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Nonprofit · EIN 52-6058665

DANISH CLUB OF WASHINGTON D C

Tax-exempt · ROCKVILLE, MD 20850

Financials

$66K$66K2023$73K$63K2024$91K$69K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DANISH CLUB OF WASHINGTON D C by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$90,664$68,858$21,806$354,486$18,601$335,885
December 31, 2024990$73,156$62,531$10,625$324,165$10,085$314,080
December 31, 2023990$66,128$66,321-$193$325,605$22,747$302,858
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$50
Program service revenue
$79,569
Investment income
$6,245
Net rental income
$4,800
Other revenue
$4,800

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$5,350
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$24,358
Program services (functional)
$63,508

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$324,165
Total assets, end of year
$354,486
Total liabilities, end of year
$18,601
Net assets, end of year
$335,885
Land, buildings and equipment
$70,194
Gross receipts
$90,664
Employees
0
Volunteers
45
Year formed
1964
State of legal domicile
DC

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Poul M PedersenChairman of the Board of Directors
Trustee or director
12$0
Elsebeth HillardVice Chair Board of Directors
Trustee or director
8$0
Claus NielsenDirector
Trustee or director
6$0
Annette PedersenDirector
Trustee or director
4$0
Carina GriisserDirector
Trustee or director
6$0
Lai Lee BirmanDirector
Trustee or director
4$0
Keld MoellerDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
Magnus KjoellerTreasurer
Officer
6$0
Lori GibsonAssistant Treasurer
Officer
5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Poul M PedersenChairman of the Board of Directors
Trustee or director
12$0
Elsebeth HillardVice Chair Board of Directors
Trustee or director
8$0
Claus NielsenDirector
Trustee or director
4$0
Annette PedersenDirector
Trustee or director
4$0
Carina GriisserDirector
Trustee or director
4$0
Lai Lee BirmanDirector
Trustee or director
4$0
Keld MoellerDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
Lai Lee BirmanTreasurer
Officer
6$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Poul M PedersenChairman of the Board of Directors
Trustee or director
12$0
Elsebeth HillardVice Chair Board of Directors
Trustee or director
8$0
Claus NielsenDirector
Trustee or director
4$0
Annette PedersenDirector
Trustee or director
4$0
Carina GriisserDirector
Trustee or director
4$0
Eigil MadsenDirector
Trustee or director
4$0
Keld MoellerDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
Lai Lee BirmanTreasurer
Officer
6$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
16 WILLIAMS ST, ROCKVILLE, MD 20850-2845
In care of
% POUL M PEDERSEN
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Poul M Pedersen, 16 WILLIAMS ST, ROCKVILLE, MD 208502845
Signed the 990
Poul M Pedersen, Chairman of the Board of Directors
Phone
(301) 803-8229

Mission

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.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • - 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.
    Expenses $31,329 · revenue $66,268
  • - 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.
    Expenses $5,038 · revenue $7,826
  • - 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.
    Expenses $27,141 · revenue $4,800

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
52-6058665
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1965
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$354,486
Income (IRS master file)
$90,664

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$90,664$68,858$354,486IRS
990December 2024$73,156$62,531$324,165XML
990December 2023$66,128$66,321$325,605XML
990December 2022$49,167$44,827$316,126IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 52-6058665).

Questions about DANISH CLUB OF WASHINGTON D C

What is the EIN of DANISH CLUB OF WASHINGTON D C?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DANISH CLUB OF WASHINGTON D C is 52-6058665.
Is DANISH CLUB OF WASHINGTON D C tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 1965.
Are donations to DANISH CLUB OF WASHINGTON D C tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does DANISH CLUB OF WASHINGTON D C file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of DANISH CLUB OF WASHINGTON D C due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did DANISH CLUB OF WASHINGTON D C last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of DANISH CLUB OF WASHINGTON D C?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Poul M Pedersen.
Who are the officers and directors of DANISH CLUB OF WASHINGTON D C?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does DANISH CLUB OF WASHINGTON D C have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $90,664, expenses of $68,858 and total assets of $354,486 at year end.

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