The Swedish Finn Historical Society
- Assets
- $1.2m
- Revenue
- $71.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Founding
- 10/1992
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 91-1533729
Organization Overview
The Swedish Finn Historical Society, operating under the name Historical Society, is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (Z99) the organization is classified as: Unknown, under the broad grouping of Unknown and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Historical Society generated $71.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $127.2k 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
TO GATHER AND PRESERVE THE EMIGRATION HISTORY OF SWEDISH FINNS ACROSS THE WORLD TO CONNECT SWEDISH FINNS TO THEIR ROOTS IN FINLAND AND TO CELEBRATE OUR CULTURAL HERITAGE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RENT AND MAINTAIN OFFICE SPACE; CONDUCT NORMAL DAY TO DAY OPERATIONS; RENT AND MAINTAIN ARCHIVAL STORAGE SPACE AND ACCESSION DONATED MATERIALS; CONDUCT GENEALOGY AND INFORMATION TRANSFER; SPONSOR AND COORDINATE PERIODIC TOURS TO FINLAND; ENGAGE VOLUNTEERS TO ASSIST WITH ACTIVITIES..
MAKE HISTORICAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE DIGITALLY AND ON THE WEBSITE FOR MEMBERS AND SOME PUBLIC ACCESS; UPDATE AND MAINTAIN WEBSITE; INITIATE NEW EFFORTS THAT ADD VALUE FOR THE MEMBERSHIP; MAINTAIN AND ACTIVE ARCHIVE OF ALL SWEDISH FINN IMMIGRANTS TO NORTH AMERICA DEE; MAINTAIN DESCRIPTION OF WHERE SWEDISH FINNS EMIGRATED FROM AND WHERE THEY RESIDED.
PUBLISH AND DISTRIBUTE COMMUNICATIONS E.G. KUSINER; OCCASIONAL DISPATCH; PARISH COFFEE HOURS ACROSS THE GLOBE; MAINTAIN ACTIVE COMMUNICATIONS WITH SFHS MEMBERS E.G. PARISH COFFEE HOURS; WEBINARS; ETC.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
William Carlson President And Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Ulf Wallendahl Vice President And Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Richard Erickson Treasurer And Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Nancy Nygard Secretary And Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Johannes Helander Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Gunnar Damstrom Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $16,259 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $24,322 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $40,581 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $30,924 |
| 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 | $71,505 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $66,690 |
| 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 | $24,281 |
| 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 | $8,686 |
| Information technology | $6,024 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $12,024 |
| 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 | $2,759 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $127,244 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $25,693 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| 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 | $1,168,306 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,193,999 |
| 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 | $1,193,999 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,193,999 |