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Stiftelsen Bymuseet i Bergen

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
62/100 · methodology

About Stiftelsen Bymuseet i Bergen

The Museum's aim is to disseminate knowledge of history from past to future by gathering, preserving, and processing cultural historical material, carrying out scientific work and disseminating knowledge through exhibitions, publications and other extroverts.

Museum- bymuseets formål er å spre kunnskap om historien fra fortid. til framtid ved å samle, bevare, og bearbeide kulturhistorisk. materiale, utføre vitenskapelig arbeid og formidle kunnskap gjennom. utstillinger, publikasjoner og annen utadrettet virksomhet.. Drift av kulturhistoriske museer

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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: 62
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 Bymuseet i Bergen is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Bergen, Norway. It is registered with the Brønnøysund Register Centre. It was founded in 2004 and has been operating for 22 years. Its registration number is 988212024. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 73/100 for arts & culture charities in Norway. The organization reports NOK 100M in annual revenue. 17 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Stiftelsen Bymuseet i Bergen has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100. 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 62 ('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 arts & culture charities in Norway is 73/100.

Stiftelsen Bymuseet i Bergen is located in Bergen, Norway. The organization was established in 2004 and has been active for 22 years.

Based on official tax filings, Stiftelsen Bymuseet i Bergen has NOK 100M 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 Bymuseet i Bergen 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 100M in annual revenue. The organization has 17 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Stiftelsen Bymuseet i Bergen. 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 Bymuseet i Bergen has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the Lotteri- og stiftelsestilsynet. Visit the Stiftelsen Bymuseet i Bergen 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 Museum's aim is to disseminate knowledge of history from past to future by gathering, preserving, and processing cultural historical material, carrying out scientific work and disseminating knowledge through exhibitions, publications and other extroverts. Stiftelsen Bymuseet i Bergen is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in Norway. The organization was founded in 2004.

Among arts & culture charities registered in Norway: Stiftelsen Bymuseet i Bergen's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100 is below the peer average of 73/100. Its annual revenue of NOK 100M is well above the peer average of NOK 14M.

Stiftelsen Bymuseet i Bergen 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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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

BJ
Bjørgvin Thorsteinsson

Officers & trustees (17)

Source: Public filings

AN
Anita G••••• J••••••••••
Board Member
AN
Anne C•••••• B•••
Board Member
BA
Baard O••• S•••••••
Board Member
BJ
Bjørgvin T••••••••••••
Managing Director
CH
Christine F•••••••
Varamedlem
DI
Dipha T•••••••••••
Varamedlem
EI
Eivind H••••• H••••••••
Styrets leder
EV
Evy G••••
Board Member
GR
Grete K••••••• E••••••••
Varamedlem
GU
Gunn-Kristin M•••••
Board Member
HA
Harald Q••••••
Board Member
HE
Henrik H••• F••••
Varamedlem
IN
Ingrid E•••••••• R•••
Varamedlem
MA
Magnus V••••••
Varamedlem
MA
Marianne S••••
Varamedlem
SV
Svein A••••• L•••••• D•••
Board Member
VI
Vigdis H••••• R•••••
Varamedlem
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Latest news

From global news sources

9 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
NOK 100.0M revenue
FY2024
NO_BRREG
Arbeidsliv, Nidarosdomen | Hilde Sveås overtar direktørrolle - Steinkjer-Avisa
Nov 2024
www.steinkjer-avisa.no
– Folk gjorde seg kjent med sjampanjeglass i hånda, og flere var skamfulle etterpå - adressa.no
Oct 2024
www.adressa.no
Bjørgvin Thorsteinsson slutter i Nidaros Domkirkes Restaureringsarbeider - NTB Kommunikasjon
Oct 2024
kommunikasjon.ntb.no
Slutter som direktør etter fem år og flytter fra Trondheim: – En svært vanskelig beslutning - Nidaros
Oct 2024
www.nidaros.no
Her festet den bergenske overklassen. Nå skal det stå under plast i årevis. - Bergens Tidende
Apr 2024
www.bt.no
– Shabana blir dokumentar-TV-serie. Nye Fritt Ord-tildelinger i oktober - Fritt Ord
Nov 2022
frittord.no
Milliondryss til disse norske reiselivsbedriftene - THE TRAVEL INSPECTOR
Nov 2020
www.thetravelinspector.no
Debatt: – Gamle Bergen er et levende museum - Bergens Tidende
Sep 2020
www.bt.no
Fra tradisjonsbåter til rollerderby – desembertildeling på 27,2 millioner til ni gode formål - Mynewsdesk
Dec 2017
www.mynewsdesk.com

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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in Norway, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Stiftelsen Bymuseet i Bergen This page 62 $9.0 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 Nasjonale Opera 72 $4.6 million -
Stiftelsen Bergen Internasjonale Teater 72 $1.7 million -
Stiftelsen Nordland Musikkfestuke 72 $918,462 -

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 - 17 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 Bymuseet i Bergen

What is Stiftelsen Bymuseet i Bergen?
Stiftelsen Bymuseet i Bergen is a arts & culture foundation based in Bergen, Norway. The Museum's aim is to disseminate knowledge of history from past to future by gathering, preserving, and processing cultural historical material, carrying out scientific work and disseminating knowledge through exhibitions, publications and other extroverts.
When was Stiftelsen Bymuseet i Bergen founded?
Stiftelsen Bymuseet i Bergen was founded in 2004.
Who leads Stiftelsen Bymuseet i Bergen?
Bjørgvin Thorsteinsson.
Where is Stiftelsen Bymuseet i Bergen located?
Headquartered in Bergen, Norway.
What is Stiftelsen Bymuseet i Bergen's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NOK 10M-NOK 100M.
Is Stiftelsen Bymuseet i Bergen trustworthy?
Stiftelsen Bymuseet i Bergen has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62 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 Bymuseet i Bergen's registration number?
Registration: 988212024 (Norway).
What is Stiftelsen Bymuseet i Bergen's website?
https://www.bymuseet.no
Are donations to Stiftelsen Bymuseet i Bergen 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.