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Form 990 for tax year 2023

Filed by AMERICAN SWEDISH INSTITUTE.

Totals

Total revenue
$9,422,312
Total expenses
$6,955,581
Contributions and grants received
$6,998,589
Grants paid
$27,127
Program service revenue
$1,316,888
Investment income
$223,069
Other revenue
$883,766
Total assets, end of year
$62,558,189
Total liabilities, end of year
$5,804,755
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$56,753,434
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$4,597,065
Management and general expenses
$1,915,327
Fundraising expenses
$443,189
Program service expenses (Part III)
$4,597,065

Program services were 66.1% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1b · Membership dues

    $344,656

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $265,075

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $6,388,858

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $28,241

  • 2a · Program service revenue: CLASS AND PROGRAM

    total $631,878 · related or exempt $631,878

  • 2b · Program service revenue: ADMISSIONS AND TOURS

    total $435,101 · related or exempt $435,101

  • 2c · Program service revenue: CULINARY

    total $210,423 · related or exempt $46,314 · unrelated business $164,109

  • 2d · Program service revenue: SERVICES TO CONSULATE

    total $7,250 · related or exempt $7,250

  • 2f · All other program service revenue

    total $32,236 · related or exempt $32,236

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $223,289 · excluded $223,289

  • 6a · Gross rents

    real property $250,394

  • 6b · Less rental expenses

    real property $0

  • 6c · Rental income or loss

    real property $250,394

  • 6d · Net rental income or loss

    total $250,394 · unrelated business $250,394

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $28,630

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    securities $28,850

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities -$220

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total -$220 · excluded -$220

  • 10a · Gross sales of inventory

    $1,261,150

  • 10b · Cost of goods sold

    $627,778

  • 10c · Net income from sales of inventory

    total $633,372 · related or exempt $588,358 · unrelated business $45,014

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $27,127 · program services $27,127

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $462,519 · management and general $409,945 · fundraising $52,574

  • 6 · Compensation of disqualified persons

    total $2,373,023 · program services $1,661,932 · management and general $485,977 · fundraising $225,114

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $22,145 · program services $10,580 · management and general $8,686 · fundraising $2,879

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $256,141 · program services $166,415 · management and general $54,063 · fundraising $35,663

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $219,005 · program services $125,928 · management and general $72,225 · fundraising $20,852

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $4,959 · management and general $4,959

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $80,037 · program services $1,495 · management and general $78,542

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $2,978 · management and general $2,978

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $466,906 · program services $275,857 · management and general $191,047 · fundraising $2

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $124,538 · program services $132 · management and general $124,406

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $285,395 · program services $114,296 · management and general $135,279 · fundraising $35,820

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $189,585 · program services $110,023 · management and general $42,909 · fundraising $36,653

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $231,461 · program services $208,426 · management and general $21,186 · fundraising $1,849

  • 17 · Travel

    total $40,484 · program services $7,199 · management and general $32,807 · fundraising $478

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $1,487,272 · program services $1,367,094 · management and general $113,528 · fundraising $6,650

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $107,157 · program services $18,525 · management and general $88,614 · fundraising $18

  • 24a · Other expenses: REPAIR & MAINTENANCE

    total $191,911 · program services $175,774 · management and general $14,984 · fundraising $1,153

  • 24b · Other expenses: DUES, LICENSES & SUBSCR

    total $165,201 · program services $128,856 · management and general $24,058 · fundraising $12,287

  • 24c · Other expenses: EXHIBIT EXP

    total $106,748 · program services $106,748

  • 24d · Other expenses: FOOD AND CATERING

    total $79,951 · program services $62,740 · management and general $8,497 · fundraising $8,714

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $31,038 · program services $27,918 · management and general $637 · fundraising $2,483

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $186,118 · end of year $58,802

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $3,788,206 · end of year $3,494,044

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $2,028,560 · end of year $1,114,454

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $67,020 · end of year $69,594

  • 8 · Inventories for sale or use

    beginning of year $265,396 · end of year $266,450

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $89,118 · end of year $79,943

