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $45,522,570▼11.1% | $34,594,496▲21.3% | $150,387,097▼12.6% | $399,744,327▼4.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $51,227,760▲27.5% | $28,510,075▼3.5% | $172,012,784▲29.5% | $416,233,036▲46.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $40,177,663▼19.9% | $29,536,968▼1.9% | $132,789,508▼4.7% | $284,679,959▲8.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $50,172,464▲25.5% | $30,095,761▲40.6% | $139,352,451▼5.6% | $261,655,866▲7.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $39,973,415▼28.4% | $21,412,678▼23.4% | $147,576,320▲6.3% | $242,745,785▲16.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $55,808,118▼10.5% | $27,954,761▲21.5% | $138,824,133▲7.9% | $207,951,921▲15.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $62,351,479▲274% | $23,000,505▲5.8% | $128,648,774▼6.0% | $179,378,949▲24.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $16,690,937▲22.8% | $21,735,565▲6.9% | $136,825,469▼1.3% | $143,568,258▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $13,589,767 | $20,326,952▲51.4% | $138,582,256▲7.5% | $146,188,657▲9.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $13,424,260▲2.2% | $128,916,634▲15.6% | $133,350,052▲14.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $13,136,511▲0.6% | $111,544,816▼11.2% | $116,201,309▼11.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $13,064,549▲2.9% | $125,626,620▲12.7% | $130,617,071▲13.0% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $12,700,726 | $111,441,368 | $115,606,776 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Victoria Mora — $264,659 (0.45% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Mora | President | 40 | $264,659 |
| Kimi Jackson | Associate Head For Fin&opr | 40 | $183,304 |
| Mark Hodde | Associate Head For Advancement | 40 | $181,035 |
| Andrew Mahlstedt | Acting Head of School | 40 | $172,399 |
| Kristen Rae Daniels Dotti | Dean of Teaching & Learning | 40 | $144,787 |
| Naomi Swinton | Director Bartos Institute | 40 | $125,226 |
| Ashley Loren Richardson | Director of Hr | 40 | $118,598 |
| Philip Todd Austin-wimpey | Special Assistant To the President | 40 | $116,230 |
| Anne Cavanaugh | Director of Development | 40 | $111,650 |
| Aditya Joshi | Treasurer | 0 | — |
| Aly Kassam-remtulla | Chair | 0 | — |
| Belinda Nicholson | Trustee | 0 | — |
| Christian Janssen | Trustee | 0 | — |
| David Ertel | Trustee | 0 | — |
| Eivind Djupedal | Trustee | 0 | — |
| Fatymatou Dia Saleem | Trustee | 0 | — |
| Julia Hesse | Trustee | 0 | — |
| Klaus Desmet | Trustee | 0 | — |
| Marybeth Kravets | Trustee | 0 | — |
| Melanie Weston | Trustee | 0 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| O Melveny | Legal | $1,694,873 |
| Cozen Oconnor | Legal | $689,498 |
| Charlotte Payroll Inc | Payroll | $313,271 |
| Skdknickerbocker LLC | Consulting | $197,000 |
| Fayruz Benyousef Consulting LLC | Consulting | $153,000 |
Grants received · $6.5M total
73 grants to Armand Hammer United World College of the American West totaling $6.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Education | 2024 | $1,000,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $92,099 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $50,260 |
| Greater Horizons | Education | 2024 | $29,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $20,000 |
| Columbus Foundation | Education | 2024 | $20,000 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | Donor advised, education | 2024 | $11,500 |
| Tides Foundation | Quality education | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Education | 2023 | $400,000 |
| Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund | Scholarships & financial aid | 2023 | $165,340 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2023 | $160,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $119,820 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $104,003 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Human services | 2023 | $77,075 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $57,940 |
Grants made · $5,390 in FY2024
2 grants totaling $5,390 in FY2024. All grants made by Armand Hammer United World College of the American West →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Peace & Justice Center | — | $4,000 |
| New Mexico Highlands University | — | $1,390 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Armand Hammer United World College of the American West a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Armand Hammer United World College of the American West is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 85-0297355, based in Montezuma, New Mexico. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Armand Hammer United World College of the American West's EIN?
- Armand Hammer United World College of the American West's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 85-0297355.
- How much revenue does Armand Hammer United World College of the American West report?
- Armand Hammer United World College of the American West reported $53,588,572 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Armand Hammer United World College of the American West's spending goes to programs?
- Armand Hammer United World College of the American West spends about 75% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Armand Hammer United World College of the American West have?
- CharityIndex grades Armand Hammer United World College of the American West B+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Armand Hammer United World College of the American West's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Armand Hammer United World College of the American West's latest Form 990 is $264,659, paid to Victoria Mora (President).
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Data for Armand Hammer United World College of the American West (EIN 85-0297355) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.