US-Mexico Border Philanthropy Partnership
The US-Mexico Border Philanthropy Partnership strengthens and grows community philianthropy in the US-Mexico border region.
US-Mexico Border Philanthropy Partnership at a glance
In short: US-Mexico Border Philanthropy Partnership gave $607K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $101K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $606,560
- +87.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $101,093
- -37.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $16,945
- Total assets
- $732,653
- +1501.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who US-Mexico Border Philanthropy Partnership funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was International Community Foundation ($522K). Together the top 6 received $607K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 49 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How US-Mexico Border Philanthropy Partnership gives
- Giving grew 2061% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2021) to $1.3M (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $607K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Community Foundation National City, CA | GRANT | $521,768 |
| California State Protocol Foundation Sacramento, CA | GRANT | $50,000 |
| US-Mexico Border Philanthropy Partners San Diego, CA | GRANT | $23,889 |
| Create a Purpose World Wide San Ysidro, CA | GRANT | $10,000 |
| Everence Foudnation Goshen, IN | GRANT | $778 |
| San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce San Diego, CA | GRANT | $125 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $732,653 | $2,566,678 | $2,508,747 | $606,560 | 6 |
| 2023 | $45,747 | $1,057,309 | $1,351,970 | $324,132 | 2 |
| 2022 | $303,836 | $505,583 | $2,121,483 | $1,326,029 | 38 |
| 2021 | $1,940,625 | $2,938,495 | $775,505 | $28,063 | 2 |
| 2020 | $268,009 | $551,696 | $584,673 | $193,400 | 1 |
About US-Mexico Border Philanthropy Partnership
Based on IRS filings
US-Mexico Border Philanthropy Partnership is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in San Diego, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $733K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $607K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
US-Mexico Border Philanthropy Partnership is led by Andrew Carey, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 14 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrew Carey
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$125K (2020) → $150K (2024)
Joaquin Luken
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$111K (2023) → $115K (2024)
Eduardo Acosta
Chair
Board Member → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anabella Diaz Rivera Robinson Bours
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jose Robles Flores
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
JC Thomas
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Louis Escareno
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rosa Del C Montano Fimbres
Immediate Past Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2022
Chair → Immediate Past Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Guillermo Garza Martinez
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Denise Herrera
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam Falk
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alex Rios
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hannah Russell
Board Fellow & Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karinea Jimenez Lewis
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Enrique Diaz Rivera Robinson Bours (2020–2023) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Laura Speer (2020–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: J Guadalupe Marcos G (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Alejandro Rios (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Lisa Urias (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Elisa De La Vara (2020–2021) — Chair
- Former: Luis Healy (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Delores Roybal (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Oswaldo Wendlandt (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $150K, to Andrew Carey (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about US-Mexico Border Philanthropy Partnership
How much does US-Mexico Border Philanthropy Partnership give each year?
US-Mexico Border Philanthropy Partnership gave $607K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $324K across 2 grants.
What is US-Mexico Border Philanthropy Partnership's typical grant size?
US-Mexico Border Philanthropy Partnership's median grant in 2024 was $16,945, and its average grant was $101,093, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does US-Mexico Border Philanthropy Partnership give grants?
US-Mexico Border Philanthropy Partnership gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (2 grants).
Does US-Mexico Border Philanthropy Partnership give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on US-Mexico Border Philanthropy Partnership's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Grant" (6 grants).
Who are US-Mexico Border Philanthropy Partnership's largest grantees?
US-Mexico Border Philanthropy Partnership's largest 2024 grantees include International Community Foundation ($521,768), California State Protocol Foundation ($50,000) and US-Mexico Border Philanthropy Partners ($23,889), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is US-Mexico Border Philanthropy Partnership?
US-Mexico Border Philanthropy Partnership reported $733K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.6M.
What is US-Mexico Border Philanthropy Partnership?
US-Mexico Border Philanthropy Partnership is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in San Diego, CA. It holds $733K in total assets as of 2024.
What is US-Mexico Border Philanthropy Partnership's EIN?
US-Mexico Border Philanthropy Partnership's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2946180. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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