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Stiftelsen Betanien Hospital Skien

Skien Reg 981275721 · Brønnøysund
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
52/100 · methodology

About Stiftelsen Betanien Hospital Skien

The Foundation aims to provide a Christian basis for hospital services under the applicable Norwegian law, as well as to perform and support a diagnostic activity, including the training of health professionals.

Stiftelsen har som formål på kristent grunn å drive sykehus etter. gjeldende norsk lov, samt utøve og støtte diakonal virksomhet,. herunder utdanning av helsepersonell.. Somatiske sykehustjenester

Translated from Norwegian by GiveRadar.

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

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar health in Norway
Integrity Assessment This charity: 52
Peer average: 62

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 Betanien Hospital Skien is a registered health nonprofit based in Skien, Norway. It is registered with the Brønnøysund Register Centre. It was founded in 1976 and has been operating for 50 years. Its registration number is 981275721. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 62/100 for health charities in Norway. The organization reports NOK 224M in annual revenue. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.

Stiftelsen Betanien Hospital Skien has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100. 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 52 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in Norway is 62/100.

Stiftelsen Betanien Hospital Skien is located in Skien, Norway. The organization was established in 1976 and has been active for 50 years.

Based on official tax filings, Stiftelsen Betanien Hospital Skien has NOK 224M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of NOK 67M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Stiftelsen Betanien Hospital Skien is classified as a Health organization, registered in Norway. It operates as a Stiftelse. By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has NOK 224M in annual revenue. The organization has 9 disclosed officers and directors.

Stiftelsen Betanien Hospital Skien has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the Lotteri- og stiftelsestilsynet. Visit the Stiftelsen Betanien Hospital Skien 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 provide a Christian basis for hospital services under the applicable Norwegian law, as well as to perform and support a diagnostic activity, including the training of health professionals. Stiftelsen Betanien Hospital Skien is classified as a health organization registered in Norway. The organization was founded in 1976.

Among health charities registered in Norway: Stiftelsen Betanien Hospital Skien's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100 is below the peer average of 62/100. Its annual revenue of NOK 224M is well above the peer average of NOK 67M.

Stiftelsen Betanien Hospital Skien 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 100M-NOK 1B
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Filing history

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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

KN
Knut Fuglesteg Forberg

Officers & trustees (9)

Source: Public filings

AL
Albert M••••• A••••••• G••••••
Board Member
BJ
Bjørn E•••• I•••••
Styrets leder
IN
Inger B••••••• V••••••
Board Member
KN
Knut F•••••••• F••••••
Managing Director
KR
Kristin B••••••••••••••••
Board Member
MA
Mahmoud F••••••••
Board Member
OD
Odd A•••• H•••••
Varamedlem
SV
Svein J••••••• V•••••
Varamedlem
TR
Trond H••• H••••••••
Board Member
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Latest news

From global news sources

2 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
NOK 224.0M revenue
FY2024
NO_BRREG
Varsler oppsigelser ved Betanien – rundt ti årsverk ryker ved sykehuset - varden.no
Feb 2019
www.varden.no
Disse sykehusene har høyest beleggsprosent - Dagens Medisin
Jun 2016
www.dagensmedisin.no

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Peer charities

Other health in Norway, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Stiftelsen Betanien Hospital Skien This page 52 $20.2 million -
Lukas Stiftelsen 62 $20.9 million -
Tyrilistiftelsen 62 $36.7 million -
Stiftelsen Manifestsenteret 62 $11.3 million -
Stiftelsen Modum Bad 62 $30.5 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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

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
Official website
No verified website on record
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 Betanien Hospital Skien

What is Stiftelsen Betanien Hospital Skien?
Stiftelsen Betanien Hospital Skien is a health foundation based in Skien, Norway. The Foundation aims to provide a Christian basis for hospital services under the applicable Norwegian law, as well as to perform and support a diagnostic activity, including the training of health professionals.
When was Stiftelsen Betanien Hospital Skien founded?
Stiftelsen Betanien Hospital Skien was founded in 1976.
Who leads Stiftelsen Betanien Hospital Skien?
Knut Fuglesteg Forberg.
Where is Stiftelsen Betanien Hospital Skien located?
Headquartered in Skien, Norway.
What is Stiftelsen Betanien Hospital Skien's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NOK 100M-NOK 1B.
Is Stiftelsen Betanien Hospital Skien trustworthy?
Stiftelsen Betanien Hospital Skien has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52 out of 100 (Partial 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 Betanien Hospital Skien's registration number?
Registration: 981275721 (Norway).
Are donations to Stiftelsen Betanien Hospital Skien 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.