# Cardboard Cares

Arts education nonprofit in Alexandria, Minnesota 56308. EIN 87-3354052. 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 2022
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 1 of 2 arts education nonprofits in Alexandria.
- Revenue $295,323 is higher than roughly 60 to 70% of 46 arts education nonprofits in Minnesota; median $200,248.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Douglas County, Minnesota: about 8,421 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
- 58 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 6.9 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Alexandria: 15 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/minnesota/alexandria
- Minnesota rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/minnesota

## Questions

**What is Cardboard Cares's EIN?**

Cardboard Cares's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3354052. 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 Cardboard Cares a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Cardboard Cares in Alexandria, Minnesota as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2022. 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 Cardboard Cares tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Cardboard Cares 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 Cardboard Cares do?**

The IRS classifies Cardboard Cares 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.