A donation to SONS OF NORWAY FOUNDATION IN CANADA is a meaningful way to make a difference.
Your donation will help ensure:
- the preservation, for future generations, of the many programs offered by SONS OF NORWAY FOUNDATION IN CANADA;
- that members of the Nordic community and others have opportunities to support the preservation of our Culture and Heritage; and
- the continuance of making bursaries available for post-secondary, certificate, and apprenticeship students.
Making Donations
For information on making donations, please contact Foundation Treasurer, email: donations@sonfic.ca.
There are different ways to make your donation:
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NOTE: Donation cheques must be made payable to SONS OF NORWAY FOUNDATION IN CANADA.
Click here to view and download a PDF version of CF006 Donation Form. (PDF files require Acrobat Reader to view and complete. If you are experiencing difficulties opening a form, click here to upgrade to the newest version.of Acrobat Reader.)
Donation Options
All donations are deposited to the General Fund account.
A gift may be passed on to a registered Canadian charity, or if approved, a gift may be granted to a nonprofit society or group in accordance with our objects and purpose. For grants to nonprofit society or group, Form CF010 – Consideration of a Grant to a Non-Profit Application must be submitted to the Foundation Secretary.
All donations are acknowledged by the issuance of a Sons of Norway Foundation in Canada tax receipts for use in Canadian tax returns. Please complete Donation Form CF 006.
Your gift will provide support for:
- Cultural Grants – supports Lodge and affiliate groups in their Heritage and Cultural events.
- Tormod Rekdal Cultural Grant – enables financial assistance to persons taking courses or workshops that provides training for Heritage and Cultural skills trainers.
- Lysne Rosemaling Grant – supports workshops for Rosemaling skills and trainers.
- Post-Secondary and Certificate and Apprentice Bursaries – supports students to further their education.
- Bjarne and Karel Thorshaug Grant – provides financial assistance to those offering classes/workshops in Norwegian Language, History and/or Culture.
- Folkehøgskole Bursary – provides financial assistance to students attending Folkehøgskole in Norway.
- University of Oslo International Summer School – provides financial assistance to students enrolled in the University of Oslo International Summer School.
Donor Recognition
Much of our fundraising involves Sons of Norway lodges and members in Canada as well as affiliate groups such as Torske Klubbs.
The Foundation tracks all donations from individuals, Canadian lodges and affiliate groups. The recognition is based on accumulated donations (gifts) and when certain levels are reached, donation recognition pins are awarded as follows for donations reaching:
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$100 – Bronze Pin
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$500 – Silver Pin
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$1000 – Gold Pin
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$2000 – Platinum Pin
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$5000 – Platinum Plus Pin
In 1985, the Founders Award program was established as an incentive for Sons of Norway lodges to participate in continuous fundraising. The Founders Award is awarded each year to the lodge with the highest per member total of direct donations.