Leif Erikson International Foundation

Organization Overview

Leif Erikson International Foundation is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (A20) the organization is classified as: Arts & Culture, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Leif Erikson International Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing

TAX YEAR

2015

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3

THE LEIF ERIKSON INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO THE STUDY, EDUCATION, AND PROMOTION OF LEIF ERIKSON AS THE FIRST RECORDED EUROPEAN TO SET FOOT ON AMERICAN SHORES. WE SEEK TO PROMOTE NORDIC CULTURE IN THE NORTHWEST AND ESTABLISH CONNECTIONS BETWEEN AMERICANS AND CITIZENS OF THE NORDIC COUNTRIES. WE HAVE CREATED A NEW HOME FOR THE ORIGINAL STATUE BY REDESIGNING THE LEIF ERIKSON PLAZA AT SHILSHOLE BAY MARINA WITH 14 RUNIC-LIKE STONES AND THE NAMES OF 2,351 NORDIC IMMIGRANTS. IN NOVEMBER OF 2015, THE LEIF ERIKSON INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION HELD A CEREMONY TO CELEBRATE AND UNVEIL A NEW PLAQUE AT THE LEIF ERIKSON PLAZA WITH 75 ADDITIONAL NAMES OF IMMIGRANTS FROM THE NORDIC COUNTRIES. WE CONTINUE TO GIVE TALKS AND HAVE A PRESENCE AT COMMUNITY EVENTS. WE ARE ALSO CONTINUING TO TAKE DONATIONS FOR ADDITIONAL PLAQUES TO BE INSTALLED IN THE FUTURE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Kristine Leander
President
$0
Rolf Lystad
Board Member
$0
Barbara Dougherty
VP & Secreta
$0
Sharon Storbo
Treasurer
$0
Mary Englund
Board Member
$0
Dustin Matsen
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$13,196
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Membership dues$0
Investment income $0
Gain or Loss$0
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising$0
Other Revenue$0
Total Revenue$13,196

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