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Selskapet til Vitenskapenes Fremme

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
55/100 · methodology

About Selskapet til Vitenskapenes Fremme

Promote scientific life and interest and disseminate information on science and its importance for society.

Fremme vitenskapelig liv og interesse, og spre opplysning om. vitenskapen og dens betydning for samfunnet.. Aktiviteter i andre medlemsorganisasjoner ellers

Translated from Norwegian by GiveRadar.

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

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in Norway
Integrity Assessment This charity: 55
Peer average: 86

Concerns

· 1 red flag
Stale Filings
Most recent filing is from 2017, which is 9 years ago.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Selskapet til Vitenskapenes Fremme has a substantially complete profile.

  • GiveRadar has verified financial records for only 4% of community development charities in Norway, and this is one of them. See national comparisons
  • Established in 1927, it is among the oldest community development charities in Norway GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar's profile for Selskapet til Vitenskapenes Fremme draws on its financial disclosures and its registration, in line with the typical community development charities in Norway it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email (present for 48% of comparable organizations)
  • 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 + methodology

Selskapet til Vitenskapenes Fremme is a registered community development nonprofit based in Bergen, Norway. It is registered with the Brønnøysund Register Centre. It was founded in 1927 and has been operating for 99 years. Its registration number is 990858896. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 55/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports NOK 698K in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Selskapet til Vitenskapenes Fremme's official registration number is 990858896, as recorded in the national registry of Norway.

Selskapet til Vitenskapenes Fremme has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55/100. 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 55 ('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 community development charities in Norway is 86/100.

Selskapet til Vitenskapenes Fremme is located in Bergen, Norway. The organization was established in 1927 and has been active for 99 years.

Based on official tax filings, Selskapet til Vitenskapenes Fremme has NOK 698K 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.

Selskapet til Vitenskapenes Fremme is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Norway. It operates as a Forening/lag/innretning. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has NOK 698K in annual revenue. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Selskapet til Vitenskapenes Fremme. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Selskapet til Vitenskapenes Fremme 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.

Promote scientific life and interest and disseminate information on science and its importance for society. Selskapet til Vitenskapenes Fremme is classified as a community development organization registered in Norway. The organization was founded in 1927.

Among community development charities registered in Norway: Its annual revenue of NOK 698K is below the peer average of NOK 17M.

Selskapet til Vitenskapenes Fremme 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.

Annual revenue
NOK 100K-NOK 1M
Source: no_brreg (FY2017) why this matters
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Filing history

1 year on file from no_brreg (FY2017): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2017.
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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

From FY2017 filing

KJ
Kjetil V•••••

Officers & trustees (6)

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
NOK 0.7M revenue
FY2017
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Cause areas in Norway

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Community Development this charity 101,326
Sports & Recreation 15,631
Arts & Culture 9,213
Social Services 4,831
Education 1,956
Health 148
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Most common causes in Norway

Causes charities work on most.

Veterans 637
Cancer 549
Disability 337
Health 152
HIV/AIDS 49
Peace 45
Sanitation 39
Orphans 24

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Brønnøysund Register Centre
Financial filings
Brønnøysund Register Centre - Fiscal year 2017 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Brønnøysund Register Centre - 6 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Registry checked
Apr 1, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 6
  • Financial data · FY2017 on record
  • Named leadership · 6 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Founding date · 1927
Not available · 5
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Direct contact
    No email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Selskapet til Vitenskapenes Fremme

What is Selskapet til Vitenskapenes Fremme?
Selskapet til Vitenskapenes Fremme is a community development association based in Bergen, Norway. Promote scientific life and interest and disseminate information on science and its importance for society.
When was Selskapet til Vitenskapenes Fremme founded?
Selskapet til Vitenskapenes Fremme was founded in 1927.
Who leads Selskapet til Vitenskapenes Fremme?
Kjetil Vikene.
Where is Selskapet til Vitenskapenes Fremme located?
Headquartered in Bergen, Norway.
What is Selskapet til Vitenskapenes Fremme's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2017 is approximately NOK 100K-NOK 1M.
Is Selskapet til Vitenskapenes Fremme trustworthy?
Selskapet til Vitenskapenes Fremme has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55 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 Selskapet til Vitenskapenes Fremme's registration number?
Registration: 990858896 (Norway).
What is Selskapet til Vitenskapenes Fremme's website?
https://svf-selskapet.w.uib.no/
Are donations to Selskapet til Vitenskapenes Fremme 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.