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Borderland Research Foundation

EIN 84-2822610 • 501(c)3 • Alpine, TX

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N Coverage

Profile

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.

PO Box 794Alpine, TX 79831

borderlandsresearchfoundation.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

9th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

10th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

56th percentile

7.2%

Higher net margin than 56% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

72nd percentile

14%

Faster asset growth than 72% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Revenue Growth

26th percentile

-5.4%

Faster revenue growth than 26% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets9th percentile

Assets

Up

$7,448,328

Up $971,535 (+15%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$7,448,328

Up $971,535 (+15%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue10th percentileNet Margin56th percentile

Revenue

Up

$971,716

Up $18,796 (+2.0%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$901,448

Up $26,755 (+3.1%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$70,268

Down $7,959 (-10%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth72nd percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2021: $5,988,486Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $5,988,4862021Assets 2022: $5,699,430Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $5,699,4302022Assets 2023: $6,476,793Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $6,476,7932023Assets 2024: $7,448,328Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $7,448,3282024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$7,448,328
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$7,448,328
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth26th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Revenue 2021: $5,713,149Expenses 2021: $89,357Net Income 2021: $5,623,7922021Revenue 2022: $1,084,832Expenses 2022: $607,308Net Income 2022: $477,5242022Revenue 2023: $952,920Expenses 2023: $874,693Net Income 2023: $78,2272023Revenue 2024: $971,716Expenses 2024: $901,448Net Income 2024: $70,2682024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$971,716
Expenses$901,448
Net Income$70,268
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$7,448,328
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$7,448,328
Revenue
$971,716
Expenses
$901,448
Net income
$70,268
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$7.45$0.00$7.45$0.97$0.90$0.07
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.48$0.00$6.48$0.95$0.87$0.08
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.70$0.00$5.70$1.08$0.61$0.48
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.99$0.00$5.99$5.71$0.09$5.62
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 14, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$2,346,439
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

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.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$6,476,793$7,448,328▲ $971,535
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$5,767,036$6,775,977▲ $1,008,941
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$396,752$404,237▲ $7,485
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$313,005$273,643▼ $39,362
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$2,961▲ $2,961
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$6,476,793$7,448,328▲ $971,535
Other Assets Total$0$-8,490▼ $8,490
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$6,476,793$7,448,328▲ $971,535
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$6,476,793$7,448,328▲ $971,535

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$2,961$740$3,701

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2024$4,765,439$90,376▲ $777,437-$5,506,764
2023$4,111,506$300,000▲ $506,034-$4,765,439
2022$3,936,867$911,380▼ $448,342-$4,111,506
2021-$3,843,314▲ $257,553-$3,936,867
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Allen W SmithPresident
Carlos HernandezSrsu President
Pete GallegoSrsu President
Charles DavidsonVice President
Kelly ThompsonDirector
Robert PottsDirector
Carl RyanTrustee
Elliott HaynesTrustee
James KingSecretary
Justin B YarboroughTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$891,175
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$118,559
Other Revenue
$-38,018
All Other Contributions
$498,141
Change in Net Assets
$70,268
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$621,424
Other Expenses$280,024
Total Fundraising Expense$168,931
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$621,424--$621,424
Fees for Services Accounting-$38,419-$38,419
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees$37,958--$37,958
All Other Expenses$3,366-$8,618$11,984
Office Expenses-$8,180$1,803$9,983
Other Expenses$8,561-$8,133$8,133
Conferences and Meetings$6,940--$6,940
Fees for Services Management-$6,000-$6,000
Travel--$2,749$2,749
Insurance$929--$929
Depreciation Depletion-$740-$740
Total Functional Expenses$679,178$53,339$168,931$901,448
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Sul Ross State University--Salaries, Scholarships, Education & Training$621,424
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$76,034
Fundraising Gross Income$38,016
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Event 1$431,050$38,016$76,034$-38,018
Total Events$431,050$38,016$76,034$-38,018
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The 990 will be discussed during the board meeting prior to filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Each director & key employee is required to review and sign the conflict of interest statement at the annual board meeting.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Governing documents and financial statements are available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Borderlands Research Foundation
EIN
84-2822610
Phone
2147201478
Address
PO BOX 794, ALPINE, TX 79831

Signing Officer

Name
Charles Davidson
Title
Vice President
Phone
2147201478
Signed
2025-11-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Charles Davidson
Formed
2019
Legal Domicile
TX
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Meador & Jones Llp
Address
2414 EXPOSITION BLVD SUITE BC-230, AUSTIN, TX 78703
Preparer
Karen Jones CPA
Phone
5124720795
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

PART V, LINE 4:

“To operate for the benefit of sul ross state university (the "university"), an agency and instrumentality of the state of texas, and its borderlands research institute (the "institute") or other charitable or educational purposes related to and consistent with the purposes of the institute.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0TO OPERATE FOR THE BENEFIT OF SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY (THE "UNIVERSITY"), AN AGENCY AND INSTRUMENTALITY OF THE STATE OF TEXAS, AND ITS BORDERLANDS RESEARCH INSTITUTE (THE "INSTITUTE") OR OTHER CHARITABLE OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES RELATED TO AND CONSISTENT WITH THE PURPOSES OF THE INSTITUTE.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE 990 WILL BE DISCUSSED DURING THE BOARD MEETING PRIOR TO FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1EACH DIRECTOR & KEY EMPLOYEE IS REQUIRED TO REVIEW AND SIGN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT AT THE ANNUAL BOARD MEETING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
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