Vesterheim Norwegian American Museum

Mission

Vesterheim, the National Norwegian-American Museum and Folk Art School, welcomes people of all ages and backgrounds to engage in the conversation of the American immigrant journey through the lens of the Norwegian-American experience. We build community and create experiences inspired by Norwegian American stories and folk art by offering innovative and interactive exhibits, classes, and programs, both at the dynamic campus and park in scenic Decorah, Iowa, and online at vesterheim.org and Vesterheim social media.

Vision

Vesterheim explores connections between cultures, the historic and contemporary, and the U.S. and Norway; creates an environment where each individual can explore their own identity, while connecting with the history of others; fosters boundless learning, practice, sharing, preserving, and community; pursues its Mission boldly.

Goals

1.Focus on the downtown campus and offer quality experiences to help visitors feel heightened wonder, deepened understanding, and feel a sense of connectedness.
2.Improved accessibility of our online and in-person content so that underserved and under-represented people can enjoy Vesterheim.
3.Vesterheim is a creative leader among museums and organizations in Norwegian-Amercian history and immigration to increase the understanding of the opportunities, challenges, and complexities of immigration.

DECORAH IA | EIN: 42-6081638

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501(c)(3) organization

PO BOX 379,
DECORAH IA 52101-0379

https://WWW.VESTERHEIM.ORG

563-382-9681

Vesterheim Norwegian American Museum

Mission

Vision

Goals

1.Focus on the downtown campus and offer quality experiences to help visitors feel heightened wonder, deepened understanding, and feel a sense of connectedness.
2.Improved accessibility of our online and in-person content so that underserved and under-represented people can enjoy Vesterheim.
3.Vesterheim is a creative leader among museums and organizations in Norwegian-Amercian history and immigration to increase the understanding of the opportunities, challenges, and complexities of immigration.

DECORAH IA | EIN: 42-6081638

Profile managed by nonprofit | Is this your nonprofit?

501(c)(3) organization

PO BOX 379,
DECORAH IA 52101-0379

https://WWW.VESTERHEIM.ORG

563-382-9681

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Additional Information

Website Reported on Tax Form:Yes

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No Material Diversion of Assets:Yes

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Financial Statements:Yes

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Audit Oversight Committee:Yes

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No Loans Reported To or From Officers:Yes

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Records Retention Policy:Yes

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Tax Form Disclosed on Website:Yes

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100%	Website Reported on Tax Form:Yes
100%	No Material Diversion of Assets:Yes
100%	Financial Statements:Yes
100%	Audit Oversight Committee:Yes
100%	No Loans Reported To or From Officers:Yes
100%	Records Retention Policy:Yes
100%	Tax Form Disclosed on Website:Yes

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