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Organisation for asylum seekers.. Other social work activities without accommodation
Organisasjon for asylsøkere.. Andre sosialtjenester uten botilbud ellers
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyNoas 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 975265773. 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 72/100 for social services charities in Norway. The organization reports NOK 13M in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Noas 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 72/100.
Noas is located in Oslo, Norway. The organization was established in 1995 and has been active for 31 years.
Based on official tax filings, Noas has NOK 13M 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.
Noas is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in Norway. It operates as a Forening/lag/innretning. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has NOK 13M in annual revenue. The organization has 8 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Noas. 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.
Noas 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. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Organisation for asylum seekers.. Other social work activities without accommodation Noas is classified as a social services organization registered in Norway. The organization was founded in 1995.
Among social services charities registered in Norway: Noas's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100 is below the peer average of 72/100. Its annual revenue of NOK 13M is below the peer average of NOK 11.6B.
Noas 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.
NOAS 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.
NOAS 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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Sentiment
NeutralFotball, Varhaug IL | Råsterk seier i Noas debut - Jærbladet
(+) Noas ark: Kristne i klinsj etter mulig sensasjonelt funn - Dagen
Etiopia, Norsk organisasjon for asylsøkere (NOAS) | Ny kritikk av Etiopia-returer: – Familier lever i frykt for splittelse - Nettavisen
Krangel om flyktninger i NRK-studioet - Nettavisen
Debatt: Noas har aldri ment at integreringen i Norge er fullkommen - Aftenposten
Norge fører allerede en av Europas strengeste praksiser. Like fullt strammes det ytterligere inn. - Aftenposten
(+) Vesam Heydari tilbake i Iran: – Jeg våkner hver morgen i frykt - Dagen
Slik er Stensengs flyktningregnestykke - Dagsavisen
Asylsøkere får livet satt på vent - Klar Tale
Sit månadsvis på mottak - Klassekampen
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- 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 - 8 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
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- Supplementary verification
- Wikidata structured data
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Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact
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Quick facts about Noas
- What is Noas?
- Noas is a social services association based in Oslo, Norway. Organisation for asylum seekers.. Other social work activities without accommodation
- When was Noas founded?
- Noas was founded in 1995.
- Who leads Noas?
- Mads Henrik Almaas.
- Where is Noas located?
- Headquartered in Oslo, Norway.
- What is Noas's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NOK 10M-NOK 100M.
- Is Noas trustworthy?
- Noas 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 Noas's registration number?
- Registration: 975265773 (Norway).
- What is Noas's website?
- https://www.noas.org
- Are donations to Noas 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.