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About Us
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The Finlandia Foundation® is the most important private source of support for Finnish culture in the United States. Both the membership and the number of chapters coast to coast have been growing steadily over the years. Our members and chapters are dedicated to Finnish culture and to Finnish-American cultural exchange. The Foundation also actively supports other Finnish ethnic organizations in their efforts to preserve and promote Finnish culture.
Mission
Our mission is to sustain both Finnish-American culture in the USA and the ancestral tie with Finland by raising funds for grants and scholarships, initiating innovative national programs, and networking with local chapters.
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Support, preserve and cultivate Finnish culture in the United States
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Support cultural programs and activities of Finnish-American societies, churches, rest homes and educational institutions
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Fund for Finnish cultural archives, museums and historical monuments in the United States
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Receive by gift, bequest, grant, purchase, lease, or transfer real or personal property. Maintain a fund or funds for the purpose of supporting Finnish culture in the United States and furthering cultural and educational exchange and relations between Finland and the United States not inconsistent with the provisions governing the Internal Revenue Code, Exempt Organizations.
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Maintain an organization open to individuals and groups in the United States who wish to support the Foundation in achieving any or all of its objectives.
Organization
Finlandia Foundation National, a California non-profit organization, is governed by a Board of Trustees.
Independent Finlandia Foundation Chapters coast to coast are chartered to use the Finlandia Foundation name and logo and operate in support of the Foundation's Mission.
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