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SONS OF NORWAY- 6000

San Tan Valley, AZ · EIN 237158003 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.sofn.com
revenue
$146K
expenses
$74K
net assets
$293K
employees
mission · from form 990

Fraternal Organization - Support Cultural Heritage information and education through programs scholarship summer camp tuition. Support through funds and leadership local lodges involved in local community involvement.

profile · synthesized from sources

Sons of Norway is a fraternal organization dedicated to preserving Norwegian heritage and culture while offering insurance and financial products to its members. It supports cultural education through programs, scholarships, and local lodge activities that engage communities. The organization also promotes connections to Nordic countries through heritage travel opportunities and cultural celebrations.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Death Benefit Claim Service
Administrative service providing financial support to beneficiaries through insurance claims for deceased members
Heritage Travel Program
Partnership with Authentic Scandinavia to offer culturally immersive travel experiences in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark for members to explore ancestral roots
Local Lodge Network
Community-based lodges that organize cultural events, educational programs, and local outreach initiatives to promote Norwegian heritage
activities · 3 clusters

what they do

  • Claims and Reimbursement Processing 2 activities
    • Administration of member insurance and financial benefit claims
      Processes death benefit claims through both online and paper-based systems, requiring submission of a death certificate and conducting a 7–10 business day review upon receipt of complete documentation; paper forms may be mailed to the Minneapolis office.
    • Administration of member insurance and financial benefit claims
      Processes death benefit claims through both online and paper-based systems, requiring submission of a death certificate, review by a claims examiner, and completion within 7–10 business days once all documentation is received; paper forms may be mailed to the Minneapolis office.
  • Group Insurance and Benefits Access 2 activities
    • Providing Insurance and Financial Products
      Provides insurance and financial products to members, including a process for beneficiaries to file death benefit claims online or via mail.
    • Providing Insurance and Financial Products
      Provides insurance and financial products to members, including a process for beneficiaries to file death benefit claims online or via mail.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Preservation and promotion of Norwegian and Nordic cultural heritage
      Organizes cultural activities and content to preserve and promote Norwegian heritage and maintain relationships with Nordic countries, including sharing traditional recipes such as Jessheim Cake, a variant of Kvæfjord cake.
    • Promoting Norwegian Heritage and Culture
      Promotes and preserves Norwegian heritage and culture, and celebrates relationships with Nordic countries.
    • Promoting Norwegian Heritage and Culture
      Promotes and preserves Norwegian heritage and culture, and celebrates relationships with Nordic countries.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$146K
Contributions & grants$100K69%
Program service revenue
Investment income$2K1%
Other revenue$44K
expenses
Total expenses$74K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$4K
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$295K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$293K
2 years on record · 2021–2022 · YoY revenue +11.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Nancy Madson Secretary 25 $2K
Benny Jo Hinchey Treasurer 15 $750
Robert Sather Treasurer 20 $750
relationships · 1

who they work with

  • Authentic Scandinavia Partner — Collaborates with Authentic Scandinavia to provide discounted heritage travel opportunities for members.