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Stiftelsen Bergen Music Fest

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
74/100 · methodology

About Stiftelsen Bergen Music Fest

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

Translated from Norwegian by GiveRadar.

Founded
Headquarters
Bergen
Foundation type
Foundation (Stiftelse)
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in Norway
Integrity Assessment This charity: 74
Peer average: 72

Red flags

· All clear
Brønnøysund register suspension
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Stiftelsen 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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Annual revenue
NOK 10M-NOK 100M
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Filing history

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Years on record: FY2025, 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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Leadership

FR
Frank Nes

Officers & trustees (5)

Source: Public filings

DA
Dag J•••• A•••••
Board Member
EL
Elisabeth H••••• H••••••••
Board Member
ER
Erik T•••••••• M•••••
Board Member
FR
Frank N••
Managing Director
ØI
Øivind S•••• J••••••••••
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
NOK 45.7M revenue
FY2025
NO_BRREG
Han fyller Bergenhus festning. Mange hundre er på venteliste. - Bergens Tidende
Jun 2025
www.bt.no
Form filed
NOK 49.3M revenue
FY2024
NO_BRREG
Bergenfest mister kommunal støtte: – Rett og slett trist - Bergens Tidende
Nov 2024
www.bt.no
Storkonsertene ble millionbutikk. Nå endrer de på arenaen. - Bergens Tidende
Apr 2023
www.bt.no
Bergen Live - Bergen Sentrum AS
Mar 2023
www.bergensentrum.no
Lukkede fester på Bergenfest gir millioner i festivalkassen - Bergens Tidende
Jun 2022
www.bt.no
Sommerens musikkfestivaler er kansellert - Finansavisen
Jun 2020
www.finansavisen.no
Festivaler må betale Forsvarsbygg for korona-avlyste arrangementer - forsvaretsforum
Jun 2020
www.forsvaretsforum.no
Bergen Live selger 51 prosent av aksjene til verdens største konsertarrangør - Bergens Tidende
Feb 2020
www.bt.no
Bergenfest mister støtte: – Det er nærmest skandaløst - Bergens Tidende
Dec 2019
www.bt.no
Bergen Live solgte for 123 millioner, men overskuddet blir ikke stort - Bergens Tidende
Jan 2017
www.bt.no

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Peer charities

Other community development in Norway, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Stiftelsen Bergen Music Fest This page 74 $4.1 million -
Stiftelsen Robin Hood Huset 74 $1.0 million -
Nho Elektro Oslo og Omegn 72 $1.3 million -
Davvi - Senter for Scenekunst Sti 72 $1.4 million -
Reform - Ressurssenter for Menn Sti 72 $976,361 -
Stiftelsen Sjømannshjelpen 72 $1.2 million -
Music Norway Sti 72 $3.8 million -
Trygve Tellefsens Legat Sti 72 $1.9 million -
Norske Kokkers Landsforening 72 $1.2 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 5 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
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

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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.