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Music waste and scrap; performing arts and entertainment activities
Musikkorps.. Utøvende kunstnerisk virksomhet og underholdningsvirksomhet innenfor musikk
Translated from Norwegian by GiveRadar.
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· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in NorwayConcerns
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Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Oster Brass has a substantially complete profile.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for only 6% of arts & culture charities in Norway - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Norway data
- Its integrity score of 62 places it in the top 10% of the 9,213 arts & culture charities in Norway GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its registration and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- financial records
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyOster Brass is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Isdalstø, Alver, Norway. It is registered with the Brønnøysund Register Centre. It was founded in 1981 and has been operating for 45 years. Its registration number is 992392835. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 62/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Oster Brass's official registration number is 992392835, as recorded in the national registry of Norway.
Oster Brass 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 86/100.
Oster Brass is located in Isdalstø, Alver, Norway. The organization was established in 1981 and has been active for 45 years.
Oster Brass is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in Norway. It operates as a Forening/lag/innretning. The organization has 5 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Oster Brass. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Oster Brass is registered with the Brønnøysund Register Centre and overseen by the Lotteri- og stiftelsestilsynet. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Music waste and scrap; performing arts and entertainment activities Oster Brass is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in Norway. The organization was founded in 1981.
Oster Brass 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.
OSTER BRASS 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.
OSTER BRASS 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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Leadership
Officers & trustees (5)
Source: Public filings
5 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Brønnøysund Register Centre
- Officers and trustees
- Brønnøysund Register Centre - 5 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Wikidata structured data
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Named leadership · 5 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 1981
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about Oster Brass
- What is Oster Brass?
- Oster Brass is a arts & culture association based in Isdalstø, Norway. Music waste and scrap; performing arts and entertainment activities
- When was Oster Brass founded?
- Oster Brass was founded in 1981.
- Who leads Oster Brass?
- Sara Beate Aspen.
- Where is Oster Brass located?
- Headquartered in Isdalstø, Alver, Norway.
- Is Oster Brass trustworthy?
- Oster Brass 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 Oster Brass's registration number?
- Registration: 992392835 (Norway).
- What is Oster Brass's website?
- https://osterbrass.blogspot.com/
- Are donations to Oster Brass 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.