Civic Intelligence

Vasa Order of America

EIN 23-7181309 • 501(c)8 • Carmel, IN

Profile

The mission is to perpetuate the noble heritage of our forefathers and foster nordic cultural activities by encouragement and reputation of its people. We are a district lodge of the vasa order of america, a fraternal society originally established for the benefit of swedish immigrants more than a century ago, but now dedicated to preserving and sharing our swedish and nordic culture and heritage.

1236 Ridge RoadCarmel, IN 46033

www.vasaorder.com

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

27th percentile

0.00x

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

501(c)8 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

27th percentile

0.00x

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

501(c)8 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

91st percentile

49%

Higher net margin than 91% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)8 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

47th percentile

$599

Higher top officer pay than 47% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.4% of source-year revenue.

501(c)8 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

36th percentile

0.5%

Faster asset growth than 36% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)8 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

62nd percentile

14%

Faster revenue growth than 62% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)8 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets27th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,317,903

Up $6,054 (+0.5%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$1,317,903

Up $6,054 (+0.5%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue27th percentileNet Margin91st percentile

Revenue

Up

$160,018

Up $19,581 (+14%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$82,118

Up $8,164 (+11%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$77,900

Up $11,417 (+17%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth36th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2011: $1,367,930Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $1,367,9302011Assets 2012: $1,409,629Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $1,409,6292012Assets 2013: $1,456,886Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $1,456,8862013Assets 2015: $1,446,379Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $1,446,3792015Assets 2016: $1,423,117Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $1,423,1172016Assets 2017: $1,413,969Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $1,413,9692017Assets 2018: $1,400,639Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $1,400,6392018Assets 2020: $1,415,344Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $1,415,3442020Assets 2021: $1,500,447Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $1,500,4472021Assets 2022: $1,238,443Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $1,238,4432022Assets 2023: $1,311,849Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $1,311,8492023Assets 2024: $1,317,903Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $1,317,9032024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$1,317,903
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$1,317,903
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth62nd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KExpenses 2011: $84,5432011Expenses 2012: $110,3882012Expenses 2013: $87,7252013Revenue 2015: $82,403Expenses 2015: $81,485Net Income 2015: $9182015Revenue 2016: $83,057Expenses 2016: $75,905Net Income 2016: $7,1522016Revenue 2017: $88,181Expenses 2017: $88,708Net Income 2017: -$5272017Revenue 2018: $95,091Expenses 2018: $99,343Net Income 2018: -$4,2522018Revenue 2020: $92,347Expenses 2020: $45,811Net Income 2020: $46,5362020Revenue 2021: $70,274Expenses 2021: $43,914Net Income 2021: $26,3602021Revenue 2022: $145,380Expenses 2022: $76,001Net Income 2022: $69,3792022Revenue 2023: $140,437Expenses 2023: $73,954Net Income 2023: $66,4832023Revenue 2024: $160,018Expenses 2024: $82,118Net Income 2024: $77,9002024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$160,018
Expenses$82,118
Net Income$77,900
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,317,903
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1,317,903
Revenue
$160,018
Expenses
$82,118
Net income
$77,900
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.32$0.00$1.32$0.16$0.08$0.08
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.31$0.00$1.31$0.14$0.07$0.07
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.24$0.00$1.24$0.15$0.08$0.07
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.50$0.00$1.50$0.07$0.04$0.03
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.42$0.00$1.42$0.09$0.05$0.05
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.40$0.00$1.40$0.10$0.10$0.00
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.41$0.00$1.41$0.09$0.09$0.00
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.42$0.00$1.42$0.08$0.08$0.01
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.45$0.00$1.45$0.08$0.08$0.00
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.46$0.00$1.46$0.09
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.41$0.00$1.41$0.11
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.37$0.00$1.37$0.08
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 3, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$160,018
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission is to perpetuate the noble heritage of our forefathers and foster nordic cultural activities by encouragement and reputation of its people. We are a district lodge of the vasa order of america, a fraternal society originally established for the benefit of swedish immigrants more than a century ago, but now dedicated to preserving and sharing our swedish and nordic culture and heritage.

Preserve the ethnic heritage of members.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$1,049,159$1,099,078▲ $49,919
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$243,834$207,234▼ $36,600
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$18,856$11,591▼ $7,265
Total Assets$1,311,849$1,317,903▲ $6,054
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,311,849$1,317,903▲ $6,054
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,311,849$1,317,903▲ $6,054

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2024$75,540---$75,540
2023$75,540---$75,540
2022$75,540---$75,540
2021$75,540---$75,540
2020$75,540---$75,540
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay47th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Lois KlubensDistrict SecretaryPT$599$599
Linda ChristensenDistrict TreasurerPT$599$599
Linnea OgrentzVice District SecretaryPT$300$300
Tim OgrentzDistrict MasterPT$200$200
Holly JensenDistrict Cultural LeaderPT$100$100
Katie Westlund-pontonVice District MasterPT$100$100
Lynda SmithDIST. SUPVIS. OF CHILDREN'S CLUBSPT$100$100
Linda TylkDistrict Hospital Fund SecretaryPT$100$100

