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Stiftelsen Sjømannshjelpen

Fusa, Bjørnafjorden Reg 975502783 · Brønnøysund Sign up to see website
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72
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
72/100 · methodology

About Stiftelsen Sjømannshjelpen

Social benefits or loans to seafarers or their survivors.. Grant self-payments at the stay of seafarers. rehabilitation centre. Grant grants to seafarers under education.. Activities in fund/legitute which support charities and non-profit-making purposes

Yte stønad eller lån til sjømenn eller deres etterlatte.. Gi tilskudd til egenbetaling ved sjømenns opphold på. rehabiliteringssenter. Gi tilskudd til sjømenn under utdanning.. Aktiviteter i fond/legat som støtter veldedige og allmennyttige formål

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Founded
Headquarters
Fusa, Bjørnafjorden
Foundation type
Foundation (Stiftelse)
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in Norway
Integrity Assessment This charity: 72
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 Sjømannshjelpen is a registered community development nonprofit based in Fusa, Bjørnafjorden, Norway. It is registered with the Brønnøysund Register Centre. It was founded in 1953 and has been operating for 73 years. Its registration number is 975502783. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports NOK 13M in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Stiftelsen Sjømannshjelpen has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. 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 72 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in Norway is 72/100.

Stiftelsen Sjømannshjelpen is located in Fusa, Bjørnafjorden, Norway. The organization was established in 1953 and has been active for 73 years.

Based on official tax filings, Stiftelsen Sjømannshjelpen has NOK 13M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Stiftelsen Sjømannshjelpen is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Norway. It operates as a Stiftelse. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has NOK 13M in annual revenue. The organization has 8 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Stiftelsen Sjømannshjelpen. 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 Sjømannshjelpen has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Lotteri- og stiftelsestilsynet. Visit the Stiftelsen Sjømannshjelpen 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.

Social benefits or loans to seafarers or their survivors.. Grant self-payments at the stay of seafarers. rehabilitation centre. Grant grants to seafarers under education.. Activities in fund/legitute which support charities and non-profit-making purposes Stiftelsen Sjømannshjelpen is classified as a community development organization registered in Norway. The organization was founded in 1953.

Among community development charities registered in Norway: Stiftelsen Sjømannshjelpen's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 is in line with the peer average of 72/100. Its annual revenue of NOK 13M is comparable to the peer average of NOK 17M.

Stiftelsen Sjømannshjelpen 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

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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

OV
Ove Randulf Nielsen

Officers & trustees (8)

Source: Public filings

ER
Erik G•••••••
Styrets leder
HE
Heidi N•••••••••
Board Member
JA
Jahn C••• B•••••
Board Member
KA
Karin G•••••• H••••••
Varamedlem
MA
Martha N•••••
Board Member
MO
Morten K••••
Varamedlem
OD
Odd R••• M•••••••
Board Member
OV
Ove R•••••• N••••••
Managing Director
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Form filed
NOK 13.5M revenue
FY2025
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Peer charities

Other community development in Norway, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Stiftelsen Sjømannshjelpen This page 72 $1.2 million -
Stiftelsen Bergen Music Fest 74 $4.1 million -
Stiftelsen Robin Hood Huset 74 $1.0 million -
Nho Elektro Oslo og Omegn 72 $1.3 million -
Davvi - Senter for Scenekunst Sti 72 $1.4 million -
Reform - Ressurssenter for Menn Sti 72 $976,361 -
Music Norway Sti 72 $3.8 million -
Trygve Tellefsens Legat Sti 72 $1.9 million -
Norske Kokkers Landsforening 72 $1.2 million -

Sources and verification

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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 - 8 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

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 Sjømannshjelpen

What is Stiftelsen Sjømannshjelpen?
Stiftelsen Sjømannshjelpen is a community development foundation based in Fusa, Norway. Social benefits or loans to seafarers or their survivors.. Grant self-payments at the stay of seafarers. rehabilitation centre. Grant grants to seafarers under education.. Activities in fund/legitute which support charities and non-profit-making purposes
When was Stiftelsen Sjømannshjelpen founded?
Stiftelsen Sjømannshjelpen was founded in 1953.
Who leads Stiftelsen Sjømannshjelpen?
Ove Randulf Nielsen.
Where is Stiftelsen Sjømannshjelpen located?
Headquartered in Fusa, Norway.
What is Stiftelsen Sjømannshjelpen's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately NOK 10M-NOK 100M.
Is Stiftelsen Sjømannshjelpen trustworthy?
Stiftelsen Sjømannshjelpen has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 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 Sjømannshjelpen's registration number?
Registration: 975502783 (Norway).
What is Stiftelsen Sjømannshjelpen's website?
https://www.sjomannshjelpen.no
Are donations to Stiftelsen Sjømannshjelpen 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.