Civic Intelligence

Swedish American Museum Association

EIN 36-3107115 • 501(c)3 • Chicago, IL

Profile

The swedish american museum:1.celebrates swedish culture, customs, and traditions a.interactive brunk children's museum of immigration b.lectures, concerts, classes, exhibits emphasizing swedish culture c.tours for school groups, seniors d.gift shop featuring scandinavian items2.honors the swedish immigration experience a.permanent exhibit of swedish immigration to united states b.multicultural curriculum tied to brunk children's museum of immigration c.immigrant wall d.swedish american genealogy center3.recognizes contributions of volunteers and supporters a.annual volunteer recognition dinner and awards ceremony b.donor board in lobby c.kurt matthiasson heritage society d.annual award honoring an individual contribution to museum 4.fosters collaboration with the broader community a.programs with other ethnic museums b.events, exhibits with andersonville community c.participation in events with other scandinavian groups

5211 N Clark StreetChicago, IL 60640

www.swedishamericanmuseum.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

56th percentile

0.17x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 56% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

86th percentile

1.18x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 86% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

21st percentile

-8.7%

Higher net margin than 21% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

43rd percentile

$113,616

Higher top officer pay than 43% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 11.1% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

45th percentile

2.5%

Faster asset growth than 45% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

12th percentile

-23%

Faster revenue growth than 12% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets56th percentile

Assets

Up

$7,227,780

Up $174,759 (+2.5%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$1,210,402

Down $61,399 (-4.8%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$6,017,378

Up $236,158 (+4.1%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue86th percentileNet Margin21st percentile

Revenue

Down

$1,026,557

Down $310,018 (-23%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$1,115,382

Up $120,035 (+12%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$88,825

Down $430,053 (-126%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth45th percentile

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

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2017: $5,604,033Liabilities 2017: $1,575,220Net Assets 2017: $4,028,8132017Assets 2018: $5,473,782Liabilities 2018: $1,484,838Net Assets 2018: $3,988,9442018Assets 2019: $5,492,120Liabilities 2019: $1,429,570Net Assets 2019: $4,062,5502019Assets 2020: $6,031,461Liabilities 2020: $1,407,294Net Assets 2020: $4,624,1672020Assets 2021: $6,790,597Liabilities 2021: $1,329,898Net Assets 2021: $5,460,6992021Assets 2022: $6,450,840Liabilities 2022: $1,291,002Net Assets 2022: $5,159,8382022Assets 2023: $7,053,021Liabilities 2023: $1,271,801Net Assets 2023: $5,781,2202023Assets 2024: $7,227,780Liabilities 2024: $1,210,402Net Assets 2024: $6,017,3782024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$7,227,780
Liabilities$1,210,402
Net Assets$6,017,378
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth12th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2017: $1,135,023Expenses 2017: $734,138Net Income 2017: $400,8852017Revenue 2018: $848,881Expenses 2018: $815,806Net Income 2018: $33,0752018Revenue 2019: $758,964Expenses 2019: $847,039Net Income 2019: -$88,0752019Revenue 2020: $1,419,397Expenses 2020: $765,115Net Income 2020: $654,2822020Revenue 2021: $1,391,909Expenses 2021: $772,819Net Income 2021: $619,0902021Revenue 2022: $848,783Expenses 2022: $891,905Net Income 2022: -$43,1222022Revenue 2023: $1,336,575Expenses 2023: $995,347Net Income 2023: $341,2282023Revenue 2024: $1,026,557Expenses 2024: $1,115,382Net Income 2024: -$88,8252024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,026,557
Expenses$1,115,382
Net Income-$88,825
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$7,227,780
Liabilities
$1,210,402
Net assets
$6,017,378
Revenue
$1,026,557
Expenses
$1,115,382
Net income
-$88,825
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.23$1.21$6.02$1.03$1.12$0.09
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$7.05$1.27$5.78$1.34$1.00$0.34
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$6.45$1.29$5.16$0.85$0.89$0.04
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$6.79$1.33$5.46$1.39$0.77$0.62
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$6.03$1.41$4.62$1.42$0.77$0.65
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.49$1.43$4.06$0.76$0.85$0.09
2018Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.47$1.48$3.99$0.85$0.82$0.03
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$5.60$1.58$4.03$1.14$0.73$0.40
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Jul 14, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$1,265,928
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The swedish american museum:1.celebrates swedish culture, customs, and traditions a.interactive brunk children's museum of immigration b.lectures, concerts, classes, exhibits emphasizing swedish culture c.tours for school groups, seniors d.gift shop featuring scandinavian items2.honors the swedish immigration experience a.permanent exhibit of swedish immigration to united states b.multicultural curriculum tied to brunk children's museum of immigration c.immigrant wall d.swedish american genealogy center3.recognizes contributions of volunteers and supporters a.annual volunteer recognition dinner and awards ceremony b.donor board in lobby c.kurt matthiasson heritage society d.annual award honoring an individual contribution to museum 4.fosters collaboration with the broader community a.programs with other ethnic museums b.events, exhibits with andersonville community c.participation in events with other scandinavian groups

