Vasa Order Of America
- Assets
- $1.2m
- Revenue
- $44.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Glendora, CA
- Founding
- 04/1945
- Data as of
- 04/2022
- EIN
- 95-2270952
Organization Overview
Vasa Order Of America, operating under the name 15 Pacific Southwest, is located in Glendora, CA. The organization was established in 1945. According to its NTEE Classification (Y40) the organization is classified as: Fraternal Societies, under the broad grouping of Mutual & Membership Benefit and related organizations. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. 15 Pacific Southwest is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 04/2022, 15 Pacific Southwest generated $44.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (20.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $48.2k during the year ending 04/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE AND PRESERVE THE CULTURE AND HERITAGE OF THE SCANDINAVIAN PEOPLE. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES VARIOUS SCHOLARSHIP FOR HIGHER EDUCATION AS WELL AS SCANDINAVIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DISTRICT CONVENTION - THE ANNUAL WEEKEND CONVENTION BRINGS TOGETHER ALL LOCAL LODGES IN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA TO REVIEW OVERALL OPERATIONS, MAKES DECISIONS ABOUT THE CLUB, SOCIALIZE, AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS, AND REVIEW SWEDISH CULTURAL UPDATES. EDUCATION FUNDS - EACH YEAR SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED TO QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WITHIN THE DISTRICT. THE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED FOR VARIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAMS, INCLUDING UNDERGRADUATE, GRADUATE, MEDICAL AND VOCATAIONAL/TRADE EDUCATION. ALSO OFFERED ARE SCHAOLARSHIPS TO ATTENED SWEDISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL CAMPS LOCATED IN THE UNITED STATES AND SWEDEN. EACH YEAR THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE APPLICATIONS AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS BEFORE AWARDING THE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR EACH CATEGORY. THOSE CHOSEN ARE AWARDED THEIR SCHOLARSHIPS AT THE ANNUAL CONVENTION HELD IN FEBRUARY. SPRINGFEST PICNIC - THIS EVENT CELEBRATES SPRING WITH VARIOUS SCANDINAVIAN PARTICIPANTS, INCLUDNG SWEDISH FOLK DANCERS AND MUSIC, FOOD, GIFT BOOTHS, VIKING REENACTMENTS, AMOUNG OTHER ACTIVIIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Linda Trowbridge Assist Master Of Ceremonies | Officer | 0.1 | $0 |
Kin Lindgren Auditor | Officer | 0.1 | $0 |
Maidie Karling Chaplain | Officer | 0.2 | $0 |
Lori Wennbo Auditor | Officer | 0.1 | $0 |
Sonia Lent Outer Guard | Officer | 0.1 | $0 |
Michael Lent Inner Guard | Officer | 0.1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $17,625 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $17,625 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $3,716 |
| Investment income | $21,431 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $44,512 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $26,500 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $311 |
| Office expenses | $22 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,748 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $14,629 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,525 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $48,189 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $8,284 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $202,994 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $949,259 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,160,537 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $1,160,537 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,160,537 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $181,021 |
| Earnings | $65,091 |
| Admin Expense | $466 |
| Grants | $23,300 |
| Ending Balance | $222,346 |
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