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Stiftelsen Vestnorsk Jazzsenter

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
62/100 · methodology

About Stiftelsen Vestnorsk Jazzsenter

Concert production, tour activities, educational activities for musicians, music information work.

Konsertproduksjon, turnevirksomhet, pedagogiske tiltak for musikere,. informasjonsarbeid om musikk.. Utøvende kunstnerisk virksomhet og underholdnings­virksomhet innenfor musikk

Translated from Norwegian by GiveRadar.

Founded
Headquarters
Bergen
Foundation type
Foundation (Stiftelse)
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture 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 Vestnorsk Jazzsenter is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Bergen, Norway. It is registered with the Brønnøysund Register Centre. It was founded in 1997 and has been operating for 29 years. Its registration number is 979913583. 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 arts & culture charities in Norway. The organization reports NOK 9M in annual revenue. 15 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Stiftelsen Vestnorsk Jazzsenter 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 arts & culture charities in Norway is 73/100.

Stiftelsen Vestnorsk Jazzsenter is located in Bergen, Norway. The organization was established in 1997 and has been active for 29 years.

Based on official tax filings, Stiftelsen Vestnorsk Jazzsenter has NOK 9M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Stiftelsen Vestnorsk Jazzsenter is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in Norway. It operates as a Stiftelse. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has NOK 9M in annual revenue. The organization has 15 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Stiftelsen Vestnorsk Jazzsenter. 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 Vestnorsk Jazzsenter 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 Vestnorsk Jazzsenter 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.

Concert production, tour activities, educational activities for musicians, music information work. Stiftelsen Vestnorsk Jazzsenter is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in Norway. The organization was founded in 1997.

Among arts & culture charities registered in Norway: Stiftelsen Vestnorsk Jazzsenter's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100 is below the peer average of 73/100. Its annual revenue of NOK 9M is comparable to the peer average of NOK 14M.

Stiftelsen Vestnorsk Jazzsenter 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
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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

NI
Nina Karen Torske

Officers & trustees (15)

Source: Public filings

AS
Astrid M••••••• M••••••• H•••••
Board Member
CI
Cille I•••
Varamedlem
DI
Dipha T•••••••••••
Board Member
ED
Eduardo H••• A•••••••
Styrets leder
EL
Elise K••••• H•••••••
Varamedlem
HA
Hallvar H•••••••
Varamedlem
HE
Helleik K••••••••••
Board Member
LA
Lars S••••• A••••••
Varamedlem
MA
Mari K•••• B•••••••
Board Member
MO
Mona H••••
Board Member
NI
Nina K•••• T•••••
Managing Director
RA
Ragnar B••
Board Member
SI
Signe I•••• T•••
Varamedlem
ST
Steinar S••••
Varamedlem
SV
Sverre S•••••• S•••
Varamedlem
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Latest news

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2 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
NOK 8.9M revenue
FY2024
NO_BRREG
«Doddo» ny styreleder for Vestnorsk jazzsenter - Ballade.no
Feb 2024
www.ballade.no
Jazz, Vestnorsk jazzsenter | Eduardo «Doddo» Andersen blir jazz-sjef - Bergensavisen
Feb 2024
www.ba.no

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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in Norway, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Stiftelsen Vestnorsk Jazzsenter This page 62 $797,194 -
Atelier Nord Sti 77 $274,770 -
Ensemble Allegria Sti 74 $268,035 -
Stiftelsen Tollerodden Kirkestredet 9 74 $139,621 -
Stiftelsen Oslo Internasjonale Kirkemusikkfestival 72 $720,760 -
Ishavsmuseet Aarvak Sti 72 $473,763 -
Det Norske Jentekor 72 $481,970 -
Dølajazz - Lillehammer Jazzfestival 72 $153,756 -
Stiftelsen Fortellersentrum - Fortellerfestivalen 72 $161,139 -

Sources and verification

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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
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 Vestnorsk Jazzsenter

What is Stiftelsen Vestnorsk Jazzsenter?
Stiftelsen Vestnorsk Jazzsenter is a arts & culture foundation based in Bergen, Norway. Concert production, tour activities, educational activities for musicians, music information work.
When was Stiftelsen Vestnorsk Jazzsenter founded?
Stiftelsen Vestnorsk Jazzsenter was founded in 1997.
Who leads Stiftelsen Vestnorsk Jazzsenter?
Nina Karen Torske.
Where is Stiftelsen Vestnorsk Jazzsenter located?
Headquartered in Bergen, Norway.
What is Stiftelsen Vestnorsk Jazzsenter's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately NOK 1M-NOK 10M.
Is Stiftelsen Vestnorsk Jazzsenter trustworthy?
Stiftelsen Vestnorsk Jazzsenter 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 Vestnorsk Jazzsenter's registration number?
Registration: 979913583 (Norway).
What is Stiftelsen Vestnorsk Jazzsenter's website?
https://www.vestnorskjazzsenter.no
Are donations to Stiftelsen Vestnorsk Jazzsenter 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.