HUMANE BORDERS INC

EIN: 805033532 501(c)(3) Human Services

TUCSON, AZ

Total Revenue
$209,783
Total Expenses
$240,249
Total Assets
$331,193
Net Assets
$307,315
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2009
Legal Domicile
AZ
Principal Officer
LAURIE CANTILLO
Phone
5203985053
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

HUMANE BORDERS INC, founded in 2009, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $210K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 20% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $240K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 15% operating deficit.

Mission

THE MAIN PURPOSE OF OUR ORGANIZATION IS TO PROVIDE HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE TO PERSONS IN NEED IN THE DESERT BORDERLANDS OF THE U.S. AND MEXICO, AND TO WORK TOWARDS A MORE JUST ENVIRONMENT IN THE BORDERLANDS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $140,206

SERVICE WATER STATIONS: WE ASSIST MIGRANTS IN DISTRESS WITH FOOD, WATER, FIRST AID, AND IF NECESSARY ARRANGE WITH THE BORDER PATROL FOR RESCUE AND, OR TRANSPORTATION OF MIGRANTS. IN 2023 WE SERVICED...

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SERVICE WATER STATIONS: WE ASSIST MIGRANTS IN DISTRESS WITH FOOD, WATER, FIRST AID, AND IF NECESSARY ARRANGE WITH THE BORDER PATROL FOR RESCUE AND, OR TRANSPORTATION OF MIGRANTS. IN 2023 WE SERVICED APPROXIMATELY 30 WATER STATIONS IN THE SOUTHERN ARIZONA DESERT, ON LAND MANAGED BY FEDERAL, COUNTY, AND CITY GOVERNMENTS WHO HAS GIVEN US PERMISSION. OUR TWO PART-TIME STAFF COORDINATE THE WORK OF 17 REGULAR VOLUNTEER DRIVERS OF OUR WATER TRUCKS, AND WE HAD MANY OTHER VOLUNTEERS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTRY, AND A FEW FROM OTHER COUNTRIES. VOLUNTEERS HAVE PUT OUT MORE THAN 18,000 GALLONS OF WATER EVERY YEAR, AND HAVE PUT MORE THAN 4,000 HOURS SERVING THE WATER STATIONS EACH YEAR, PICKING UP TRASH LEFT BY MIGRANTS, EDUCATING THE PUBLIC, HELPING FAMILIES LOOKING FOR LOVED ONES PERHAPS LOST IN THE DESERT, AND HELPING OUT AT SHELTERS ON THE US MEXICAN BORDER. WE ALSO REPORT IF WE FIND HUMAN REMAINS IN THE DESERT AND KEEP A NATIONALLY KNOWN MAP THAT MONTHLY UPDATES THE NUMBER AND LOCATION OF KNOWN DEATHS IN THE ARIZONA DESERT.

Program 2
Expenses: $11,655

VEHICLES FLEET: WE MAINTAIN A FLEET OF WATER TRUCKS AND AUXILIARY VEHICLES. THE WATER TRUCKS HAVE OFF-ROAD WATER HAULING AND DISPENSING CAPABILITIES THAT INCLUDE DESERT RESCUE AND SATELLITE...

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VEHICLES FLEET: WE MAINTAIN A FLEET OF WATER TRUCKS AND AUXILIARY VEHICLES. THE WATER TRUCKS HAVE OFF-ROAD WATER HAULING AND DISPENSING CAPABILITIES THAT INCLUDE DESERT RESCUE AND SATELLITE COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT. IN 2023 WE WERE OUT IN THE DESERT 3 TO 5 TIMES A WEEK AND DROVE APPROXIMATELY MORE THAN 15,000 MILES.

Program 3
Expenses: $22,675

OUTREACH, MIGRANTS FOOD AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE, AND EDUCATION: WE CONSTANTLY ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN CONTRIBUTOR, PUBLIC, AND MEDIA CONTRACTS. WE PUBLISH A NEWSLETTER, IT IS DISTRIBUTED BY MAIL AND...

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OUTREACH, MIGRANTS FOOD AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE, AND EDUCATION: WE CONSTANTLY ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN CONTRIBUTOR, PUBLIC, AND MEDIA CONTRACTS. WE PUBLISH A NEWSLETTER, IT IS DISTRIBUTED BY MAIL AND POSTED ON OUR WEBSITE. WE KEPT UPDATING OUR WARNING POSTERS THAT WARN MIGRANTS OF THE DANGERS OF CROSSING IN THE DESERT. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE PIMA COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER, WE CONTINUE TO POST ON OPENGIS OUR MAPS OF WHERE DEATHS ARE OCCURING IN OUR AREA. WE RESPOND TO THOSE LOOKING FOR LOVED ONES USING OUR WELL ESTABLISHED (24 YEARS) CONNECTIONS WITH VARIOUS U.S. AND MEXICAN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS. WE CONTINUE TO PROVIDE HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE TO MIGRANTS, ESPECIALLY IN ARIZONA, WHO NEED WATER, FOOD, CLOTHES, OR MEDICAL CARE.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $209,765
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $18
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $209,783

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $74,176
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $201,866
Other Expenses $166,073
TOTAL EXPENSES $240,249

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $209,783 $261,147 -0.2%
Expenses $240,249 $218,344 +0.1%
Net Income $-30,466 $42,803 -1.7%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
2
Volunteers
17

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$0
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DAN ABBOTT PHOENIX REPR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NORM BAKER DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DINAH BEAR SECRETARY 8.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURIE CANTILLO BOARD CHAIR 8.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BOB FEINMAN VICE CHAIR 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRAD JONES DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LYNN MORIARTY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GENE O'MEARA DIRECTOR 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DORA RODRIGUEZ DIRECTOR 12.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID SARANDO TREASURER 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSE VAZQUEZ DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM WINGO DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $209,783 $240,249 $331,193 $-30,466
2022 $261,147 $218,344 $331,242 $42,803
2021 $280,431 $201,350 $288,439 $79,081
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