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Stiftelsen Risøy Folkehøyskole

Gjeving, Tvedestrand Reg 977031362 · Brønnøysund Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
62/100 · methodology

About Stiftelsen Risøy Folkehøyskole

The Foundation runs a high-level Christian folk college with a high emphasis on seafarers' education.

Stiftelsen driver en kristen folkehøyskole med stor vekt på. sjømannsutdanning. Skolen gir ellers de utdanningstilbud som til en. hver tid finnes tjenelig. Stiftelsen kan i tillegg drive annen. virksomhet som styrer målsetning og stiftelsens økonomi.. Undervisning ved folkehøgskoler

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Founded
Headquarters
Gjeving, Tvedestrand
Foundation type
Foundation (Stiftelse)
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in Norway
Integrity Assessment This charity: 62
Peer average: 72

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 Risøy Folkehøyskole is a registered education nonprofit based in Gjeving, Tvedestrand, Norway. It is registered with the Brønnøysund Register Centre. It was founded in 1957 and has been operating for 69 years. Its registration number is 977031362. 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 72/100 for education charities in Norway. The organization reports NOK 47M in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Stiftelsen Risøy Folkehøyskole 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 education charities in Norway is 72/100.

Stiftelsen Risøy Folkehøyskole is located in Gjeving, Tvedestrand, Norway. The organization was established in 1957 and has been active for 69 years.

Based on official tax filings, Stiftelsen Risøy Folkehøyskole has NOK 47M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Stiftelsen Risøy Folkehøyskole is classified as a Education organization, registered in Norway. It operates as a Stiftelse. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has NOK 47M in annual revenue. The organization has 8 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Stiftelsen Risøy Folkehøyskole. 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 Risøy Folkehøyskole 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 Risøy Folkehøyskole 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 Foundation runs a high-level Christian folk college with a high emphasis on seafarers' education. Stiftelsen Risøy Folkehøyskole is classified as a education organization registered in Norway. The organization was founded in 1957.

Among education charities registered in Norway: Stiftelsen Risøy Folkehøyskole's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100 is below the peer average of 72/100. Its annual revenue of NOK 47M is comparable to the peer average of NOK 56M.

Stiftelsen Risøy Folkehøyskole 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

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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Leadership

AI
Aina Bjørndal

Officers & trustees (8)

Source: Public filings

AI
Aina B•••••••
Managing Director
KJ
Kjell W•••
Styrets leder
MA
Magne L••••••
Board Member
MA
Marit E•••••••• B••••••
Board Member
NO
Notto I••• F••••
Board Member
SI
Signe R•••••• J•••••
Board Member
ST
Steinar T••••••
Board Member
SV
Sven A•••• H•••••
Board Member
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Latest news

From global news sources

1 article found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
NOK 46.8M revenue
FY2024
NO_BRREG
Risøy Folkehøyskole | Lyser ut rektorstilling på ny - Tvedestrandsposten
Apr 2024
www.tvedestrandsposten.no

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Peer charities

Other education in Norway, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Stiftelsen Risøy Folkehøyskole This page 62 $4.2 million -
Solbakken Barnehage 74 $1.0 million -
Berg Montessoriskole 74 $974,652 -
Sande Barnehage 72 $3.0 million -
Stiftelsen Ole Bull Akademiet 72 $1.1 million -
Stiftelsen Soria Moria Steinerbarnehage 72 $1.4 million -
Justøy Skole - Montessoriskolen i Lillesand Sti 72 $1.1 million -
Borgen Skog Barnehage Sti 72 $957,901 -
Stiftelsen Eventyrbrua Steinerbarnehage 68 $1.5 million -

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
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data

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 Risøy Folkehøyskole

What is Stiftelsen Risøy Folkehøyskole?
Stiftelsen Risøy Folkehøyskole is a education foundation based in Gjeving, Norway. The Foundation runs a high-level Christian folk college with a high emphasis on seafarers' education.
When was Stiftelsen Risøy Folkehøyskole founded?
Stiftelsen Risøy Folkehøyskole was founded in 1957.
Who leads Stiftelsen Risøy Folkehøyskole?
Aina Bjørndal.
Where is Stiftelsen Risøy Folkehøyskole located?
Headquartered in Gjeving, Norway.
What is Stiftelsen Risøy Folkehøyskole's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NOK 10M-NOK 100M.
Is Stiftelsen Risøy Folkehøyskole trustworthy?
Stiftelsen Risøy Folkehøyskole 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 Risøy Folkehøyskole's registration number?
Registration: 977031362 (Norway).
What is Stiftelsen Risøy Folkehøyskole's website?
https://risoy.fhs.no
Are donations to Stiftelsen Risøy Folkehøyskole 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.