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ARIZONA BORDER RIGHTS FOUNDATION

Tucson, AZ · EIN 860991413 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE R20 · Civil Rights & Advocacy · Micro (<$100K) · azborderdefenders.org
revenue
$48K
expenses
$7K
net assets
$68K
employees
mission · from form 990

The main purpose of our organization is that of a Grassroots human rights education and advocacy.

profile · synthesized from sources

AZ Border Defenders is a volunteer border watch organization that conducts search and rescue missions and reconnaissance patrols to report illegal immigration and drug smuggling to law enforcement. The organization also aims to inform the public about the illegal immigration crisis. They operate primarily in Arizona.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Search And Rescue Team – Intelligence Analyst
Collects and analyzes information to provide intelligence reports on drug cartels, illegal alien smuggling routes, and open borders groups.
Search And Rescue Team – Recon Specialist
Conducts Search and Rescue, Reconnaissance patrols, and Observation missions to find and report drug smuggling and illegal aliens to Border Patrol.
Search And Rescue Team – Support Specialist
Provides transportation, logistical, and communications support for SAR missions, and security for vehicles or forward operating bases.
Website Contributor
Writes or finds and posts articles related to the border and illegal immigration crisis.
activities · 2 clusters

what they do

  • Border Surveillance and Reporting 26 activities
    • Border Surveillance and Reporting
      Conducts border watches, reconnaissance patrols, and observation missions, including the use of trail cameras, to identify and report suspected illegal aliens and drug smugglers to law enforcement agencies like Border Patrol. This includes intelligence gathering and search and rescue missions.
    • Border Surveillance and Reporting
      Conducts border watches, reconnaissance patrols, and observation missions, including the use of trail cameras, to identify and report suspected illegal aliens and drug smugglers to law enforcement agencies like Border Patrol. This includes search and rescue missions where observations are reported.
    • Border Watch and Search & Rescue Operations
      Conducts border watches and search and rescue missions to observe, identify, and report suspected illegal aliens and drug smugglers to law enforcement agencies, including Border Patrol. This includes reconnaissance patrols and observation missions.
    • Conducts armed border watches with intelligence gathering and search and rescue
      Organizes border watch patrols that include reconnaissance, observation, and search and rescue (SAR) missions to detect and report suspected illegal immigration and drug smuggling activities. These operations occur in remote areas of Arizona, often 6–30 miles north of the U.S.-Mexico border, and involve real-time monitoring and reporting to law enforcement.
    • Conducts border surveillance and intelligence gathering
      Deploys trail cameras across southern Arizona to monitor and record suspected illegal border activity, including drug smuggling and unauthorized immigration, with documented observations at multiple locations north of the U.S.-Mexico border. Analyzes footage and maintains a public record of findings.
    • Deploys and monitors trail cameras for border surveillance
      Places and maintains trail cameras across southern Arizona to monitor remote border areas, capturing documented evidence of suspected illegal aliens and drug smugglers. Recorded incidents include 40 individuals in 2022 and multiple smaller groups between 2019 and 2022, at locations ranging from 6 to 35 miles north of the border.
    • Engages media to publicize border activity
      Provides video evidence and other materials to national and alternative media outlets, including NBC Nightly News and Infowars, to highlight border security issues and amplify public awareness.
    • Executes search and rescue and reconnaissance patrols
      Conducts regular border watches, reconnaissance patrols, and observation missions in remote areas of southern Arizona to locate and assist individuals in distress, while also identifying and documenting suspected illegal activity. Provides transportation, logistics, and communications support for operations, including security for field vehicles and forward operating bases.
    • Intelligence Gathering and Analysis
      Collects and analyzes information to produce intelligence reports on drug cartels, illegal alien smuggling routes, and open borders groups.
    • Intelligence Gathering and Reporting
      Collects and analyzes information to produce intelligence reports on drug cartels, illegal alien smuggling routes, and open borders groups.
    • Intelligence Gathering and Reporting
      Collects and analyzes information to produce intelligence reports on drug cartels, illegal alien smuggling routes, and open borders groups, and reports suspected illegal aliens and drug smugglers to law enforcement.
    • Logistical Support for Border Operations
      Provides transportation, logistical, and communications support for search and rescue (SAR) missions, and offers security for vehicles and forward operating bases used in border monitoring activities.
