Vesterheim Norwegian American Museum
- Assets
- $25.0m
- Revenue
- $7.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 46
- Location
- Decorah, IA
- Founding
- 04/1965
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 42-6081638
Organization Overview
Vesterheim Norwegian American Museum is located in Decorah, IA. The organization was established in 1965. According to its NTEE Classification (A50) the organization is classified as: Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Vesterheim Norwegian American Museum employed 46 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Vesterheim Norwegian American Museum 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 12/2021, Vesterheim Norwegian American Museum generated $7.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.8m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.3% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
BUILDING COMMUNITY AND CREATING EXPERIENCES INSPIRED BY NORWEGIAN-AMERICAN STORIES AND FOLK ART. 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 FOLK AND FINE ARTS, AND PRESERVES LIVING TRADITIONS THROUGH CLASSES IN NORWEGIAN CULTURE AND FOLK ART, INCLUDING ROSEMALING (DECORATIVE PAINTING), WOODWORKING, KNIFEMAKING, TRADITIONAL FOOD WAYS, AND TEXTILE ARTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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.
COLLECTIONS 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.
MUSEUM SHOP - THE MUSEUM HAS VARIOUS NORWEGIAN-RELATED BOOKS, CRAFTS, AND OTHER ITEMS FOR RESALE TO THEIR MEMBERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Chris Johnson President/ceo | Officer | 40 | $119,070 |
Linda Gebel Treasurer/cfo | Officer | 40 | $91,522 |
Liz Platou Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ruth Schultz Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lorie Reins Schweer Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lindsay Erdman Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Bnim Architecture Firm | 12/30/21 | $1,254,298 |
American Cities Bureau Campaign Consulting | 12/30/21 | $181,055 |
Snohetta Architecture Design Planning Consulting Masterplan | 12/30/21 | $133,622 |
2nd Nature Inc Park Construction And Landscaping | 12/30/21 | $163,980 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $357,657 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,478,459 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $27,838 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,836,116 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $473,984 |
| Investment income | $261,087 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | -$3,077 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $2,369,818 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $5,793 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $205,599 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $7,187,886 |
| 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. | $226,657 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $113,329 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,173,665 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $27,289 |
| Other employee benefits | $85,980 |
| Payroll taxes | $99,462 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,395 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $14,573 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $63,168 |
| Fees for services: Other | $205,809 |
| Advertising and promotion | $34,282 |
| Office expenses | $216,939 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $158,914 |
| Travel | $3,667 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $20,747 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $110,850 |
| Insurance | $61,336 |
| All other expenses | $37,736 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,823,052 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,320,707 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,191,754 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $12,614 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $99,901 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $48,647 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,355,881 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $14,759,274 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $164,494 |
| Total assets | $24,953,272 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $321,480 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $163,817 |
| 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 | $894,665 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,379,962 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,261,634 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $16,311,676 |
| 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 | $24,953,272 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Vesterheim Norwegian American Museum has recieved totaling $983,335.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Margaret A Cargill Foundation Eden Prairie, MN PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR CONNECTING CULTURES CAMPAIGN | $300,000 |
Margaret A Cargill Foundation Eden Prairie, MN PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR INFUSING IMPACT-DRIVEN THINKING TO BEST SERVE AUDIENCES | $300,000 |
Margaret A Cargill Foundation Eden Prairie, MN PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR PROVIDING ACCESS FOR THE FUTURE, BRINGING FOLK ART FORWARD | $260,000 |
Tomson Fam Foundation Tr Mason City, IA PURPOSE: VESTERHEIM COMMONS PROJECT MATCHING PLEDGE | $100,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $8,250 |
Thrivent Financial For Lutherans Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: General Support | $5,983 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $12,394,070 |
| Earnings | $3,143,121 |
| Net Contributions | $330,883 |
| Other Expense | $1,742,064 |
| Ending Balance | $14,126,010 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Johnny Morris Wonders Of Wildlife Foundation Springfield, MO | $84,645,334 | $34,583,902 |
Adler Planetarium Chicago, IL | $62,060,707 | $24,242,958 |
Milwaukee Public Museum Inc Milwaukee, WI | $17,354,362 | $14,883,405 |
Historic Arnolds Park Inc Arnolds Park, IA | $45,905,371 | $12,228,274 |
Margaret Woodbury Strong Museum Charitable Trust Chicago, IL | $73,980,694 | $7,829,381 |
Peoria Riverfront Museum Peoria, IL | $12,190,456 | $4,223,811 |
Unlimited Opportunities Inc Boonville, MO | $6,714,259 | $4,941,880 |
Dusable Museum Of African American History Inc Chicago, IL | $17,602,670 | $3,496,098 |
The Richard H Driehaus Museum Chicago, IL | $116,468,245 | $74,810,944 |
National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library Cedar Rapids, IA | $33,480,949 | $3,909,322 |
Vesterheim Norwegian American Museum Decorah, IA | $24,953,272 | $7,187,886 |
Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum Inc Wausau, WI | $54,767,608 | $3,707,378 |