In 2023, the Sons of Norway Foundation distributed over $241,000 in awards.
$160,000 In Scholarships for students to study in the United States, Canada, and Norway
$67,336 In Grants for Norwegian culture and heritage programs
$14,000 In Camperships for kids across the United States to attend Norwegian cultural camps
2022 Sons of Norway Foundation Board of Governors
Mervin “Merv” Eriksson
Chair
Jon Tehven
Vice Chair
Marci Larson
Secretary
Darrin Lee
Treasurer
Ron Stubbings
International President
Members
Faye Auchenpaugh
Claudia Berg
Ernest Fosse
Robin Fossum
Fred Hymans
Ken Johnson
Elaine Nelson
Chris Pinkerton, CEO, Non-Voting
Pictured from left to right: Faye Auchenpaugh, Jon Tehven, Ernie Fosse, Elaine Nelson, Ron Stubbings, Robin Fossum, Merv Eriksson, Fred Hymans, Darrin Lee, Claudia Berg, Marci Larson. Not pictured: Ken Johnson.
Local Leadership
District Foundation Directors
District 1
Karl Hella
District 2
Darrin Lee
District 3
Vacant
District 4
Kay Halverson
District 5
Sandy Olson
District 6
Jim Adams