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BRIAN TERRY FOUNDATION

AZ · EIN 455494445 · $61K rev · operational · www.honorbrianterry.com
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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.

activities · 11

what they do

direct service · 11
  • Border Patrol Station Dedication Participation Veteran Commemoration and Memorial Events
    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.
  • 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.
  • Cross-Country Bike Rides for Fundraising Event-Based Fundraising for Charitable Partners
    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.
  • 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 Charity Sports & Recreation Tournaments
    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.
  • Hosted golf events in Michigan and Dallas in 2016, featuring live music, food, and auctions, to raise funds and awareness for the foundation.
  • Maintenance of Memorial Statue and Participation in Dedication Ceremonies Veteran Commemoration and Memorial Events
    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 Memorialization of Fallen Officers
    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.
  • 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.
strategies · 4

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named programs · 4

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
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.