Border Crossing
Our mission is to integrate historically-segregated audiences and musicians through the performance of choral music. We envision a landscape where singers and audiences more closely reflect the racial …
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Performances and supporting programs for our mission. Border CrosSing performed 11 concerts two community sings the first in-person session of Heritage Choir guitar lessons with Powderhorn Park Music Project and educational performances at 8 metro area schools. Approximately 2000 people attended Border CrosSing's concerts and 1000 students were at the educational performances.
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Our mission is to integrate historically-segregated audiences and musicians through the performance of choral music. We envision a landscape where singers and audiences more closely reflect the racial and cultural composition of the Twin Cities.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBorder Crossing is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Saint Paul, MN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2019 and has been operating for 7 years. Its EIN is 842067696. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $262K in annual revenue. 54 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Border Crossing has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 93 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 93/100.
Border Crossing is located in Saint Paul, MN, United States. The organization was established in 2019 and has been active for 7 years.
Based on official tax filings, Border Crossing has $262K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 92% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Border Crossing is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $262K in annual revenue. The organization has 54 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Border Crossing. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
Border Crossing has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 92%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Performances and supporting programs for our mission. Border CrosSing performed 11 concerts two community sings the first in-person session of Heritage Choir guitar lessons with Powderhorn Park Music Project and educational performances at 8 metro area schools. Approximately 2000 people attended Border CrosSing's concerts and 1000 students were at the educational performances. Border Crossing is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2019.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Border Crossing's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 92%. Its annual revenue of $262K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Border Crossing are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Border Crossing is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 842067696, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
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Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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BORDER CROSSING is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Quick facts about Border Crossing
- What is Border Crossing?
- Border Crossing is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Saint Paul, United States. Performances and supporting programs for our mission. Border CrosSing performed 11 concerts two community sings the first in-person session of Heritage Choir guitar lessons with Powderhorn Park Music Project and educational performances at 8 metro area schools. Approximately 2000 people attended Border CrosSing's concerts and 1000 students were at the educational performances.
- When was Border Crossing founded?
- Border Crossing was founded in 2019.
- Who leads Border Crossing?
- Edward Matthew Valverde serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Border Crossing located?
- Headquartered in Saint Paul, United States.
- What is Border Crossing's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Border Crossing trustworthy?
- Border Crossing has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Border Crossing's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 842067696.
- What is Border Crossing's website?
- http://bordercrossingmn.org