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Stiftelsen Bergen Nasjonale Opera

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
72/100 · methodology

About Stiftelsen Bergen Nasjonale Opera

The foundation aims to establish a single and effective organisational unit for a national, professional, located in Bergen. The unit will act as a widely accepted, long-term and practical solution for interaction between different actors in Western Norway and the country's cultural life. The Bergen National Opera is established to ensure the development of high professional competences and capabilities in the opera sector in. Bergen and in Western Norway. The Bergen National Opera has the task of presenting a wide range of opera and music theatres, at a high artistic level. The Bergen National Opera is to seek to. provide a musical educational offer organised for children and young people. The Bergen National Opera will work to secure the existing …

Stifternes formål med stiftelsen Bergen Nasjonale Opera er å etablere. en samlet og effektiv organisatorisk enhet for en nasjonal,. profesjonell opera lokalisert i Bergen. Enheten skal fungere som en. bredt akseptert, langsiktig og praktisk løsning for samhandling mellom. ulike aktører i kulturlivet i Vest-Norge og landet forøvrig.. Bergen Nasjonale Opera er etablert med det formål å sikre utvikling av. høy profesjonell kompetanse og kapasitet innenfor operasektoren i. Bergen og i Vest-Norge.. Bergen Nasjonale Opera har som oppgave å presentere et bredt spekter. av opera- og musikkteaterop­psetninger, på høyt kunstnerisk nivå.. Bergen Nasjonale Opera skal i tilknytning til sine produksjoner søke å. gi et musikkpedagogisk tilbud tilrettelagt for barn og ungdom.. Bergen Nasjonale Opera skal arbeide for å sikre den eksisterende …

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Founded
Headquarters
Bergen
Foundation type
Foundation (Stiftelse)
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in Norway
Integrity Assessment This charity: 72
Peer average: 73

Red flags

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

Common questions

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Stiftelsen Bergen Nasjonale Opera is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Bergen, 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 889288892. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NOK 51M in annual revenue. 13 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Stiftelsen Bergen Nasjonale Opera has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. 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 72 ('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 73/100.

Stiftelsen Bergen Nasjonale Opera is located in Bergen, Norway. The organization was established in 2005 and has been active for 21 years.

Based on official tax filings, Stiftelsen Bergen Nasjonale Opera has NOK 51M 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.

Stiftelsen Bergen Nasjonale Opera is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in Norway. It operates as a Stiftelse. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has NOK 51M in annual revenue. The organization has 13 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Stiftelsen Bergen Nasjonale Opera. 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 Nasjonale Opera has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 (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 Nasjonale Opera 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.

The foundation aims to establish a single and effective organisational unit for a national, professional, located in Bergen. The unit will act as a widely accepted, long-term and practical solution for interaction between different actors in Western Norway and the country's cultural life. The Bergen National Opera is established to ensure the development of high professional competences and capabilities in the opera sector in. Bergen and in Western Norway. The Bergen National Opera has the task of presenting a wide range of opera and music theatres, at a high artistic level. The Bergen National Opera is to seek to. provide a musical educational offer organised for children and young people... Stiftelsen Bergen Nasjonale Opera is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in Norway. The organization was founded in 2005.

Among arts & culture charities registered in Norway: Stiftelsen Bergen Nasjonale Opera's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 is in line with the peer average of 73/100. Its annual revenue of NOK 51M is well above the peer average of NOK 14M.

Stiftelsen Bergen Nasjonale Opera 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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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

EI
Eivind Gullberg Jensen

Officers & trustees (13)

Source: Public filings

BJ
Bjørn-Frode S••••••••••
Board Member
EI
Eivind G••••••• J•••••
Managing Director
FR
Frode S••••••• T••••••
Varamedlem
HA
Haakon G•••• L•••••• A•••
Varamedlem
Håkon M•••• S•••••
Board Member
HJ
Hjørdis L••••••••
Varamedlem
JO
John H••••• W•••
Board Member
KA
Kaya S••••••••••••••
Board Member
OD
Odd H•••••••••
Varamedlem
SI
Sigrid S•••• F•••••
Board Member
SI
Silje G•••••••
Board Member
SI
Silvia H•••••••
Varamedlem
TO
Tom R•••••
Styrets leder
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NOK 50.8M revenue
FY2025
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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in Norway, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Stiftelsen Bergen Nasjonale Opera This page 72 $4.6 million -
Sonja Henies og Niels Onstads Stiftelse 74 $6.0 million -
Stiftelsen Unge Viken Teater 74 $2.2 million -
Norsk Bremuseum med Ulltveit-Moe Senter for Klimaviten Sti 74 $1.1 million -
Norsk Industriarbeidermuseum Sti 72 $6.7 million -
Romsdalsmuseet Sti 72 $4.2 million -
Stiftelsen Bergen Internasjonale Teater 72 $1.7 million -
Stiftelsen Nordland Musikkfestuke 72 $918,462 -
Nordic Black Theatre Sti 72 $1.8 million -

Sources and verification

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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 - 13 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

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 Nasjonale Opera

What is Stiftelsen Bergen Nasjonale Opera?
Stiftelsen Bergen Nasjonale Opera is a arts & culture foundation based in Bergen, Norway. The foundation aims to establish a single and effective organisational unit for a national, professional, located in Bergen. The unit will act as a widely accepted, long-term and practical solution for interaction between different actors in Western Norway and the country's cultural life. The Bergen National Opera is established to ensure the development of high professional competences and capabilities in the opera sector in. Bergen and in Western Norway. The Bergen National Opera has the task of presenting a wide range of opera and music theatres, at a high artistic level. The Bergen National Opera is to seek to. provide a musical educational offer organised for children and young people. The Bergen National Opera will work to secure the existing and. increase future private and public funding of its activities.
When was Stiftelsen Bergen Nasjonale Opera founded?
Stiftelsen Bergen Nasjonale Opera was founded in 2005.
Who leads Stiftelsen Bergen Nasjonale Opera?
Eivind Gullberg Jensen.
Where is Stiftelsen Bergen Nasjonale Opera located?
Headquartered in Bergen, Norway.
What is Stiftelsen Bergen Nasjonale Opera's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NOK 10M-NOK 100M.
Is Stiftelsen Bergen Nasjonale Opera trustworthy?
Stiftelsen Bergen Nasjonale Opera has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 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 Nasjonale Opera's registration number?
Registration: 889288892 (Norway).
What is Stiftelsen Bergen Nasjonale Opera's website?
https://bno.no
Are donations to Stiftelsen Bergen Nasjonale Opera 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.