Sons Of Norway
- Assets
- $740.2k
- Revenue
- $17.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Milwaukee, WI
- Founding
- 09/1940
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 23-7525799
Organization Overview
Sons Of Norway is located in Milwaukee, WI. The organization was established in 1940. According to its NTEE Classification (A80) the organization is classified as: Historical Organizations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities 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 $17.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (45.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $47.1k 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
THE MISSION OF SONS OF NORWAY IS TO PROMOTE, PRESERVE, AND CHERISH A LASTING APPRECIATION OF THE HERITAGE AND CULTURE OF NORWAY AND OTHER NORDIC COUNTRIES WHILE GROWING SOUNDLY AS A FRATERNAL BENEFIT SOCIETY AND OFFERING MAXIMUM BENEFITS TO ITS MEMBERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO PROMOTE, PRESERVE, AND CHERISH A LASTING APPRECIATION OF THE HERITAGE AND CULTURE OF NORWAY AND OTHER NORDIC COUNTRIES WHILE GROWING SOUNDLY AS A FRATERNAL BENEFIT SOCIETY AND OFFERING MAXIMUM BENEFITS TO ITS MEMBERS. SONS OF NORWAY-FOSSELYNGEN LODGE MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN TO ANYONE 18 YEARS AND OVER WITH AN INTEREST IN THEIR NORWEGIAN HERITAGE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Susan Berg Roedel President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $250 |
Arlette Johnson Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $250 |
Gretchen Bjork Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $500 |
Janice Gregoire Secretary - Correspondence | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $250 |
Maureen Welli Secretary - Recording | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $250 |
Milt Sande Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $2,058 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,117 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,175 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $14,181 |
| 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 | $207 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $17,563 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $22,150 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $3,000 |
| 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 | $1,750 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $440 |
| 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 | $1,603 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $4,819 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $9,771 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $934 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $47,099 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $19,344 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $710,398 |
| 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 | $10,471 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $740,213 |
| 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 | $737,226 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,987 |
| 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 | $740,213 |