Sons Of Norway
- Assets
- $1.4m
- Revenue
- $121.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Vadnais Heights, MN
- Founding
- 09/1940
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 41-0459935
Organization Overview
Sons Of Norway is located in Vadnais Heights, MN. The organization was established in 1940. According to its NTEE Classification (S20) the organization is classified as: Community & Neighborhood Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building 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 12/2023, Sons Of Norway generated $121.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $58.6k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SONS OF NORWAY IS DEDICATED TO PRESERVING AND PROMOTING NORWEGIAN HERITAGE. THE LOCAL LODGES AND INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS WORK TO MEET CULTURAL, HERITAGE AND FINANCIAL NEEDS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
YOUTH: THIS PROGRAM SHARES THE NORWEGIAN CULTURAL RICHNESS WITH YOUNG PEOPLE AND GETS THEM INVOLVED AT A YOUNG AGE. THIS PROGRAM AIMS TO MAKE SONS OF NORWAY A PRIORITY IN OUR CHILDREN'S LIVES BY SHARING WITH THEM A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS DEVELOPED WITHIN THE DISTRICT. THERE ARE CURRENTLY 3 YOUTH DANCE GROUPS. SCHOLARSHIPS: DISTRICT 1 OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS TO THE CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN OF MEMBERS. THERE ARE MANY SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR YOUTH INTERESTED IN INCREASING THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF NORDIC LANGUAGES AND HERITAGE. NEW THIS YEAR IS AN ADULT SCHOLARSHIP THAT IS BEING OFFERED. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR 2023: SCHOLARSHIPS: 1) SKOGFJORDEN - 24 YOUTH ATTENDED FOR 49 WEEKS 2) MASSE MORO - 7 FIRST DISTRICT CAMPERS ATTENDED MASSE MORO 3) SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIPS - 1 RECIPIENT AWARDED MIKAL KARTVEDT SCHOLARSHIP TO ATTEND SKOGFJORDEN. 1 RECIPIENT WAS AWARDED TO ATTEND A NORWEGIAN FOLK SCHOOL.
SOCIAL/CULTURAL: SOCIAL/CULTURAL PROGRAMMING IS PERHAPS THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF ANY SONS OF NORWAY MEETING. MEMBERS COME TO BE ENTERTAINED AND TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THEIR CULTURE, THROUGH FUN AND ENTERTAINING PROGRAMS. OUR DESIRE IS TO EXPAND THE KNOWLEDGE OF NORWEGIAN HERITAGE BY PLANNING EVENTS WITH A NORWEGIAN FLAVOR. WE ARE CURRENTLY PLANNING A DISTRICT CONVENTION TAHT WILL TAKE PLACE IN ST. PAUL LATER THIS YEAR.
SPORTS/RECREATION: THIS PROGRAM PLANS AND IMPLEMENTS A WELL-ROUNDED PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES FOR BOTH YOUNG AND OLD, WITH THE HOPE OF ENHANCING THE PHYSICAL WELL BEING OF OUR MEMBERS. EXAMPLES INCLUDE ADULT KICK-SLED, SNOW SHOE, AND WALKING. WE ENCOURAGE ADULTS AND YOUTH TO COMPLETE MEDALS IN WALKING, BIKING, CYCLING, SKIING, SWIMMING, AND GENERAL SPORTS ACTIVITIES. THE PROGRAM PROMOTES A MEDAL PROGRAM OF SPORTS AND RECREATION ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES, WITH THE HOPE OF ENHANCING THE PHYSICAL WELL-BEING OF OUR MEMBERS. LOCAL LODGES MAY PLAN SPECIAL EVENTS, SUCH AS CROSS-COUNTRY SKI RACES, HIKES, OR KUBB GAME TOURNAMENTS. THE 18TH ANNUAL BARNELOPENT CROSS-COUNTRY SKI RACE IN ST. CLOUD, INVOLVING THREE LODGES TOOK PLACE LAST YEAR ON JANUARY 22ND WITH 118 KIDS AND ADULTS PARTICIPATING. ALL MEMBERS OF DISTRICT 1, INCLUDING THE CENTRAL LODGE, KIDS AND ADULTS, ARE ENCOURAGED TO EARN SPORTS MEDALS. LOCAL LODGES AWARD BRONZE, SILVER, GOLD AND ENAMEL MEDALS IN WALKING, BIKING, CYCLING, SKIING, SWIMMING, AND GENERAL SPORTS ACTIVITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mark Haugen President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $2,500 |
Jerry Wright Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $2,500 |
Carolyn Townsend Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 21 | $2,750 |
Connie Chrissis Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $2,500 |
Jeanne Engelsmeier Publicity Di | Trustee | 3.5 | $0 |
Karen Aakre Social Direc | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $69,476 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,136 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $70,612 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $15,007 |
| Investment income | $35,666 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $121,285 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $11,370 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $8,873 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,250 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,000 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,300 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $526 |
| Office expenses | $462 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $19,016 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $752 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,787 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $58,604 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $216,898 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $683,273 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $499,919 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,400,090 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $521,341 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $878,749 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,400,090 |