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BRIAN TERRY FOUNDATION
PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 455494445 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · NTEE T30 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Micro (<$100K) · www.honorbrianterry.com
revenue
$61K
expenses
$67K
net assets
$25K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

THE BRIAN TERRY FOUNDATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO HONOR THE MEMORY OF U.S. BORDER PATROL AGENT BRIAN TERRY AND TO CREATE A LIVING LEGACY IN HIS NAME. THE FOUNDATION WILL HONOR BRIAN BY PROVIDING IMMEDIATE AND ONGOING EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO U.S. BORDER PATROL AGENTS AND THE FAMILIES OF THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN INJURED OR KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY. THE ORGANIZATION WILL ALSO ESTABLISH EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COLLEGE-BOUND KIDS WHO POSSESS THE CHARACTERISTICS THAT BEST EXEMPLIFY THE TYPE OF PERSON BRIAN TERRY WAS AND FOR THOSE SEEKING A DEGREE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE.THE ORGANIZATION WILL RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS WITH THE FLAWED ATF/DOJ GUN-WALKING INVESTIGATION KNOWN AS OPERATION FAST AND FURIOUS BY PROMOTING A MESSAGE OF JUSTICE, RESPONSIBILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY WITHIN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.THE BRIAN TERRY FOUNDATION WILL HOST PUBLIC EVENTS THAT HONOR BRIAN'S LEGACY AND RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS REGARDING ISSUES FACING BORDER PATROL AGENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Brian Terry Foundation honors the legacy of Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry by supporting U.S. Border Patrol personnel and promoting leadership in law enforcement. The foundation provides scholarships to students pursuing careers in criminal justice and recognizes acts of courage by Border Patrol agents. It operates primarily through fundraising events and donor campaigns, focusing on the welfare and safety of border agents.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Brian Terry Foundation Courage Awards
Annual recognition event honoring U.S. Border Patrol agents for acts of bravery and heroism in the line of duty
Brian Terry Scholarship Program
Provides financial support to students pursuing degrees in criminal justice or related fields with the goal of entering law enforcement careers
Danger Zone Auction
Annual charity auction, historically held at SHOT Show in Las Vegas and later moved online, to raise funds for foundation initiatives
Trek’s Trek 2000 Mile Bike Ride
Cross-country cycling event organized to raise awareness and funds for the foundation
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • Memorial Development & Installation 8 activities
    • Border Patrol Station Dedication Participation
      Participates in and supports the dedication ceremonies for facilities named in honor of Brian A. Terry, such as the Brian A. Terry Border Patrol Station in Bisbee, Arizona.
    • Border Patrol Station Dedication Participation
      Participates in and supports the dedication ceremonies for facilities named in honor of Brian A. Terry, such as the Brian A. Terry Border Patrol Station in Bisbee, Arizona.
    • Border Patrol Station Dedication Participation
      Participates in and supports the dedication ceremonies for facilities named in honor of Brian A. Terry, such as the Brian A. Terry Border Patrol Station in Bisbee, Arizona.
    • Maintenance of Memorial Statue and Participation in Dedication Ceremonies
      Erected and maintains a memorial statue at the Brian A. Terry Border Patrol Station in Bisbee, Arizona, depicting Brian Terry carrying a fellow agent, and participated in the station’s official dedication ceremony in 2012.
    • Memorial Statue Installation
      Erects memorial statues, such as the one at the Brian A. Terry Border Patrol Station in Bisbee, Arizona, to honor Brian Terry and other agents.
    • Memorial Statue Installation
      Erects memorial statues, such as the one at the Brian A. Terry Border Patrol Station in Bisbee, Arizona, to honor Brian Terry and other agents.
    • Memorial Statue Installation
      Erects memorial statues, such as the one at the Brian A. Terry Border Patrol Station in Bisbee, Arizona, to honor Brian Terry and commemorate his service.
    • Memorial Statue Installation
      Erects memorial statues, such as the one at the Brian A. Terry Border Patrol Station in Bisbee, Arizona, to honor Brian Terry and other agents.
  • Charity Golf Tournament 5 activities
    • Fundraising Events
      Organizes various fundraising events, including annual in-person charity auctions at SHOT Show, cross-country bike rides, virtual auctions, and golf events, to support the foundation's missions.
