Nonprofit · EIN 74-2741968
FAR WEST TEXAS & SOUTHERN N M TRAUMA REGIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL
Tax-exempt · EL PASO, TX 79924
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,432,260 | $2,478,733 | -$46,473 | $3,611,030 | $501,408 | $3,109,622 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,801,393 | $1,957,959 | -$156,566 | $3,830,680 | $643,991 | $3,186,689 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,985,119 | $2,576,914 | $408,205 | $3,627,262 | $284,232 | $3,343,030 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,408,191
- of which government grants
- $2,318,594
- Membership dues
- $47,240
- Program service revenue
- $4,320
- Investment income
- $19,749
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $831,370
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $200,688
- Other salaries and wages
- $533,335
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $938,153
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $28,323
- Occupancy
- $178,147
- Travel
- $90,446
- Depreciation
- $104,771
- Program services (functional)
- $1,956,272
- Management and general (functional)
- $522,461
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,830,680
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,611,030
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $501,408
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,109,622
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $341,626
- Publicly traded securities
- $230,084
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,064,790
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $44,832
- Gross receipts
- $2,432,260
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 1997
- State of legal domicile
- TX
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WANDA HELGESEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $110,286 | $16,317 |
| RAFAEL GARCIA | COMPTROLLER Officer | 40 | $90,402 | $15,720 |
| LYIDA CAMACHO | CHAIR, ACUTE CARE SERVICES Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EDDIE SANCHEZ | CHAIR, EMS COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY MURO | CHAIR, EPR COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANA ACOSTA | CHAIR, PREVENTION COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALAN TYROCK | CHAIR, SYSTEMS PERFORMANCE IMPOVEMENT COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE GONZALES | CHAIR, PERINATAL COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KENEHT LUJAN | NM MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CRAIG ROBERTS | COMMUNITY AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD HAUGEN | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS CELAYA | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID PALOFAX | CHAIR PRO-TEMPORE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEXA TIMBROOK | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DON JANES | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WANDA HELGESEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $127,235 | $32,935 |
| RAFAEL GARCIA | COMPTROLLER Officer | 40 | $87,449 | $19,941 |
| LYDIA CAMACHO RN | CHAIR-ACUTE CARE SERVICES Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EDDIE SANCHEZ LP | CHAIR-EMS COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY MURO | CHAIR-EPR COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANA ACOSTA MA | CHAIR-PREVENTION COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALAN TYROCH MD FACS | CHAIR-SYS PER IMPROV CMTE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KENNETH LUJAN LP | NM MEMBER-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID PALAFOX MD DABFP FAAFP | COMMUNITY-AT-LARGE MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CRAIG ROBERTS | COMMUNITY-AT-LARGE MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERESA SOUZA | COMMUNITY-AT-LARGE MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS CELAYA | CHAIR-ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDRA GONZALEZ MSN RN | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE GONZALEZBSN | CHAIR-PERINATAL COMMITTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIA PEREZ MSN RN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEXA TIMBROOK RN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLA ESCOBAR RN MSN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WANDA HELGESEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $115,912 | $12,107 |
| RAFAEL GARCIA | COMPTROLLER Officer | 40 | $80,849 | $12,107 |
| LYDIA CAMACHO RN | CHAIR-ACUTE CARE SERVICES Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EDDIE SANCHEZ LP | CHAIR-EMS COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY MURO | CHAIR-EPR COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANA ACOSTA MA | CHAIR-PREVENTION COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALAN TYROCH MD FACS | CHAIR-SYS PER IMPROV CMTE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KENNETH LUJAN LP | NM MEMBER-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID PALAFOX MD DABFP FAAFP | COMMUNITY-AT-LARGE MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CRAIG ROBERTS | COMMUNITY-AT-LARGE MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERESA SOUZA | COMMUNITY-AT-LARGE MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS CELAYA | CHAIR-ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDRA GONZALEZ MSN RN | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE GONZALEZBSN | CO CHAIR-PERINATAL COMMITTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SIREESHA REDY MD | CO CHAIR-PERINATAL COMMITTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIA PEREZ MSN RN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEXA TIMBROOK RN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLA ESCOBAR RN MSN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6055 THREADGILL AVE, EL PASO, TX 79924-6327
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- WANDA L HELGESEN, 6055 THREADGILL AVE, EL PASO, TX 79924
- Signed the 990
- WANDA L HELGESEN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (915) 838-3201
- Website
- WWW.BORDERRAC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CHERRY BEKAERT ADVISORY LLC
Mission
DEVELOPMENT & IMPLEMENTATION OF A REGIONAL TRAUMA CARE SYSTEM FOR W. TEXAS & S. NEW MEXICO & TRAUMA PREVENTION THROUGH EDUCATION & PUBLIC AWARENESS.
Program accomplishments
- DEVELOPED AND MAINTAINED THE REGIONAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEM TO ADVANCE THE QUALITY OF EMERGENCY HEALTHCARE IN WEST TEXAS AND SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO THROUGH SYSTEM-WIDE PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT. MAINTAIN SYSTEMS OF CARE ADDRESSING TRAUMA, CARDIAC, STROKE, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, NEONATAL AND MATERNAL CARE, AND DISASTER PREPAREDNESS. PROVIDED PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION ON TRENDS IN MEDICAL CARE FOR THE SYSTEMS OF CARE. COORDINATED THE REGIONAL HEALTHCARE COALITION AND RESPOND TO COVID AND OTHER DISASTERS THROUGHOUT THE REGION PROVIDING REGIONAL MEDICAL OPERATIONS, MOBILE MEDICAL CARE AND REGIONAL RESPONSE. PROVIDED COMMUNITY EDUCATION ABOUT SAFETY & TRAUMA PREVENTION INCLUDING THE USE OF BICYCLES, SKATEBOARDS, AND CAR SEATS AS WELL AS CONDUCTED COMMUNITY PREVENTION PROGRAMS FOR STROKE, HEART ATTACK, SENIOR FALLS, TRAUMATIC INJURIES & UNDERAGE ANTI-DRINKING.Expenses $1,956,272 · grants $831,370 · revenue $4,320
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 74-2741968
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1997
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E62)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,611,030
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,432,260
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $2,432,260 | $2,478,733 | $3,611,030 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $1,801,393 | $1,957,959 | $3,830,680 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $2,985,119 | $2,576,914 | $3,627,262 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $1,662,295 | $1,811,946 | $2,987,717 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 74-2741968).
Questions about FAR WEST TEXAS & SOUTHERN N M TRAUMA REGIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL
- What is the EIN of FAR WEST TEXAS & SOUTHERN N M TRAUMA REGIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FAR WEST TEXAS & SOUTHERN N M TRAUMA REGIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL is 74-2741968.
- Is FAR WEST TEXAS & SOUTHERN N M TRAUMA REGIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1997.
- Are donations to FAR WEST TEXAS & SOUTHERN N M TRAUMA REGIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FAR WEST TEXAS & SOUTHERN N M TRAUMA REGIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of FAR WEST TEXAS & SOUTHERN N M TRAUMA REGIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FAR WEST TEXAS & SOUTHERN N M TRAUMA REGIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FAR WEST TEXAS & SOUTHERN N M TRAUMA REGIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names WANDA L HELGESEN.
- Who are the officers and directors of FAR WEST TEXAS & SOUTHERN N M TRAUMA REGIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $110,286 (WANDA HELGESEN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does FAR WEST TEXAS & SOUTHERN N M TRAUMA REGIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,432,260, expenses of $2,478,733 and total assets of $3,611,030 at year end.
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