Advocacy Without Borders
Advocacy Without Borders is a private foundation based in Sugar Land, Texas. Its 2025 filing describes direct charitable activities involving community-engaged research and partnerships, disability and autism initiatives, and public education and knowledge-sharing; its 2025 grants also supported organizations and individuals with needs including food, housing, disability-related support, and community services.
Advocacy Without Borders at a glance
In short: Advocacy Without Borders gave $11K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $11,390
- +6.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +37.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,035
- -22.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $950
- Primary geography
- Texas (50% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Advocacy Without Borders
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7616 Branford Pl Ste 220, Sugar Land, TX 77479
Phone: (281) 436-7332
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Advocacy Without Borders funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Houston HELP ($4K). Together the top 10 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Texas (50%), Georgia (25%), Ohio (9%), Louisiana (7%), and North Carolina (4%). The listed grants also include a recipient in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $515 (2023) to $11K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Houston HELP Houston, TX | Support for provision of groceries for low income families families to prevent hunger due to loss of Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program SNAP benefits. Subsequent provision of additional assistance clothing transportation school supplies etc.. | $3,500 |
| Kind Theory Plano, TX | Bridging Safe and Supportive Communities Program: a comprehensive initiative designed to equip neurodivergent individuals with the tools and techniques needed to navigate interactions with law enforcement helping to prevent escalation. Additionally Moreover provision of targeted education to law enforcement on understanding neurodivergent communication styles behaviors sensory needs and traits and effective de-escalation strategies. | $1,000 |
| 2025 Indigent person BW Dallas, GA | Provision of emergency short-term lodging and household items for homeless single mother BW and her children ages 4 6 8 and 9 years old. Funds were paid directly by our organization on the familys behalf. | $995 |
| 2025 Indigent person DC Columbus, OH | Provision of emergency short-term lodging and household items for homeless disabled single father DC and minor children. Funds were paid directly by our organization on the familys behalf. | $995 |
| 2025 Indigent person TT Decatur, GA | Provision of funds for disabled single mother TT and children. | $995 |
| 2025 Indigent person NR Houston, TX | Rental and food assistance for homeless disabled single mother and child NR. Funds were paid directly by our organization on behalf of the family. | $950 |
| 2025 Indigent person EJ Atlanta, GA | Provision of short-term transitional lodging for homeless father EJ recently released from incarceration as a stop gap while he awaited placement in a housing program. Funds were paid directly by our organization on the individuals behalf. | $900 |
| 2025 Indigent person NK Lake Charles, LA | Provision of funds to disabled unemployed father NK. Funds were provided directly from our organization on the familys behalf. | $755 |
| Help Empathize Accept and Love HEAL Family Ruffin, NC | Support for education and awareness activities promoting substance use recovery led by disabled veteran and volunteers. | $500 |
| Babe Nation Forest Park, IL | Support for provision of groceries for struggling families to prevent hunger due to loss of Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program SNAP benefits. | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $52,700 | $52,700 | $11,390 | 11 | $52,700 |
| 2024 | $63,424 | $63,424 | $10,657 | 8 | $63,334 |
| 2023 | $100,000 | $100,000 | $515 | 2 | — |
| 2022 | $100,000 | $100,000 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $18,062 | $9,061 | — | — | $2,400 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2025 filing describes work involving research initiatives focused on autism, disability, health equity, and early childhood intervention. It also reports engagement in disability- and autism-focused networks and justice-focused projects addressing health disparities at the intersection of disability, race, socioeconomic status, and gender. Its knowledge-sharing activities include scholarly and community-centered work, public education, and presentations and training.
The 2025 grants show support for nonprofit organizations and individuals, including assistance for families and individuals facing food insecurity, homelessness, or disability-related needs. One recipient, Fort Bend Junior Service League, describes its mission as promoting volunteerism, developing women, and improving Fort Bend County through community involvement.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $11,390. Grants ranged from $300 to $3,500, with a median of $950. Notable awards included $3,500 to Houston HELP for grocery assistance and additional support for low-income families; $1,000 to Kind Theory for a program supporting neurodivergent people and educating law enforcement; and $500 to HEAL Family for education and awareness activities promoting substance use recovery. The foundation also made several grants directly on behalf of people experiencing housing or other hardship.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Morenike Giwa Onaiwu as President, Eddie Dale Givens as Vice President & Secretary, and Erica Ruger as Director.
Advocacy Without Borders is led by Morenike Giwa Onaiwu, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Morenike Giwa Onaiwu
President
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$48K (2022) → $0 (2025)
Erica Ruger
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eddie Dale Givens
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Amina Sam (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Leslie Raneri (2021–2023) — Vice President & Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $48K, to Morenike Giwa Onaiwu (President).
Frequently asked questions about Advocacy Without Borders
How much does Advocacy Without Borders give each year?
Advocacy Without Borders gave $11K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $11K across 8 grants.
What is Advocacy Without Borders's typical grant size?
Advocacy Without Borders's median grant in 2025 was $950, and its average grant was $1,035, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Advocacy Without Borders give grants?
Advocacy Without Borders gives mostly in Texas: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (25%) and Ohio (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (2 grants).
Does Advocacy Without Borders give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Advocacy Without Borders's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Advocacy Without Borders's largest grantees?
Advocacy Without Borders's largest 2025 grantees include Houston HELP ($3,500), Kind Theory ($1,000) and 2025 Indigent person BW ($995), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What does Advocacy Without Borders fund?
The foundation’s 2025 filing describes work involving research initiatives focused on autism, disability, health equity, and early childhood intervention. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Advocacy Without Borders?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Advocacy Without Borders's EIN?
Advocacy Without Borders's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1882557. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Advocacy Without Borders accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 21, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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