Borderlands Research Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2022–2025
Total received
$740K
Foundation funders
16
Grants recorded
29
Years covered
2022–2025
Who funds Borderlands Research Foundation?
Borderlands Research Foundation is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($180K), Park Cities Quail Inc ($167K), James a Buddy Davidson ($137K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $740K in grants to Borderlands Research Foundation between 2022–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $180,000 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| Park Cities Quail Inc | $167,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| James a Buddy Davidson | $137,342 | 1 | 2023 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | $90,050 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation | $30,000 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Parks and Wildlife Foundation of Texas | $30,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| DSC Foundation Inc | $20,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Allen and Mimi Smith Family | $17,500 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Elma Dill Russell Spencer Foundation | $15,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Guglielmo Family Foundation | $15,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Gay D and William F Scott Family Foundation | $12,500 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Hunt Family Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Laurie and Reed Morian Foundation | $7,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Wayne & Jo Ann Moore Charitable | $5,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Revere Family Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Wolff Family Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2025) to $326K (2022). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $15K.
What grants has Borderlands Research Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Allen and Mimi Smith Family | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Park Cities Quail Inc | — | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Greater Houston Community Foundation | ENVIRONMENTAL | $21,250 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | DSC Foundation Inc | TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS OF A SIMILAR ORGANIZATION IN CONSERVATION | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Allen and Mimi Smith Family | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Gay D and William F Scott Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | $2,500 |
| 2024 | The Revere Family Foundation | DONATION TO SUPPORT FOUNDATIONS PURPOSE | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Wolff Family Foundation | FOR CONSERVATION RESEARCH AND WORK | $1,000 |
| 2023 | James a Buddy Davidson | BLACK BEAR PROJECT | $137,342 |
| 2023 | Park Cities Quail Inc | Research | $67,000 |
| 2023 | Elma Dill Russell Spencer Foundation | SUPPORT RESEARCH & CONSERVATION OF THE CHIHUAHUAN DESERT BORDERLANDS | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Guglielmo Family Foundation | Support Programs | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Gay D and William F Scott Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Greater Houston Community Foundation | ENVIRONMENTAL | $10,000 |
| 2023 | DSC Foundation Inc | TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS OF A SIMILAR ORGANIZATION IN CONSERVATION | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Allen and Mimi Smith Family | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Laurie and Reed Morian Foundation | BRI SCHOLARSHIP CAMPAIGN | $2,000 |
| 2022 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | $165,000 |
| 2022 | Greater Houston Community Foundation | ENVIRONMENTAL | $58,800 |
| 2022 | Park Cities Quail Inc | Research | $50,000 |
| 2022 | Parks and Wildlife Foundation of Texas | EDUCATION AND OUTREACH | $30,000 |
| 2022 | The Hunt Family Foundation | SUPPORTS ONGOING CONSERVATION WORK | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Wayne & Jo Ann Moore Charitable | OPERATING EXPENSES | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Laurie and Reed Morian Foundation | 2022 WEST TEXAS CONSERVATIONIST OF THE YEAR DINNER | $5,000 |
| 2022 | The Allen and Mimi Smith Family | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION | $2,500 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Borderlands Research Foundation?
Borderlands Research Foundation is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($180K), Park Cities Quail Inc ($167K), James a Buddy Davidson ($137K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $740K in grants to Borderlands Research Foundation between 2022–2025.
Who is Borderlands Research Foundation's largest funder?
Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program is the largest recorded funder of Borderlands Research Foundation, with $180K across 2 grants (2022–2024).
How much grant funding has Borderlands Research Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $740K in grants to Borderlands Research Foundation across 29 grants from 16 funders between 2022–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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