EIN 42-6081638

Vesterheim Norwegian American Museum

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
49
City
Decorah
State
Year formed
1965
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The museum is a national treasure that explores the diversity of American immigration through the lens of Norwegian-American experience, showcases the best in historic and contemporary Norwegian fold and fine arts, and preserves living traditions through classes in Norwegian culture and Fold Art, including Rosemaling (decorative painting), woodworking, knifemaking, traditional food ways, and textile arts. The museum offers education classes on various Norwegian Folk Art traditions as well as offer educational guided tours of Norway to their members and the general public.
Total revenues
$5,553,551
2022
Total expenses
$3,340,220
2022
Total assets
$26,285,697
2022
Num. employees
49
2022

Program areas at Vesterheim Norwegian American Museum

Education - the Museum offers education classes on various norwegian folk art traditions as well as offer educational guided tours of norway to their members and the general public. Online programs, including classes and collection talks, were began in 2020 as a result of the pandemic.
Museum store - the Museum has various norwegian-related books, crafts, and other items for resale to their members and the general public.
Collection care- the Museum houses a collection of over 33,000 artifacts, a complex of 16 buildings, and a farmstead. Museum staff provide care and upkeep as well as the aquisition of new artifacts.

Who funds Vesterheim Norwegian American Museum

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Margaret A Cargill FoundationVesterheim Folk Art School: Providing Access for the Future, Bringing Folk Art Forward$115,000
John W Thompson and Jane A Bartell Charitable FoundationStrong Roots Bold Future Campaign To Grow Vesterheim$105,251
Edwin E and Janet L Bryant FoundationProgram Support$35,000
...and 14 more grants received

Personnel at Vesterheim Norwegian American Museum

NameTitleCompensation
Chris JohnsonPresident and Chief Executive Officer$119,070
Gebel LindaTreasurer and Chief Financial Officer$93,778
Johnson ChrisPast President and Chief Executive Officer$123,530
Linda GebelPast Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer$91,522
Rude BrianVice Chair$0
...and 8 more key personnel

Financials for Vesterheim Norwegian American Museum

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$4,306,215
Program services$520,698
Investment income and dividends$295,626
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$-15,579
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$211,574
Net income from fundraising events$-17,268
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$237,892
Miscellaneous revenues$14,393
Total revenues$5,553,551

Form 990s for Vesterheim Norwegian American Museum

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-14990View PDF
2021-122022-10-20990View PDF
2020-122021-08-27990View PDF
2019-122021-02-22990View PDF
2018-122019-11-01990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
January 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 26 new personnel
January 17, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 3, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
January 1, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $115,000 from Margaret A Cargill Foundation
October 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 12 new grant, including a grant for $300,000 from Margaret A Cargill Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesImmigration
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsNational levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportAuction fundraisersTax deductible donations
General information
Address
523 W Water St
Decorah, IA 52101
Website URL
vesterheim.org/ 
Phone
(563) 382-9681
Facebook page
vesterheim-norwegian-american-museum 
Twitter profile
@vesterheim 
IRS details
EIN
42-6081638
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1965
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A50: Museums
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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