Small Public Charity

CROSSING BORDERS MUSIC COLLECTIVE

CROSSING BORDERS MUSIC COLLECTIVE is a nonprofit organization categorized as Small Public Charity based in Chicago, IL. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $182K, expenses of $170K, total assets of $61K. Imperigo tracks 6 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $61K.

EIN: 454368130 Chicago, IL Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$182K
Total Expenses$170K
Total Assets$61K
Grant Records6
Funding Total$61K
Filing Years2021–2025

Mission

Crossing Borders Music is a multicultural organization of color that shares the stories and music of those whose voices are suppressed because of race, ethnicity, disability, gender, sexual orientation, other identity, or related trauma. We do this through free, accessible programs in community spaces in service and affirmation of our communities and collaborators. The mission of Crossing Borders Music is to use music to promote the dignity of people from all cultures.

Officers & Directors

President Casandra Holliday
Past-President Curtis Smith
Executive Director Marschnee Strong
Secretary Michael King
Director Mi Ran Choi
Director Nik Rana

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Top Grant Purposes

TO SUPPORT ONE MONTHS RESIDENCY IN BANGLADESH FOR ARTIST.
$15,900 1 grant
FIRST BLACKS CHICAGO MULTI-DISCIPLINARY SERIES
$10,000 1 grant
Powering the Arts Program
$10,000 1 grant
COMMUNITY/COVID-19 EMERGENCY GRANTS
$9,000 1 grant
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
$8,000 1 grant

Financial Trends

Year Revenue Expenses Assets
2025 $182K $170K $61K
2024 $138K $149K $48K
2023 $137K $136K $59K
2021 $115K $79K $57K

Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $115K to $182K (+58%), with total assets most recently reported at $61K.

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