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Stiftelsen Musikkselskapet Harmonien

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
62/100 · methodology

About Stiftelsen Musikkselskapet Harmonien

Promote and develop the interest in classical music in the broad sense, mainly symphony and other orchestra based music, as well as opera and music theatres, vocal music and chamber music. Contribute to. renewal and development of art form. Make the art form available. for a broadest possible audience at concerts and performances, tours. and outreach, dissemination and talent development as well as through. digital services and other appropriate distribution forms. The foundation must have a local, regional, national and international field of impact..

Fremme og utvikle interessen for den klassiske musikken i bred. forstand, i hovedsak symfoni musikk og annen orkesterbasert musikk,. dessuten opera og musikkteater, vokalmusikk og kammermusikk. Bidra til. fornyelse og utvikling av kunstformen. Gjøre kunstformen tilgjengelig. for et bredest mulig publikum ved konserter og forestillinger, turneer. og oppsøkende virksomhet, formidling og talentutvikling samt gjennom. digitale tjenester og andre egnede distribusjonsformer. Stiftelsen. skal ha et lokalt, regionalt, nasjonalt og internasjonalt. nedslagsfelt.. Utøvende kunstnerisk virksomhet og underholdnings­virksomhet innenfor musikk

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Founded
Headquarters
Bergen
Foundation type
Foundation (Stiftelse)
Size
very-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: 74

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 Musikkselskapet Harmonien is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Bergen, Norway. It is registered with the Brønnøysund Register Centre. It was founded in 1995 and has been operating for 31 years. Its registration number is 976619005. 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 74/100 for arts & culture charities in Norway. The organization reports NOK 217M in annual revenue. 15 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Stiftelsen Musikkselskapet Harmonien 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 74/100.

Stiftelsen Musikkselskapet Harmonien is located in Bergen, Norway. The organization was established in 1995 and has been active for 31 years.

Based on official tax filings, Stiftelsen Musikkselskapet Harmonien has NOK 217M 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 Musikkselskapet Harmonien is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in Norway. It operates as a Stiftelse. By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has NOK 217M in annual revenue. The organization has 15 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Stiftelsen Musikkselskapet Harmonien. 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 Musikkselskapet Harmonien 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 Musikkselskapet Harmonien 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.

Promote and develop the interest in classical music in the broad sense, mainly symphony and other orchestra based music, as well as opera and music theatres, vocal music and chamber music. Contribute to. renewal and development of art form. Make the art form available. for a broadest possible audience at concerts and performances, tours. and outreach, dissemination and talent development as well as through. digital services and other appropriate distribution forms. The foundation must have a local, regional, national and international field of impact.. Stiftelsen Musikkselskapet Harmonien is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in Norway. The organization was founded in 1995.

Among arts & culture charities registered in Norway: Stiftelsen Musikkselskapet Harmonien's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100 is below the peer average of 74/100. Its annual revenue of NOK 217M is well above the peer average of NOK 14M.

Stiftelsen Musikkselskapet Harmonien 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 100M-NOK 1B
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Filing history

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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

SI
Sigurd Sverdrup Sandmo

Officers & trustees (15)

Source: Public filings

AG
Agnar L••••••••
Varamedlem
AN
Anders N••• L•••••
Board Member
AU
Audun L••• H••••
Styrets leder
EL
Eli B•••••••
Board Member
EL
Elin I••••••• S••••
Board Member
HA
Harpreet B•••••
Board Member
IV
Ivar C•••••• V•••
Board Member
JE
Jeffrey R••••• M••••••••
Board Member
JU
Jutta A•••• M••••••••••
Varamedlem
KA
Karoline B•••••••• S••••••
Varamedlem
MA
Mari B••••••• B••••• H••••••••
Varamedlem
MA
Marie N•••••• L••••
Board Member
RE
Reinert J•••• S••••••
Varamedlem
SI
Sigurd S••••••• S•••••
Managing Director
SI
Sigvald S•••••••••••••
Varamedlem
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Latest news

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5 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
NOK 216.5M revenue
FY2024
NO_BRREG
Filharmonien hylles i britisk presse for operafremføring - NRK
Dec 2019
www.nrk.no
Disse skal sitte i styret i Fornybar AS - Stavanger Aftenblad
Dec 2017
www.aftenbladet.no
Styret klart i Fornybar AS - Dagens Næringsliv
Dec 2017
www.dn.no
Bernt E. Bauge får forlenget åremålet som administrerende direktør for Stiftelsen Musikkselskapet Harmonien - Ballade.no
Feb 2016
www.ballade.no
Griegakademiet uten Grieg? - Ballade.no
Dec 2015
www.ballade.no

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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in Norway, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Stiftelsen Musikkselskapet Harmonien This page 62 $19.5 million -
Atelier Nord Sti 77 $274,770 -
Ensemble Allegria Sti 74 $268,035 -
Stiftinga Det Historiske Tunet På Lyngheim 74 $26,760 -
Sonja Henies og Niels Onstads Stiftelse 74 $6.0 million -
Stiftelsen Unge Viken Teater 74 $2.2 million -
Stiftelsen Porsmyr 74 $16,058 -
Norsk Bremuseum med Ulltveit-Moe Senter for Klimaviten Sti 74 $1.1 million -
Stiftelsen Tollerodden Kirkestredet 9 74 $139,621 -

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 - 15 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 Musikkselskapet Harmonien

What is Stiftelsen Musikkselskapet Harmonien?
Stiftelsen Musikkselskapet Harmonien is a arts & culture foundation based in Bergen, Norway. Promote and develop the interest in classical music in the broad sense, mainly symphony and other orchestra based music, as well as opera and music theatres, vocal music and chamber music. Contribute to. renewal and development of art form. Make the art form available. for a broadest possible audience at concerts and performances, tours. and outreach, dissemination and talent development as well as through. digital services and other appropriate distribution forms. The foundation must have a local, regional, national and international field of impact..
When was Stiftelsen Musikkselskapet Harmonien founded?
Stiftelsen Musikkselskapet Harmonien was founded in 1995.
Who leads Stiftelsen Musikkselskapet Harmonien?
Sigurd Sverdrup Sandmo.
Where is Stiftelsen Musikkselskapet Harmonien located?
Headquartered in Bergen, Norway.
What is Stiftelsen Musikkselskapet Harmonien's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NOK 100M-NOK 1B.
Is Stiftelsen Musikkselskapet Harmonien trustworthy?
Stiftelsen Musikkselskapet Harmonien 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 Musikkselskapet Harmonien's registration number?
Registration: 976619005 (Norway).
What is Stiftelsen Musikkselskapet Harmonien's website?
https://www.harmonien.no
Are donations to Stiftelsen Musikkselskapet Harmonien 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.