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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 …

Arts & Culture Saint Paul, MN EIN 842067696 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
93/100 · methodology

About Border Crossing

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.

Founded
Headquarters
Saint Paul, MN
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
A68
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2020

Mission

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.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture · NTEE A68
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 92%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.46%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 93
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$1.00
Program expenses$1.00 ($184,025)
100% to programs beats the peer average (92%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Border 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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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
100% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

ED
Edward Matthew Valverde
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (21)

Source: Public filings

AD
Adan F••••••••
Secretary
AD
Ada T•••
Board Member
AH
Ahmed A•••••••
Artistic Director
BE
Bethany B••••••••••
Board of Directors Member
CA
Carrie S•••
Board Treasurer
CL
Clara P••••••
Board of Directors
DA
Dan D••••
Board Treasurer
ED
Edward M•••••• V•••••••
Executive Director
JA
Jack V••••••••
Board Chair
JE
Jeffrey E•••••
Board Member
JO
John J••••• M••••• V••••••••
Board President
JO
John J••••• M••••• V•••••••• I•
Board President
JO
Jon L••••
Vice President
KR
Kristina B•••••
Board Member
LI
Lia R••••••••
Board Member
LI
Lisa S••• Z•••••••
Board of Directors
LI
Lisa S••• Z••••••
Board Member
MI
Miluska N•••••
Board Secretary
NA
Natalia R••••• A•••••••
Board Member Ed Coord HC Director
SH
Shekela W••••••
Board Member
ZO
Zobeida B••••••
Board Member
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Windsor-Detroit Tunnel preparing for traffic dip when Gordie Howe bridge opens - CTV News
Jun 2026
www.ctvnews.ca
Iran prepares new Iraq border route for trade and pilgrims - Shafaq News | Latest breaking news in Iraq and the world -
Jun 2026
shafaq.com
BIOPASS Study I: Study on Automated Biometric Border Crossing Systems for Registered Passenger at Four European Airports
Jun 2026
statewatch.org
Mexico cops discover massive tunnel into the US from Tijuana — and it was hidden in plain sight - New York Post
Jun 2026
nypost.com
Queues form on North Macedonia border following biometric entry-exit rollout - eKathimerini.com
May 2026
www.ekathimerini.com
Scheme allowing Hong Kong drivers to enter Guangdong province extended to 2031 - South China Morning Post
May 2026
www.scmp.com
CBSA president says she doesn't think it's now harder to cross Canada-U.S. border - CBC
May 2026
www.cbc.ca
Paddlers will use Wi-Fi at Prairie Portage and Cache Bay to telephone their entry into Quetico - Quetico Superior Founda
May 2026
queticosuperior.org
Ukraine introduces priority border crossing rules for perishable produce exports - Hortidaily
May 2026
www.hortidaily.com
6 horses seized after illegal border crossing in Presidio - CBS7
May 2026
www.firstalert7.com
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Border Crossing This page 93 $261,798 100%
Paris Community Theater 93 $316,442 100%
Taylor Music Group 93 $100,949 83%
Chinese Center on Long Island Inc 93 $228,712 100%
Boston Festival Orchestra Inc 93 $215,316 94%
Oregon Arts Watch 93 $304,412 84%
Orchestra Santa Monica 93 $329,123 81%
Methow Music Festival Association 93 $217,431 100%
Anikaya Akhra Inc 93 $209,652 97%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 54 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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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