Civic Intelligence

Strong Borders Foundation

990EZ • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 88-4240031

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Nov 14, 2025

Organization Profilewww.strongbordersfoundation.com

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315 Pebblebrook DrEl Lago, TX 77586

(713) 582-8440

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

83rd percentile

0.18x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

69th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 69% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

44th percentile

0.4%

Higher net margin than 44% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

98th percentile

$115,953

Higher top officer pay than 98% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 91.6% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

56th percentile

4.7%

Faster asset growth than 56% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

24th percentile

-22%

Faster revenue growth than 24% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets83rd percentile

Assets

Up

$10,598

Up $472 (+4.7%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$8,700

Up $490 (+6.0%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$1,898

Down $18 (-0.9%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue69th percentileNet Margin44th percentile

Revenue

Down

$126,538

Down $35,478 (-22%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$126,048

Down $27,833 (-18%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$490

Down $7,645 (-94%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth56th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$15K$10K$5.0K$0Assets 2023: $10,126Liabilities 2023: $1,916Net Assets 2023: $8,2102023Assets 2024: $10,598Liabilities 2024: $1,898Net Assets 2024: $8,7002024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$10,598
Liabilities$1,898
Net Assets$8,700
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth24th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Revenue 2023: $162,016Expenses 2023: $153,881Net Income 2023: $8,1352023Revenue 2024: $126,538Expenses 2024: $126,048Net Income 2024: $4902024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$126,538
Expenses$126,048
Net Income$490
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 14, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$126,538
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The foundation exists to advance sane immigration policies in the best interest of citizens.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
The Strong Borders Foundation exists to advance sane immigration policies in the best interest of citizens. Our organization provides policymakers with resources to make informed decisions and as a conduit for the grassroots to engage with elected officials. We believe in stopping illegal immigration and a legal immigration policy that serves the interests of Americans.-$126,048
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay98th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Christopher RussoPresidentFT$98,000$17,953$115,953
Patrick ThornhillSecretary-$0--
Robert RussoDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Strong Borders Foundation
EIN
88-4240031
Phone
7135828440
Address
315 Pebblebrook Dr, El Lago, TX 77586

Signing Officer

Name
Christopher Russo
Title
President
Signed
2025-11-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Copeland CPA Pllc
Address
300 E DAVIS ST STE 143, MCKINNEY, TX 75069
Preparer
Amy Copeland CPA
Phone
2146418585
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Revenue.1

“Strong Border Action Grant $60000”

Other Expenses.1003

“Information Technology $1833”

Total Liabilities.1

“Payroll Liabilities - Beginning $1916 Payroll Liabilities - Ending $1898”

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Filings

Displayed year

2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$10,598
Liabilities
$1,898
Net assets
$8,700
Revenue
$126,538
Expenses
$126,048
Net income
$490
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.11$0.02$0.09$1.27$1.26$0.00
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.10$0.02$0.08$1.62$1.54$0.08