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ADRA Deutschland e.V.

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
59/100 · methodology

About ADRA Deutschland e.V.

Tax-favorite organisation. Charities: Public health; Assistance for disabled people; Nature conservation and landscape management; Environmental protection and climate protection; Youth aid; Civilization; Welfare; Old-age assistance; Coastal and flood protection; People and vocational training; Rescue from life-threatening situations; Development cooperation; Mild-active purposes.

Steuerbegünstigte Organisation. Gemeinnützige Zwecke: Öffentliches Gesundheitswesen; Hilfe für Behinderte; Naturschutz und Landschaftspflege; Umweltschutz und Klimaschutz; Jugendhilfe; Bürgerschaftliches Engagement; Wohlfahrtswesen; Altenhilfe; Küsten- und Hochwasserschutz; Volks- und Berufsbildung; Rettung aus Lebensgefahr; Entwicklungszu­sammenarbeit; Mildtätige Zwecke.

Translated from German by GiveRadar.

Founded
Headquarters
Weiterstadt, Hesse
Foundation type
Registered association (Eingetragener Verein (e.V.))
Size
large
Operating in
34 countries

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

DZI Spenden-Siegel

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health
Operating countries (34)
Afghanistan Ethiopia Burkina Faso Germany Fidschi Ghana Haiti India Indonesia Yemen Laos Lebanon Madagascar Mali Morocco Mongolia Mozambique Myanmar Pakistan Philippines Poland Republik Moldau Serbia Slovakia Somalia Sudan South Sudan Syria Thailand Togo Turkey Ukraine Hungary Vanuatu … mehr

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in Germany
Integrity Assessment This charity: 59
Peer average: 59

Red flags

· All clear
Tax-authority revocation
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

ADRA Deutschland e.V. is a registered health nonprofit based in Weiterstadt, Hesse, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). It was founded in 1987 and has been operating for 39 years. Its registration number is Darmstadt VR 1965. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports €38M in annual revenue.

ADRA Deutschland e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100. 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 59 ('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 health charities in Germany is 59/100.

ADRA Deutschland e.V. is located in Weiterstadt, Hesse, Germany. The organization was established in 1987 and has been active for 39 years.

Based on official tax filings, ADRA Deutschland e.V. has €38M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of €11M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

ADRA Deutschland e.V. is classified as a Health organization, registered in Germany. It operates as a Eingetragener Verein (e.V.). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has €38M in annual revenue.

ADRA Deutschland e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the local Amtsgericht (district court). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Tax-favorite organisation. Charities: Public health; Assistance for disabled people; Nature conservation and landscape management; Environmental protection and climate protection; Youth aid; Civilization; Welfare; Old-age assistance; Coastal and flood protection; People and vocational training; Rescue from life-threatening situations; Development cooperation; Mild-active purposes. ADRA Deutschland e.V. is classified as a health organization registered in Germany. The organization was founded in 1987.

Among health charities registered in Germany: ADRA Deutschland e.V.'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100 is in line with the peer average of 59/100. Its annual revenue of €38M is well above the peer average of €11M.

ADRA Deutschland e.V. is a registered nonprofit in Germany. Donations to recognized charitable organizations (gemeinnuetzige Organisationen) are tax-deductible up to 20% of your total income. You will need a donation receipt (Zuwendungsbestaetigung) from the organization for your tax return.

ADRA Deutschland e.V. is an eingetragener Verein (e.V.) - a registered association, the most common legal form for nonprofits in Germany. An e.V. is a membership-based legal entity registered with the local Vereinsregister (association register) at the Amtsgericht (district court). Members govern the association through a general assembly (Mitgliederversammlung). Germany has over 600,000 registered associations. To qualify as 'gemeinnuetzig' (charitable), an e.V. must be recognised by the local Finanzamt (tax office) under the Abgabenordnung (AO). It is registered in the Zuwendungsempfaengerregister (ZER) maintained by the Bundeszentralamt fuer Steuern (BZSt).

You can verify ADRA Deutschland e.V.'s charitable status in several ways. First, check the Zuwendungsempfaengerregister (ZER) at https://www.bzst.de/DE/Unternehmen/Zuwendungsempfaengerregister_organisation/zuwendungsempfaengerregister_organisation_node.html - the BZSt maintains this federal register of all organisations eligible to receive tax-deductible donations in Germany. Second, you can look up the association in the Vereinsregister (association register) at the local Amtsgericht (district court) via https://www.handelsregister.de/ - this confirms the legal form, registered address, and board members. Third, check whether the organisation holds the Freistellungsbescheid (tax-exemption notice) from its local Finanzamt - the notice is re-issued every three years and confirms the 'gemeinnuetzig' status under the Abgabenordnung. Legitimate charities publish this on their website or provide it on request.

