Danish Club Of Washington D C
- Assets
- $309.7k
- Revenue
- $25.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Rockville, MD
- Founding
- 05/1965
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 52-6058665
Organization Overview
Danish Club Of Washington D C, operating under the name The Danish Club of Washington DC Inc, is located in Rockville, MD. The organization was established in 1965. According to its NTEE Classification (N50) the organization is classified as: Recreational Clubs, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Danish Club of Washington DC Inc is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Danish Club of Washington DC Inc generated $25.4k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (12.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $30.1k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.9%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE DANISH CLUB WAS FORMED IN 1931 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PRESERVING AND FOSTERING DANISH TRADITIONS AND CULTURE AMONG ITS MEMBERS; IT INCORPORATED IN 1964. THE MISSION IS CULTURAL EDUCATIONAL FRATERNAL CHARITABLE AND TO PROMOTE FELLOWSHIP WITH DANES AND PERSONS OF DANISH ANCESTRY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
- ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR - [DUE TO COVID IT WAS ONLY OPEN TO MEMBERS OF THE DANISH CLUB] IT IS A ONE DAY BAZAAR WHICH DISPLAYS THE FOODS CUSTOMS AND CULTURE OF DENMARK. ALL WORK AND PREPARATION FOR THE BAZAAR IS PERFORMED BY MEMBERS OF THE DANISH CLUB. THE BAZAAR CAFETERIA SERVES PATRONS MANY TYPES OF OPEN-FACE SANDWICHES AND PASTRY ALL PREPARED BY CLUB MEMBERS. OTHER FOODS AND HANDICRAFTS SOME MADE BY CLUB MEMBERS OTHERS IMPORTED FROM DENMARK ARE ALSO SOLD. PREPARATIONS FOR THE BAZAAR BEGINS MANY MONTHS PRIOR TO THE BAZAAR WHICH IS HELD IN NOVEMBER. ATTENDANCE VARIES BUT IS NORMALLY WELL OVER 500 FOR THE FOUR HOURS THE BAZAAR IS OPEN. A PERCENTAGE OF THE BAZAAR PROFITS AS DETERMINED BY THE MEMBERSHIP ARE DESIGNATED FOR CONTRIBUTION TO LOCAL CHARITIES OR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WHO PROMOTE DANISH CULTURE. THE PROFITS FROM THE BAZAAR PROVIDED THE FUNDS THAT ALLOWED THE PURCHASE OF THE CLUB'S HOUSE FOR MEMBER MEETINGS IN 1976 AND CONTINUES TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION MAINTENANCE AND ANY IMPROVEMENTS TO THE HOUSE.
- SOCIAL AND CULTURAL EVENTS FOR MEMBERS OF THE DANISH CLUB AND THEIR GUESTS - ALL WORK AND PREPARATION IS PERFORMED BY MEMBERS OF THE CLUB. EVENTS FEATURE DANISH FOOD TRADITIONS FRATERNAL EVENTS AND OCCASIONALLY FEATURE DANISH ARTISTS. ALL EVENTS ARE FINANCED BY MEMBERSHIP FEES AND DUES ANY SHORTFALL WOULD BE COVERED BY INVESTMENTS OR BAZAAR PROFITS. MOST EVENTS ARE HELD AT THE CLUB'S HOUSE. AT SOME OCCASIONS OUTSIDE VENUES ARE UTILIZED.
- CLUB AND HOUSE OPERATIONS - ALL MANAGEMENT AND MOST LABOR FOR THE CONTINUING OPERATION OF THE CLUB AND THE HOUSE IN WHICH MEETINGS ARE HELD IS PERFORMED BY MEMBERS OF THE CLUB. THERE ARE NO CLUB EMPLOYEES. PROFESSIONALS ARE CONTRACTED WHEN EXPERTISE IS NECESSARY OR TIME DEMANDS. DIRECTORS OFFICERS AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE CLUB PROVIDE DONATE THEIR TIME AND LABOR TO CARRY OUT MOST OF THE FUNCTIONS REQUIRED. THE CLUB PUBLISHES A NEWSLETTER FOR THE MEMBERS WHICH IS DISTRIBUTED BY POSTAL MAIL OR E-MAIL AT THE MEMBER'S CHOICE. A WEB-SITE IS MAINTAINED FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE MEMBERS AND ALSO PROVIDES INFORMATION TO OTHERS ABOUT THE MISSION OF THE CLUB. THE CLUB GATHERS INFORMATION ON OTHER DANISH AND SCANDINAVIAN ORGANIZATIONS AND DISTRIBUTES SUCH TO ITS MEMBERS. THE CLUB THROUGH ITS MEMBERSHIP PROVIDES A NETWORK THAT IS AVAILABLE TO ASSIST MEMBERS IN TIME OF NEED OR WANT. REVENUE THAT SUPPORTS THE CLUB AND HOUSE IS PROVIDED FROM MEMBERSHIP DUES BAZAAR PROFITS INVESTMENT INCOME AND RENTAL OF A PORTION OF THE HOUSE TO A ROOMING TENANT. THE ACTIVE CLUB MEMBERSHIP AT THE END OF THE ACCOUNTING YEAR WAS 228 PERSONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lai Lee Birman Treasurer | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Elsebeth Hillard Vice Chair Board Of Directors | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Poul M Pedersen Chairman Of The Board Of Directors | Trustee | 12 | $0 |
Claus Nielsen Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Annette Pedersen Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Carina Griisser Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $20,757 |
| Investment income | $444 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $4,200 |
| 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 | $25,401 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $2,455 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $15,606 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $30,074 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $11,734 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $227,640 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $110 |
| 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 | $70,194 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $309,678 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,678 |
| Grants payable | $2,000 |
| Deferred revenue | $3,025 |
| 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 | $10,703 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $298,975 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $309,678 |
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