The Sons of Norway Foundation awards scholarships and grants to promote the heritage and culture of Norway, and provide assistance to our members, lodges and their communities.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Schedule J · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations in Minnesota.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Foundation Director Key Employee 10th to 25th percentilevs International, Foreign Affairs & National Security peers nationwide | $30k $32k |
President and CEO 10th to 25th percentile | $24k $26k |
CEO 10th to 25th percentile | $23k $24k |
Director of Foundation Development Below 10th percentilevs International, Foreign Affairs & National Security peers nationwide | $7k $7k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Minneapolis-St.Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 12 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at SONS OF NORWAY FOUNDATION equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for international, foreign affairs & national security organizations is 9%.
Based on 3,811 international, foreign affairs & national security organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Down 59%
from 2023
From $74k in 2023 to $30k in 2024.
Estimated with Minneapolis-St.Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Key Employee pay fell 59% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 32%.
- Chief Executive Officer pay fell 47% from 2023 to 2024.
- Chief Development Officer pay fell 18% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about SONS OF NORWAY FOUNDATION
What does the Key Employee of SONS OF NORWAY FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Key Employee of SONS OF NORWAY FOUNDATION received $30,051 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Key Employee roles among International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations nationwide, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Key Employee pay at SONS OF NORWAY FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Key Employee at SONS OF NORWAY FOUNDATION falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at SONS OF NORWAY FOUNDATION equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for international, foreign affairs & national security organizations is 9%.
What are SONS OF NORWAY FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, SONS OF NORWAY FOUNDATION reported $590k in total revenue and $649k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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