You can donate to ADRA Deutschland e.V. directly through its donation page (https://www.betterplace.org/de/organisations/235-adra-deutschland-e-v). German charities typically accept SEPA bank transfer (Ueberweisung) to the organisation's IBAN, SEPA direct debit (Lastschrift/Einzugsermaechtigung) for recurring donations, PayPal, credit card payments, and online payment processors like Stripe or Mollie. Many German charities use platforms like betterplace.org, GoFundMe, or their own Spendenseite (donation page). International donors can give via SEPA transfer (Germany is in the eurozone) or PayPal. For your donation to be tax-deductible, you need a Zuwendungsbestaetigung (donation receipt) from the organisation - for amounts up to 300 euros, a bank statement showing the transfer is sufficient.

Yes, ADRA Deutschland e.V. carries the DZI Spenden-Siegel - Germany's most widely recognised quality seal for charitable organisations, awarded by the Deutsches Zentralinstitut fuer soziale Fragen (DZI). To qualify, a charity must pass an annual independent audit covering: truthful and transparent advertising, ethical fundraising practices, sound financial management (administrative and fundraising costs must be reasonable relative to total expenditure), clear governance structures, and effective internal controls. The DZI currently awards the Spenden-Siegel to roughly 230 German charities. You can look up the full assessment at https://www.dzi.de/.

ADRA Deutschland e.V. is based in Weiterstadt, in the state of Hesse (Hessen) in central Germany, home to Frankfurt am Main. Germany is a federation of 16 states (Bundeslaender). Charitable status ('Gemeinnuetzigkeit') is granted by the local Finanzamt and recognised nationwide - the organisation can solicit tax-deductible donations from donors anywhere in Germany.

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Annual revenue
€10M-€100M
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

German donations are deductible if ADRA Deutschland e.V. holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.

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

Leadership

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Christian Molke
Board Chair

Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Solidarität nicht kaputtsparen - Aktion Deutschland Hilft
May 2026
www.aktion-deutschland-hilft.de
ADRA-Projekt von schweren Unwettern in Mosambik betroffen - Aktion Deutschland Hilft
Jan 2026
www.aktion-deutschland-hilft.de
ADRA Deutschland bei Weltklimakonferenz COP 30 in Brasilien, Adventistischer Pressedienst Deutschland APD, Story - lifeP
Nov 2025
www.lifepr.de
Aktion „Kinder helfen Kindern” von ADRA Deutschland angelaufen - Wochenanzeiger
Oct 2025
www.wochenanzeiger.de
POL-CE: Celle packt wieder mit: Aktion "Kinder helfen Kindern" startet . Die Polizei Celle ist erneut dabei. - Pressepor
Oct 2025
www.presseportal.de
Nothilfe Afghanistan - Aktion Deutschland Hilft
Sep 2025
www.aktion-deutschland-hilft.de
„Lernen mit Würde“: Zinneberg spendet Schulmöbel für Serbien - Merkur
Aug 2025
www.merkur.de
Valentina Matsela verlässt den Adra-Shop - Mitarbeiter trotzdem zuversichtlich - Come On
Jul 2024
www.come-on.de
ADRA hilft Hochwasserbetroffenen in Brasilien - Aktion Deutschland Hilft
May 2024
www.aktion-deutschland-hilft.de
ADRA-Hilfe nach dem Erdbeben in Syrien und der Türkei, Adventistischer Pressedienst Deutschland APD, Story - lifePR
Feb 2024
www.lifepr.de

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Peer charities

Other health in Germany, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
ADRA Deutschland e.V. This page 59 €37.7 million -
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Gesundheitsstadt Berlin e.V. 59 €5,000 -
Stiftung Mercator GmbH 59 €195,000 -
ADAC Luftrettung gGmbH 59 €95,000 -
Vivantes Hospiz gGmbH 59 - -
Eine Welt Forum Freiburg e.V. 59 €5,000 -
"Was hab' ich?" gemeinnützige GmbH 59 €5,000 -
Freiburger Kreis e.V. 59 €5,000 -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Bundesanzeiger (German Federal Gazette)
Financial filings
Bundesanzeiger annual disclosures
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
60%

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

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 ADRA Deutschland e.V.

What is ADRA Deutschland e.V.?
ADRA Deutschland e.V. is a health registered association based in Weiterstadt, Germany. Tax-favorite organisation. Charities: Public health; Assistance for disabled people; Nature conservation and landscape management; Environmental protection and climate protection; Youth aid; Civilization; Welfare; Old-age assistance; Coastal and flood protection; People and vocational training; Rescue from life-threatening situations; Development cooperation; Mild-active purposes.
When was ADRA Deutschland e.V. founded?
ADRA Deutschland e.V. was founded in 1987.
Who leads ADRA Deutschland e.V.?
Christian Molke serves as Board Chair.
Where is ADRA Deutschland e.V. located?
Headquartered in Weiterstadt, Germany. The charity operates in 34 countries.
What is ADRA Deutschland e.V.'s annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately €10M-€100M.
Is ADRA Deutschland e.V. trustworthy?
ADRA Deutschland e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59 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 ADRA Deutschland e.V.'s registration number?
Registration: Darmstadt VR 1965 (Germany).
What is ADRA Deutschland e.V.'s website?
https://www.adra.de
Are donations to ADRA Deutschland e.V. tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Germany 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.