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STAR works with the music environment and industry through close collaboration with musicians, dissemination of professional knowledge and talent and enterprise development.
STAR arbeider med musikkmiljøet og bransjen gjennom tett samarbeid med musikere, formidling av bransjekunnskap og talent og bedriftsutvikling.
Translated from Norwegian by GiveRadar.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar community development in NorwayConcerns
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Star 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
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 86 places it in the top 1% of the 101,326 community development charities in Norway GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (2 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- 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 + methodologyStar is a registered community development nonprofit based in Stavanger, Norway. It is registered with the Brønnøysund Register Centre. It was founded in 2005 and has been operating for 21 years. Its registration number is 988689297. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports NOK 3M in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Star's official registration number is 988689297, as recorded in the national registry of Norway.
Star has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('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 86/100.
Star is located in Stavanger, Norway. The organization was established in 2005 and has been active for 21 years.
Based on official tax filings, Star has NOK 3M 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.
Star 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 3M in annual revenue. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Star. 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, Star 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.
STAR works with the music environment and industry through close collaboration with musicians, dissemination of professional knowledge and talent and enterprise development. Star is classified as a community development organization registered in Norway. The organization was founded in 2005.
Among community development charities registered in Norway: Its annual revenue of NOK 3M is below the peer average of NOK 17M.
Star 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.
Filing history
2 years on file from no_brreg (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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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.
STAR 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.
STAR 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.
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (7)
Source: Public filings
7 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Star Nordkapp 2026-06 - Maritimt Magasin
Star Fox - Demo trailer - Gamereactor
Star Trek-grøss fra teamet bak nye Silent Hill 2 - Gamer.no
Sammendrag: Stavanger Oilers - Manglerud Star 3-1 - TV 2
Star Fox - Forhåndsvisning av Nintendo Switch 2-video - Gamereactor Norge
Star Fox på Nintendo Switch 2: 4 ting jeg elsker og 2 jeg ikke er sikker på Forspill - Gamereactor
The Star (Original tale) - TV 2 Play
Star Trek IV – The Voyage Home - TV 2 Play
Star Trek II – The Wrath of Khan - TV 2 Play
No Man's Sky inviterer spillere på kamp mot en Death Star-lignende sværing - Gamer.no
Activity timeline
Filings and press mentions, merged
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Causes charities work on most.
Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Brønnøysund Register Centre
- Financial filings
- Brønnøysund Register Centre - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Brønnøysund Register Centre - 7 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 7 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 · 2005
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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 Star
- What is Star?
- Star is a community development association based in Stavanger, Norway. STAR works with the music environment and industry through close collaboration with musicians, dissemination of professional knowledge and talent and enterprise development.
- When was Star founded?
- Star was founded in 2005.
- Who leads Star?
- Bjørg Helen Handeland.
- Where is Star located?
- Headquartered in Stavanger, Norway.
- What is Star's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NOK 1M-NOK 10M.
- Is Star trustworthy?
- Star has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 Star's registration number?
- Registration: 988689297 (Norway).
- What is Star's website?
- https://star-rogaland.no
- Are donations to Star 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.