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Nonprofit · EIN 92-3720194

CALIFORNIA BORDER ISSUES PROJECT

Tax-exempt · SACRAMENTO, CA 95811

Financials

$307K$133K2023$153K$95K2024$122K$114K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CALIFORNIA BORDER ISSUES PROJECT by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$122,317$113,501$8,816$241,068–$241,068
December 31, 2024990-EZ$153,000$95,130$57,870$232,252–$232,252
December 31, 2023990$307,000$132,618$174,382$174,382$0$174,382
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$122,000
Other revenue
$317

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$10,500
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$16,066
Other expenses
$86,935
Program services (functional)
$89,242

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$232,252
Total assets, end of year
$241,068
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$241,068
Cash, savings and investments
$241,008
Gross receipts
$122,317

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Chris TapioPresident5$0
Minnie SantillanTreasurer1$0
JeVaughn BakerSecretary1$0
Laiza NegreteDirector1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Chris TapioPresident5$0
Minnie SantillanSecretary1$0
Amanda BlackwoodTreasurer1$0
Laiza NegreteDirector1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHRIS TAPIOPRESIDENT
Officer
5$0
MINNIE SANTILLANSECRETARY
Officer
1$0
AMANDA BLACKWOODTREASURER
Officer
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1717 I ST, SACRAMENTO, CA 95811-3001
Signed the 990-EZ
Chris Tapio, President
Phone
(916) 802-0983
Return prepared by
John Waddell & Co CPAs

Mission

The mission of the California Border Issues Project is to conduct educational and research activities related to border issues involving California, its neighbor states, and Mexico, and to share their findings with policymakers and the public to create a more informed dialogue about important matters.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Legislative Delegation Trip to Mexico City featuring 7 state legislators and more than 20 others, including from business, labor, agriculture, public safety, & local government.
    Expenses $78,742
  • Support of the San Diego County and Communities of Interest Legislative Caucus.
    Expenses $10,500 · grants $10,500

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
92-3720194
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
2023
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$241,068
Income (IRS master file)
$122,317

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$307,000$132,618$174,382IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about CALIFORNIA BORDER ISSUES PROJECT

What is the EIN of CALIFORNIA BORDER ISSUES PROJECT?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CALIFORNIA BORDER ISSUES PROJECT is 92-3720194.
Is CALIFORNIA BORDER ISSUES PROJECT tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
Are donations to CALIFORNIA BORDER ISSUES PROJECT tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CALIFORNIA BORDER ISSUES PROJECT 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 CALIFORNIA BORDER ISSUES PROJECT due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CALIFORNIA BORDER ISSUES PROJECT last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of CALIFORNIA BORDER ISSUES PROJECT?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does CALIFORNIA BORDER ISSUES PROJECT have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $122,317, expenses of $113,501 and total assets of $241,068 at year end.

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