Far West Texas & Southern New Mexico Regional Advisory Council on Trauma
The Far West Texas & Southern New Mexico Regional Advisory Council on Trauma, based in El Paso, Texas, is a public charity that advances regional emergency healthcare through prevention, education, preparedness, and response. It coordinates a regional healthcare coalition and works with hospitals, EMS providers, first responders, and other healthcare agencies.
Far West Texas & Southern New Mexico Regional Advisory Council on Trauma at a glance
In short: Far West Texas & Southern New Mexico Regional Advisory Council on Trauma gave $831K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $69K), mostly in Texas. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $831,370
- +246.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $69,281
- +160.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $28,122
- Total assets
- $3,611,030
- -5.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (4 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Far West Texas & Southern New Mexico Regional Advisory Council on Trauma
- Contact
Mailing address: 6055 Threadgill Ave, El Paso, TX 79924
Phone: (915) 838-3201
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Far West Texas & Southern New Mexico Regional Advisory Council on Trauma funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Rankin County Hospital District EMS ($460K). Together the top 10 received $817K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 44 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The council’s stated service area covers El Paso, Hudspeth, and Culberson counties in Texas and Catron, Doña Ana, Grant, Hidalgo, Luna, Sierra, and Otero counties in New Mexico. Its 2025 grants, however, were all reported to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Far West Texas & Southern New Mexico Regional Advisory Council on Trauma open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 12 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $139K; repeat grants $34K. How we count
Medians: $37K first-time, $23K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $122K (2020) to $1.4M (2021). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $831K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rankin County Hospital District EMS Rankin, TX | Preparedness, Treatment & Prevention of Trauma | $460,309 |
| Elite Medical Transport of Texas LLC El Paso, TX | Preparedness, Treatment & Prevention of Trauma | $103,283 |
| Culberson County Hospital EMS Van Horn, TX | Preparedness, Treatment & Prevention of Trauma | $55,979 |
| Reeves County ESD2 Pecos, TX | Preparedness, Treatment & Prevention of Trauma | $37,555 |
| Odessa Fire Rescue Odessa, TX | Preparedness, Treatment & Prevention of Trauma | $36,560 |
| City of San Angelo Fire Department San Angelo, TX | Preparedness, Treatment & Prevention of Trauma | $32,707 |
| El Paso Fire Department El Paso, TX | Preparedness, Treatment & Prevention of Trauma | $23,537 |
| Dell City EMS Dell City, TX | Preparedness, Treatment & Prevention of Trauma | $22,402 |
| Fort Hancock EMS Fort Hancock, TX | Preparedness, Treatment & Prevention of Trauma | $22,402 |
| Northern Hudspeth County EMS Sierra Blanca, TX | Preparedness, Treatment & Prevention of Trauma | $22,402 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,611,030 | $2,432,260 | $2,478,733 | $831,370 | 12 | $19,749 |
| 2024 | $3,830,680 | $1,801,393 | $1,957,959 | $239,786 | 9 | $4,760 |
| 2023 | $3,627,262 | $2,985,119 | $2,576,914 | $163,027 | 8 | — |
| 2022 | $2,987,717 | $1,662,295 | $1,811,946 | $160,237 | 8 | — |
| 2021 | $2,577,331 | $3,662,219 | $4,267,158 | $1,417,089 | 7 | — |
| 2020 | $3,643,846 | $2,268,606 | $2,282,285 | $121,675 | 5 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The council’s mission is to advance the Far West Texas and Southern New Mexico trauma and emergency healthcare system through prevention, education, preparedness, and response. Its stated activities include maintaining systems of care for trauma, cardiac and stroke care, behavioral health, neonatal and maternal care, and disaster preparedness; providing professional education; coordinating regional emergency response; and offering community education on safety and injury prevention.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the council reported 12 grants totaling $831,370. Grant amounts ranged from $5,539 to $460,309, with a median of $28,122. The listed grants were for “preparedness, treatment & prevention of trauma.” The largest grants went to Rankin County Hospital District EMS in Rankin, Texas ($460,309), Elite Medical Transport of Texas LLC in El Paso ($103,283), Culberson County Hospital EMS in Van Horn ($55,979), Reeves County ESD2 in Pecos ($37,555), and Odessa Fire Rescue ($36,560). All grant dollars listed for 2025 went to recipients in Texas.
Separately, the council’s website describes an EMS education funding process supported by funding provided to BorderRAC by the Texas Department of State Health Services. Applicants work with an EMS sponsoring agency and submit an application packet that includes proof of enrollment, education costs, agency information, and an agreement between the sponsoring agency and applicant. Scholarship applicants commit to work or volunteer with the sponsoring agency; the stated minimum is 96 hours per month to remain eligible. The packet checklist also includes enrollment and course-cost documentation. This is an EMS education support process, not the council’s reported grants to organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The website lists Chris Celaya as Executive Board chair, Alexa Timbrook as secretary, Don Janes as treasurer, Alex Ramos as chair-elect, and Todd Haugen as ex-officio. Wanda Helgesen is listed as executive director.
The 2025 filing lists committee chairs and other directors, including Lyida Camacho, Eddie Sanchez, Anthony Muro, Ana Acosta, Alan Tyrock, Michelle Gonzales, Keneht Lujan, Craig Roberts, Todd Haugen, and Chris Celaya.
