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Forskningsstiftelsen Nifu

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
62/100 · methodology

About Forskningsstiftelsen Nifu

The Foundation's aim is to be a leading institute of innovation, research and education, lifelong learning, conversion and competence needs in the labour market.

Stiftelsens formål er å være et ledende institutt for innovasjon,. forskning og utdanning, livslang læring, omstilling og kompetansebehov. i arbeidslivet.. Forskning og eksperimentell utvikling innenfor samfunnsvitenskap og humanistiske fag

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Founded
Headquarters
Oslo
Foundation type
Foundation (Stiftelse)
Size
very-large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Social Services

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services 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

Forskningsstiftelsen Nifu is a registered social services nonprofit based in Oslo, Norway. It is registered with the Brønnøysund Register Centre. It was founded in 1995 and has been operating for 31 years. Its registration number is 976073169. 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 social services charities in Norway. The organization reports NOK 102M in annual revenue. 13 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Forskningsstiftelsen Nifu 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 social services charities in Norway is 73/100.

Forskningsstiftelsen Nifu is located in Oslo, Norway. The organization was established in 1995 and has been active for 31 years.

Based on official tax filings, Forskningsstiftelsen Nifu has NOK 102M in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of NOK 11.6B. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Forskningsstiftelsen Nifu is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in Norway. It operates as a Stiftelse. By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has NOK 102M in annual revenue. The organization has 13 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Forskningsstiftelsen Nifu. 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.

Forskningsstiftelsen Nifu 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 Forskningsstiftelsen Nifu 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.

The Foundation's aim is to be a leading institute of innovation, research and education, lifelong learning, conversion and competence needs in the labour market. Forskningsstiftelsen Nifu is classified as a social services organization registered in Norway. The organization was founded in 1995.

Among social services charities registered in Norway: Forskningsstiftelsen Nifu's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100 is below the peer average of 73/100. Its annual revenue of NOK 102M is below the peer average of NOK 11.6B.

Forskningsstiftelsen Nifu 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 100M-NOK 1B
Source: no_brreg (FY2024) why this matters
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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

VI
Vibeke Opheim

Officers & trustees (13)

Source: Public filings

AN
Anna S•••• E•••••••• H•••••••••
Varamedlem
AR
Arvid H•••••
Varamedlem
DA
Dag R••• O••••
Styrets leder
ER
Eric J•••• I••••••
Varamedlem
HE
Henrik K••••••••
Board Member
IN
Ingvild M•••••• L•••••
Varamedlem
KA
Karin M•••••••• R•••••
Board Member
LE
Lene K••••••• K••••••••
Board Member
NI
Niels M••••••••
Board Member
RO
Roger H•••••• N••••••
Board Member
SI
Siv-Elisabeth S••••••••
Varamedlem
TO
Torstein D• B•••••
Varamedlem
VI
Vibeke O•••••
Managing Director
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Latest news

From global news sources

6 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Bedrifter sliter stadig vekk med å få tak i folk - adressa.no
Feb 2025
www.adressa.no
Form filed
NOK 101.5M revenue
FY2024
NO_BRREG
Det blir flere av de omdiskuterte superlærerne - Utdanningsnytt
Feb 2017
www.utdanningsnytt.no
Gammel tegl duger fortsatt - Stavanger Aftenblad
Nov 2015
www.aftenbladet.no
(+) En av ti gir seg før jul - Morgenbladet
Aug 2008
www.morgenbladet.no
To av tre dropper ut - universitas.no
Feb 2006
www.universitas.no
Nifu Step lager plan for nynorskevaluering - Utdanningsnytt
Mar 2005
www.utdanningsnytt.no

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Peer charities

Other social services in Norway, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Forskningsstiftelsen Nifu This page 62 $9.1 million -
Grenlandsaksjonen 74 $99,385 -
Stiftelsen Gatemagasinet i Rogaland 74 $387,998 -
Stiftelsen Nybo 74 $1.9 million -
Stiftelsen Tønsbergmessen 74 $73,479 -
Stiftelsen Vinn 74 $1.2 million -
Norsk Folkehjelp Kristiansand 72 $74,603 -
Sparebankstiftinga Jæren - Time og Hå 72 - -
Stiftelsen Nordland Akademi for Kunst og Vitenskap 72 $215,194 -

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 - 13 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 Forskningsstiftelsen Nifu

What is Forskningsstiftelsen Nifu?
Forskningsstiftelsen Nifu is a social services foundation based in Oslo, Norway. The Foundation's aim is to be a leading institute of innovation, research and education, lifelong learning, conversion and competence needs in the labour market.
When was Forskningsstiftelsen Nifu founded?
Forskningsstiftelsen Nifu was founded in 1995.
Who leads Forskningsstiftelsen Nifu?
Vibeke Opheim.
Where is Forskningsstiftelsen Nifu located?
Headquartered in Oslo, Norway.
What is Forskningsstiftelsen Nifu's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NOK 100M-NOK 1B.
Is Forskningsstiftelsen Nifu trustworthy?
Forskningsstiftelsen Nifu 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 Forskningsstiftelsen Nifu's registration number?
Registration: 976073169 (Norway).
What is Forskningsstiftelsen Nifu's website?
https://www.nifu.no
Are donations to Forskningsstiftelsen Nifu 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.