Astoria Scandinavian Heritage Association
To preserve traditional scandinavian culture and heritage through educational opportunities in areas of customs, language, food and the arts. To educate the citizens of clatsop county and surrounding …
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Mission
To preserve traditional scandinavian culture and heritage through educational opportunities in areas of customs, language, food and the arts. To educate the citizens of clatsop county and surrounding areas about the culture and heritage of the scandinavian countries.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Astoria Scandinavian Heritage Association has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 84% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. 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
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAstoria Scandinavian Heritage Association is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Astoria, OR, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2011 and has been operating for 15 years. Its EIN is 452489047. 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 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $51K in annual revenue. 34 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Astoria Scandinavian Heritage Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 452489047. 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.
Astoria Scandinavian Heritage Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Astoria Scandinavian Heritage Association is located in Astoria, OR, United States. The organization was established in 2011 and has been active for 15 years.
Based on official tax filings, Astoria Scandinavian Heritage Association has $51K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Astoria Scandinavian Heritage Association is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $51K in annual revenue. The organization has 34 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Astoria Scandinavian Heritage Association. 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, Astoria Scandinavian Heritage Association 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). 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.
Donation to the scandinavian midsummer festival association which has been a tradition on the north oregon coast for over 50 years. This annual festival showcases the rich cultural heritage of the scandinavian countries. The festival includes scandinavian music, dance, theater, food, troll run, parade of native wear and handcrafted traditional crafts. Donation to astoria high school scholarships inc to award scholarships to graduating seniors of scandanavian heritage who are involved in community service in the local area. Astoria Scandinavian Heritage Association is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2011.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $51K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Astoria Scandinavian Heritage Association are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Astoria Scandinavian Heritage Association is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 452489047, 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
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): 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.
ASTORIA SCANDINAVIAN HERITAGE ASSOCIATION 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (8)
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8 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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 34 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 34 officers on file
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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 · 2011
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Astoria Scandinavian Heritage Association
- What is Astoria Scandinavian Heritage Association?
- Astoria Scandinavian Heritage Association is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Astoria, United States. Donation to the scandinavian midsummer festival association which has been a tradition on the north oregon coast for over 50 years. This annual festival showcases the rich cultural heritage of the scandinavian countries. The festival includes scandinavian music, dance, theater, food, troll run, parade of native wear and handcrafted traditional crafts. Donation to astoria high school scholarships inc to award scholarships to graduating seniors of scandanavian heritage who are involved in community service in the local area.
- When was Astoria Scandinavian Heritage Association founded?
- Astoria Scandinavian Heritage Association was founded in 2011.
- Who leads Astoria Scandinavian Heritage Association?
- Carole Lyngstad serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Astoria Scandinavian Heritage Association located?
- Headquartered in Astoria, OR, United States.
- What is Astoria Scandinavian Heritage Association's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10K-$100K.
- Is Astoria Scandinavian Heritage Association trustworthy?
- Astoria Scandinavian Heritage Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Astoria Scandinavian Heritage Association's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 452489047.
- What is Astoria Scandinavian Heritage Association's website?
- http://astorianordicpark.org