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DANISH AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (USA) INC

NEW YORK, NY · EIN 136155324 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · Micro (<$100K) · daccny.com
revenue
$95K
expenses
$86K
net assets
$69K
employees
mission · from form 990

1. TO HELP PROMOTE BUSINESS RELATIONS BETWEEN DENMARK AND THE UNITED STATES, DANISH EXPORTS TO THE UNITED STATES, AMERICAN EXPORTS TO DENMARK AS WELL AS INVESTMENTS BEETWEEN THE TWO COUNTRIES2. TO BE A FORUM FOR DISCUSSION AND DELIBERATIONS CONCERNING DANISH-AMERICAN RELATIONSHIPS IN GENERAL3. TO BE AN ADVISORY FUNCTION AND CONSULTATIVE BODY AVAILABLE TO THE UNITED STATES AND DANISH GOVERNMENTAL REPRESENTATIONS4. TO UNDERTAKE FUNCTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH DANISH AMERICAN BUSINESS WHICH MAY BE BEYOND THE SCOPE OF GOVERNMENTAL REPRESENTATIONS5. TO INITIATE, ARRANGE AND PROMOTE MEETINGS OPEN TO MEMBERS OF THE CHAMBER AND THEIR GUESTS FEATURING SUBJECTS OF INTEREST TO THE DANISH-AMERICAN COMMUNITY6. TO SPONSER OTHER FUNCTIONS WHICH WILL PROMOTE GOODWILL AND HARMONY IN DANISH-AMERICAN RELATIONS

profile · synthesized from sources

Danish-American Chamber of Commerce (USA) Inc is a nonprofit organization based in New York that promotes business relations between Denmark and the United States. It serves as a networking and referral platform for Danish and American businesses, offering events, forums, and advisory functions. The chamber supports trade, investment, and cultural exchange through programs focused on policy, technology, and community engagement.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Stambord
Monthly networking event combining Danish conversation, food, and drinks, held on the first Wednesday of each month.
Valeur-Jensen Stamford Denmark Race
Annual sailing race and weekend event fostering Danish-American goodwill, including a pre-race dinner and lawn party.
Webinar Series
Free educational webinars on topics such as U.S. sales tax for Danish SMEs, AI, and life sciences, co-hosted with partner organizations.
Whitsun Luncheon (Pinsefrokost)
Annual Danish culinary event featuring traditional Smørrebrøds and networking in Manhattan.
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Leadership & Policy Dialogue Forums 1 activity
    • Convening forums on Nordic innovation and US market integration
      Hosts specialized programs that bring together Nordic founders, U.S. investors, healthcare leaders, and ecosystem partners to discuss translating Nordic science and innovation into U.S. capital, partnerships, and market opportunities, featuring panel discussions, regulatory updates, and fireside chats.
  • Bilateral Trade and Business Relations 1 activity
    • Facilitating Danish-American business relations and trade
      Advances business interests and promotes trade, investment, and economic relations between Denmark and the United States through advisory services, consultation with governmental representatives, and conducting business functions outside official diplomatic channels.
  • Cultural Exchange and Community Integration Events 1 activity
    • Hosting cultural and culinary events
      Organizes traditional Danish cultural events such as the Whitsun Luncheon (Pinsefrokost) in Manhattan, featuring a nine-course Smørrebrøds menu and a silent auction, preserving and promoting Danish heritage.
  • Professional Networking Events 1 activity
    • Hosting networking and member events
      Organizes regular in-person and virtual events for members and guests, including monthly networking gatherings, seasonal kickoffs, cultural luncheons, and social functions tied to major sporting events, primarily in the Tri-State Area.
  • Fitness Training and Group Exercise Programs 1 activity
    • Offering fitness programs using NRTHRN Trainer technology
      Provides fitness classes using the patented NRTHRN Trainer, a low-impact machine that integrates strength, cardio, and mobility training with real-time performance feedback, accessible to participants of all fitness levels.
  • Recreational Boating and Sailing Programs 1 activity
    • Organizing the Valeur-Jensen Stamford Denmark Race and associated events
      Hosts an annual sailing race on Long Island Sound open to sailors of all experience levels, accompanied by a pre-race dinner with diplomatic participation and a post-race awards celebration at the Stamford Yacht Club.
  • Professional Association Capacity Building 1 activity
    • Providing professional development and business resources to members
      Offers members access to job listings via website postings and delivers educational content such as webinars on U.S. sales tax compliance tailored to Danish small and medium-sized enterprises.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$95K
Contributions & grants
Program service revenue$66K69%
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$86K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$69K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$69K
4 years on record · 2022–2025 · YoY revenue -6.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 9
  • ALEXANDER HILTON — DIRECTOR
  • BETTINA SCHRIVER GOCHMAN — DIRECTOR
  • CLAUS FRIIS — DIRECTOR
  • HENRIK HOLM PEDERSEN — DIRECTOR
  • LOUISE FISCHER — DIRECTOR
  • MARTIN SAUER — DIRECTOR
  • PAUL KRISTENSEN — DIRECTOR
  • PETER L HESSELLUND-JENSEN — DIRECTOR
  • STEFFEN PEDERSEN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 24

