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76
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About Stiftelsen Mela

The Foundation shall work for the free opportunity of the individual to. experience and participate in art and culture independently of sex, sexual orientation, life vision, belief, ethnicity, age or nationality. To. communicate and increase access to international art and culture by, among other things, using public spaces. Skills enhancement and increased participation. in art and culture. Increase knowledge of development and changes in the art and culture world. Development of new forms of cultural exchange, mainly with Norway having immigration from, focusing on peer-to-peer. Take into use and strengthen knowledge and experience of global migration. Other activities in other membership organisations

Stiftelsen skal arbeide for enkeltindividets frie mulighet til å. oppleve og ta del i kunst og kultur uavhengig av kjønn, seksuell. legning, livssyn, tro, etnisitet, alder eller nasjonalitet. Skal. formidle og øke tilgang til internasjonal kunst og kultur ved blant. annet å ta i bruk offentlige rom. Kompetansehevning og økt deltakelse. i kunst- og kulturlivet. Øke kunnskap om utvikling og endringer i. kunst- og kulturverden. Utvikling av nye former for kulturutveksling,. primært med land Norge har innvandring fra, med fokus på likeverd. Ta. i bruk og styrke kunnskapen og erfaringer om den globale migrasjonen.. Aktiviteter i andre medlemsorganisasjoner ellers

Translated from Norwegian by GiveRadar.

Founded
Headquarters
Oslo
Foundation type
Foundation (Stiftelse)
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in Norway
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 86

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Brønnøysund register suspension, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Stiftelsen Mela with a substantially complete profile.

  • GiveRadar has verified financial records for only 4% of community development charities in Norway, and this is one of them. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 76 places it in the top 1% of the 101,326 community development charities in Norway GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Stiftelsen Mela is a registered community development nonprofit based in Oslo, Norway. It is registered with the Brønnøysund Register Centre. It was founded in 2001 and has been operating for 25 years. Its registration number is 983501656. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports NOK 13M in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Stiftelsen Mela's official registration number is 983501656, as recorded in the national registry of Norway.

Stiftelsen Mela has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in Norway is 86/100.

Stiftelsen Mela is located in Oslo, Norway. The organization was established in 2001 and has been active for 25 years.

Based on official tax filings, Stiftelsen Mela has NOK 13M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Stiftelsen Mela is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Norway. It operates as a Stiftelse. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has NOK 13M in annual revenue. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Stiftelsen Mela. 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Stiftelsen Mela is registered with the Brønnøysund Register Centre and overseen by the Lotteri- og stiftelsestilsynet. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

The Foundation shall work for the free opportunity of the individual to. experience and participate in art and culture independently of sex, sexual orientation, life vision, belief, ethnicity, age or nationality. To. communicate and increase access to international art and culture by, among other things, using public spaces. Skills enhancement and increased participation. in art and culture. Increase knowledge of development and changes in the art and culture world. Development of new forms of cultural exchange, mainly with Norway having immigration from, focusing on peer-to-peer. Take into use and strengthen knowledge and experience of global migration. Other activities in other membership organisations Stiftelsen Mela is classified as a community development organization registered in Norway. The organization was founded in 2001.

Among community development charities registered in Norway: Its annual revenue of NOK 13M is comparable to the peer average of NOK 17M.

Stiftelsen Mela 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.

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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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
8

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

GE
George W•••••• A••••• S••••

Officers & trustees (6)

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
NOK 13.1M revenue
FY2024
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Cause areas in Norway

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Community Development this charity 101,326
Sports & Recreation 15,631
Arts & Culture 9,213
Social Services 4,831
Education 1,956
Health 148
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Most common causes in Norway

Causes charities work on most.

Veterans 637
Cancer 549
Disability 337
Health 152
HIV/AIDS 49
Peace 45
Sanitation 39
Orphans 24

Sources and verification

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 - 6 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Registry checked
Apr 1, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 7
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 6 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 2001
Not available · 4
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Stiftelsen Mela

What is Stiftelsen Mela?
Stiftelsen Mela is a community development foundation based in Oslo, Norway. The Foundation shall work for the free opportunity of the individual to. experience and participate in art and culture independently of sex, sexual orientation, life vision, belief, ethnicity, age or nationality. To. communicate and increase access to international art and culture by, among other things, using public spaces. Skills enhancement and increased participation. in art and culture. Increase knowledge of development and changes in the art and culture world. Development of new forms of cultural exchange, mainly with Norway having immigration from, focusing on peer-to-peer. Take into use and strengthen knowledge and experience of global migration. Other activities in other membership organisations
When was Stiftelsen Mela founded?
Stiftelsen Mela was founded in 2001.
Who leads Stiftelsen Mela?
George Wilhelm Ashley Shiri.
Where is Stiftelsen Mela located?
Headquartered in Oslo, Norway.
What is Stiftelsen Mela's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NOK 10M-NOK 100M.
Is Stiftelsen Mela trustworthy?
Stiftelsen Mela has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Mela's registration number?
Registration: 983501656 (Norway).
What is Stiftelsen Mela's website?
https://www.mela.no
Are donations to Stiftelsen Mela 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.