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Mouse River Players

The mission of the mouse river players community theatre is to create opportunities for community participation in enriching theatrical experiences. Our focus is on inclusion and quality, offering …

Arts & Culture Minot, ND EIN: 237177781 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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86
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · methodology

About Mouse River Players

Amateur theater productions

Founded
Headquarters
Minot, ND
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
A650
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1974

Mission

The mission of the mouse river players community theatre is to create opportunities for community participation in enriching theatrical experiences. Our focus is on inclusion and quality, offering the public a well-balanced theatrical season, and striving to meet with excellence

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 77%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 86
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Mouse River Players with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 5 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • GiveRadar holds 15 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 56,467 arts & culture charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 97% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (15 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Mouse River Players is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Minot, ND, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1971 and has been operating for 55 years. Its EIN is 237177781. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $89K in annual revenue. 22 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Mouse River Players's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 237177781. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Mouse River Players has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('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 90/100.

Mouse River Players is located in Minot, ND, United States. The organization was established in 1971 and has been active for 55 years.

Based on official tax filings, Mouse River Players has $89K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 77% 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.

Mouse River Players is classified as an 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 $89K in annual revenue. The organization has 22 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Mouse River Players. 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Mouse River Players holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 77%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 77%. Its annual revenue of $89K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Mouse River Players are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Mouse River Players is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 237177781, 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.

Annual revenue
$10K-$100K
100% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

10 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, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

From FY2025 filing

KE
Ken H•••••••
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (4)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

5 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Nu Notes to hold fundraiser for Mouse River Playhouse - minotdailynews.com
May 2025
www.minotdailynews.com
Young cast to present Mouse River Players play - minotdailynews.com
Mar 2025
www.minotdailynews.com
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Mouse River Players carry rich history into new season - minotdailynews.com
Sep 2024
www.minotdailynews.com
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Mouse River Players bring ‘Miracle on 34th Street’ to Minot - KFYR-TV
Nov 2023
www.kfyrtv.com
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Mouse River Players bring story of “Little Women” to small stage in Minot - KFYR-TV
Nov 2022
www.kfyrtv.com
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2019
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2018
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2017
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2016
IRS/ProPublica

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture this charity 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

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 - 22 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 22 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1971
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Mouse River Players

What is Mouse River Players?
Mouse River Players is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Minot, United States. Amateur theater productions
When was Mouse River Players founded?
Mouse River Players was founded in 1971.
Who leads Mouse River Players?
Ken Haarstad serves as Treasurer.
Where is Mouse River Players located?
Headquartered in Minot, ND, United States.
What is Mouse River Players's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10K-$100K. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Mouse River Players trustworthy?
Mouse River Players has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 Mouse River Players's registration number?
IRS EIN: 237177781.
What is Mouse River Players's website?
http://www.mouseriverplayers.com