In March 2023, we created a nonprofit collective–fiscally hosted by the 501(c)(3) Open Collective Foundation–dedicated to spreading the joy of musical improvisation in Baltimore. They handle the legal stuff. We use their ein number and nonprofit status to accept donations , apply for grants, get discounts, and most other functions of a nonprofit. We just have to report what we do for our community annually. It's been a great way to get started with low overhead . They hold money in their bank account so no one person has to manage it or hold it privately. <https://opencollective.com/baltimoremusicalimprov>