Sons Of Norway is located in West Newton, MA. The organization was established in 1940. According to its NTEE Classification (A80) the organization is classified as: Historical Organizations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Sons Of Norway is a 501(c)(8) and as such, is described as a "Fraternal Beneficiary Society and/or Association" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2017, Sons Of Norway generated $16.7k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 2 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $11.4k during the year ending 12/2017. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.8%) per year over the past 2 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2017
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
NORUMBEGA LODGE IS ONE OF 380 LODGES OF THE SONS OF NORWAY. WE HAVE REGULAR MONTHLY MEETINGS OF A SOCIAL AND CULTURAL NATURE, AS WELL AS MONTHLY BUSINESS MEETINGS. ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDE THE 17TH OF MAY (NORWEGIAN CONSTITUTION DAY) FAMILY PICNIC, OUR SCANDINAVIAN FAIR, SPORTS PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES, AND OTHER EVENTS. THE MEMBERS OF NORUMBEGA LODGE RECEIVE THE "TIDENDE", OUR LODGE NEWSLETTER, IN ADDITION TO "VIKING", THE NATIONAL MAGAZINE. A WIDE VARIETY OF ADDITIONAL LITERATURE IN THE FORM OF BOOKS AND VIDEOS ARE AVAILABLE AT MEETINGS IN THE LODGE'S LIBRARY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Hans Christensen Trustee | 2 | $0 | |
Gary P Johnson Auditor | 1 | $0 | |
Steven J Oyangen Treasurer | 10 | $0 | |
Peter Vatne Trustee | 2 | $0 | |
Tom Vatne Auditor | 1 | $0 | |
Ben Olson Counselor | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $662 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,417 |
Membership dues | $1,291 |
Investment income | $2,713 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $10,569 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $16,652 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $353 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $0 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $2,310 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $2,561 |
Other expenses | $3,293 |
Total expenses | $11,385 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $169,563 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $169,563 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $169,563 |
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