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Nonprofit · EIN 91-6035335

DAUGHTERS OF NORWAY

Tax-exempt · PORT TOWNSEND, WA 98368

Financials

$41K$53K2023$75K$53K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DAUGHTERS OF NORWAY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990-EZ$74,808$53,258$21,550$216,450$0$216,450
June 30, 2024990-EZ$40,544$52,886-$12,342$194,900$0$194,900
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$25,786
Program service revenue
$43,916
Investment income
$5,106
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$7,500
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Printing, publications and postage
$24,970
Other expenses
$20,788

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$194,900
Total assets, end of year
$216,450
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$216,450
Cash, savings and investments
$202,950
Gross receipts
$74,808

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-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Joy CookPresident30$0
Carlene GarnerVice President24$0
Karen KarpenJudge8$0
Sharon JordanSecretary10$0
Randi LundellFinancial Secretary30$0
Jane HowardTreasurer15$0
Karen FreemanTrustee - 2 year7$0
Sharon KnudsenTrustee - 4 year2$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Joy CookPresident30$0
Carlene GarnerVice President24$0
Karen KarpenJudge8$0
Sharon JordanSecretary10$0
Randi LundellFinancial Secretary30$0
Jane HowardTreasurer15$0
Karen FreemanTrustee - 2 year7$0
Sharon KnudsenTrustee - 4 year2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
40-2 UPPER BLUFFS DR, PORT TOWNSEND, WA 98368-2558
In care of
% KAREN ERICKSON
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
2861 Emerson St, Palo Alto CA 94306
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
Linda Aplin, 2861 Emerson St, Palo Alto CA 94306
Signed the 990-EZ
Jane Howard, Treasurer
Phone
(253) 576-7796

Mission

Daughters of Norway is composed of a Grand Lodge and 32 subordinate lodges. The goals of the organization include: To unite into a sisterhood, women who wish to preserve Norwegian heritage. To maintain among members a knowledge of the history, culture, and language of Norway. To build a strong support system and bond of friendship within the sisterhood.

990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • First goal: Support and promote the preservation of our Scandinavian heritage by providing information to the public and members through our website; publishing a bi-monthly newsletter communicating to our 1700+ members, the monthly activities of all lodges; compiling books on traditional Scandinavian folk music and recipes; and imparting knowledge and information at various Scandinavian festivals across the country.
  • Second Goal: Scholarships. The Grand Lodge Daughters of Norway offers scholarships to full-time college, university, technical or vocational students who are either a member of or related to a member of the Daughters of Norway. Five scholarships were awarded in the current fiscal year.
  • Third goal. Support system: Semi-annually, Grand Lodge meetings are hosted by lodges across the country to conduct business and promote the dissemination of information to and from the local lodges. Bi-annually a national convention is hosted by one or more lodges to conduct business, elect officers, and provide cultural and education programs relating to our Scandinavian heritage.

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990-N on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for DAUGHTERS OF NORWAY

Due November 16, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
91-6035335
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(8): Fraternal beneficiary society
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1991
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Group exemption
4131 (32 member organizations)
Assets (IRS master file)
$216,450
Income (IRS master file)
$74,808

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2024
Officer: Linda Aplin
June 30, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZJune 2025$74,808$53,258$216,450XML
990-EZJune 2024$40,544$52,886$194,900XML
990-EZJune 2023–––IRS
990-EZJune 2022–––IRS
990-EZJune 2021–––IRS
990-EZJune 2020–––IRS
990-EZJune 2019–––IRS
990-EZJune 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2011
Officer: Grethe Holtan
June 30, 2012≤ $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 91-6035335).

Questions about DAUGHTERS OF NORWAY

What is the EIN of DAUGHTERS OF NORWAY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DAUGHTERS OF NORWAY is 91-6035335.
Is DAUGHTERS OF NORWAY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(8) since 1991.
Are donations to DAUGHTERS OF NORWAY tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does DAUGHTERS OF NORWAY 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 DAUGHTERS OF NORWAY due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did DAUGHTERS OF NORWAY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2024 for the year ended June 30, 2025.
Who is the principal officer of DAUGHTERS OF NORWAY?
The 990-N for 2024 names Linda Aplin.
Who are the officers and directors of DAUGHTERS OF NORWAY?
The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does DAUGHTERS OF NORWAY have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $74,808, expenses of $53,258 and total assets of $216,450 at year end.

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