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Border Tm Industries Inc

EIN 74-2749226 · El Paso, TX

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

EMPLOYMENT FOR PEOPLE WITH MENTAL DISABILITIES.

Income
$3.6 million
Spending
$3.1 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
2.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
143
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$84,862, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (employment, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 19% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 30% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 94 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (employment, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (6)
  1. $1.2 million spent. PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN THE AREA OF ENVIRONMENTAL GROUND WORK FOR THE CITY OF EL PASO, TEXAS, CLINT, TEXAS, AND FOR THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. THE SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE ALLEYS LITTER PICK UP AND REMOVING OF UNWANTED VEGETATION.
  2. $264,323 spent. PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL DISABILITIES AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN THE AREA OF GROUND MAINTENANCE FOR THE CITY OF EL PASO, TEXAS. SITES INCLUDE CITY PARKS, LOCAL AIRPORT, AND OTHER PRIVATE BUILDINGS. THE SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE LITTER PICK UP, MOWING, AND RESTROOM CLEAN UP.
  3. $1.0 million spent. PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL DISABILITIES AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN THE AREA OF GROUND MAINTENANCE FOR THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. SITES INCLUDE LOCAL HIGHWAYS AND ROADS, TXDOT CENTERS, AND OTHER PRIVATE SITES. SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE LITTER PICK UP, LANDSCAPING, AND GENERAL GROUND MAINTENANCE.
  4. $125,957 spent. PRIVATE CONTRACTS
  5. $12,214 spent. BRIDGES
  6. $7,365 spent. Pesticide

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since November 1995.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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