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Stiftelsen Musikkselskapet Harmonien

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76
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · 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

Translated from Norwegian by GiveRadar.

Founded
Headquarters
Bergen
Foundation type
Foundation (Stiftelse)
Size
very-large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture 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

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Stiftelsen Musikkselskapet Harmonien has a substantially complete profile.

  • GiveRadar has verified financial records for only 6% of arts & culture charities in Norway, and this is one of them. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, 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 9,213 arts & culture 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 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. 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 217M in annual revenue. 15 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Stiftelsen Musikkselskapet Harmonien's official registration number is 976619005, as recorded in the national registry of Norway.

Stiftelsen Musikkselskapet Harmonien 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 arts & culture charities in Norway is 86/100.

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 an 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Stiftelsen Musikkselskapet Harmonien 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.

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 an arts & culture organization registered in Norway. The organization was founded in 1995.

Among arts & culture charities registered in Norway: 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.

Annual revenue
NOK 100M-NOK 1B
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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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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
130

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

SI
Sigurd S••••••• S•••••

Officers & trustees (15)

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Latest news

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2 articles found

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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
Bernt E. Bauge får forlenget åremålet som administrerende direktør for Stiftelsen Musikkselskapet Harmonien - Ballade.no
Feb 2016
www.ballade.no

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Cause areas in Norway

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

Community Development 101,326
Sports & Recreation 15,631
Arts & Culture this charity 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 - 15 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Registry checked
Apr 1, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

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 · 15 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 · 1995
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 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 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 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.