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $49,304,233

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $15,803,937

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $33,943,228 · end of year $33,500,296

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $5,378,567 · end of year $6,313,817

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $14,580,012 · end of year $17,660,789

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $902,584 · end of year $418,398

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $190,592 · end of year $185,055

  • 23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

    beginning of year $6,310,012 · end of year $5,201,302

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $30,437,896 · end of year $32,450,417

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $22,485,141 · end of year $24,303,017

Mission and programs · 2023

Mission

THE AMERICAN SWEDISH INSTITUTE IS A GATHERING PLACE FOR ALL PEOPLE TO EXPLORE DIVERSE EXPERIENCES OF MIGRATION, IDENTITY, BELONGING AND THE ENVIRONMENT THROUGH ARTS AND CULTURE, INFORMED BY ENDURING LINKS TO SWEDEN.

Activities or mission (Part I)

ASI IS A PLACE TO SHARE SWEDISH EXPERIENCES OF CULTURE, MIGRATION, THE ENVIRONMENT AND THE ARTS.

  • EXHIBITIONS: ASI DEVELOPED FIVE EXHIBITS IN FY2024 WITH ACCOMPANYING SECONDARY EXHIBITS ONCE UPON A MANSION 73RD HOLIDAY EXPERIENCE; MYGRATION; ARTIC HIGHWAYS: UNBOUNDED INDIGENOUS PEOPLE; CHRISTINE NOVOTNY; KARIN LARSSON: LET THE HAND BE SEEN. ASI'S EXHIBITS RANGE IN THEMES FROM SWEDISH AND NORDIC ARTS, CRAFT HISTORY, AND CONTEMPORARY LIFE, OFTEN DEVELOPED IN CONJUNCTION WITH LOCAL PARTNERING ORGANIZATIONS AND ARTISTS AS WELL AS THE SWEDISH EMBASSY AND NORDIC HERITAGE MUSEUMS. ONE OF THE MAJOR EXHIBIT EXPERIENCES IS THE 33-ROOM TURNBLAD MANSION AND ITS ANNUAL NORDIC HOLIDAY DISPLAYS REPRESENTING DISPLAYS FOR THE FIVE NORDIC COUNTRIES BY LOCAL ARTISTS AND ORGANIZATIONS. VISITOR AND VOLUNTEER SERVICES: THIS UNIT OVERSEES MUSEUM ADMISSION FUNCTIONS, CUSTOMER SERVICE, PROGRAM REGISTRATION AND GROUP TOURS. ADDITIONALLY, THIS UNIT RECRUITS, TRAINS AND MANAGES A LARGE COHORT OF VOLUNTEERS. IN FY 2024, APPROXIMATELY 150 INDIVIDUALS VOLUNTEERED THROUGHOUT THE ORGANIZATION. COLLECTIONS: ASI MAINTAINS MATERIAL COLLECTIONS, LIBRARY, AND ARCHIVES COLLECTIONS. THE GOAL OF ASI'S COLLECTIONS IS TO REFLECT THE CULTURES OF SWEDEN AND SWEDISH AMERICA AND TO PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR RESEARCH FOR ASI STAFF, SCHOLARS, AND THE PUBLIC.

