American-Scandinavian Foundation
THE AMERICAN-SCANDINAVIAN FOUNDATION IS A PUBLICLY-SUPPORTED NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO PROMOTING EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXCHANGE BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND THE NORDIC COUNTRIES (DENMARK, FINLAND, ICELAND, NORWAY …
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The American-Scandinavian Foundation is the leading cultural and educational link between the U.S. and Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.
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Mission
The american-scandinavian foundation is a publicly-supported not-for-profit organization committed to promoting educational, cultural and professional exchange between the united states and the nordic countries (denmark, finland, iceland, norway and sweden). Asf offers fellowships, cultural grants, training/internships, publications, exhibitions and other public programs reinforcing the strong relationships between the two regions, and honoring their shared values as well as appreciating their differences.
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar international in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, American-Scandinavian Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1910, it is among the oldest international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 75 places it in the top 25% of the 25,023 international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAmerican-Scandinavian Foundation is a registered international nonprofit based in New York, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1910 and has been operating for 116 years. Its EIN is 131623897. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 75/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $4M in annual revenue. 182 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
American-Scandinavian Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 131623897. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
American-Scandinavian Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 79% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.
American-Scandinavian Foundation is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1910 and has been active for 116 years. Its registered address is 58 Park Avenue, United States.
Based on official tax filings, American-Scandinavian Foundation has $4M in annual revenue. It allocates 79% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 73% for international charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
American-Scandinavian Foundation is classified as an International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $4M in annual revenue. The organization has 182 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for American-Scandinavian Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, American-Scandinavian Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 79% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 73%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The American-Scandinavian Foundation is the leading cultural and educational link between the U.S. and Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. American-Scandinavian Foundation is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1910.
Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 79% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $4M is comparable to the peer average of $5M.
Yes, donations to American-Scandinavian Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. American-Scandinavian Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 131623897, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
AMERICAN-SCANDINAVIAN FOUNDATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 182 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 182 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1910
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about American-Scandinavian Foundation
- What is American-Scandinavian Foundation?
- American-Scandinavian Foundation is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in New York, United States. The American-Scandinavian Foundation is the leading cultural and educational link between the U.S. and Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.
- When was American-Scandinavian Foundation founded?
- American-Scandinavian Foundation was founded in 1910.
- Who leads American-Scandinavian Foundation?
- Edward P Gallagher serves as PRESIDENT.
- Where is American-Scandinavian Foundation located?
- Headquartered in New York, NY, United States.
- What is American-Scandinavian Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1M-$10M. 79% of expenses go to program services.
- Is American-Scandinavian Foundation trustworthy?
- American-Scandinavian Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is American-Scandinavian Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 131623897.
- What is American-Scandinavian Foundation's website?
- https://www.amscan.org