    • Fundraising Events
      Organizes various fundraising events, including annual in-person charity auctions at SHOT Show, cross-country bike rides, virtual auctions, and golf events, to support the foundation's missions.
    • Fundraising Events
      Organizes various fundraising events, including annual charity auctions at SHOT Show, cross-country bike rides, virtual auctions, and golf events, to support the foundation's missions.
    • Fundraising Events
      Organizes various fundraising events, including annual in-person charity auctions at SHOT Show, cross-country bike rides, virtual auctions, and golf events, to support the foundation's missions.
    • Fundraising Events and Auctions
      Organizes annual in-person charity auctions at the SHOT Show in Las Vegas, raising over $150,000, as well as virtual auctions such as the March 2021 Danger Zone Auction, to support the foundation's missions.
  • Law Enforcement Recognition & Awards 4 activities
    • Brian Terry Courage Award
      Awards the Brian Terry Courage Award to individuals, such as Agent Eric C. Gough, who demonstrate exceptional bravery and selflessness in the line of duty, including saving lives and preventing further harm.
    • Brian Terry Courage Award
      Awards the Brian Terry Courage Award to individuals, such as Agent Eric C. Gough, who demonstrate exceptional bravery and selflessness in the line of duty, including saving lives and preventing further harm.
    • Brian Terry Courage Award
      Awards the Brian Terry Courage Award to individuals, such as Agent Eric C. Gough, who demonstrate exceptional bravery and selflessness in the line of duty, including saving lives and preventing further harm.
    • Brian Terry Courage Award Recognition
      Recognizes acts of bravery by law enforcement agents through the Brian Terry Courage Award, including honoring Agent Eric C. Gough for neutralizing an armed assailant in Afghanistan on July 22, 2012, and providing life-saving medical care to a wounded colleague.
  • First Responder & Law Enforcement Scholarships 4 activities
    • Scholarship Program
      Offers scholarships to students pursuing criminal justice or related fields, aiming for careers in law enforcement, as exemplified by the scholarship awarded to Chelsea Gilbert.
    • Scholarship Program
      Offers scholarships to students pursuing criminal justice or related fields, aiming for careers in law enforcement, as exemplified by the scholarship awarded to Chelsea Gilbert.
    • Scholarship Program
      Offers scholarships to students pursuing criminal justice or related fields, aiming for careers in law enforcement, as exemplified by the scholarship awarded to Chelsea Gilbert.
    • Scholarship Program for Criminal Justice Students
      Offers scholarships to students pursuing studies in criminal justice or related fields with the goal of entering law enforcement careers, such as the 2018-2019 scholarship awarded to Chelsea Gilbert to support her Bachelor's degree completion.
  • Charity Bike and Run Events 1 activity
    • Cross-Country Bike Rides for Fundraising
      Organized and executed long-distance fundraising bike rides, including the 2016 "Trek's Trek" 2000-mile ride from Flat Rock, MI, to Bisbee, AZ, which raised $30,000, and planned a similar 2021 cross-country ride.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Golf Fundraising Events
      Hosted golf events in Michigan and Dallas in 2016, featuring live music, food, and auctions, to raise funds and awareness for the foundation.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$61K
Contributions & grants$62K102%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$67K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$45K
balance sheet
Total assets$25K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$25K
1 years on record · 2021–2021
relationships · 7

who they work with

  • Honored American Veterans Afield (HAVA) Partner — Joined forces to host the 2nd annual SHOT Show charity golf tournament.
  • Honored American Veterans Afield (HAVA) Partner — Joined forces to host the 2nd annual golf tournament at the 2016 SHOT Show.
  • National Shooting Sports Foundation Partner — Joined forces to host the 2nd annual SHOT Show charity golf tournament.
  • National Shooting Sports Foundation Partner — Joined forces to host the 2nd annual golf tournament at the 2016 SHOT Show.
  • SHOT Show Partner — Organized annual in-person charity auctions at SHOT Show in Las Vegas.
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District Partner — Joined with Customs and Border Patrol agents, local and national representatives and family and friends to officially dedicate the new Brian A. Terry Border Patrol Station.
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District Partner — Joined with the foundation for the dedication of the Brian A. Terry Border Patrol Station.