Danish American Language Foundation
Danish American Language Foundation is a private foundation, based in LIBERTYVILLE, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $214K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 13 grants totaling $10K. Net investment income was $11K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$214K
+4.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$10K
+18.8% YoY
Grant Count
13
+62.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$730.769
-26.9% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Danish American Language Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Danish American Language Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Danish American Language Foundation is a private foundation, based in LIBERTYVILLE, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $214K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 13 grants totaling $10K. Net investment income was $11K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $214,487 | $206,249 | $199,026 |
| Revenue | $21,229 | $13,217 | $22,497 |
| Expenses | $14,360 | $14,470 | $19,072 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $11,715 | $10,881 | $17,881 |
| Net Investment Income | $10,931 | $10,448 | $10,119 |
| Distributable Amount | $10,330 | $9,835 | $11,494 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Sophia Olesen ($1,000), Clara Brodey ($1,000), Daniel Olesen ($750).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DANIEL OLESEN LIBERTYVILLE, IL | SCHOLARSHIP | $750 |
| KAYA SIKORSKI NIEMANN LOMBARD, IL | SCHOLARSHIP | $750 |
| TEMPEST STEINDAL VAN NUYS, CA | SCHOLARSHIP | $750 |
| THE DANISH HOME FOUNDATION CHICAGO, IL | DONATION | $250 |
| ROSALIND SANDOMIRE PALO ALTO, CA | SCHOLARSHIP | $750 |
| WILLIAM SANDOMIRE PALO ALTO, CA | SCHOLARSHIP | $750 |
| MELODY TSATSRAL BAFFALO GROVE, IL | SCHOLARSHIP | $750 |
| SOPHIA OLESEN LIBERTYVILLE, IL | SCHOLARSHIP | $1,000 |
| CLARA BRODEY CHAPEL HILL, NC | SCHOLARSHIP | $1,000 |
| ANIKA KLAWIKOLSKI MILWAUKEE, WI | SCHOLARSHIP | $750 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL PEDERSEN | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| JANEK PEDERSEN | TREASURER | — | — |
| LEA ABARIENTOS-OLESEN | SECRETARY | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Danish American Language Foundation?
As of 2024, Danish American Language Foundation holds $214K in total assets with $21K in annual revenue. It awarded 13 grants totaling $10K in 2024.
Where does Danish American Language Foundation operate?
Danish American Language Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Minnesota, North Carolina, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Danish American Language Foundation award?
In 2024, Danish American Language Foundation awarded 13 grants totaling $10K — an average of about $730.769 per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Danish American Language Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Danish American Language Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Danish American Language Foundation's EIN?
Danish American Language Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-2845671. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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