Danish Club of Washington D C
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What it says it does
The Danish Club was formed in 1931 for the purpose of preserving and fostering Danish traditions and culture. The mission is cultural educational fraternal charitable; and to promote fellowship with Danes persons of Danish ancestry and anyone interested in Danish culture history subjects events; and to provide a meeting place for its members.
- Income
- $90,664
- Spending
- $68,858
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 45
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $31,329 spent. - Annual Christmas Bazaar - It is a one day Bazaar which displays the foods customs and culture of Denmark. All work and preparation for the Bazaar is performed by members of the Danish Club. The bazaar cafeteria serves patrons many types of open-face sandwiches and pastry all prepared by club members. Other foods and handicrafts some made by club members others imported from Denmark are also sold. Preparations for the Bazaar begins many months prior to the Bazaar which is held in November. Attendance varies but is normally well over 500 for the four hours the Bazaar is open. A percentage of the Bazaar profits as determined by the membership are designated for contribution to local charities or non-profit organizations who promote Danish Culture. The profits from the Bazaar provided the funds that allowed the purchase of the Clubs house for member meetings in 1976 and continues to provide funds for the operation maintenance and any improvements to the house.
- $5,038 spent. - Social and Cultural events for members of the Danish Club and their Guests - All work and preparation is performed by members of the Club. Events feature Danish food traditions fraternal events and occasionally feature Danish Artists. All events are financed by membership fees and dues any shortfall would be covered by investments or Bazaar profits. Most events are held at the Clubs house. At some occasions outside venues are utilized.
- $27,141 spent. - Club and House operations - All management and most labor for the continuing operation of the Club and the house in which meetings are held is performed by members of the Club. There are no Club employees. Professionals are contracted when expertise is necessary or time demands. Directors Officers and other members of the Club provide donate their time and labor to carry out most of the functions required. The Club publishes a newsletter for the members which is distributed by postal mail or e-mail at the members choice. A web-site is maintained for the benefit of the members and also provides information to others about the mission of the Club. The Club gathers information on other Danish and Scandinavian organizations and distributes such to its members. The Club through its membership provides a network that is available to assist members in time of need or want. Revenue that supports the Club and house is provided from membership dues Bazaar profits investment income and rental of a portion of the house to a rooming tenant. The active Club membership at the end of the accounting year was 228 persons.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(4) social welfare organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 1965.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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