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Arizona Border Alliance

EIN 99-2597614 · Douglas, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Arizona Border Alliance strengthens health education and opportunity across Southern Arizona by mobilizing partnerships and resources that address social determinants of health and respond to community-identified needs. Through collaborative community-based programs ABA advances food security workforce development youth leadership violence prevention and access to essential services in rural and border communities.

Income
$995,319
Spending
$774,800
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
3.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 51%
Employees
3
Volunteers
40
Highest pay
$85,108, ceo

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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 22% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2040% 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, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 of 6 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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, 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 (5)
  1. $50,000 spent. The Community Food Bank grant funded the launch of ABAs original Growing Hope Program in Douglas Arizona. The program expanded access to fresh produce and nutrition education in a rural border community experiencing high rates of food insecurity. Through seed distribution garden kits hands-on workshops and partnerships with local schools and community organizations Growing Hope empowered families to grow their own food while increasing knowledge of healthy eating and sustainable gardening practices.
  2. $50,623 spent. Through a partnership with Circles of Peace funded by SAMHSA ABA implemented the evidence-based Too Good for Drugs prevention curriculum in Douglas Arizona. The program provided structured school-based education designed to build social-emotional skills strengthen decision-making and reduce youth substance use risk. Services focused on prevention protective factors and healthy behavior development among students in this rural border community.
  3. $90,020 spent. MATFORCE grant funding supported community-based substance use prevention initiatives in Southern Arizona. ABA facilitated coalition-building efforts implemented evidence-informed prevention strategies and delivered youth-focused education addressing alcohol opioids psychostimulants and counterfeit pill misuse. Programming emphasized cross-sector collaboration data-driven planning and culturally responsive outreach to strengthen protective factors and reduce substance use risk in rural and border communities.
  4. $477,058 spent. The Arizona Border Alliance conducted large-scale community resource distribution efforts through partnerships with organizations such as Feed the Children. The organization received significant in-kind donations including water sunscreen toys for children office supplies and health and beauty products. Two major distribution events each consisting of approximately twelve pallets of goods were conducted during the year. The majority of these items were distributed directly to underserved individuals and families in rural and border communities. These efforts addressed critical health safety and basic needs while strengthening overall community wellness and resilience.
  5. $57,015 spent. The Arizona Border Alliance conducted ongoing community outreach resource coordination and support services across Southern Arizona. Activities included program planning community engagement distribution support and coordination with local partners to expand access to health education and basic needs resources. These efforts supported multiple ABA initiatives and ensured effective delivery of services in rural and border communities.

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 October 13, 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 June 2024.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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