Through its arts and educational programs and its permanent collection, the swedish american museum interprets the immigrant experience for children and adults and promotes an appreciation of contemporary swedish-american culture.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$3,391,728$3,493,533▲ $101,805
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$3,228,527$3,145,141▼ $83,386
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$313,253$393,474▲ $80,221
Pledges and Grants Receivable$21,000$95,000▲ $74,000
Inventories for Sale or Use$52,103$55,039▲ $2,936
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$46,123$45,513▼ $610
Accounts Receivable$287$80▼ $207
Total Assets$7,053,021$7,227,780▲ $174,759
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$1,159,100$1,099,652▼ $59,448
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$98,777$103,063▲ $4,286
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$13,571$7,387▼ $6,184
Deferred Revenue$353$300▼ $53
Total Liabilities$1,271,801$1,210,402▼ $61,399
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$3,855,846$3,909,597▲ $53,751
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$1,925,374$2,107,781▲ $182,407
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$5,781,220$6,017,378▲ $236,158
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$7,053,021$7,227,780▲ $174,759

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$2,790,105$1,930,444$4,720,549
Land$682,978-$682,978
Other Land Buildings$20,450$106,636$127,086

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2024$1,672,683-▲ $321,049-$1,991,919
2023$1,403,621-▲ $269,162-$1,672,683
2022$1,627,197$2,500▼ $225,976-$1,403,621
2021$1,290,974$100,000▲ $236,323-$1,627,197
2020$766,992$400,000▲ $124,032-$1,290,974
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay43rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Abercrombie KarinExecutive DirectorFT$113,616$113,616

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Thorbjornsen-coates JoyBoard Chair
Johnson BrianBoard Vice-chair (began Apr 24)
Williams KevinBoard Vice-chair (thru Apr 24)
Aronson CarolynBoard Member
Carlson-reese LauraleeBoard Member
Debner JenniferBoard Member
Gerber Ulla-brittBoard Member
Kolb JohnBoard Member
Pierce MindyBoard Member
Weidemanis Magi AnneBoard Member
Aronsson GoranBoard Member (thru Aug 24)
Goulding GunillaSecretary
Engstrom Patel AnnaTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Schall DevelopmentBuilding Contractors26774 LONGMEADOW, Mundelein, IL 60060$169,691
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$676,946
Program Service Revenue
$167,370
Investment Income
$55,522
Other Revenue
$126,719
All Other Contributions
$411,574
Change in Net Assets
$-88,825

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,185,420
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$-158,863
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$324,983
Other Revenue Adjustments
$-160,876
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,510,403
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,026,557
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$703,005
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$412,377
Total Fundraising Expense$114,411
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$153,360$55,343$56,460$265,163
Occupancy$186,334$19,388-$205,722
Depreciation Depletion$149,738$10,886-$160,624
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$65,711$18,031$24,193$107,935
Insurance$58,272$4,965-$63,237
Office Expenses$47,190$6,357$8,023$61,570
Interest$53,838$2,471-$56,309
Fees for Services Other$36,952--$36,952
Payroll Taxes$16,525$5,963$6,084$28,572
Fees for Services Accounting-$24,843-$24,843
Other Expenses$13,108$4,664$13,002$13,108
Other Employee Benefits$6,192$2,235$2,280$10,707
Advertising$7,070--$7,070
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$2,013-$2,013
Travel-$33-$33
Total Functional Expenses$841,594$159,377$114,411$1,115,382

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,274,245
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,115,382
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,113,369
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$160,876
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$2,013
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$51,784
Fundraising Gross Income$35,049
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Midsommarfest$47,863-$5,088-
Annual Gala$76,309$35,049$2,851$32,198
Total Events$127,405$35,049$51,784$-16,735
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
Audit committee
Yes
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
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 A, Line 6

“We have regular members and patron members. Each a 12 month long membership. Starting at $25 and going up to $1,000.”

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

“The members attending the annual meeting vote on the board of directors - both renewing members and newly elected directors.”

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

“The finance and audit committees review and approve all information in the form 990 prior to filing.”

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

“All new members of the board of directors are required to sign a copy of the conflict of interest policy statement when they join the board and every year thereafter they participate on the board.”

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

“It's reviewed by chair of trustee and chair of board of directors”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Swedish American Museum Association
EIN
36-3107115
Phone
7737288111
Address
5211 N CLARK STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60640

Signing Officer

Name
Karin Moen Abercrombie
Title
Executive Director
Phone
7737288111
Signed
2025-07-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Karin Moen Abercrombie
Formed
1977
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
11
Independent Board Members
11
Employees
22
Volunteers
160

Preparer

Firm
Wipfli Llp
Address
100 TRI-STATE INTERNATIONAL STE 300, LINCOLNSHIRE, IL 60069
Preparer
Marlene Domash
Phone
8479410100
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C

“There were no changes to the audit selection process from the prior year.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART III, LINE 4:

“Museum collection consists of art projects, paintings and various historical artifacts.”

PART V, LINE 4:

“Created to support the museum's long-term goals. Mission is to develop a permanent base of support from which earnings can be used to fund high quality programs.”

PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Rental expenses -19,434. Cost of sales -141,442.”

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Cost of sales 141,442. Rental expenses 19,434.”

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