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Scandinavian Seminar

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 13-1692378

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on Jun 05, 2017

Organization Profilewww.scandinavianseminar.org

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24 dickinson streetamherst, MA 01002

(413) 253-9736

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

14th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

14th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

1st percentile

-10434%

Higher net margin than 1% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

37th percentile

$12,000

Higher top officer pay than 37% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 827.6% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

17th percentile

-6.8%

Faster asset growth than 17% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

1st percentile

-99%

Faster revenue growth than 1% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets14th percentile

Assets

Down

$1,590,504

Down $116,208 (-6.8%) from 2015

Net Assets

Down

$1,590,504

Down $116,208 (-6.8%) from 2015

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue14th percentileNet Margin1st percentile

Revenue

Down

$1,450

Down $150,687 (-99%) from 2015

Expenses

Up

$152,748

Up $28,925 (+23%) from 2015

Net Income

Down

-$151,298

Down $179,612 (-634%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth17th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2010: $1,629,331Liabilities 2010: $2,358Net Assets 2010: $1,626,9732010Assets 2011: $1,443,672Liabilities 2011: $17Net Assets 2011: $1,443,6552011Assets 2012: $1,503,852Liabilities 2012: $842Net Assets 2012: $1,503,0102012Assets 2013: $1,901,005Liabilities 2013: $500Net Assets 2013: $1,900,5052013Assets 2014: $1,849,465Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $1,849,4652014Assets 2015: $1,706,712Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $1,706,7122015Assets 2016: $1,590,504Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $1,590,5042016Assets 2018: $1,484,152Liabilities 2018: $1,000Net Assets 2018: $1,483,1522018Assets 2019: $1,803,579Liabilities 2019: $426Net Assets 2019: $1,803,1532019Assets 2020: $2,001,207Liabilities 2020: $2,001Net Assets 2020: $1,999,2062020Assets 2021: $2,360,532Liabilities 2021: $426Net Assets 2021: $2,360,1062021Assets 2022: $1,855,285Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $1,855,2852022Assets 2023: $1,990,270Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $1,990,2702023Assets 2024: $2,250,827Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $2,250,8272024

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$1,590,504
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$1,590,504
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth1st percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$400K$200K$0-$200K-$400KExpenses 2010: $191,4142010Revenue 2011: $4,831Expenses 2011: $209,431Net Income 2011: -$204,6002011Expenses 2012: $174,1082012Revenue 2013: $267,405Expenses 2013: $171,092Net Income 2013: $96,3132013Revenue 2014: $243,462Expenses 2014: $136,377Net Income 2014: $107,0852014Revenue 2015: $152,137Expenses 2015: $123,823Net Income 2015: $28,3142015Revenue 2016: $1,450Expenses 2016: $152,748Net Income 2016: -$151,2982016Revenue 2018: $258,174Expenses 2018: $148,130Net Income 2018: $110,0442018Revenue 2019: $189,502Expenses 2019: $153,452Net Income 2019: $36,0502019Revenue 2020: $101,242Expenses 2020: $131,975Net Income 2020: -$30,7332020Revenue 2021: $38,575Expenses 2021: $162,254Net Income 2021: -$123,6792021Revenue 2022: $89,074Expenses 2022: $152,597Net Income 2022: -$63,5232022Revenue 2023: $134,576Expenses 2023: $173,694Net Income 2023: -$39,1182023Revenue 2024: $99,167Expenses 2024: $174,063Net Income 2024: -$74,8962024

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$1,450
Expenses$152,748
Net Income-$151,298
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
Jun 5, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$321,220
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Scandinavian seminar is an independent, non-profit organization with deep roots in nordic-american educational exchange. Today we are a multi-faceted corporation committed to creating challenging and unique international learning opportunities for students of all ages. We accomplish our mission through longstanding partnerships with premier educators and institutions with dedicated professional staff located throughout the world. Fundamental to our philosophy is the understanding that learning throughout life is crucial for personal growth and that intercultural exchange is imperative for the future of our global community.

to provide international educational experiences and cultural immersion for students of all ages.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$1,614,929$1,495,240▼ $119,689
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$67,957$85,418▲ $17,461
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$22,783$8,803▼ $13,980
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,043$1,043→ $0
Total Assets$1,706,712$1,590,504▼ $116,208
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$1,706,712$1,590,504▼ $116,208
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,706,712$1,590,504▼ $116,208
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,706,712$1,590,504▼ $116,208
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay37th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
bruce e buxtoninterim CEO and trusteePT$12,000$12,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
daphne l davidsonchair
wegard d holbyvice chair
aili flinttrustee
david h browntrustee
eugene v Kokottrustee
john nortontrustee
rune rydentrustee
susan larsontrustee
robert maasssecretary
william j kaufmanntreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$7,190
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$-5,740
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$7,190
Change in Net Assets
$-151,298
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$90,000
Other Expenses$50,748
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$12,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$55,000--$55,000
Foreign Grants$35,000--$35,000
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$16,577-$16,577
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$12,000-$12,000
Occupancy-$9,938-$9,938
Fees for Services Other-$6,007-$6,007
Fees for Services Accounting-$3,300-$3,300
Insurance-$1,592-$1,592
Other Expenses-$14-$14
Total Functional Expenses$90,000$62,748$0$152,748
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
American-scandinavian FoundationNew York, NY170(b)(1)(a)(vi)To Provide Scholarship Support to the American-scandinavian Foundation.$55,000

International Summary

Offices
0
Employees
0
Spending
$25,000

International Compliance

Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
Europe (Including Iceland & Greenland)Program servicesScholarships--$25,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11B

“the executive director and the board of trustees reviews the form 990 prior to filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12C

“the conflict of interest policy is monitored annually. the organization distributes the policy for signature by all trustees.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15A

“the compensation of the ceo is approved by the board of trustees.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“governing documents, policies and financial statements are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
scandinavian seminar
EIN
13-1692378
Phone
4132539736
Address
24 dickinson street, amherst, MA 01002

Signing Officer

Name
bruce buxton
Title
interim CEO
Phone
4132539736
Signed
2017-06-05
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
bruce buxton
Formed
1949
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
11
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Cohnreznick Llp
Address
350 CHURCH STREET 12TH FLOOR, HARTFORD, CT 06103
Preparer
Patricia Mcgowan
Phone
9592007000
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt0TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT TO THE AMERICAN-SCANDINAVIAN FOUNDATION.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0the executive director and the board of trustees reviews the form 990 prior to filing.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1the conflict of interest policy is monitored annually. the organization distributes the policy for signature by all trustees.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2the compensation of the ceo is approved by the board of trustees.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3governing documents, policies and financial statements are available upon request.
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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,590,504
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1,590,504
Revenue
$1,450
Expenses
$152,748
Net income
-$151,298
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.25$0.00$2.25$0.10$0.17$0.07
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.99$0.00$1.99$0.13$0.17$0.04
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.86$0.00$1.86$0.09$0.15$0.06
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.36$0.00$2.36$0.04$0.16$0.12
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.00$0.00$2.00$0.10$0.13$0.03
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.80$0.00$1.80$0.19$0.15$0.04
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.48$0.00$1.48$0.26$0.15$0.11
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.59$0.00$1.59$0.00$0.15$0.15
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.71$0.00$1.71$0.15$0.12$0.03
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.85$0.00$1.85$0.24$0.14$0.11
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.90$0.00$1.90$0.27$0.17$0.10
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.50$0.00$1.50$0.17
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.44$0.00$1.44$0.00$0.21$0.20
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.63$0.00$1.63$0.19