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Norwegian-American Historical Association

The mission of the norwegian-american historical association (naha) is to inspire connections to norwegian-american experiences through discovery, scholarship, and stewardship. To achieve this goal, we maintain an active …

Arts & Culture Northfield, MN EIN 416038548 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
75/100 · methodology

About Norwegian-American Historical Association

Inspiring connections to Norwegian-American experiences through discovery, scholarship, and stewardship. With one of the oldest and largest ethnic manuscript collections in the United States, the Norwegian American Historical Association (NAHA) is a leader in the field of ethnic migration studies. The NAHA archival collection brings life to thousands of individuals, organizations, and businesses of the […]

Founded
Headquarters
Northfield, MN
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
A230
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1947

Mission

The mission of the norwegian-american historical association (naha) is to inspire connections to norwegian-american experiences through discovery, scholarship, and stewardship. To achieve this goal, we maintain an active acquisitions program focusing on materials related to norwegian-american immigration, immigrants and their descendants. In addition to maintaining the largest archive of norwegian-american life, we maintain an active publications program to encourage scholarship and hold regular events for our members and the public.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture · NTEE A230
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 92%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 75
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Norwegian-American Historical Association is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Northfield, MN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1925 and has been operating for 101 years. Its EIN is 416038548. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for arts & culture charities in United States. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 99 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Norwegian-American Historical Association 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 93/100.

Norwegian-American Historical Association is located in Northfield, MN, United States. The organization was established in 1925 and has been active for 101 years.

Based on official tax filings, Norwegian-American Historical Association has $1M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Norwegian-American Historical Association is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 99 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Norwegian-American Historical 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.

Norwegian-American Historical Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Inspiring connections to Norwegian-American experiences through discovery, scholarship, and stewardship. With one of the oldest and largest ethnic manuscript collections in the United States, the Norwegian American Historical Association (NAHA) is a leader in the field of ethnic migration studies. The NAHA archival collection brings life to thousands of individuals, organizations, and businesses of the […] Norwegian-American Historical Association is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1925.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Norwegian-American Historical Association's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $1M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Norwegian-American Historical Association are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Norwegian-American Historical Association is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 416038548, 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.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

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Leadership

AM
Amy Boxrud
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AM
Amy B•••••
Executive Director
AN
Anna R••
BOARD MEMBER
AN
Annette A•••••
BOARD MEMBER
AN
Ann M•••• L••••••
BOARD MEMBER
AR
Arnstein H•••••
BOARD MEMBER
DA
Dan D••••••
BOARD MEMBER
DA
Dan R••••
BOARD MEMBER
DA
Daron O••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Debbie M•••••
AT LARGE MEM
ES
Essam E••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Gracia G••••••
BOARD MEMBER
IN
Ingrid U•••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Jason E••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Jeff K•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
JI
Jim H•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
JO
John N•••••
BOARD MEMBER
KA
Karen L•••••••••• N••••
BOARD MEMBER
KA
Kari L•• D••••
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Kim K••••••••
VICE PRESIDE
KR
Kristen W••••••
VICE PRESIDE
KR
Kristin A•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Kyle J••••••
TREASURER
MA
Marci S•••••
BOARD MEMBER
MA
Marit B•••••
BOARD MEMBER
PA
Paul R••••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$1.3M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2023
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$0.4M revenue
FY2022
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$0.5M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Norwegian-American Historical Association This page 75 $1.3 million -
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Oregon Arts Watch 93 $304,412 84%
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Orchestra Santa Monica 93 $329,123 81%
Methow Music Festival Association 93 $217,431 100%

Sources and verification

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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 - 99 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Norwegian-American Historical Association

What is Norwegian-American Historical Association?
Norwegian-American Historical Association is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Northfield, United States. Inspiring connections to Norwegian-American experiences through discovery, scholarship, and stewardship. With one of the oldest and largest ethnic manuscript collections in the United States, the Norwegian American Historical Association (NAHA) is a leader in the field of ethnic migration studies. The NAHA archival collection brings life to thousands of individuals, organizations, and businesses of the […]
When was Norwegian-American Historical Association founded?
Norwegian-American Historical Association was founded in 1925.
Who leads Norwegian-American Historical Association?
Amy Boxrud serves as Executive Director.
Where is Norwegian-American Historical Association located?
Headquartered in Northfield, United States.
What is Norwegian-American Historical Association's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Norwegian-American Historical Association trustworthy?
Norwegian-American Historical Association 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 Norwegian-American Historical Association's registration number?
IRS EIN: 416038548.
What is Norwegian-American Historical Association's website?
https://norwegianamericanhistory.org/