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Stiftelsen Bjørka

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
72/100 · methodology

About Stiftelsen Bjørka

Workshop of artists with the aim of creating, creating and creating. working opportunities for artists working with photography. Renting out. premises, equipment. Course activities and exhibition opportunities.. Creating artistic activities in visual arts

Verksted for billedkunstnere med det mål å skape, miljø og. arbeidsmuligheter fro kunstnere som arbeider med fotografi. Utleie av. lokaler, utstyr. Kursvirksomhet og utstillingsmul­igheter.. Skapende kunstnerisk virksomhet innenfor visuell kunst

Translated from Norwegian by GiveRadar.

Founded
Headquarters
Oslo
Foundation type
Foundation (Stiftelse)
Size
medium

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

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Stiftelsen Bjørka is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Oslo, Norway. It is registered with the Brønnøysund Register Centre. It was founded in 1998 and has been operating for 28 years. Its registration number is 980124061. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NOK 2M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Stiftelsen Bjørka 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 Bjørka is located in Oslo, Norway. The organization was established in 1998 and has been active for 28 years.

Based on official tax filings, Stiftelsen Bjørka has NOK 2M 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 Bjørka is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in Norway. It operates as a Stiftelse. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has NOK 2M in annual revenue. The organization has 4 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Stiftelsen Bjørka. 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 Bjørka 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 Bjørka 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.

Workshop of artists with the aim of creating, creating and creating. working opportunities for artists working with photography. Renting out. premises, equipment. Course activities and exhibition opportunities.. Creating artistic activities in visual arts Stiftelsen Bjørka is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in Norway. The organization was founded in 1998.

Among arts & culture charities registered in Norway: Stiftelsen Bjørka's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 is in line with the peer average of 73/100. Its annual revenue of NOK 2M is below the peer average of NOK 14M.

Stiftelsen Bjørka 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 1M-NOK 10M
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Filing history

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Years on record: FY2025.
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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

MA
Maya Økland Vatn

Officers & trustees (4)

Source: Public filings

LI
Linda B••••••• E•••••••••
Board Member
MA
Maya Ø••••• V•••
Styrets leder
RE
Rebecca S••••• J•••••
Board Member
SI
Siri E•••• S•••••••
Board Member
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
NOK 1.5M revenue
FY2025
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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in Norway, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Stiftelsen Bjørka This page 72 $137,610 -
Atelier Nord Sti 77 $274,770 -
Ensemble Allegria Sti 74 $268,035 -
Stiftelsen Tollerodden Kirkestredet 9 74 $139,621 -
Stiftelsen Oslo Internasjonale Kirkemusikkfestival 72 $720,760 -
Ishavsmuseet Aarvak Sti 72 $473,763 -
Det Norske Jentekor 72 $481,970 -
Dølajazz - Lillehammer Jazzfestival 72 $153,756 -
Stiftelsen Fortellersentrum - Fortellerfestivalen 72 $161,139 -

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 - 4 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data

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

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 Bjørka

What is Stiftelsen Bjørka?
Stiftelsen Bjørka is a arts & culture foundation based in Oslo, Norway. Workshop of artists with the aim of creating, creating and creating. working opportunities for artists working with photography. Renting out. premises, equipment. Course activities and exhibition opportunities.. Creating artistic activities in visual arts
When was Stiftelsen Bjørka founded?
Stiftelsen Bjørka was founded in 1998.
Who leads Stiftelsen Bjørka?
Maya Økland Vatn.
Where is Stiftelsen Bjørka located?
Headquartered in Oslo, Norway.
What is Stiftelsen Bjørka's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NOK 1M-NOK 10M.
Is Stiftelsen Bjørka trustworthy?
Stiftelsen Bjørka 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 Bjørka's registration number?
Registration: 980124061 (Norway).
What is Stiftelsen Bjørka's website?
https://www.bjorka.org
Are donations to Stiftelsen Bjørka 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.