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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
62/100 · methodology

About Stiftelsen Signo

Offers for deaf and deaf blind people, and for hearing-impaired people who need. organised actions and services in a sign-language. communication environment. Work to make individuals personally adapted offers for their own development and well-being. Covering physical,. psychological, social and spiritual needs through the organisation of. life environment and the dissemination of Christian values. Guidance and support measures to the execution, personnel and others who are being or are working with target groups.

Tilbud til døve og døvblinde, og til hørselshemmede som har behov for. tilrettelagte tiltak og tjenester i et tegnspråklig. kommunikasjonsmiljø. Arbeide for at den enkelte får personlig. tilpassede tilbud for egen utvikling og trivsel. Dekkefysiske,. psykiske, sosiale og åndelige behov gjennom tilrettelegging av. livsmiljø og formidling av kristne verdier. Veiledining og. støttetiltak overfor påførende, personell og andre som omgås eller. arbeider med målgruppene.. Omsorgstjenester i botilbud for eldre eller personer med fysisk funksjonsnedsettelse

Translated from Norwegian by GiveRadar.

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

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Social Services
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in Norway
Integrity Assessment This charity: 62
Peer average: 73

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 Signo is a registered social services nonprofit based in Oslo, Norway. It is registered with the Brønnøysund Register Centre. It was founded in 1987 and has been operating for 39 years. Its registration number is 970533427. 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 73/100 for social services charities in Norway. The organization reports NOK 828M in annual revenue. 17 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Stiftelsen Signo 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 social services charities in Norway is 73/100.

Stiftelsen Signo is located in Oslo, Norway. The organization was established in 1987 and has been active for 39 years.

Based on official tax filings, Stiftelsen Signo has NOK 828M in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of NOK 11.6B. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Stiftelsen Signo is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in Norway. It operates as a Stiftelse. By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has NOK 828M in annual revenue. The organization has 17 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Stiftelsen Signo. 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 Signo 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 Signo 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.

Offers for deaf and deaf blind people, and for hearing-impaired people who need. organised actions and services in a sign-language. communication environment. Work to make individuals personally adapted offers for their own development and well-being. Covering physical,. psychological, social and spiritual needs through the organisation of. life environment and the dissemination of Christian values. Guidance and support measures to the execution, personnel and others who are being or are working with target groups. Stiftelsen Signo is classified as a social services organization registered in Norway. The organization was founded in 1987.

Among social services charities registered in Norway: Stiftelsen Signo's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100 is below the peer average of 73/100. Its annual revenue of NOK 828M is below the peer average of NOK 11.6B.

Stiftelsen Signo 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

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.

Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.

Leadership

CH
Christine Kjøs

Officers & trustees (17)

Source: Public filings

AR
Arne O••• L••••
Board Member
AT
Atle S••••••••
Board Member
BR
Brita M•••• W•••••
Varamedlem
CH
Christine K•••
Managing Director
EL
Elisabeth F••••••• H••••
Varamedlem
ER
Erling F•••••• S••••••
Varamedlem
HA
Hanna M••••••••• C•••••••••
Board Member
HE
Hege R•••••••••• L••••••
Varamedlem
HI
Hilde M•••• H•••••••
Styrets leder
JO
Jo-Petter I••••••
Varamedlem
KI
Kine M••••• P••••
Varamedlem
LI
Linda B••••••• B••••••
Board Member
MA
Maja S••••••
Board Member
MA
Marte K•••••••••
Board Member
MO
Mona S•••• T••••••••
Varamedlem
ØR
Ørnulf S••••
Board Member
ST
Ståle H•••••••
Board Member
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Signo, Vestfold | Tok grep etter fire dødsfall og klager på fryktkultur: – Skal sikre stabilitet - Gjengangeren
Dec 2025
www.gjengangeren.no
(+) Signo henter fra Helsedirektoratet igjen – Marius Nord Jøntvedt får kommunikasjonsansvar - KOM24.no
Nov 2025
www.kom24.no
Brukeren ble akutt dårlig, skal ikke ha fått nødvendig hjelp. Pårørende mener grov svikt førte trolig til dødsfallet - T
Jun 2025
www.tb.no
Christine blir ny toppsjef i Signo - Sandefjords Blad
May 2025
www.sb.no
Form filed
NOK 827.8M revenue
FY2024
NO_BRREG
Signo, Nedsatt hørsel | Skaper fellesskap: – Det er ikke noe oss og dem, det er bare oss - Sandefjords Blad
Jul 2023
www.sb.no
Nyheter, Hørselshemmede | Over 100 år gammelt barnehjem i Kalfaret solgt for 21,7 millioner - Bergensavisen
Feb 2021
www.ba.no
Stiftelsen Signo, Førerløse busser | Unikt prosjekt: Selvkjørende buss snart i rute - Sandefjords Blad
Dec 2019
www.sb.no
– Sjåførløs buss vil gi døvblinde mer frihet - Teknisk Ukeblad
Jun 2019
www.tu.no
Nav-direktør går til Nav-leverandør - Dagens Perspektiv
Sep 2018
www.dagensperspektiv.no
nyheter, Stiftelsen Signo | Hege (44) blir sjef på Sandefjords nest største private arbeidsplass - Sandefjords Blad
May 2018
www.sb.no

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Peer charities

Other social services in Norway, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Stiftelsen Signo This page 62 $74.5 million -
Grenlandsaksjonen 74 $99,385 -
Stiftelsen Gatemagasinet i Rogaland 74 $387,998 -
Stiftelsen Nybo 74 $1.9 million -
Stiftelsen Tønsbergmessen 74 $73,479 -
Stiftelsen Vinn 74 $1.2 million -
Norsk Folkehjelp Kristiansand 72 $74,603 -
Sparebankstiftinga Jæren - Time og Hå 72 - -
Stiftelsen Nordland Akademi for Kunst og Vitenskap 72 $215,194 -

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 - 17 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

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Stiftelsen Signo

What is Stiftelsen Signo?
Stiftelsen Signo is a social services foundation based in Oslo, Norway. Offers for deaf and deaf blind people, and for hearing-impaired people who need. organised actions and services in a sign-language. communication environment. Work to make individuals personally adapted offers for their own development and well-being. Covering physical,. psychological, social and spiritual needs through the organisation of. life environment and the dissemination of Christian values. Guidance and support measures to the execution, personnel and others who are being or are working with target groups.
When was Stiftelsen Signo founded?
Stiftelsen Signo was founded in 1987.
Who leads Stiftelsen Signo?
Christine Kjøs.
Where is Stiftelsen Signo located?
Headquartered in Oslo, Norway.
What is Stiftelsen Signo's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NOK 100M-NOK 1B.
Is Stiftelsen Signo trustworthy?
Stiftelsen Signo 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 Signo's registration number?
Registration: 970533427 (Norway).
What is Stiftelsen Signo's website?
https://www.signo.no
Are donations to Stiftelsen Signo 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.