Workforce Solutions Borderplex Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in El Paso, Texas, registered in 1999, with $72,281,150 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+, and it directs about 97% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2023)
$72.3M
▲ 1.8% vs prior year
Employment median: $367K
Expenses (FY2023)
$72.3M
Net assets
-$340K
Employees
77
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Workforce Solutions Borderplex Inc: 97% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Workforce Solutions Borderplex Inc: 0 mo reserves · -0% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Workforce Solutions Borderplex Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Workforce Solutions Borderplex Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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To provide skilled workers for employers by advancing education,employment,entrepreneurship,& economic develop- ment opportunities in support of competitiveness & regional prosperity
Temporary assistance for needy families (tanf): the choices program assists applicants, recipients, nonrecipient parents, and former recipients of temporary assistance for needy families (tanf) cash assistance to transition from welfare to work through participation in work-related activities, including job search and job readiness classes, basic skills training, education, vocational training, and support services. the program served 154 clients during the fiscal year ended 9/30/2024.
Wia/wioa program helps job seekers (adults, disloated workers and youth) access employment, education, training and support services to suceed in the labor market. youth employment and educational services are available to eligible out of school youth ages 16 to 24, on low income in school youth, ages 14 to 21, that face barriers of employment.
Revenue grew from $34.9M (FY2013) to $72.3M (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-0.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$13.5M
Total liabilities
$13.8M
Net assets
-$340K
Salaries & benefits
$4.8M
7% of expenses
Board members
27
27 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $72,281,150▲1.8% | $72,341,483▲1.8% | -$339,764▼59.7% | $13,498,120▲40.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $71,009,993▲21.1% | $71,047,784▲21.1% | -$212,693▼21.6% | $9,615,721▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $58,628,413▲27.5% | $58,689,017▲27.5% | -$174,902▼588% | $9,353,930▲76.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $45,990,076▼11.6% | $46,041,406▼11.5% | $35,865▼58.9% | $5,306,845▼17.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $52,015,972▲11.1% | $52,016,816▲10.9% | $87,195▼1.0% | $6,440,698▲31.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $46,826,865▲25.3% | $46,893,844▲25.3% | $88,039▼43.2% | $4,887,680▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $37,381,030▼2.6% | $37,429,465▼2.6% | $155,018▼23.8% | $4,611,742▼3.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $38,362,576▲0.1% | $38,430,970▼0.1% | $203,453▲2.2% | $4,795,369▲4.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $38,313,299▲9.7% | $38,457,019▲10.1% | $198,998▼53.5% | $4,591,091▼51.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $34,938,771 | $34,938,771▼4.0% | $428,063▼14.5% | $9,431,887▲30.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $36,379,955▼3.5% | $500,383▲165% | $7,247,044▼7.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $37,700,290 | $189,005 | $7,821,898 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Highest-paid: Leila Melendez — $168,000 (0.23% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leila Melendez | Ceo | 40 | $168,000 |
| Myriam Guerrero | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $124,925 |
| Adam Valdez | Board Member | 0.18 | — |
| Art Garza | Board Member | 0.18 | — |
| Bobby Blanco | Chair | 0.34 | — |
| Bobby Gear | Board Member | 0.11 | — |
| Chelsie Evaldi | Board Member | 0.11 | — |
| Christina Gonzalez | Board Member | 0.23 | — |
| Chrystal Davis | Board Member | 0.23 | — |
| Dan Dunlap | Board Member | 0.22 | — |
| Dr Armando Aguirre | Board Member | 0.13 | — |
| Dr Carlos Amaya | Board Member | 0.15 | — |
| Eduardo Garcia | Board Member | 0.25 | — |
| Elizabeth Moya | Board Member | 0.07 | — |
| Emma Wollschlager | Board Member | 0.21 | — |
| Ernestina Fauntleroy | Board Member | 0.04 | — |
| Frank Spencer III | Board Member | 0.3 | — |
| Leonard Goodman III | Board Member | 0.19 | — |
| Luis Hernandez | Board Member | 0.18 | — |
| Mary Jo Ochoa-hernandez | Board Member | 0.35 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| YWCA | Child Care Services | $49,757,969 |
| Db Grant Associates Inc | Workforce Center | $8,924,305 |
| Frog Street Press LLC | Material & Training | $629,812 |
| Celebrate Successful Early Learning | Material & Training | $353,991 |
| Mimco Inc | Rent Offices | $321,035 |
8 grants to Workforce Solutions Borderplex Inc totaling $945K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strada Education Foundation Inc | Operating grant | 2023 | $150,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Clark University | Research/training | 2021 | $44,980 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2021 | $25,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2020 | $300,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2020 | $300,000 |
| Texas Mutual Insurance Company | Workforce development & safety training to develop training and education in the phyical labor force | 2020 | $25,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2019 | $75,000 |
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Data for Workforce Solutions Borderplex Inc (EIN 74-2911834) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.