    • Logistical and Communications Support for Field Operations
      Provides transportation, logistical, and communications support for Search and Rescue missions, and offers security for vehicles and forward operating bases.
    • Operates public communication platforms on border issues
      Maintains a YouTube channel, website articles, and a FAQ page about surveillance technology and border activity to inform the public and promote awareness of border security concerns.
    • Operates public communications platforms on border issues
      Maintains a website and YouTube channel to publish articles, surveillance footage, and educational content about border security, including FAQs on surveillance camera use and operational updates.
    • Produces and disseminates border-related intelligence reports
      Collects and analyzes data on drug cartel operations, smuggling routes, and open-border advocacy groups to produce intelligence reports used to inform public and policy discussions.
    • Produces intelligence reports on border threats
      Collects and analyzes data on drug cartels, human smuggling routes, and open-border advocacy groups to generate intelligence reports supporting operational and advocacy efforts.
    • Provides logistical and operational support for field missions
      Supplies transportation, communications, and security infrastructure for search and rescue and border observation operations, including support for forward operating bases and mission-critical vehicle logistics.
    • Public Information and Media Engagement
      Operates a YouTube channel, maintains a FAQ page about surveillance cameras, publishes articles on its website related to border issues, and provides video footage to media outlets for reporting on border activity.
    • Public Information and Media Engagement
      Operates a YouTube channel, maintains a FAQ page about surveillance cameras, publishes articles on its website related to border issues, and provides video footage to media outlets for reporting on border activity.
    • Public Information and Media Engagement
      Operates a YouTube channel, maintains a FAQ page about surveillance cameras, publishes articles on its website related to border issues, and provides video footage to media outlets for reporting on border activity.
    • Reports suspected border violations to law enforcement
      Systematically reports sightings and evidence of suspected illegal aliens and drug smugglers to federal and local law enforcement agencies, including U.S. Border Patrol, based on field observations and camera footage.
    • Reports suspected border violations to law enforcement
      Documents and reports suspected cases of illegal immigration and drug smuggling to federal and local law enforcement agencies, including U.S. Border Patrol, based on field observations and surveillance footage.
    • Shares border surveillance content with media
      Provides video footage and reporting from border operations to national and alternative media outlets, including NBC Nightly News and Infowars, to publicize border security issues.
    • Support for Border Operations
      Provides transportation, logistical, and communications support for Search and Rescue (SAR) missions, and offers security for vehicles and forward operating bases.
    • Surveillance Camera Deployment and Monitoring
      Deploys and monitors trail cameras to record suspected illegal aliens and drug smugglers in areas north of the US-Mexico border, documenting their presence and activities.
  • Youth Safety Screening & Training 4 activities
    • Conducts member screening for operational safety
      Performs background checks on all members to exclude individuals with serious criminal histories or affiliations with racist organizations, ensuring operational integrity and public trust.
    • Member Screening
      Conducts background checks on all members as part of a screening process to exclude individuals with serious criminal histories or ties to racist groups.
    • Member Screening
      Conducts background checks on all members as part of a screening process to exclude individuals with serious criminal histories or ties to racist groups.
    • Member Screening
      Conducts background checks on all members as part of a screening process to exclude individuals with serious criminal histories or ties to racist groups.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$48K
Contributions & grants$47K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$890%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$7K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$68K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$68K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +592.9%
relationships · 4

who they work with

  • Border Patrol Government — Receives intelligence and reports on suspected illegal aliens and drug smugglers from AZ Border Defenders.
  • Infowars Partner — Media outlet that used the organization's video footage in a report on border issues.
  • NBC Nightly News Partner — Media outlet that used the organization's video footage in news reports.
  • WordPress Government — Platform used to power AZ Border Defenders website