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Swedish American Museum Association Of Chicago

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Arts, Culture and Humanities / Museum, Museum Activities (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.34M (2023)

Expenses
$995k (2023)

Total Assets
$7.05M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$1.27M (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,336,575
Expenses
$995,347
Net Income
$341,228
Net Assets
$5,781,220
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,059,298
79.3%
Program Services $114,967
8.6%
Investment Income $46,622
3.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $7,031
0.5%
Net Fundraising -$44,752
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $123,998
9.3%
Other Revenue $29,411
2.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $111,736
11.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $262,447
26.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $7,053,021
Total Liabilities $1,271,801
Net Assets $5,781,220
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Abercrombie Karin (Executive Director) $107,865 $0 $5,199
Peterson Elizabeth (Board Chair (Thru 4/23/23)) $0 $0 $0
Thorbjornsen Coates Joy (Board Chair (Began 4/23/23)) $0 $0 $0
Williams Kevin (Board Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Engstrom Patel Anna (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Goulding Gunilla (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Aronson Carolyn (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Aronsson Goran (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Carlson Reese Lauralee (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Debner Jennifer (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Gerber Ulla Britt (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Johnson Brian (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kolb John (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Schneider Frank (Board Member (Thru 4/23/23)) $0 $0 $0
Weidemanis Magi Anne (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$848,783
Expenses
$891,905
Net Income
-$43,122
Net Assets
$5,159,838
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $510,829
60.2%
Program Services $98,760
11.6%
Investment Income $25,161
3.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $4,178
0.5%
Net Fundraising $47,693
5.6%
Sales of Assets $15,939
1.9%
Net Inventory Sales $117,931
13.9%
Other Revenue $28,292
3.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $104,383
11.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $208,214
23.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,450,840
Total Liabilities $1,291,002
Net Assets $5,159,838
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Abercrombie Karin (Executive Director) $100,246 $0 $5,371
Aronson Carolyn (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Aronsson Goran (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Debner Jennifer (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Gerber Ulla Britt (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kolb John (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Schneider Frank (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Thorbjornsen Coates Joy (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Weidemanis Magi Anne (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Peterson Elizabeth (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Williams Kevin (Board Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Engstrom Patel Anna (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Goulding Gunilla (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,391,909
Expenses
$772,819
Net Income
$619,090
Net Assets
$5,460,699
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,143,557
82.2%
Program Services $71,709
5.2%
Investment Income $20,027
1.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $8,648
0.6%
Net Fundraising $19,099
1.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $98,337
7.1%
Other Revenue $30,532
2.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $105,358
13.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $160,000
20.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,790,597
Total Liabilities $1,329,898
Net Assets $5,460,699
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Abercrombie Karin (Executive Director) $102,320 $0 $4,296
Benson Julie (Board Member (Thru 4/2021)) $0 $0 $0
Debner Jennifer (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kolb John (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Nordstrom Vereen (Board Member (Thru 4/2021)) $0 $0 $0
Satek Steve (Board Member (Thru 4/2021)) $0 $0 $0
Schneider Frank (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Weidemanis Magi Anne (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Aronson Carolyn (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Aronsson Goran (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Thorbjornsen Coates Joy (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Gerber Ulla Britt (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Uddenberg Terry (Treasurer (Term 4/2021)) $0 $0 $0
Peterson Elizabeth (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Williams Kevin (Board Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Engstrom Patel Anna (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Goulding Gunilla (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,419,397
Expenses
$765,115
Net Income
$654,282
Net Assets
$4,624,167
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,127,704
79.4%
Program Services $62,114
4.4%
Investment Income $26,095
1.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $6,846
0.5%
Net Fundraising $3,560
0.3%
Sales of Assets $121,069
8.5%
Net Inventory Sales $60,859
4.3%
Other Revenue $11,150
0.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $102,792
13.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $184,178
24.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,031,461
Total Liabilities $1,407,294
Net Assets $4,624,167
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Abercrombie Karin (Executive Director) $94,596 $0 $4,098
Peterson Elizabeth (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Williams Kevin (Board Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Engstrom Patel Anna (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Uddenberg Terry (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Benson Julie (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Debner Jennifer (Board Member (Beg April 2020)) $0 $0 $0
Goulding Gunilla (Board Member (Beg April 2020)) $0 $0 $0
Holmquist Catherine (Board Member (Thru April 2020)) $0 $0 $0
Kolb John (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Nordstrom Vereen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Satek Steve (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Schneider Frank (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Thybony Jim (Board Member (Thru April 2020)) $0 $0 $0
Weidemanis Magi Anne (Board Member (Beg April 2020)) $0 $0 $0
Jaspers Annika (Board Member (Thru April 2020)) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$758,964
Expenses
$847,039
Net Income
-$88,075
Net Assets
$4,062,550
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $500,076
65.9%
Program Services $125,845
16.6%
Investment Income $29,714
3.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $2,800
0.4%
Net Fundraising -$37,076
Sales of Assets $16,822
2.2%
Net Inventory Sales $109,633
14.4%
Other Revenue $11,150
1.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $116,471
13.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $191,266
22.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,492,120
Total Liabilities $1,429,570
Net Assets $4,062,550
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Abercrombie Karin (Executive Director) $104,296 $0 $8,460
Benson Julie (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Engstrom Patel Anna (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Holmquist Catherine (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jaspers Annika (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Johnson Ted (Board Member (Thru 4/19)) $0 $0 $0
Kolb John (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Nelson Janet (Board Member (Thru 4/19)) $0 $0 $0
Nordstrom Vereen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Peterson Elizabeth (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Satek Steve (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Schneider Frank (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sheehy Kate (Board Member (Thru 3/19)) $0 $0 $0
Thybony Jim (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Uddenberg Terry (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Williams Kevin (Board Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$848,881
Expenses
$815,806
Net Income
$33,075
Net Assets
$3,988,944
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $623,444
73.4%
Program Services $111,157
13.1%
Investment Income $31,276
3.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $1,559
0.2%
Net Fundraising -$36,068
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $106,363
12.5%
Other Revenue $11,150
1.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $111,660
13.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $159,941
19.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,473,782
Total Liabilities $1,484,838
Net Assets $3,988,944
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Abercrombie Karin (Executive Director) $107,011 $0 $0
Anderson Phil (Board Member, Historian) $0 $0 $0
Benson Julie (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Delong Else Britt (Secretary (Thru 9/18)) $0 $0 $0
Holmquist Catherine (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Jaspers Annika (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Johnson Ted (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Juran Dan (Treasurer (Thru 7/18)) $0 $0 $0
Lindahl Wes (Board Member (Thru 4/18)) $0 $0 $0
Nelson Janet (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Nordstrom Vereen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Peterson Elizabeth (Board Member, Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Satek Steve (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Schneider Frank (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sheehy Kate (Board Member, Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Thybony Jim (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Voss Kathy (Board Member (Thru 4/18)) $0 $0 $0
Terry Uddenberg (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,135,023
Expenses
$734,138
Net Income
$400,885
Net Assets
$4,028,813
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $736,262
64.9%
Program Services $133,370
11.8%
Investment Income $26,920
2.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $12,500
1.1%
Net Fundraising -$21,997
Sales of Assets $145,853
12.9%
Net Inventory Sales $90,965
8.0%
Other Revenue $11,150
1.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $104,761
14.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,604,033
Total Liabilities $1,575,220
Net Assets $4,028,813
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Abercrombie Karin (Executive Director) $99,837 $0 $0
Anderson Phil (Board Member, Historian) $0 $0 $0
Benson Julie (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Delong Else Britt (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Gerbaulet Vanasse Madelaine (Board Member (Thru 4/17)) $0 $0 $0
Holmquist Catherine (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Jaspers Annika (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Johnson Ted (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Juran Dan (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lindahl Wes (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Nelson Janet (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Nordstrom Vereen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Peterson Elizabeth (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Satek Steve (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Schneider Frank (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sheehy Kate (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Thybony Jim (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Voss Kathy (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,066,307
Expenses
$698,583
Net Income
$367,724
Net Assets
$3,644,870
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $859,234
80.6%
Program Services $114,598
10.7%
Investment Income $53,060
5.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$69,316
Sales of Assets $1,242
0.1%
Net Inventory Sales $89,583
8.4%
Other Revenue $13,306
1.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $276,196
39.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,195,997
Total Liabilities $551,127
Net Assets $3,644,870

