Faithful to Our Mission and Members for 60 Years
At the Sons of Norway Foundation, we are driven by a sense of purpose: to celebrate Nordic culture and heritage through scholarships and grants to our members and communities. Since 1966, staying true to this purpose, we have been supporting our members through scholarships and cultural exchange opportunities, providing disaster relief to members in need, and funding community programs that celebrate Norwegian heritage and culture.
Our Core Values
At the heart of our organization is a commitment to building Nordic culture and heritage for the future. We believe in the value of committing to life-long learning and service, creating opportunities for personal growth and community engagement. Guided by demonstrating compassion for our members in need, we foster a welcoming environment where everyone can belong and find support. Through sustaining the link to contemporary Norway, we honor our traditions while maintaining meaningful connections to modern Norwegian culture and the broader Nordic community. Finally, by fostering a community of generosity, we inspire members to give back, support one another, and help our community thrive.
Supporting Dreams,
Strengthening Communities
Past Recipients
Each year, grants and scholarships help support learning, leadership, and cultural engagement. Meet some of the recipients who have benefited from these opportunities.
View 2025-2026 Scholarship Recipients- Coming soon!
View 2025-2026 Grant Recipients
Stoughton Dancers
The Stoughton Norwegian Dancers went on tour in Norway thanks in part to a Sons of Norway Foundation grant. Their 12-day tour visited nine towns completing ten performances and four dance workshops. "Trip of a lifetime!"
Coupeville, WA Schools
Barbara Wilson, previous president of Whidbey Island Nordic Lodge 2-164, presents a $500 grant to Paige Mueller, administrator of the school garden program of Coupeville, WA schools. The eager gardening students enjoy eating their crops right from the garden and the program gives kids lessons about the way food is grown and utilized.
Rachel Davis
Rachel Davis is a past King Olav V Heritage Scholarship winner, pursuing a Masters in International Community Health at the University of Oslo. Rachel takes full advantage of her time in Norway exploring the people, sights and foods.
More About the Foundation
Oversight & Governance
Access annual reports, review organizational bylaws, and learn more about board governance and leadership.
Foundation in Canada
Sons of Norway Foundation in Canada (SONFIC) is a charitable corporation guided by Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act Legislation and Canada Revenue Agency administrative policies.
Ways to Give
When you donate to the Sons of Norway Foundation, you help strengthen the Nordic legacy that will keep our vibrant communities thriving for generations to come.
MAILING ADDRESS
Sons of Norway Foundation
1455 W. Lake Street
Minneapolis, MN 55408
*If sending a check, please make it payable to “Sons of Norway Foundation”
PHONE
612-821-4655
Toll-free: 800-945-8851
HOURS
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