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Stimulate and disseminate contemporary music and art forms.. mainly through the event of the festival.. Other services related to artistic and entertainment activities
Stimulere og formidle samtidsmusikk og tilliggende kunstformer.. Hovedsakelig gjennom arrangement av festivalen.. Andre tjenester tilknyttet kunstnerisk virksomhet og underholdningsvirksomhet
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBorealis is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Bergen, Norway. It is registered with the Brønnøysund Register Centre. It was founded in 2003 and has been operating for 23 years. Its registration number is 985703167. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 73/100 for arts & culture charities in Norway. The organization reports NOK 6M in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Borealis has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 62 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in Norway is 73/100.
Borealis is located in Bergen, Norway. The organization was established in 2003 and has been active for 23 years.
Based on official tax filings, Borealis has NOK 6M in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of NOK 14M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Borealis is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in Norway. It operates as a Forening/lag/innretning. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has NOK 6M in annual revenue. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Borealis. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
Borealis has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the Lotteri- og stiftelsestilsynet. Visit the Borealis profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Stimulate and disseminate contemporary music and art forms.. mainly through the event of the festival.. Other services related to artistic and entertainment activities Borealis is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in Norway. The organization was founded in 2003.
Among arts & culture charities registered in Norway: Borealis's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100 is below the peer average of 73/100. Its annual revenue of NOK 6M is below the peer average of NOK 14M.
Borealis is registered in Norway. Donations of at least 500 NOK (up to 50,000 NOK per year) to approved Norwegian nonprofits are tax-deductible. The organization must be registered in the Volunteer Register and report donations to the Norwegian Tax Administration.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Norway under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
BOREALIS is in Norway (EU/EEA). Dutch donors may be eligible for deductibility if the charity is recognized under the Dutch ANBI cross-EU equivalence rules. Check the Belastingdienst ANBI register or consult a Dutch tax advisor.
BOREALIS is registered in Norway. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.
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NeutralAurora borealis forblir synlig i kveld ettersom solstormen svekkes - Mix Vale
Island-sjefen peker nordover: Her vinner datasentrene kappløpet - Estate Nyheter
Sofia Paulusma blir ny daglig leder i Borealis - Ballade.no
– Gode grunner til å utvikle norske modeller, ikke minst suverenitet - Kode24.no
nordlys - Store norske leksikon
«Vedøya – klagesanger til fuglefjellet som mista stemmen» - Bergens Tidende
Da hun fikk en datter, kjente hun at persisk ikke lenger kom like naturlig - Bergens Tidende
Mye liv og røre i Sentrum i helga - altaposten.no
Chorus Borealis, Kor | Får storfint besøk til helga: – En vanvittig ressurs - Nye Troms
Kanadiske elektriske konseptbiler: Project Arrow Vector og Borealis - SpeedMe.ru
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- Brønnøysund Register Centre
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- Brønnøysund Register Centre - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Brønnøysund Register Centre - 6 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
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Quick facts about Borealis
- What is Borealis?
- Borealis is a arts & culture association based in Bergen, Norway. Stimulate and disseminate contemporary music and art forms.. mainly through the event of the festival.. Other services related to artistic and entertainment activities
- When was Borealis founded?
- Borealis was founded in 2003.
- Who leads Borealis?
- Agnes Hvizdalek.
- Where is Borealis located?
- Headquartered in Bergen, Norway.
- What is Borealis's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NOK 1M-NOK 10M.
- Is Borealis trustworthy?
- Borealis has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Borealis's registration number?
- Registration: 985703167 (Norway).
- What is Borealis's website?
- https://www.borealisfestival.no
- Are donations to Borealis tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Norway under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.