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Information and experience centre operations, gathering and disseminating knowledge about polar areas and the Barents region. Sales of souvenirs and crafts trails related to the area.. Cafeteria associated with visiting activities.. Activities of historical sites and monuments
Drift av informasjons- og opplevelsessenter, samle og spre kunnskap om. polarområdene og Barentsregionen. Salg av souvernirer og. håndverkspordukter med relasjon til området.. Kafeteria i tilknytning til besøksvirksomheten.. Drift av historiske steder og monumenter
Translated from Norwegian by GiveRadar.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in NorwayConcerns
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GiveRadar's verified records show Stiftelsen Polaria with 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 86 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
- government registration
- financial records
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyStiftelsen Polaria is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Tromsø, 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 976590627. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports NOK 45M in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Stiftelsen Polaria's official registration number is 976590627, as recorded in the national registry of Norway.
Stiftelsen Polaria has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('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 Polaria is located in Tromsø, Norway. The organization was established in 1995 and has been active for 31 years.
Based on official tax filings, Stiftelsen Polaria has NOK 45M 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 Polaria is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in Norway. It operates as a Stiftelse. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has NOK 45M in annual revenue. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Stiftelsen Polaria. 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 Polaria 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.
Information and experience centre operations, gathering and disseminating knowledge about polar areas and the Barents region. Sales of souvenirs and crafts trails related to the area.. Cafeteria associated with visiting activities.. Activities of historical sites and monuments Stiftelsen Polaria 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 45M is well above the peer average of NOK 14M.
Stiftelsen Polaria 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.
Filing history
1 year on file from no_brreg (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Norway under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
STIFTELSEN POLARIA is in Norway (EU/EEA). Dutch donors may be eligible for deductibility if the charity is recognized under the Dutch ANBI cross-EU equivalence rules. Check the Belastingdienst ANBI register or consult a Dutch tax advisor.
STIFTELSEN POLARIA is registered in Norway. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.
Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (7)
Source: Public filings
7 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
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Elever i Troms får gratis undervisning på Polaria - itromso.no
Elever i Troms får gratis undervisning på Polaria - folkebladet.no
Polaria - Store norske leksikon
Nå skal selene på Polaria få utendørsbasseng og godt med boltreplass - itromso.no
Fryktet at dyrene på Polaria måtte avlives: – Det godtok vi ikke og da måtte vi finne fram en løsning - itromso.no
Christian Ringnes eieindomsselskap kjøper Polaria - nord24.no
Christian Ringnes kjøper Polaria - itromso.no
Statsbygg har lagt Polaria-bygget ut for salg - Estate Nyheter
Polaria planlegger utvidelse for 85 millioner kroner - NRK
Har fått beskjed om å selge Polaria - Nordlys
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Brønnøysund Register Centre
- Financial filings
- Brønnøysund Register Centre - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Brønnøysund Register Centre - 7 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 7 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 1995
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about Stiftelsen Polaria
- What is Stiftelsen Polaria?
- Stiftelsen Polaria is a arts & culture foundation based in Tromsø, Norway. Information and experience centre operations, gathering and disseminating knowledge about polar areas and the Barents region. Sales of souvenirs and crafts trails related to the area.. Cafeteria associated with visiting activities.. Activities of historical sites and monuments
- When was Stiftelsen Polaria founded?
- Stiftelsen Polaria was founded in 1995.
- Who leads Stiftelsen Polaria?
- Anne Grete Johansen.
- Where is Stiftelsen Polaria located?
- Headquartered in Tromsø, Norway.
- What is Stiftelsen Polaria's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NOK 10M-NOK 100M.
- Is Stiftelsen Polaria trustworthy?
- Stiftelsen Polaria has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 Polaria's registration number?
- Registration: 976590627 (Norway).
- What is Stiftelsen Polaria's website?
- https://polaria.no
- Are donations to Stiftelsen Polaria 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.