Norway House Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Norway House Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $224,698 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $12,500 and the largest $42,598. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$224,698
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$12,500
- Largest grant$42,598
- Assets$4.2 million
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2024 was up from $162,833 the year before.
54% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $162,833 | 9 | $3.9 million |
| 2024 | $224,698 | 15 | $4.2 million |
How to apply
Norway House Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Norway House Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 13 | $176,100 |
| New York | 1 | $42,598 |
| Utah | 1 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Scandinavian Fdn | Fellowship Support | $42,598 |
| UC Regents | Berkeley International Study Program to developing Bay Area Program for Norwegian Teacher Education | $33,000 |
| UC Sociology Department | Support for Norwegian Visiting Scholars | $27,000 |
| UC Santa Cruz Foundation | Professional exchange between UCSC SET Lab and HCI Research | $20,000 |
| Other Minds | Other Minds Presents: Norwegian Music Performance in SF | $15,000 |
| Norwegian Seamen's Church | Work with students and young professionals | $15,000 |
| Norwegian Seamen's Church | To support social and cultural services | $14,000 |
| St Olav's Church | Programming for community | $12,500 |
| Stanford University | To support Norwegian Visiting Scholar Program | $9,600 |
| Farallon Institute | To support Norwegian Visiting Scholar Program | $8,000 |
| Litquake Foundation | Words Around the World | $7,000 |
| Litquake Foundation | Litquake Festival 2025: Norwegian Author(s) Program | $7,000 |
| Alf Engen Ski Museum Foundation | Documentary Support | $6,000 |
| Scandinavian Amer Cultural Hist Fnd | Support Nordic Spirit Symposium | $4,000 |
| Regents of the University of Califo | International Study Program | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jan Olaf
- May Roen
- Gro Grynes
- Honorable Gry Rab Henriksen
- Kathryn L Anderson
- Erlend B
- Trond Petersen PhD
- Vill Lid
- Kristen Sandven
- Arne Morkemo
- Olav Solgaard
- Rune Hansen
Questions people ask
Does Norway House Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Norway House Foundation give?
$224,698 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $12,500.
Who runs Norway House Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jan Olaf (Director), May Roen (Dir/VP/Treas), Gro Grynes (Director) and Honorable Gry Rab Henriksen (Director) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does Norway House Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.