Tanya R. Giddings
Assessor
501 Tijeras Ave NW
Albuquerque, NM 87102-3174
Phone: (505) 222-3700
Fax: (505) 222-3770
Bobby Espinosa
Deputy Assessor
Chief Information Officer
Michelle L. Aguilar
Deputy Assessor
Chief Administration Officer
E-mail: assessor@bernco.gov
BERNALILLO COUNTY ASSESSOR
CHARITABLE - EDUCATIONAL
ORGANIZATION TAX YEAR 2020
Application for Exemption of Property Tax for Non-Governmental Entities
Application Date:
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(Any award of an exemption will be for the current tax year only and will not relieve the organization from
the payment of previous years' taxes, interest and penalties.)
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_ Pursuant to Section 7-38-17 NMSA 1978, exemption of non-governmental entities must be applied for, approved and claimed to be allowed.
Once approved, reapplication is not necessary in subsequent tax years so long as the use of the property, ownership, boundary lines and mission
of the organization remain without change. Complete and submit this application to the Bernalillo County Assessors Office. The official
application submittal period is January 1, 2020 up to thirty (30) days following annual Notice of Value mailings. Property will be presumed NOT
EXEMPT and taxed accordingly OUTSIDE dates indicated. All new religious, charitable or educational organizations must follow this process
for the exemption to be considered for Tax Year 2020.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON EXEMPTIONS:
1. It is the USE of the property BY QUALIFYING INCORPORATED NON-PROFIT/CHARITABLE/EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONAL
OWNER(S), not the declared objects and purposes of its owners which determines the right to exemption. The charitable or educational
purpose of the property must be it’s PRIMARY use.
2. The IRS 501C(__) designation for federal income tax exemption has no applicability to applicant organization’s claim for property tax
exemption in New Mexico. This applies primarily to sales tax & the deductibility of donations on income tax reports etc.
3. Please complete this application in its entirety. If necessary, use additional sheets to support your claim for exemption.
Supporting Documentation:
Please submit the following documents to assist us in processing your application. Complete this application in it’s entirety. If
necessary, use additional sheets to support your claim for exemption.
Owner Equipment Certification Letter
RE Leased? (Submit Copy of Lease)
List Specifications on Page 04 of this application
Public Regulation Commission (Formerly State Corporation Commission) Certificate
Articles of Incorporation - Constitution and Bylaws
IRS 501C (__) Federal Non-Profit designation issued
IRS Form 990 reports for last two recent previous years
Financial & Income Statements last two recent previous years
Organizational brochure(s) reflecting charitable/educational nature of organization
Educational Entities: Educational curriculum applicable to each grade level of instruction
Improvements: Surveyors plat map reflecting improvements
ORGANIZATION APPLYING FOR TAX-EXEMPT STATUS:
ORGANIZATION NAME & Street Address: