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62
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
62/100 · methodology

About Borealis

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

Translated from Norwegian by GiveRadar.

Founded
Headquarters
Bergen
Foundation type
Association (Forening/lag/innretning)
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in Norway
Integrity Assessment This charity: 62
Peer average: 73

Red flags

· All clear
Brønnøysund register suspension
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Borealis 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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Annual revenue
NOK 1M-NOK 10M
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Filing history

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Years on record: FY2024.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Norway under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

AG
Agnes Hvizdalek

Officers & trustees (6)

Source: Public filings

AG
Agnes H••••••••
Managing Director
AM
Amber S••••• V••••••• A•••••
Board Member
CR
Craig F•••
Board Member
KA
Karianne M•••••
Board Member
KA
Katarina D••••••• I••••••
Board Member
RU
Ruth M••• G••••
Styrets leder
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Aurora borealis forblir synlig i kveld ettersom solstormen svekkes - Mix Vale
May 2026
www.mixvale.com.br
Island-sjefen peker nordover: Her vinner datasentrene kappløpet - Estate Nyheter
Apr 2026
www.estatenyheter.no
Sofia Paulusma blir ny daglig leder i Borealis - Ballade.no
Apr 2026
www.ballade.no
– Gode grunner til å utvikle norske modeller, ikke minst suverenitet - Kode24.no
Apr 2026
www.kode24.no
nordlys - Store norske leksikon
Mar 2026
snl.no
«Vedøya – klagesanger til fuglefjellet som mista stemmen» - Bergens Tidende
Mar 2026
www.bt.no
Da hun fikk en datter, kjente hun at persisk ikke lenger kom like naturlig - Bergens Tidende
Mar 2026
www.bt.no
Mye liv og røre i Sentrum i helga - altaposten.no
Mar 2026
www.altaposten.no
Chorus Borealis, Kor | Får storfint besøk til helga: – En vanvittig ressurs - Nye Troms
Feb 2026
www.nyetroms.no
Kanadiske elektriske konseptbiler: Project Arrow Vector og Borealis - SpeedMe.ru
Feb 2026
speedme.ru
Form filed
NOK 6.2M revenue
FY2024
NO_BRREG

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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in Norway, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Borealis This page 62 $558,597 -
Atelier Nord Sti 77 $274,770 -
Ensemble Allegria Sti 74 $268,035 -
Stiftelsen Tollerodden Kirkestredet 9 74 $139,621 -
Stiftelsen Oslo Internasjonale Kirkemusikkfestival 72 $720,760 -
Ishavsmuseet Aarvak Sti 72 $473,763 -
Det Norske Jentekor 72 $481,970 -
Dølajazz - Lillehammer Jazzfestival 72 $153,756 -
Stiftelsen Fortellersentrum - Fortellerfestivalen 72 $161,139 -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Brønnøysund Register Centre
Financial filings
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

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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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.