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Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

EIN 88-3022391 · Las Cruces, NM

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BORDER SERVANT CORPS (BSC) SEEKS TO LIVE OUT A VISION OF SERVICE, FAITH, AND CARING - IMAGINING A WORLD WHERE PEACE AND JUSTICE ARE PURSUED THROUGH NON-VIOLENCE, HONORING EACH OTHER AND THE EARTH WE SHARE. THE VISION OF FAITH CONTRASTS WITH WHAT OFTEN SEEMS TO BE PREVAILING EXPRESSIONS OF VIOLENCE AND OPPRESSION THROUGH WHICH POWER AND CONTROL ARE GAINED AND MAINTAINED. BSC DRAWS INSPIRATION FROM MICAH 6:8 - WHAT DOES THE LORD REQUIRE OF YOU, BUT TO DO JUSTICE, LOVE KINDNESS, AND WALK HUMBLY WITH YOUR GOD? WE REJOICE IN THE RICHNESS OF DIVERSITY EXPRESSED IN VARIOUS LIFESTYLES, AGES, CULTURES, POLITICAL INVOLVEMENT, EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES, AND FAITHS. WE SUPPORT, AFFIRM, AND CHALLENGE ONE ANOTHER IN A SAFE SETTING.

Income
$21.3 million
Spending
$21.3 million
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 73%
Employees
12
Volunteers
418
Highest pay
$151,000, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 48 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 90% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 86% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • 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, 2024, 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 (1)
  1. $20.0 million spent. THE BORDER IMMERSION PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE SPECTRUM OF VIEWS ABOUT IMMIGRATION AND THE BORDERLAND BY: SPEAKING WITH FIRST-GENERATION IMMIGRANTS, VISITING LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS WORKING WITH IMMIGRANT POPULATION, MEETING WITH GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS TO HEAR ABOUT BORDER PROTECTION AND LAW ENFORCEMENT, LEARNING ABOUT IMMIGRATION LAW AND BUILDING AN UNDERSTANDING OF ECONOMIC POLICIES AND REALITIES AFFECTING PEOPLE ON THE BORDER. BORDER SERVANT CORPS (BSC) PROVIDES HOSPITALITY FOR MIGRANTS RELEASED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY AT THE TWO LARGEST MIGRANT SHELTERS IN SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO AND WEST TEXAS. AT BSC'S HOSPITALITY CENTERS, INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES ARE WELCOMED, THEIR BASIC NEEDS (FOOD, HYGIENE ITEMS, GENERAL WELLNESS, ETC.) ARE MET, AND GUESTS RECEIVE ASSISTANCE WITH TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS AND TRANSPORTATION TO TRANSIT SITUATIONS TO CONTINUE THEIR JOURNEY TO THEIR FINAL DESTINATION. BSC OPERATES THE ONLY PORT RECEPTION SITE FOR MIGRANTS ENTERING THE U.S. THROUGH THE CBP ONE APP IN EL PASO. ADDITIONALLY, BSC'S AIRPORT NAVIGATION TEAM ASSISTS MIGRANTS FROM THE ENTIRE EL PASO SECTOR TO NAVIGATE THE AIRPORT ON BOTH SIDES OF TSA. TOGETHER, WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S DEEPLY COMMITTED COMMUNITY, BSC ENSURES NEWLY ARRIVED MIGRANTS ARE WELCOMED WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT. VISTA NUEVA SERVES AS A DEDICATED 24/7 HOSPITALITY CENTER IN EL PASO, TX, PROVIDING SHELTER AND ESSENTIAL SERVICES, PRIMARILY TO MIGRANTS RELEASED VIA CBP ONE OR TRANSFERRED FROM THE EL PASO SECTOR'S CENTRAL PROCESSING CENTER (CPC) UNDER THE CARE OF BORDER PATROL OR ICE. THE SITE ENSURES A TEMPORATY, SAFE, AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AS THEY CONTINUE THIER JOURNEY TO THEIR FINAL DESTINATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES. BORDER SERVANT CORPS HOSTS SPECIALIZED EAD CLINICS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT CBP ONE MIGRANTS IN COMPLETING THEIR EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION DOCUMENT APPLICATIONS. THESES CLINICS PROVIDE TRANSLATION SERVICES, APPLICATION ASSISTANCE, AND FEE WAIVERS, ENSURING ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS CAN OBTAIN EXPEDITED WORK AUTHORIZATION AND SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS FOR CHILDREN - CRITICAL STEPS TOWARD STABILITY AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for churches. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

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

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Worth knowing.

    The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.

    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 April 1988.

    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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