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The organisation is politically, religiously and gender neutral, with the aim of helping children/youth across political, religious and ethnic divisions, with education from and including middle school to university education.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLotushjelpen is a registered community development nonprofit based in Sandefjord, Norway. It is registered with the Brønnøysund Register Centre. It was founded in 2011 and has been operating for 15 years. Its registration number is 997409701. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NOK 1M in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Lotushjelpen has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. 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 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in Norway is 74/100.
Lotushjelpen is located in Sandefjord, Norway. The organization was established in 2011 and has been active for 15 years.
Based on official tax filings, Lotushjelpen has NOK 1M in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of NOK 17M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Lotushjelpen is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Norway. It operates as a Forening/lag/innretning. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has NOK 1M in annual revenue. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Lotushjelpen. 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.
Lotushjelpen has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Lotteri- og stiftelsestilsynet. Visit the Lotushjelpen 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 organisation is politically, religiously and gender neutral, with the aim of helping children/youth across political, religious and ethnic divisions, with education from and including middle school to university education. Lotushjelpen is classified as a community development organization registered in Norway. The organization was founded in 2011.
Among community development charities registered in Norway: Lotushjelpen's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 is in line with the peer average of 74/100. Its annual revenue of NOK 1M is below the peer average of NOK 17M.
Lotushjelpen 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.
LOTUSHJELPEN 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.
LOTUSHJELPEN 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).
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NeutralHar du koronaryddet og skal gi bort ting og tang? Bruktbutikker fylles til randen og må si «nei takk». - Sandefjords Blad
Museumsgata, Brukthandel | Oppgitt og fortvilet etter hærverk på bruktbutikken - Sandefjords Blad
Sandefjord har fått enda en bruktbutikk - Sandefjords Blad
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- Brønnøysund Register Centre
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- Brønnøysund Register Centre - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Brønnøysund Register Centre - 6 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about Lotushjelpen
- What is Lotushjelpen?
- Lotushjelpen is a community development association based in Sandefjord, Norway. The organisation is politically, religiously and gender neutral, with the aim of helping children/youth across political, religious and ethnic divisions, with education from and including middle school to university education.
- When was Lotushjelpen founded?
- Lotushjelpen was founded in 2011.
- Who leads Lotushjelpen?
- Willy Pettersen.
- Where is Lotushjelpen located?
- Headquartered in Sandefjord, Norway.
- What is Lotushjelpen's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NOK 1M-NOK 10M.
- Is Lotushjelpen trustworthy?
- Lotushjelpen has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 out of 100 (Strong 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 Lotushjelpen's registration number?
- Registration: 997409701 (Norway).
- What is Lotushjelpen's website?
- https://www.lotushjelpen.org
- Are donations to Lotushjelpen 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.