Border Security Alliance
The Border Security Alliance promotes social welfare by advocating for public policies to secure the northern and southern borders, support border patrol and law enforcement, combat human trafficking, drug smuggling, illicit tobacco trade, and protect local communities.
Border Security Alliance at a glance
In short: Border Security Alliance gave $28K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $27,500
- +175.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,167
- -8.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $245,822
- -53.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Border Security Alliance funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Arizona Police Association ($10K). Together the top 3 received $28K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $28K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Police Association Phoenix, AZ | To Further the Organization's Mission | $10,000 |
| Phoenix Law Enforcement Association Phoenix, AZ | To Further the Organization's Mission | $10,000 |
| Operation Blue Ribbon Phoenix, AZ | To Further the Organization's Mission | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $245,822 | $248,314 | $531,486 | $27,500 | 3 |
| 2023 | $528,994 | $1,052,350 | $609,161 | $10,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | $80,555 | $246,250 | $165,695 | — | — |
About Border Security Alliance
Based on IRS filings
Border Security Alliance is a public charity, based in Phoenix, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $246K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $28K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Border Security Alliance is led by Jobe Dickinson, President on every filing since 2022; 3 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jobe Dickinson
President
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
$45K (2022) → $96K (2024)
Cale Ottens
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Lines
Chairman
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Winsky
Board Member
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$13K (2022) → $36K (2024)
Justin Harris
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$8K (2022) → $44K (2024)
Ashley Ragan
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Trista Guzman Glover (2022) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $96K, to Jobe Dickinson (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Border Security Alliance
How much does Border Security Alliance give each year?
Border Security Alliance gave $28K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
What is Border Security Alliance's typical grant size?
Border Security Alliance's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,167, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Border Security Alliance give grants?
Border Security Alliance gives mostly in Arizona: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (3 grants).
Does Border Security Alliance give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Border Security Alliance's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further the Organization's Mission" (3 grants).
How large is Border Security Alliance?
Border Security Alliance reported $246K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $248K.
What is Border Security Alliance's EIN?
Border Security Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2109931. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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