# Common Strands

Arts education nonprofit in Maple Grove, Minnesota 55369. EIN 46-5502848. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Arts education (IRS activity code A25)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2014
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Local context

- Hennepin County, Minnesota: about 270,325 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 868 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 3.2 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Maple Grove: 42 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/minnesota/maple-grove
- Minnesota rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/minnesota

## Questions

**What is Common Strands's EIN?**

Common Strands's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-5502848. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Common Strands a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Common Strands in Maple Grove, Minnesota as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2014. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Common Strands tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Common Strands as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Common Strands do?**

The IRS classifies Common Strands as: Arts education. It has not filed a Form 990 or 990-EZ with a mission statement that we have loaded.

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.