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US-Mexico Border Philanthropy Partnership

Grantmaker San Diego, CA EIN: 26-2946180 Website

The US-Mexico Border Philanthropy Partnership strengthens and grows community philianthropy in the US-Mexico border region.

Key facts about US-Mexico Border Philanthropy Partnership

In short: US-Mexico Border Philanthropy Partnership gave $607K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $101K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.

EIN
26-2946180
Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$606,560
Grants made (2024)
6
Average grant
$101,093
Median grant
$16,945
Total assets
$732,653
Primary geography
California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing

Total Assets

$733K

+1501.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$607K

+87.1% YoY

Grant Count

6

+200.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$101K

-37.6% YoY

How US-Mexico Border Philanthropy Partnership gives

  • Giving grew 2061% from 2021 to 2024. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

About US-Mexico Border Philanthropy Partnership

Based on IRS filings

US-Mexico Border Philanthropy Partnership is a nonprofit organization 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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

22states

Share of all 6 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

Cities

San DiegoNational CityAustinRichardsonSacramentoApopkaBakersfieldBoiseChicagoDallasDecaturDenverDurhamEl CentroEl PasoGoshenHoustonIndianapolisKansas CityLaredo

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$500K$1M$1.5M1 grants20202 grants202138 grants20222 grants20236 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2021) to $1.3M (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $607K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 6 recipients in 2024

International Community Foundation: $522KInternational CommunityFoundation$522KCalifornia State Protocol Foundation: $50KCalifornia State ProtocolFoundation$50KUS-Mexico Border Philanthropy Partners: $24KUS-Mexico Border PhilanthropyPartners$24KCreate a Purpose World Wide: $10KCreate a Purpose World Wide$10KEverence Foudnation: $778Everence Foudnation$778San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce: $125San Diego Regional Chamber ofCommerce$125

The largest 2024 recipient was International Community Foundation ($522K). Together the top 6 received $607K.

Grant Size Distribution

49 grants across all recorded years

41<$50K5$50–100K1$100–250K1$250–500K1$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 49 (84%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
International Community Foundation National City, CAGRANT$521,768
California State Protocol Foundation Sacramento, CAGRANT$50,000
US-Mexico Border Philanthropy Partners San Diego, CAGRANT$23,889
Create a Purpose World Wide San Ysidro, CAGRANT$10,000
Everence Foudnation Goshen, INGRANT$778
San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce San Diego, CAGRANT$125

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
$0$1M$2M$3M$4M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$732,653$45,747$303,836
Revenue$2,566,678$1,057,309$505,583
Expenses$2,508,747$1,351,970$2,121,483
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income———
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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

Andrew Carey — Executive Director: $150KAndrew CareyExecutive Director$150KJoaquin Luken — Executive Director: $115KJoaquin LukenExecutive Director$115K

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 filing. 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 filing.

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 filing 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 filing 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 filing. 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 filing. Its revenue that year was $2.6M.

What is US-Mexico Border Philanthropy Partnership?

US-Mexico Border Philanthropy Partnership is a nonprofit organization 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.

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