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Stiftelsen Betanien

Fyllingsdalen, Bergen Reg 968349627 · Brønnøysund Sign up to see website
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61
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
61/100 · methodology

About Stiftelsen Betanien

Health and hospital services.. Renting of dwellings/residential activities.. Education and schooling.. Hospital services

Helsetjenester og hospitalvirksomhet.. Boligutleie / eiendomsvirksomhet.. Utdanning og skolevirksomhet.. Sykehjemstjenester

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Founded
Headquarters
Fyllingsdalen, Bergen
Foundation type
Foundation (Stiftelse)
Size
major

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Social Services
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 1 SDG 1 · No Poverty End poverty in all its forms everywhere. SDG 10 SDG 10 · Reduced Inequalities Reduce inequality within and among countries.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in Norway
Integrity Assessment This charity: 61
Peer average: 73

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 is a registered social services nonprofit based in Fyllingsdalen, Bergen, Norway. It is registered with the Brønnøysund Register Centre. It was founded in 1973 and has been operating for 53 years. Its registration number is 968349627. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 73/100 for social services charities in Norway. The organization reports NOK 194M in annual revenue. 10 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Stiftelsen Betanien has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100. 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 61 ('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 social services charities in Norway is 73/100.

Stiftelsen Betanien is located in Fyllingsdalen, Bergen, Norway. The organization was established in 1973 and has been active for 53 years.

Based on official tax filings, Stiftelsen Betanien has NOK 194M in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of NOK 11.6B. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Stiftelsen Betanien is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in Norway. It operates as a Stiftelse. By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has NOK 194M in annual revenue. The organization has 10 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Stiftelsen Betanien. 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 Betanien has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the Lotteri- og stiftelsestilsynet. Visit the Stiftelsen Betanien 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.

Health and hospital services.. Renting of dwellings/residential activities.. Education and schooling.. Hospital services Stiftelsen Betanien is classified as a social services organization registered in Norway. The organization was founded in 1973.

Among social services charities registered in Norway: Stiftelsen Betanien's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100 is below the peer average of 73/100. Its annual revenue of NOK 194M is below the peer average of NOK 11.6B.

Stiftelsen Betanien 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
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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

PE
Per Martin Knutsen

Officers & trustees (10)

Source: Public filings

CH
Christine J•••••••
Board Member
FR
Fredrikke H•••• S••••••••
Board Member
IN
Ingull G•••••••
Board Member
IR
Irene K•••••
Board Member
JA
Jan-Erik F••••••• H•••••
Varamedlem
LA
Lars H••••• Ø•••••••
Board Member
PE
Per M••••• K••••••
Managing Director
SV
Svein J••••••• V•••••
Nestleder
TR
Trond S••••••
Styrets leder
VI
Vivian I••• H•••••••
Varamedlem
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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

Planlegger gigantutbygging og en ny bydel i Fyllingsdalen - Sydvesten
Apr 2026
www.sydvesten.no
Bolig, Stiftelsen Betanien | Nytt sykehjem, barnehage og boliger: - En visjon om fremtidens nabolag - Sydvesten
Jul 2025
www.sydvesten.no
Betanien-skandalen tema på NMS-konferanse: – Åndelige forbilder kan øke faren for korrupsjon - Vårt Land
May 2025
www.vl.no
Betanien-skandalen skal granskes på nytt - Vårt Land
May 2025
www.vl.no
Debatt: – Gi oss en motivert kollega i mer enn tre måneder! - Bergens Tidende
Jan 2025
www.bt.no
Form filed
NOK 193.6M revenue
FY2024
NO_BRREG
Prest underslo 16 millioner - vil inngå forlik - VG
Sep 2024
www.vg.no
Toppleder siktet for underslag - NRK
Feb 2020
www.nrk.no
Betaniensjef trekker seg: - Ble for tøft - Bergens Tidende
Nov 2016
www.bt.no
Prest dømt for underslag - må betale tilbake 18 millioner - VG
Feb 2016
www.vg.no
Betanien-styret saksøker egen eks-direktør - NRK
Oct 2015
www.nrk.no

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Peer charities

Other social services in Norway, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Stiftelsen Betanien This page 61 $17.4 million -
Grenlandsaksjonen 74 $99,385 -
Stiftelsen Gatemagasinet i Rogaland 74 $387,998 -
Stiftelsen Nybo 74 $1.9 million -
Stiftelsen Tønsbergmessen 74 $73,479 -
Stiftelsen Vinn 74 $1.2 million -
Norsk Folkehjelp Kristiansand 72 $74,603 -
Sparebankstiftinga Jæren - Time og Hå 72 - -
Stiftelsen Nordland Akademi for Kunst og Vitenskap 72 $215,194 -

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 - 10 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

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Stiftelsen Betanien

What is Stiftelsen Betanien?
Stiftelsen Betanien is a social services foundation based in Fyllingsdalen, Norway. Health and hospital services.. Renting of dwellings/residential activities.. Education and schooling.. Hospital services
When was Stiftelsen Betanien founded?
Stiftelsen Betanien was founded in 1973.
Who leads Stiftelsen Betanien?
Per Martin Knutsen.
Where is Stiftelsen Betanien located?
Headquartered in Fyllingsdalen, Norway.
What is Stiftelsen Betanien's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NOK 100M-NOK 1B.
Is Stiftelsen Betanien trustworthy?
Stiftelsen Betanien has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61 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's registration number?
Registration: 968349627 (Norway).
What is Stiftelsen Betanien's website?
https://www.betanien.no
Are donations to Stiftelsen Betanien 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.