Borderlands Research Foundation
The mission of the Borderlands Research Foundation is to support the borderlands research institute by advancing our understanding, appreciation, and conservation of the chihuahuan desert borderlands through scientific investigations, student training, and sharing information with our stakeholders.
Borderlands Research Foundation at a glance
In short: Borderlands Research Foundation gave $621K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $621K). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $621,424
- -9.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $621,424
- -9.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $621,424
- Total assets
- $7,448,328
- +15.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Borderlands Research Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
How Borderlands Research Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1345% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $43K (2021) to $685K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $621K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $621,424 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,448,328 | $971,716 | $901,448 | $621,424 | 1 | $118,559 |
| 2023 | $6,476,793 | $952,920 | $874,693 | $685,172 | 1 | $16,476 |
| 2022 | $5,699,430 | $1,084,832 | $607,308 | $503,330 | 1 | $-1,661 |
| 2021 | $5,988,486 | $5,713,149 | $89,357 | $43,000 | 1 | $600 |
About Borderlands Research Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Borderlands Research Foundation is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Alpine, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $621K. Net investment income was $119K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Borderlands Research Foundation is led by Allen W. Smith, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Allen W. Smith
President
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pete Gallego
Srsu President
Trustee → Srsu President, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carlos Hernandez
Srsu President
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carl Ryan
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elliott Haynes
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Thompson
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Potts
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Davidson
Vice President
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James King
Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Justin B. Yarborough
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Borderlands Research Foundation
How much does Borderlands Research Foundation give each year?
Borderlands Research Foundation gave $621K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $685K across 1 grant.
How large is Borderlands Research Foundation?
Borderlands Research Foundation reported $7.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $972K.
What is Borderlands Research Foundation?
Borderlands Research Foundation is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Alpine, TX. It holds $7.4M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Borderlands Research Foundation's EIN?
Borderlands Research Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2822610. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 4, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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