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,110,340
Expenses
$739,372
Net Income
$370,968
Net Assets
$3,213,397
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $799,948
72.0%
Program Services $134,845
12.1%
Investment Income $89,051
8.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$21,568
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $89,748
8.1%
Other Revenue $14,316
1.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $285,740
38.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,778,426
Total Liabilities $565,029
Net Assets $3,213,397

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$803,003
Expenses
$649,587
Net Income
$153,416
Net Assets
$2,936,654
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $533,498
66.4%
Program Services $128,229
16.0%
Investment Income $59,798
7.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$23,911
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $85,313
10.6%
Other Revenue $16,766
2.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $263,967
40.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,607,086
Total Liabilities $670,432
Net Assets $2,936,654

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$919,075
Expenses
$631,719
Net Income
$287,356
Net Assets
$2,788,870
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $684,869
74.5%
Program Services $105,989
11.5%
Investment Income $38,217
4.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$15,794
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $87,893
9.6%
Other Revenue $16,001
1.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $235,741
37.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,392,085
Total Liabilities $603,215
Net Assets $2,788,870

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$650,674
Expenses
$602,273
Net Income
$48,401
Net Assets
$2,541,956
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $379,442
58.3%
Program Services $132,527
20.4%
Investment Income $26,492
4.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$17,157
Sales of Assets -$76
Net Inventory Sales $109,007
16.8%
Other Revenue $16,259
2.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $234,650
39.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,010,186
Total Liabilities $468,230
Net Assets $2,541,956

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$522,958
Expenses
$580,226
Net Income
-$57,268
Net Assets
$2,455,035
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $273,441
52.3%
Program Services $122,068
23.3%
Investment Income $25,826
4.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$15,159
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $96,124
18.4%
Other Revenue $14,478
2.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $225,721
38.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,777,304
Total Liabilities $322,269
Net Assets $2,455,035

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2000

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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