Nonprofit · EIN 41-6054126
SONS OF NORWAY FOUNDATION
Also known as Nornen Corporation
Tax-exempt · MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55408
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $663,214 | $658,747 | $4,467 | $13,557,575 | $70,937 | $13,486,638 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $589,902 | $649,017 | -$59,115 | $12,484,622 | $74,767 | $12,409,855 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $866,401 | $607,078 | $259,323 | $11,760,032 | $73,678 | $11,686,354 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $295,683
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $367,531
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $7,489
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $284,908
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $223,500
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $250,759
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,150
- Accounting fees
- $33,196
- Occupancy
- $42,660
- Travel
- $2,960
- Program services (functional)
- $468,107
- Management and general (functional)
- $99,720
- Fundraising (functional)
- $90,920
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $12,484,622
- Total assets, end of year
- $13,557,575
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $70,937
- Net assets, end of year
- $13,486,638
- Publicly traded securities
- $11,834,701
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,982,759
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $9,503,879
- Gross receipts
- $1,195,111
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 12
- Year formed
- 1966
- State of legal domicile
- MN
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Seyfried | CEO Officer, Key employee | 1 | $0 | $290,450 | $18,146 |
| Constance O'Brien | Director of Foundation Development Officer, Key employee | 5 | $0 | $176,426 | $17,748 |
| Amy Tuchenhagen | Foundation Director Key employee | 40 | $79,078 | $0 | $18,743 |
| Luella Grangaard | SON Board President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $12,000 | $0 |
| Claudia Berg | Director Officer | 2 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 |
| Robin Fossum | President/Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Elaine Nelson | Vice Pres/Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Darrin Lee | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Marci Larson | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Eivind Gjetmundsen | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fred Hymans | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Seyfried | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $271,461 | $22,503 |
| Constance O'Brien | Director of Foundation Development Key employee | 5 | $0 | $171,117 | $6,827 |
| Christopher Pinkerton | President and CEO Trustee or director, Officer, Former | 1 | $0 | $147,304 | $24,170 |
| Amy Tuchenhagen | Foundation Director Key employee | 39 | $0 | $63,936 | $30,051 |
| Ronald Stubbings | SON Board President Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $12,000 | $0 |
| Robin Fossum | Director Officer | 2 | $0 | $8,000 | $0 |
| Claudia Berg | Director Officer | 2 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 |
| Mervin Eriksson | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Marci Larson | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Darrin Lee | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jon Tehven | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Faye Auchenpaugh | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fred Hymans | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ernest Fosse | Director Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Elaine Nelson | Director Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kenneth Johnson | Director Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Pinkerton | President and CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $219,514 | $45,630 |
| Connie O'Brien | Director of Foundation Development Key employee | 5 | $0 | $166,375 | $8,300 |
| Amy Tuchenhagen | Foundation Director Key employee | 39 | $46,000 | $0 | $27,682 |
| Emily Stark | Director Foundation Key employee | 40 | $23,842 | $0 | $944 |
| Ronald Stubbings | SON Board President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $6,000 | $0 |
| Mervin Eriksson | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Marci Larson | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Darrin Lee | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jon Tehven | Vice Chair Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Faye Auchenpaugh | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ernest Fosse | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Elaine Nelson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Claudia Berg | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Robin Fossum | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kenneth Johnson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1455 W LAKE ST, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55408-2646
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Daniel Seyfried, 1455 W Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55408
- Signed the 990
- Daniel Seyfried, President & CEO
- Phone
- (612) 827-3611
- Website
- www.sofn.com
- 990-N for 2013 filed under this EIN
- Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: Lillian Johnson, 511 West 4th Street, Madison MN 56256. Mailing address: 511 Est 4th Street, Madison MN 56256.
Mission
The Sons of Norway Foundation awards scholarships and grants to promote the heritage and culture of Norway, and provide assistance to our members, lodges and their communities.
Program accomplishments
- The Sons of Norway Foundation provides scholarships for post high school education and other cross-cultural studies.Expenses $243,475 · grants $148,188
- The Sons on Norway Foundation provides grants to promote Norwegian heritage and culture, past and presentExpenses $75,743 · grants $46,100
- The Sons of Norway Foundation provides Humanitarian awards, including grants for Helping Hands to Children, Adopt-a-School Programs, and similar.Expenses $119,315 · grants $72,620
- The Sons of Norway Foundation provides grants and scholarships for fees and camp upkeep for youth.Expenses $29,574 · grants $18,000
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 41-6054126
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1967
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- International, foreign affairs and national security (Q200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $13,557,575
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,195,111
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $663,214 | $658,747 | $13,557,575 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $589,902 | $649,017 | $12,484,622 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $866,401 | $607,078 | $11,760,032 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $981,213 | $637,953 | $10,627,129 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2013 Officer: Lillian Johnson Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate | December 31, 2013 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 41-6054126).
Questions about SONS OF NORWAY FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of SONS OF NORWAY FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SONS OF NORWAY FOUNDATION is 41-6054126.
- Is SONS OF NORWAY FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1967.
- Are donations to SONS OF NORWAY FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SONS OF NORWAY FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of SONS OF NORWAY FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SONS OF NORWAY FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SONS OF NORWAY FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Daniel Seyfried.
- Who are the officers and directors of SONS OF NORWAY FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does SONS OF NORWAY FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $663,214, expenses of $658,747 and total assets of $13,557,575 at year end.
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