The American-Scandinavian Foundation promotes international understanding through educational and cultural exchange between the United States and Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. Founded in 1910 by Danish-American industrialist Niels Poulsen, ASF is a publicly supported, nonprofit organization that carries on an extensive program of fellowships, grants, trainee placement, publishing, membership offerings and cultural activities. It is headquartered in New York City and has alumni, donors and associate members worldwide. The foundation is governed by a board of trustees of individuals from the United States and Scandinavia. Through the organization, more than 27,000 Americans and Scandinavians have participated in exchange programs of study, research and practical training. ASF's training program enables Americans and Scandinavians to receive practical working experience while living abroad. Scandinavian trainees participate in various fields, such as engineering, shipping, law, business administration, agriculture and cabinetmaking.