Who they work with

  • Carl Hansen & Søn Partner — Host venue and host of opening remarks for the DACCNY Whitsun Luncheon.
  • ClarityNorth Partners Partner — Co-hosts events with DACC focused on Nordic life sciences and healthcare innovation in the US.
  • Consulate General of Denmark in New York Partner — Co-hosts events to strengthen Danish-American professional and cultural ties in New York City.
  • Consulate General of Denmark in New York Partner — Partner organization recruiting a Financial Officer/Accountant.
  • Danish Government Government — Provides advisory and consultative services to Danish governmental representations.
  • Danish Luncheon Club Partner — Merger partner integrated into the Danish-American Chamber of Commerce in New York
  • Danish-American Trade Council Partner — Merger partner integrated into the Danish-American Chamber of Commerce in New York
  • Dansk Industri Partner — Co-hosts a webinar on U.S. sales tax for Danish SMEs
  • Global Scanning Group Partner — Recruiting a Director of Sales and Business Development on behalf of Global Scanning Group.
  • Grace Farms Partner — Collaborates with Grace Farms to host member visits focused on architecture, nature, and social impact.
  • Helle Meinertz Government — Consul General of Denmark in New York, serving as guest of honor at the pre-race dinner.
  • McGuireWoods Partner — Co-hosts events with DACC focused on Nordic life sciences and healthcare innovation in the US.
  • NRTHRN Strong Partner — Collaborates with NRTHRN Strong to offer fitness classes using the NRTHRN Trainer.
  • Nordea Bank Abp New York Branch Partner — Partner organization seeking a part-time Documentation Specialist.
  • Permanent Mission of Denmark to the United Nations Partner — Partner organization hiring a Policy Advisor.
  • Rödl Partner — Co-hosts a webinar on U.S. sales tax for Danish SMEs with expert advisors
  • SMOR Partner — Culinary provider that created the nine-course classic Danish Smørrebrøds menu for the Whitsun Luncheon.
  • Smithfield Hall NYC Partner — Venue partner hosting regular Stambord events for the Danish-American Chamber of Commerce.
  • South Street Seaport Museum Partner — Collaborates on events exploring New York's maritime heritage and the role of Danish shipping in the city's development.
  • Stamford Yacht Club Partner — Host venue for the Valeur-Jensen Stamford Denmark Race, pre-race dinner, and post-race lawn party.
  • StoryVenture LLC Partner — Collaborates with StoryVenture LLC through shared participation of Dan Morrison in event programming.
  • The Harvard Club Partner — Venue host for the annual Christmas Luncheon.
  • United States Government Government — Provides advisory and consultative services to U.S. governmental representations.
  • Wild Apricot Partner — Uses Wild Apricot for member login and membership management.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Cultural Heritage as Relational Infrastructure
    methodology: cultural-heritage-engagement
    By integrating shared cultural elements—such as maritime history, architecture, nature, and traditional cuisine—into professional programming, the organization deepens Danish-American collaboration because culturally resonant experiences build identity-based trust that enhances business and institutional engagement.
  • Ecosystem Bridging for Innovation Transfer
    methodology: ecosystem-bridging
    By connecting Nordic science with U.S. capital and markets, the organization enables innovation adoption because it addresses non-scientific barriers—such as fundraising, regulation, and market entry—allowing research to transition from lab to impact at scale.
  • Networked Business Diplomacy
    methodology: networking_and_referral_model
    By convening Danish and American business leaders through member-focused events, mentoring, and structured forums, the organization strengthens bilateral economic ties because sustained relational engagement fosters trust, referrals, and collaborative opportunities that transactional interactions cannot.