    Expenses $2,050,880 · Revenue $639,128

  • THE AMERICAN SWEDISH INSTITUTE CREATES AND PRESENTS EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR LIFE-LONG LEARNING. PROGRAMS AND EXHIBITS ARE DEVELOPED USING AN AUDIENCE DRIVEN PROCESS; MATCHING MISSION AND STRATEGIC GOALS TO INTERESTS AND BEHAVIORS OF OUR AUDIENCES. ASI IS ONE OF FIVE HUB ORGANIZATIONS IDENTIFIED BY THE SWEDISH EMBASSY TO PARTNER ON CULTURAL AND BUSINESS PROGRAMS AND EVENTS. PROGRAMS: ADULT PROGRAMS INCLUDE SWEDISH AND FINNISH LANGUAGE CLASSES; HANDCRAFT, FOODWAYS, FOLK ART, AND CULTURE WORKSHOPS; AS WELL AS LECTURES, TOURS, EXHIBIT OPENINGS, CONCERTS, AND SPECIAL EVENTS. YOUTH AND FAMILY PROGRAMS OFFER ACTIVITIES FOR PRESCHOOLERS THROUGH COLLEGE STUDENTS. PROGRAMS INCLUDE SVENSKA SKOLAN SWEDISH LANGUAGE CLASSES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH, CRAFT WORKSHOPS FOR YOUTH, SEASONAL YOUTH AND FAMILY ACTIVITIES, COMMUNITY PROGRAMS (AT ASI AND OUTREACH IN SCHOOLS), AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND CAMPS. ASI ALSO INCORPORATES CHILDREN/FAMILY ACTIVITIES FOR ALL MAJOR EXHIBITS. PROGRAMS ARE OFFER ON-SITE AND IN-PERSON AS WELL AS THROUGH VIRTUAL MEDIA

    Expenses $1,398,239 · Grants $27,127 · Revenue $467,337

  • CULTURAL ENTERPRISES INCLUDE THREE UNITS: RETAIL THROUGH THE ON-SITE MUSEUM STORE AND ITS E-COMMERCE SITE; FOOD SERVICE AT FIKA CAF AND SLATE&STONE CATERING; AND FACILITY RENTALS FOR PRIVATE EVENTS. THE MUSEUM STORE AND FIKA CAF ARE LOCATED IN THE NELSON CULTURAL CENTER AND ARE MUSEUM ENHANCING VISITOR AMENITIES. RETAIL SELLS TRADITIONAL AND MODERN NORDIC ITEMS RELATING TO THE MISSION OF ASI'S MUSEUM, PROGRAMS, AND EXHIBITS. FIKA CAFE FEATURES NEW NORDIC CUISINE AS WELL AS TRADITIONAL SWEDISH MENU ITEMS. THE FACILITIES RENTAL UNIT COORDINATES SPACE RENTALS IN THE NELSON CULTURAL CENTER, THE TURNBLAD MANSION AS WELL AS OUTDOOR SPACES FOR THOSE DESIRING A PRIVATE GROUP EXPERIENCE AT ASI.

    Expenses $1,147,946 · Revenue $634,672

As filed on the 2023 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Dr Margaret Adamek

    CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.8
  • David Sorensen

    VICE CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.8
  • Elizabeth Olson

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.8
  • Lynnea Atlas-Ingebretson

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.8
  • Marcia Anderson

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.8
  • Aimee Richcreek Baxter

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.8
  • Carline Bengtsson

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.8
  • Brenda Butler

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.8
  • Tikki Brown

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.8
  • Brad Engdahl

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.8
  • Barbara Glaser

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.8
  • Dr Mary Dee Hicks

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.8
  • Peter Hilger

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.8
  • Lisa Kallebo

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.8
  • Dr John Litell

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.8
  • Marco Molinari

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.8
  • Elodie Lee

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.8
  • Andreas Ornberg

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.8
  • Andrea Oseland

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.8
  • Lenor Scheffler

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.8
  • Sara Stenberg

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.8
  • William Weiler

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.8
  • Molly Steenson

    PRESIDENT/CEO

    Total calculated
    $209,086
    From this org
    $199,641
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $9,445
    Hours/week
    45

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $199,641
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $2,014
    Nontaxable benefits
    $7,431
    Filer's total
    $209,086
  • Ingrid Nyholm Lange

    COO

    Total calculated
    $145,066
    From this org
    $130,472
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $14,594
    Hours/week
    45
  • Steven Engelkes

    CFO

    Total calculated
    $80,357
    From this org
    $79,691
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $666
    Hours/week
    45
  • Christiana Stolpestad

    DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

    Total calculated
    $129,292
    From this org
    $110,431
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $18,861
    Hours/week
    45

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2023
Filed
29 April 2025
IRS schema version
2023v6.0
Source object
202541299349301744

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