Far West Texas & Southern New Mexico Regional Advisory Council on Trauma is led by Wanda L. Helgesen, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 2 of 15 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wanda L. Helgesen
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$143K (2021) → $110K (2025)
Anthony Muro
Chair & Epr Committee
Chair-Epr Committee → Chair & Epr Committee, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Celaya
Chair
Chair-Elect → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alan Tyrock
Chair & Systems Performance Impovement Committee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ana Acosta
Chair & Prevention Committee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Palofax
Chair Pro-Tempore
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eddie Sanchez
Chair & Ems Committee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lyida Camacho
Chair & Acute Care Services
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Gonzales
Chair & Perinatal Committee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rafael J. Garcia
Comptroller
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$63K (2020) → $90K (2025)
Craig Roberts
Community at Large
Community-At-Large Member → Community at Large, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexa Timbrook
Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Don Janes
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keneht Lujan
Nm Member at Large
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Haugen
Past Chair
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (25)
- Former: Alan Tyroch Md Facs (2020–2024) — Chair-Sys Per Improv Cmte
- Former: Carla Escobar Rn Msn (2020–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: David Palafox Md Dabfp Faafp (2020–2024) — Community-At-Large Member
- Former: Julia Perez Rn Msn (2020–2024) — Chair
- Former: Kenneth Lujan Lp (2020–2024) — Nm Member-At-Large
- Former: Sandra Gonzalez Msn RN (2020–2024) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Teresa Souza (2020–2024) — Community-At-Large Member
- Former: Ana Acosta Ma (2021–2024) — Chair-Prevention Committee
- Former: Eddie Sanchez Lp (2021–2024) — Chair-Ems Committee
- Former: Lydia Camacho RN (2023–2024) — Chair-Acute Care Services
- Former: Michelle Gonzalezbsn (2023–2024) — Chair-Perinatal Committee
- Former: Sireesha Redy MD (2021–2023) — Co Chair-Perinatal Committee
- Former: Imelda Cazares Chsp (2020–2022) — Chair-Epr Committee
- Former: Todd Haugen Bba Lp (2020–2022) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Debra B. Ray Msn Rnc-Ob Ibclc (2021–2022) — Co Chair-Perinatal Committee
- Former: Donald R. Janes Rn-Paramedic (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Heather Styles Bsn RN (2021–2022) — Chair-Acute Care Services
- Former: Julia Perez Msn Rnn (2021–2022) — Chair-Elect
- Former: Alex Ramos Msn RN (2020) — Ex-Officer
- Former: Camille Gerdes Msn RN (2020) — Co Chair-Perinatal Committee
- Former: Carlos Alarcon Nr-Paramedic (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Gus Tavarez Nr-Paramedic (2020) — Chair-Ems Committee
- Former: Mark Lawson MD (2020) — Physician Community-At-Large Member
- Former: Valerie Blair Bsn RN (2020) — Chair-Acute Care Services
- Former: Wanda L. Helgesen Msn RN (2020) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $110K, to Wanda Helgesen (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Far West Texas & Southern New Mexico Regional Advisory Council on Trauma
How much does Far West Texas & Southern New Mexico Regional Advisory Council on Trauma give each year?
Far West Texas & Southern New Mexico Regional Advisory Council on Trauma gave $831K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $240K across 9 grants.
What is Far West Texas & Southern New Mexico Regional Advisory Council on Trauma's typical grant size?
Far West Texas & Southern New Mexico Regional Advisory Council on Trauma's median grant in 2025 was $28,122, and its average grant was $69,281, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Far West Texas & Southern New Mexico Regional Advisory Council on Trauma that year got $139K on average.
Where does Far West Texas & Southern New Mexico Regional Advisory Council on Trauma give grants?
Far West Texas & Southern New Mexico Regional Advisory Council on Trauma gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were El Paso, TX (4 grants).
Does Far West Texas & Southern New Mexico Regional Advisory Council on Trauma give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Far West Texas & Southern New Mexico Regional Advisory Council on Trauma's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Preparedness, Treatment & Prevention of Trauma" (12 grants).
Who are Far West Texas & Southern New Mexico Regional Advisory Council on Trauma's largest grantees?
Far West Texas & Southern New Mexico Regional Advisory Council on Trauma's largest 2025 grantees include Rankin County Hospital District EMS ($460,309), Elite Medical Transport of Texas LLC ($103,283) and Culberson County Hospital EMS ($55,979), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Far West Texas & Southern New Mexico Regional Advisory Council on Trauma?
Far West Texas & Southern New Mexico Regional Advisory Council on Trauma reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.4M.
What does Far West Texas & Southern New Mexico Regional Advisory Council on Trauma fund?
The council’s mission is to advance the Far West Texas and Southern New Mexico trauma and emergency healthcare system through prevention, education, preparedness, and response. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Far West Texas & Southern New Mexico Regional Advisory Council on Trauma?
Far West Texas & Southern New Mexico Regional Advisory Council on Trauma has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Far West Texas & Southern New Mexico Regional Advisory Council on Trauma's EIN?
Far West Texas & Southern New Mexico Regional Advisory Council on Trauma's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2741968. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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