Minnesota Public Radio
Noncommercial educational public broadcasting including radio and ondemand.
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Minnesota Public Radio is one of the nation's premier public radio organizations, operating a regional network of more than three dozen stations in Minnesota and its neighboring communities.
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Noncommercial educational public broadcasting including radio and ondemand.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMinnesota Public Radio is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in St Paul, MN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1967 and has been operating for 59 years. Its EIN is 410953924. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for arts & culture charities in United States. The organization reports $109M in annual revenue. 166 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Minnesota Public Radio has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. 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 79 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 93/100.
Minnesota Public Radio is located in St Paul, MN, United States. The organization was established in 1967 and has been active for 59 years.
Based on official tax filings, Minnesota Public Radio has $109M in annual revenue. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 92% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Minnesota Public Radio is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has $109M in annual revenue. The organization has 166 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Minnesota Public Radio. 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.
Minnesota Public Radio has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 0% 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.
Minnesota Public Radio is one of the nation's premier public radio organizations, operating a regional network of more than three dozen stations in Minnesota and its neighboring communities. Minnesota Public Radio is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1967.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Minnesota Public Radio's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 92%. Its annual revenue of $109M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Minnesota Public Radio are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 410953924, 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 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO 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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Sentiment
NeutralMinnesota becomes first state to ban prediction markets - South Carolina Public Radio
MPR News Names New Chief Meteorologist - Patch
MPR News appoints new chief meteorologist after Paul Huttner retirement - Bring Me The News
Minnesota sues 3M, says ‘forever chemicals’ from Cottage Grove continue to pollute water - MPR News
Study: 1 in 50 HCMC violent trauma patients ended up as victims or perpetrators of homicides - MPR News
Minnesota — and MPR — kept everyone’s attention at the start of 2026 - Nieman Lab
Follow the vote: Your Minnesota lawmaker tracker - MPR News
Why developers are building more luxury single-family rental homes in Minnesota - MPR News
Prediction market ban, other bills edge toward becoming law at Minnesota Capitol - MPR News
As the nation’s eyes turn to Minneapolis, they’re also turning to Minnesota Public Radio - Nieman Lab
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Sources and verification
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- Registration and legal identity
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- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 166 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
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Quick facts about Minnesota Public Radio
- What is Minnesota Public Radio?
- Minnesota Public Radio is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in St Paul, United States. Minnesota Public Radio is one of the nation's premier public radio organizations, operating a regional network of more than three dozen stations in Minnesota and its neighboring communities.
- When was Minnesota Public Radio founded?
- Minnesota Public Radio was founded in 1967.
- Who leads Minnesota Public Radio?
- Barry Gisser serves as Senior VP & CFO.
- Where is Minnesota Public Radio located?
- Headquartered in St Paul, United States.
- What is Minnesota Public Radio's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Minnesota Public Radio trustworthy?
- Minnesota Public Radio has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 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 Minnesota Public Radio's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 410953924.
- What is Minnesota Public Radio's website?
- http://www.mpr.org