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EIN 41-6054126

Sons of Norway Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Minneapolis
State
Minnesota
Year formed
1966
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Q20: International Exchanges, Cultural Understanding
Description
The Sons of Norway Foundation awards scholarships and grants to promote the heritage and culture of Norway, and provide assistance to our members, lodges and their communities. It provides Helping Hands to Children grants supporting the nationwide Adopt-a-School Program. Additionally, it offers scholarships for post high school education and other cross-cultural studies.
Total revenues
$866,401
2023
Total expenses
$607,078
2023
Total assets
$11,760,032
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Sons of Norway Foundation

The Sons of Norway Foundation provides scholarships for post high school education and other cross-cultural studies.
The Sons of Norway Foundation provides Helping Hands to Children grants supporting the nationwide Adopt-a-School Program
The Sons on Norway Foundation provides grants to promote Norwegian heritage and culture, past and present
Th Sons of Norway Foundation provides grants and scholarships for upkeep of camps for youth.

Grants made by Sons of Norway Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Ski for LightGeneral Operating Support.$10,000

Who funds Sons of Norway Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$166

Personnel at Sons of Norway Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Christopher PinkertonChief Executive Officer$0
Connie O'BrienDirector of Foundation Development$0
Emily StarkDirector Foundation$0
Eivind HeibergPast Chief Executive Officer$0
Corrie Maki KnudsonDirector$61,097
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for Sons of Norway Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$323,013
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$280,111
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$263,277
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$866,401

Form 990s for Sons of Norway Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-10-21990View PDF
2022-122023-11-02990View PDF
2021-122022-07-07990View PDF
2020-122021-09-28990View PDF
2019-122022-01-03990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
December 31, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 31, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
September 19, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 16 new personnel
August 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
May 13, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Civic / social organizationsInternational-focused organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationForeign affairs
Characteristics
Provides grantsNational levelEndowed supportTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1455 W Lake St
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Metro area
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
County
Hennepin County, MN
Website URL
sofn.com/ 
Phone
(612) 827-3611
IRS details
EIN
41-6054126
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1966
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
Q20: International Exchanges, Cultural Understanding
NAICS code, primary
813410: Civic and Social Organizations
Parent/child status
Central organization
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - Awaiting Reporting
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
034480
FTB Entity ID
0927302
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-11-20
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