Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum
DECORAH, IA · Arts, Culture & Humanities
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2024). Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
BUILDING COMMUNITY AND CREATING EXPERIENCES INSPIRED BY NORWEGIAN-AMERICAN STORIES AND FOLK ART. THE MUSEUM IS A NATIONAL TREASURE THAT EXPLORES THE DIVERSITY OF AMERICAN IMMIGRATION THROUGH THE LENS OF NORWEGIAN-AMERICAN EXPERIENCE, SHOWCASES THE BEST IN HISTORIC AND CONTEMPORARY NORWEGIAN FOLK AND FINE ARTS, AND PRESERVES LIVING TRADITIONS THROUGH CLASSES IN NORWEGIAN CULTURE AND FOLK ART, INCLUDING ROSEMALING (DECORATIVE PAINTING), WOODWORKING, KNIFEMAKING, METALWORKING, TRADITIONAL FOOD WAYS, AND TEXTILE ARTS.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum
$2.3M in foundation grants on record from 28 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Margaret A Cargill Foundation | $915K | 4 |
| Tomson Family Foundation Trust | $225K | 4 |
| John K & Luise V Hanson Foundation | $200K | 1 |
| John W Thompson and Jane A Bartell Charitable Foundation | $155K | 2 |
| Edwin E and Janet L Bryant Foundation | $140K | 4 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management | $103K | 2 |
| Delman Mortenson Charitable Foundation | $101K | 4 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $99K | 4 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $78K | 4 |
| Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing | $62K | 3 |
Leadership
CHRIS JOHNSON — PRESIDENT/CEO (Principal officer)
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