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Glenn CarlstrandDistrict Executive Board
James PelzmanDistrict Executive Board
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$12,302
Investment Income
$65,246
Other Revenue
$82,470
Change in Net Assets
$77,900
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$63,370
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$16,650
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$2,098
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Conferences and Meetings---$27,259
Grants to Domestic Individuals---$16,650
Fees for Services Accounting---$2,650
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees---$2,098
Fees for Services Other---$1,100
Information Technology---$861
Office Expenses---$830
Other Expenses---$700
Travel---$289
Fees for Services Legal---$15
Total Functional Expenses$0$0$0$82,118
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$3,450
Fundraising Direct Expenses$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
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
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2

“Tim and linnea ogrentz have a family relationship.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6

“Membership is open to men and women over 14 years of age of nordic roots, (swedish, norwegian, danish, finnish or icelandic) and their spouses who would like to rediscover the traditions of their forefathers; and those who are not of nordic ancestry but are committed to the promotion and advancement of swedish and nordic heritage and culture. Only those members who attend an annual district 8 convention, and at a convention are initiated, become members of district 8.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7A

“Members who are delegates to an annual convention elect all officers each year.”

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

“The board of directors review the financial statements prepared by their treasurer. These are then given to the board for their review and approval. The form 990, which is prepared by the independent accountant firm, is then thoroughly reviewed by the district treasurer and compared to the financial statements.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“Stipends are voted on annually by delegates from all constituent lodges in annual meetings as part of the budget approval.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization does not currently make these documents available to the public. However, requests would be acknowledged and decided on a case by case basis.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Vasa Order of America
EIN
23-7181309
Phone
3175067900
Address
1236 RIDGE ROAD, CARMEL, IN 46033

Signing Officer

Name
Linda Christensen
Title
Treasurer
Phone
6308529853
Signed
2025-11-03
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Linda Christensen
Formed
1896
Legal Domicile
Wi
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
0
Volunteers
350

Preparer

Firm
Wipfli Advisory LLC
Address
403 EAST THIRD STREET, STERLING, IL 61081
Preparer
Michelle L Heller
Phone
8156261277
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

PART V, LINE 4:

“Designated funds are kept in four separate accounts. 1. Hospital fund will be used to render financial assistance to members of the organization who have incurred hospital expenses. 2. Funeral fund provides benefits paid on behalf of deceased members. Periodically funds are transferred from the funeral fund to the general fund as approved by the executive board. 3. The culture education fund used to provide culture education. 4. Scholarship fund is intended to provide scholarships.”

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IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/GrantTypeTxt1TWO CHILDRENS (AND YOUTH) CLUBS IN THE DISTRICT AND CONCORDIA LANGUAGE CAMP
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IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0AT A MINIMUM, EITHER THE HOSPITAL FUND SECRETARY (FOR MEDICAL BENEFITS), THE DISTRICT SECRETARY (FOR FUNERAL BENEFITS), OR A COMMITTEE (FOR SCHOLARSHIPS) REVIEWS THE APPLICATIONS AND RECOMMENDS THEM FOR APPROVAL. FOR APPROVED PAYOUTS A VOUCHER WILL BE PREPARED AND SIGNED BY THE SECRETARY AND CO-SIGNED BY THE DISTRICT MASTER. THEN THE VOUCHER, WITH SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS, IS GIVEN TO THE TREASURER. BOTH THE TREASURER AND THE DISTRICT MASTER SIGN ALL CHECKS. ANY CHILD OR YOUTH WHO IS INTERESTED CAN JOIN A CHILDREN'S CLUB, NO MATTER IF THEY HAVE RELATIVES WHO ARE VASA MEMBERS.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0TIM AND LINNEA OGRENTZ HAVE A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN TO MEN AND WOMEN OVER 14 YEARS OF AGE OF NORDIC ROOTS, (SWEDISH, NORWEGIAN, DANISH, FINNISH OR ICELANDIC) AND THEIR SPOUSES WHO WOULD LIKE TO REDISCOVER THE TRADITIONS OF THEIR FOREFATHERS; AND THOSE WHO ARE NOT OF NORDIC ANCESTRY BUT ARE COMMITTED TO THE PROMOTION AND ADVANCEMENT OF SWEDISH AND NORDIC HERITAGE AND CULTURE. ONLY THOSE MEMBERS WHO ATTEND AN ANNUAL DISTRICT 8 CONVENTION, AND AT A CONVENTION ARE INITIATED, BECOME MEMBERS OF DISTRICT 8.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2MEMBERS WHO ARE DELEGATES TO AN ANNUAL CONVENTION ELECT ALL OFFICERS EACH YEAR.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEW THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PREPARED BY THEIR TREASURER. THESE ARE THEN GIVEN TO THE BOARD FOR THEIR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. THE FORM 990, WHICH IS PREPARED BY THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT FIRM, IS THEN THOROUGHLY REVIEWED BY THE DISTRICT TREASURER AND COMPARED TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4STIPENDS ARE VOTED ON ANNUALLY BY DELEGATES FROM ALL CONSTITUENT LODGES IN ANNUAL MEETINGS AS PART OF THE BUDGET APPROVAL.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT CURRENTLY MAKE THESE DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. HOWEVER, REQUESTS WOULD BE ACKNOWLEDGED AND DECIDED ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS.
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