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Promote music life in Bergen and Westland on a non-profit and non-commercial basis through the annual festival Bergenfest.. Activities in other membership organisations elsewhere
Fremme musikklivet i Bergen og Vestland på ideell og ikke-kommersiell. basis gjennom den årlige festivalen Bergenfest.. Aktiviteter i andre medlemsorganisasjoner ellers
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyStiftelsen Bergen Music Fest is a registered community development nonprofit based in Bergen, 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 976249453. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NOK 46M in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Stiftelsen Bergen Music Fest has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. 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 74 ('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 72/100.
Stiftelsen Bergen Music Fest is located in Bergen, Norway. The organization was established in 1995 and has been active for 31 years.
Based on official tax filings, Stiftelsen Bergen Music Fest has NOK 46M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NOK 17M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Stiftelsen Bergen Music Fest is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Norway. It operates as a Stiftelse. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has NOK 46M in annual revenue. The organization has 5 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Stiftelsen Bergen Music Fest. 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.
Stiftelsen Bergen Music Fest has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Lotteri- og stiftelsestilsynet. Visit the Stiftelsen Bergen Music Fest profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Promote music life in Bergen and Westland on a non-profit and non-commercial basis through the annual festival Bergenfest.. Activities in other membership organisations elsewhere Stiftelsen Bergen Music Fest is classified as a community development organization registered in Norway. The organization was founded in 1995.
Among community development charities registered in Norway: Stiftelsen Bergen Music Fest's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 is in line with the peer average of 72/100. Its annual revenue of NOK 46M is well above the peer average of NOK 17M.
Stiftelsen Bergen Music Fest 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.
STIFTELSEN BERGEN MUSIC FEST 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.
STIFTELSEN BERGEN MUSIC FEST 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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NeutralHan fyller Bergenhus festning. Mange hundre er på venteliste. - Bergens Tidende
Bergenfest mister kommunal støtte: – Rett og slett trist - Bergens Tidende
Storkonsertene ble millionbutikk. Nå endrer de på arenaen. - Bergens Tidende
Bergen Live - Bergen Sentrum AS
Lukkede fester på Bergenfest gir millioner i festivalkassen - Bergens Tidende
Sommerens musikkfestivaler er kansellert - Finansavisen
Festivaler må betale Forsvarsbygg for korona-avlyste arrangementer - forsvaretsforum
Bergen Live selger 51 prosent av aksjene til verdens største konsertarrangør - Bergens Tidende
Bergenfest mister støtte: – Det er nærmest skandaløst - Bergens Tidende
Bergen Live solgte for 123 millioner, men overskuddet blir ikke stort - Bergens Tidende
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- Officers and trustees
- Brønnøysund Register Centre - 5 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about Stiftelsen Bergen Music Fest
- What is Stiftelsen Bergen Music Fest?
- Stiftelsen Bergen Music Fest is a community development foundation based in Bergen, Norway. Promote music life in Bergen and Westland on a non-profit and non-commercial basis through the annual festival Bergenfest.. Activities in other membership organisations elsewhere
- When was Stiftelsen Bergen Music Fest founded?
- Stiftelsen Bergen Music Fest was founded in 1995.
- Who leads Stiftelsen Bergen Music Fest?
- Frank Nes.
- Where is Stiftelsen Bergen Music Fest located?
- Headquartered in Bergen, Norway.
- What is Stiftelsen Bergen Music Fest's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NOK 10M-NOK 100M.
- Is Stiftelsen Bergen Music Fest trustworthy?
- Stiftelsen Bergen Music Fest has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 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 Stiftelsen Bergen Music Fest's registration number?
- Registration: 976249453 (Norway).
- What is Stiftelsen Bergen Music Fest's website?
- https://www.bergenfest.no
- Are donations to Stiftelsen Bergen Music Fest 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.