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 …
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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 […]
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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 whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Norwegian-American Historical Association has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1925, it is among the oldest arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 92% of comparable organizations. See the sources
- 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
- government registration
- financial records (5 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 + methodologyNorwegian-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. 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 $1M in annual revenue. 99 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Norwegian-American Historical Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 416038548. 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.
Norwegian-American Historical 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.
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. It allocates 65% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 75% for arts & culture charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Norwegian-American Historical Association is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Norwegian-American Historical 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). It reports that 65% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). 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.
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 an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1925.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 65% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 75%. 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.
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.
NORWEGIAN-AMERICAN HISTORICAL 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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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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1 article found
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Activity timeline
Filings and press mentions, merged
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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 - 99 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- 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 · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 99 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 · 1925
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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 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, MN, United States.
- What is Norwegian-American Historical Association's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 65% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Norwegian-American Historical Association trustworthy?
- Norwegian-American Historical 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 Norwegian-American Historical Association's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 416038548.
- What is Norwegian-American Historical Association's website?
- https://norwegianamericanhistory.org/