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Stiftelsen Bergens Sjøfartsmuseum

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76
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About Stiftelsen Bergens Sjøfartsmuseum

Working for the maintenance and extension of the Museum of the Sea by Bergen.. To facilitate maritime historical research by. Bergen Seafaring Museum.. To disseminate knowledge about Norwegian and the marine history through. publications and other active dissemination.. To cooperate with similar foundations, associations and museums.

Å arbeide for Bergens Sjøfartsmuseums vedlikehold og utvidelse av. museets samlinger.. Å legge forholdene til rette for sjøfartshistorisk forskning ved. Bergens Sjøfartsmuseum.. Å spre kunnskap om norsk og bergensk sjøfartshistorie gjennom. publikasjoner og annen aktiv formidling.. Å samarbeide med lignende stiftelser, foreninger og museer.. Drift av kulturhistoriske museer

Translated from Norwegian by GiveRadar.

Founded
Headquarters
Bergen
Foundation type
Foundation (Stiftelse)
Size
micro

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 Stiftelsen Bergens Sjøfartsmuseum with a substantially complete profile.

  • 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 comparable charities, 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

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Stiftelsen Bergens Sjøfartsmuseum is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Bergen, Norway. It is registered with the Brønnøysund Register Centre. It was founded in 1999 and has been operating for 27 years. Its registration number is 980769798. 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 7K in annual revenue. 11 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Stiftelsen Bergens Sjøfartsmuseum's official registration number is 980769798, as recorded in the national registry of Norway.

Stiftelsen Bergens Sjøfartsmuseum 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.

Stiftelsen Bergens Sjøfartsmuseum is located in Bergen, Norway. The organization was established in 1999 and has been active for 27 years.

Based on official tax filings, Stiftelsen Bergens Sjøfartsmuseum has NOK 7K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of NOK 14M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Stiftelsen Bergens Sjøfartsmuseum is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in Norway. It operates as a Stiftelse. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has NOK 7K in annual revenue. The organization has 11 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Stiftelsen Bergens Sjøfartsmuseum. 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, Stiftelsen Bergens Sjøfartsmuseum 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.

Working for the maintenance and extension of the Museum of the Sea by Bergen.. To facilitate maritime historical research by. Bergen Seafaring Museum.. To disseminate knowledge about Norwegian and the marine history through. publications and other active dissemination.. To cooperate with similar foundations, associations and museums. Stiftelsen Bergens Sjøfartsmuseum is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in Norway. The organization was founded in 1999.

Among arts & culture charities registered in Norway: Its annual revenue of NOK 7K is below the peer average of NOK 14M.

Stiftelsen Bergens Sjøfartsmuseum 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
Under NOK 10K
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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Leadership

From FY2024 filing

PE
Per K••••••• S••••

Officers & trustees (11)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

3 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

- De var veldig modige - Bergens Tidende

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Dypdykker i middelalderen - Bergens Tidende

www.bt.no ·

Mystisk skipsvrak funnet i Vågen - Bergens Tidende

www.bt.no ·

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
NOK 0.0M revenue
FY2024
NO_BRREG
- De var veldig modige - Bergens Tidende
May 2014
www.bt.no
Dypdykker i middelalderen - Bergens Tidende
Mar 2010
www.bt.no
Mystisk skipsvrak funnet i Vågen - Bergens Tidende
Mar 2010
www.bt.no

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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
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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 - 11 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

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 · 11 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 · 1999
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 Stiftelsen Bergens Sjøfartsmuseum

What is Stiftelsen Bergens Sjøfartsmuseum?
Stiftelsen Bergens Sjøfartsmuseum is a arts & culture foundation based in Bergen, Norway. Working for the maintenance and extension of the Museum of the Sea by Bergen.. To facilitate maritime historical research by. Bergen Seafaring Museum.. To disseminate knowledge about Norwegian and the marine history through. publications and other active dissemination.. To cooperate with similar foundations, associations and museums.
When was Stiftelsen Bergens Sjøfartsmuseum founded?
Stiftelsen Bergens Sjøfartsmuseum was founded in 1999.
Who leads Stiftelsen Bergens Sjøfartsmuseum?
Per Kristian Sebak.
Where is Stiftelsen Bergens Sjøfartsmuseum located?
Headquartered in Bergen, Norway.
What is Stiftelsen Bergens Sjøfartsmuseum's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately Under NOK 10K.
Is Stiftelsen Bergens Sjøfartsmuseum trustworthy?
Stiftelsen Bergens Sjøfartsmuseum 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 Stiftelsen Bergens Sjøfartsmuseum's registration number?
Registration: 980769798 (Norway).
What is Stiftelsen Bergens Sjøfartsmuseum's website?
https://www.sjofartsmuseum.no
Are donations to Stiftelsen Bergens Sjøfartsmuseum 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.