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Stavanger Symfoniorkester Stiftelse

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76
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About Stavanger Symfoniorkester Stiftelse

Stable symphony orchestras provide orchestral music through concerts, local, national and international, as well as radio/television and phonogram productions.

Stavanger symfoniorkester formidler orkestermusikk gjennom konserter. lokalt, nasjonalt og internasjonalt, samt. radio-/fjernsy­nsproduksjoner og fonogramproduksjoner.. Utøvende kunstnerisk virksomhet og underholdnings­virksomhet innenfor musikk

Translated from Norwegian by GiveRadar.

Founded
Headquarters
Stavanger
Foundation type
Foundation (Stiftelse)
Size
very-large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in Norway
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 86

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Brønnøysund register suspension, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Stavanger Symfoniorkester Stiftelse with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources.

  • GiveRadar has verified financial records for only 6% of arts & culture charities in Norway, and this is one of them. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 76 places it in the top 1% of the 9,213 arts & culture charities in Norway GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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

Stavanger Symfoniorkester Stiftelse is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Stavanger, Norway. It is registered with the Brønnøysund Register Centre. It was founded in 1984 and has been operating for 42 years. Its registration number is 874247502. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports NOK 165M in annual revenue. 16 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Stavanger Symfoniorkester Stiftelse's official registration number is 874247502, as recorded in the national registry of Norway.

Stavanger Symfoniorkester Stiftelse has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in Norway is 86/100.

Stavanger Symfoniorkester Stiftelse is located in Stavanger, Norway. The organization was established in 1984 and has been active for 42 years.

Based on official tax filings, Stavanger Symfoniorkester Stiftelse has NOK 165M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NOK 14M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Stavanger Symfoniorkester Stiftelse is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in Norway. It operates as a Stiftelse. By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has NOK 165M in annual revenue. The organization has 16 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Stavanger Symfoniorkester Stiftelse. 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, Stavanger Symfoniorkester Stiftelse 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.

Stable symphony orchestras provide orchestral music through concerts, local, national and international, as well as radio/television and phonogram productions. Stavanger Symfoniorkester Stiftelse is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in Norway. The organization was founded in 1984.

Among arts & culture charities registered in Norway: Its annual revenue of NOK 165M is well above the peer average of NOK 14M.

Stavanger Symfoniorkester Stiftelse 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 100M-NOK 1B
Source: no_brreg (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

1 year on file from no_brreg (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024.
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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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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
153

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

RA
Ragnar C••••••••••

Officers & trustees (16)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

1 article found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Stavanger Symfoniorkester - Store norske leksikon
Dec 2025
snl.no
Form filed
NOK 164.7M revenue
FY2024
NO_BRREG

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Cause areas in Norway

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

Community Development 101,326
Sports & Recreation 15,631
Arts & Culture this charity 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 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Brønnøysund Register Centre - 16 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Registry checked
Apr 1, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 7
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 16 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 1984
Not available · 4
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Stavanger Symfoniorkester Stiftelse

What is Stavanger Symfoniorkester Stiftelse?
Stavanger Symfoniorkester Stiftelse is a arts & culture foundation based in Stavanger, Norway. Stable symphony orchestras provide orchestral music through concerts, local, national and international, as well as radio/television and phonogram productions.
When was Stavanger Symfoniorkester Stiftelse founded?
Stavanger Symfoniorkester Stiftelse was founded in 1984.
Who leads Stavanger Symfoniorkester Stiftelse?
Ragnar Christensen.
Where is Stavanger Symfoniorkester Stiftelse located?
Headquartered in Stavanger, Norway.
What is Stavanger Symfoniorkester Stiftelse's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NOK 100M-NOK 1B.
Is Stavanger Symfoniorkester Stiftelse trustworthy?
Stavanger Symfoniorkester Stiftelse has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Stavanger Symfoniorkester Stiftelse's registration number?
Registration: 874247502 (Norway).
What is Stavanger Symfoniorkester Stiftelse's website?
https://www.sso.no
Are donations to Stavanger Symfoniorkester Stiftelse 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.