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Stiftelsen Kistefos-Museet

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
58/100 · methodology

About Stiftelsen Kistefos-Museet

The purpose of the Foundation is to establish and operate a museum at Kistefoss. The museum work shall in particular be devoted to the wood-slip business by. A/S Kistefos Woodsliberi and the related activities. The purpose of the Foundation shall also be to perform other activities within the arts and culture which the Board of Directors may find of interest.

Stiftelsens formål er å opprette og drive museum på Kistefoss.. Museumsvirksomheten skal særlig være viet tresliperivirksomheten ved. A/S Kistefos Træsliberi, og det som dertil står i forbindelse.. Stiftelsens formål skal videre være å drive annen virksomhet innenfor. kunst og kultur som styret måtte finne av interesse.. Drift av kunst- og kunstindustrimuseer

Translated from Norwegian by GiveRadar.

Founded
Headquarters
Jevnaker
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: 58
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 Kistefos-Museet is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Jevnaker, Norway. It is registered with the Brønnøysund Register Centre. It was founded in 1996 and has been operating for 30 years. Its registration number is 976590481. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 58/100 (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 75M in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.

Stiftelsen Kistefos-Museet has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 58/100. 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 58 ('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 Kistefos-Museet is located in Jevnaker, Norway. The organization was established in 1996 and has been active for 30 years.

Based on official tax filings, Stiftelsen Kistefos-Museet has NOK 75M 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 Kistefos-Museet 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 75M in annual revenue. The organization has 8 disclosed officers and directors.

Stiftelsen Kistefos-Museet has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 58/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the Lotteri- og stiftelsestilsynet. Visit the Stiftelsen Kistefos-Museet 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 purpose of the Foundation is to establish and operate a museum at Kistefoss. The museum work shall in particular be devoted to the wood-slip business by. A/S Kistefos Woodsliberi and the related activities. The purpose of the Foundation shall also be to perform other activities within the arts and culture which the Board of Directors may find of interest. Stiftelsen Kistefos-Museet is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in Norway. The organization was founded in 1996.

Among arts & culture charities registered in Norway: Stiftelsen Kistefos-Museet's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 58/100 is below the peer average of 73/100. Its annual revenue of NOK 75M is well above the peer average of NOK 14M.

Stiftelsen Kistefos-Museet 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

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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

KA
Kari Sørum Roll-Matthiesen

Officers & trustees (8)

Source: Public filings

BE
Berit B•••••
Board Member
CA
Camilla E•••••••• M•••••
Styrets leder
CH
Christen S•••••
Board Member
JA
Jan V••• G••••••••
Varamedlem
KA
Kari S•••• R••••••••••••••
Managing Director
MA
Marie N•••••
Board Member
PE
Peter O•••• M••••••••••
Board Member
RA
Ragnhild S•••••••••••• D••••• N•••••••
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

(+) De fikk jobben med å bygge besøkssenter for Kistefos Museum - Bygg.no
Feb 2025
www.bygg.no
Form filed
NOK 74.7M revenue
FY2024
NO_BRREG
Nekrolog: Erik Wahlstrøm hadde flust av innsikt, integritet og klokskap - Aftenposten
Aug 2024
www.aftenposten.no
Arkitektfirma tapte sak mot Kistefos-museet - Bygg.no
Jan 2023
www.bygg.no
Kistefos-Museet, Jevnaker | Prisbelønte arkitekter gir seg ikke: Tause om anke - Ringerikes Blad
Nov 2021
www.ringblad.no
Prisbelønt arkitekt må ut med millioner til Kistefos-Museet: – Jeg er meget fornøyd, sier tidligere Kistefos-direktør -
Oct 2021
www.oa.no
Hadde egen «do-komite»: – Det var enormt viktig for Christen at det var lydtett - Ringerikes Blad
Aug 2021
www.ringblad.no
Toaletter i The Twist skulle koste fem millioner kroner: Prislappen ble tredoblet - Ringerikes Blad
Aug 2021
www.ringblad.no
Kistefos saksøker arkitektene bak The Twist: – Overskridelser - Ringerikes Blad
Apr 2021
www.ringblad.no
Kistefos-Museet får nesten sju millioner kroner i støtte fra staten - Ringerikes Blad
Jul 2019
www.ringblad.no
Nyheter | Egil Eide ny direktør ved Kistefos-Museet - Ringerikes Blad
Feb 2009
www.ringblad.no

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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in Norway, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Stiftelsen Kistefos-Museet This page 58 $6.7 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 - 8 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
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 Kistefos-Museet

What is Stiftelsen Kistefos-Museet?
Stiftelsen Kistefos-Museet is a arts & culture foundation based in Jevnaker, Norway. The purpose of the Foundation is to establish and operate a museum at Kistefoss. The museum work shall in particular be devoted to the wood-slip business by. A/S Kistefos Woodsliberi and the related activities. The purpose of the Foundation shall also be to perform other activities within the arts and culture which the Board of Directors may find of interest.
When was Stiftelsen Kistefos-Museet founded?
Stiftelsen Kistefos-Museet was founded in 1996.
Who leads Stiftelsen Kistefos-Museet?
Kari Sørum Roll-Matthiesen.
Where is Stiftelsen Kistefos-Museet located?
Headquartered in Jevnaker, Norway.
What is Stiftelsen Kistefos-Museet's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NOK 10M-NOK 100M.
Is Stiftelsen Kistefos-Museet trustworthy?
Stiftelsen Kistefos-Museet has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 58 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 Kistefos-Museet's registration number?
Registration: 976590481 (Norway).
What is Stiftelsen Kistefos-Museet's website?
https://www.kistefos.museum.no
Are donations to Stiftelsen Kistefos-Museet 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.