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Stiftelsen Scheibler
Stiftelsen Scheibler was established with capital from the Fabritiuskonsernet built by Hermann August Scheibler and Hroar Sverre Scheibler in the graphic...
Stiftelsen Scheibler
Stiftelsen Scheibler was established with capital from the Fabritiuskonsernet built by Hermann August Scheibler and Hroar Sverre Scheibler in the graphic industry. Erik Garaas, former CEO of DNB Asset Management, serves as chair while Elisabeth Gording Stang acts as deputy chair. The foundation allocates capital through direct grants rather than fund commitments. It supports social welfare initiatives focused on children and families and cultural projects in design and crafts. Confirmed partners include Kirkens Bymisjon, which receives approximately 4 million NOK annually, and Nasjonalmuseet for the Scheibler Prizes. Geographic reach remains limited to Norway with one extension to NEST operations in Sri Lanka. The foundation maintains a small board and belongs to Stiftelsesforeningen, the Norwegian industry association for foundations. Its real-asset holdings include commercial properties at Akersgata 20 and Oscars gate 30 in Oslo plus the Hroar Herman Scheibler Collection. Governance rests with the board under Erik Garaas, separating grant decisions from the original family operating businesses that generated the endowment.
General information
Firm type
Endowment
Year founded
1965
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Norway
City
Oslo
Corporate office
Oslo, Norway
Principals
Erik Garaas
Chair and Daily Leader
Elisabeth Gording Stang
Deputy Chair of the Board
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Stiftelsen Scheibler?
Erik Garaas serves as chair and daily leader with Elisabeth Gording Stang as deputy chair. The board approves grants directly.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
The endowment originated from the Scheibler family's ownership of Fabritiuskonsernet in the graphic industry.
Does Stiftelsen Scheibler participate in fund commitments or only direct grants?
The foundation makes direct grants to projects and partner organizations rather than committing to external funds.
What geographic regions receive support?
Activity concentrates in the Oslo area with one long-term partnership supporting NEST work in Sri Lanka.
How is Stiftelsen Scheibler related to the Scheibler family today?
Wealth traces to the Scheibler family but current governance sits with an independent board led by Erik Garaas.
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