Sparebankstiftelsen Tingvoll

Founded in 2009, Sparebankstiftelsen Tingvoll is a grant-making foundation based in Tingvoll, Norway working on community development, arts & culture, heritage +1 more.

Sparebankstiftelsen Tingvoll is a savings bank foundation based in Tingvoll, Norway. It was established on 1 November 2009 when Tingvoll Sparebank transferred its assets to the foundation. Its purpose is to be a stable, long-term owner of equity certificates in Sparebanken Møre, and to continue the savings bank tradition of giving grants to public-benefit purposes in the local community where Tingvoll Sparebank was rooted. Its grants go to projects in Tingvoll and parts of Gjemnes municipality, including community associations, sports and cultural groups, local history and heritage, nature and outdoor life, and projects for children and young people. Grant decisions are made by the board on the basis of recommendations from the administration. Applications are made through an online form, with an annual deadline of 31 March. Grants are not given for ordinary operating costs of associations, and rejected applications are not explained. The foundation also holds investments and publishes annual reports.