AFS-Fluechtlingshilfe-Stiftung
Refugee aid for neglected needs worldwide
AFS-Flüchtlingshilfe-Stiftung
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The AFS-Fluechtlingshilfe-Stiftung is a refugee aid foundation based in Linz, Upper Austria, that has supported refugees in Austria and abroad since 1978. It focuses on reaching people where little or no other help arrives, prioritising medical assistance and help-to-self-help in neglected situations. The foundation is a UN-registered non-governmental organisation recognised by the UN and the International Organization for Migration.
Mission
To assist especially needy refugees in Austria and abroad, prioritising medical aid and overlooked situations.
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, AFS-Fluechtlingshilfe-Stiftung has a partial profile.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAFS-Fluechtlingshilfe-Stiftung is a registered international nonprofit based in Linz, Upper Austria, Austria. It is registered with the Vereinsregister of the Austrian Federal Ministry. It was founded in 1978 and has been operating for 48 years. Its registration number is STIFT-afs-fluchtlingshilfe-stiftung. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 51/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
AFS-Fluechtlingshilfe-Stiftung's official registration number is STIFT-afs-fluchtlingshilfe-stiftung, as recorded in the national registry of Austria.
AFS-Fluechtlingshilfe-Stiftung has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51/100. 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 51 ('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 international charities in Austria is 60/100.
AFS-Fluechtlingshilfe-Stiftung is located in Linz, Upper Austria, Austria. The organization was established in 1978 and has been active for 48 years.
AFS-Fluechtlingshilfe-Stiftung is classified as an International organization, registered in Austria. It operates as a Stiftung.
According to GiveRadar's records, AFS-Fluechtlingshilfe-Stiftung is registered with the Vereinsregister of the Austrian Federal Ministry and overseen by the BMI. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The AFS-Fluechtlingshilfe-Stiftung is a refugee aid foundation based in Linz, Upper Austria, that has supported refugees in Austria and abroad since 1978. It focuses on reaching people where little or no other help arrives, prioritising medical assistance and help-to-self-help in neglected situations. The foundation is a UN-registered non-governmental organisation recognised by the UN and the International Organization for Migration. AFS-Fluechtlingshilfe-Stiftung is classified as an international organization registered in Austria. The organization was founded in 1978.
AFS-Fluechtlingshilfe-Stiftung is registered in Austria. Donations to qualifying Austrian nonprofits are tax-deductible up to 10% of your income from the previous year. The organization must be listed in the official BMF list of eligible organizations.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Austria under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
AFS-Flüchtlingshilfe-Stiftung is in Austria, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
AFS-Flüchtlingshilfe-Stiftung is registered in Austria. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Austrian Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI)
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Named leadership · Lead officer named
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Headquarters address · On file
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Founding date · 1978
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Official websiteNo verified website on record
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Direct contactNo email or phone published
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about AFS-Fluechtlingshilfe-Stiftung
- What is AFS-Fluechtlingshilfe-Stiftung?
- AFS-Fluechtlingshilfe-Stiftung is a international foundation based in Linz, Austria. The AFS-Fluechtlingshilfe-Stiftung is a refugee aid foundation based in Linz, Upper Austria, that has supported refugees in Austria and abroad since 1978. It focuses on reaching people where little or no other help arrives, prioritising medical assistance and help-to-self-help in neglected situations. The foundation is a UN-registered non-governmental organisation recognised by the UN and the International Organization for Migration.
- When was AFS-Fluechtlingshilfe-Stiftung founded?
- AFS-Fluechtlingshilfe-Stiftung was founded in 1978.
- Who leads AFS-Fluechtlingshilfe-Stiftung?
- Mag. Dr. Markus Langer Stellvertretender Vorsitzender des Stiftungsvorstandes: 2) Mag. Dr. Jürgen Zauner serves as Chair.
- Where is AFS-Fluechtlingshilfe-Stiftung located?
- Headquartered in Linz, Upper Austria, Austria.
- Is AFS-Fluechtlingshilfe-Stiftung trustworthy?
- AFS-Fluechtlingshilfe-Stiftung has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51 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 AFS-Fluechtlingshilfe-Stiftung's registration number?
- Registration: STIFT-afs-fluchtlingshilfe-stiftung (Austria).
- Are donations to AFS-Fluechtlingshilfe-Stiftung tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Austria 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.