Borderlinks is located in Tucson, AZ. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (Q21) the organization is classified as: International Cultural Exchange, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Borderlinks employed 24 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Borderlinks is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, Borderlinks generated $422.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $454.9k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.2%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THROUGH DYNAMIC EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES, BORDERLINKS CONNECTS DIVIDED COMMUNITIES, RAISES AWARENESS ABOUT THE IMPACT OF BORDER AND IMMIGRATION POLICIES, AND INSPIRES ACTION FOR SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION. BORDERLINKS FOLLOWS A PLACE-BASED, POPULAR EDUCATION MODEL, AND HIGHLIGHTS THE VOICES OF THOSE WHO ARE DIRECTLY IMPACTED BY BORDER POLICIES. BORDERLINKS OFFERS DELEGATIONS (IMMERSION TRAVEL PROGRAMS) AND WORKSHOPS IN THE UNITED STATES AND MEXICO THAT FOCUS ON ISSUES RELATING TO MIGRATION, HISTORY, BORDER INFRASTRUCTURE, IMPACTED COMMUNITIES, GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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HUNDREDS OF DIVERSE PEOPLE FROM ACROSS THE US AND BEYOND PARTICIPATED IN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN SOUTHERN ARIZONA, ALONG BOTH SIDES OF THE US-MEXICO BORDER. THESE DELEGATIONS (IMMERSION PROGRAMS) VARY IN LENGTH FROM 1 DAY TO SEVERAL WEEKS. SHORTER WORKSHOPS AND SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS ARE ALSO OFFERED TO CHURCHES, SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITY GROUPS. IN RESPONSE TO THE PANDEMIC, MOST OF THIS YEAR'S PROGRAMMING WAS ADAPTED TO A VIRTUAL FORMAT. PARTICIPANTS LEARN FIRST-HAND ABOUT MANY COMPLEX ISSUES RELATING TO IMMIGRATION, INCLUDING SOCIAL JUSTICE, BORDER MILITARIZATION, ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS, AND GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING, BY MEETING WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN THE BORDERLANDS, AND ENGAGING IN REFLECTION AND ACTION-PLANNING. BORDERLINKS ALSO OFFERS STAFF TIME, DORM AND MEETING SPACE, OR OTHER SUPPORT TO ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS ALIGNED WITH OUR MISSION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Michael Krepps Co-Director | Officer | 40 | $40,000 |
Cathie Pacheco Co-Director | Officer | 40 | $23,676 |
Ren Manning Co-Director | Officer | 40 | $7,817 |
Ellen Murphy Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Kat Rodriguez Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Trayce Peterson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $369,390 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $20,915 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $369,390 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $45,940 |
Investment income | $217 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $6,653 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $422,200 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $17,241 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $76,953 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,344 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $213,227 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $34,536 |
Payroll taxes | $23,570 |
Fees for services: Management | $1,916 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $8,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $10,495 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $18,120 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $9,163 |
Travel | $245 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $3,910 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $19,664 |
Insurance | $17,896 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $454,936 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $77,567 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,093 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $49,355 |
Accounts receivable, net | $12,167 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $5,472 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $455,105 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $604,759 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $20,152 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $55,340 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $77,619 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $153,111 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $446,722 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,926 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $604,759 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Borderlinks has recieved totaling $6,188.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Menard Family Foundation La Jolla, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $188 |
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