Norsk Hostfest Association

“The norsk hostfest association has a nominating committee who meets annually to determine if any persons wanting to serve on the board of directors qualify and should be voted in as a member.”

“After the form 990 is prepared, a copy is distributed to all board members for their review. A reasonable amount of time is allowed for board members to raise any questions or concerns regarding the form 990 prior to filing the return.”

“The board annually reviews and approves salaries using comparable data and adjusts salaries if needed for cost of living.”

“The association makes the organization's financial data as well as governing documents available to the public upon request.”

“Tickets: program service expenses 128,938. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 128,938. Cost of sales: program service expenses 111,013. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 111,013. Other hostfest expense: program service expenses 88,743. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 88,743. Vendor expense: program service expenses 83,631. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 83,631. Printing and postage: program service expenses 41,670. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 41,670. Shuttle: program service expenses 40,895. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 40,895. Food and drink: program service expenses 30,280. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 30,280. Utilities: program service expenses 25,223. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 25,223. Hostfest in the schools: program service expenses 23,621. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 23,621. Moving expense: program service expenses 21,477. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 21,477. Supplies: program service expenses 17,845. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 17,845. Hospitality: program service expenses 11,570. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 11,570. Administrative expenses: program service expenses 10,988. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 10,988. Awards and plaques: program service expenses 5,810. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 5,810. Dues and subscriptions: program service expenses 5,071. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 5,071. Repairs and maintenance: program service expenses 2,302. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,302.”