Aktion Deutschland Hilft e.V.
Aktion Deutschland Hilft, Germany's Relief Coalition is a union of German relief organisations that can provide rapid and effective aid in the case of large catastrophes and emergency …
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❤ Spenden & helfen: Aktion Deutschland Hilft ist das starke Bündnis dt. Hilfsorganisationen, die gemeinsam schneller helfen. TÜV-geprüftes Portal ✓ ARD Partner ✓ Nothilfe ✓ Katastrophenvorsorge I Ukraine I Erdbeben Türkei & Syrien
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Aktion Deutschland Hilft, Germany's Relief Coalition is a union of German relief organisations that can provide rapid and effective aid in the case of large catastrophes and emergency situations abroad. To further optimise their previously successful work, the participating organisations bring together their many years of experience in humanitarian aid abroad. In exceptional cases, Aktion Deutschland Hilft is also active at home. The idea of integrating their respective knowledge and specific abilities, and through mutual extension to efficiently bundle measures for aid, unites the continued independent initiators of this mutual campaign. Overlapping and gaps in provision can already be avoided in the forefront of aid campaigns in this way. During the acute phase of a catastrophe abroad, Aktion Deutschland Hilft turns to the public with a mutual appeal for funds. Germany's Relief Coalition appeals for funds appear under the account number 102030 at the Bank fur Sozialwirtschaft. The existing administrative structures and capacities of the member organisations help to lower costs and to use directly the highest possible share of the collected donations for aid. Distribution of the donation monies takes place via a key that takes into account the capacity and capacity profile of the respective participating relief organisations. Successful examples for this system that is to be implemented by Germany's Relief Coalition exist in Great Britain and Switzerland. The Disaster Emergency Committee and the Swiss Gluckskette verify that a united approach when confronting large catastrophes eases the work of the helpers.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAktion Deutschland Hilft e.V. is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Bonn, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). It was founded in 2001 and has been operating for 25 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 47/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports €318M in annual revenue. The charity has 1 community review with an average rating of 1.0/5. On Trustpilot, it has a rating of 3.2/5 based on 1 review.
Aktion Deutschland Hilft e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 47/100. 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 47 ('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 disaster relief charities in Germany is 51/100.
Aktion Deutschland Hilft e.V. is located in Bonn, Germany. The organization was established in 2001 and has been active for 25 years.
Based on official tax filings, Aktion Deutschland Hilft e.V. has €318M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of €8M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Aktion Deutschland Hilft e.V. is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, registered in Germany. By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has €318M in annual revenue.
Aktion Deutschland Hilft e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 47/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the local Amtsgericht (district court). The organization has a moderate Trustpilot rating of 3.2/5. 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.
❤ Spenden & helfen: Aktion Deutschland Hilft ist das starke Bündnis dt. Hilfsorganisationen, die gemeinsam schneller helfen. TÜV-geprüftes Portal ✓ ARD Partner ✓ Nothilfe ✓ Katastrophenvorsorge I Ukraine I Erdbeben Türkei & Syrien Aktion Deutschland Hilft e.V. is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in Germany. The organization was founded in 2001.
Among disaster relief charities registered in Germany: Aktion Deutschland Hilft e.V.'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 47/100 is in line with the peer average of 51/100. Its annual revenue of €318M is well above the peer average of €8M.
Aktion Deutschland Hilft 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.
You can verify Aktion Deutschland Hilft 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 Aktion Deutschland Hilft e.V. directly through its donation page (https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/emergency-aid-ukraine-1/). 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, Aktion Deutschland Hilft 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/.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
German donations are deductible if Aktion Deutschland Hilft e.V. holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.
Aktion Deutschland Hilft e.V. is in Germany, 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.
Aktion Deutschland Hilft e.V. is registered in Germany. 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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Nothilfe für vertriebene Familien im Libanon - radio schwaben
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Aktion Deutschland Hilft: 25-jähriges Jubiläum - WDR
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Charged me for a donation which I never ordered. Just looking at the purchases, the donation checkbox was probably hidden on the website and was set to true.
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Quick facts about Aktion Deutschland Hilft e.V.
- What is Aktion Deutschland Hilft e.V.?
- Aktion Deutschland Hilft e.V. is a disaster relief nonprofit organization based in Bonn, Germany. ❤ Spenden & helfen: Aktion Deutschland Hilft ist das starke Bündnis dt. Hilfsorganisationen, die gemeinsam schneller helfen. TÜV-geprüftes Portal ✓ ARD Partner ✓ Nothilfe ✓ Katastrophenvorsorge I Ukraine I Erdbeben Türkei & Syrien
- When was Aktion Deutschland Hilft e.V. founded?
- Aktion Deutschland Hilft e.V. was founded in 2001.
- Who leads Aktion Deutschland Hilft e.V.?
- Edith Ursula Wallmeier serves as Board Chair.
- Where is Aktion Deutschland Hilft e.V. located?
- Headquartered in Bonn, Germany. The charity operates in 14 countries.
- What is Aktion Deutschland Hilft e.V.'s annual budget?
- Annual revenue is approximately €100M-€1B.
- Is Aktion Deutschland Hilft e.V. trustworthy?
- Aktion Deutschland Hilft e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 47 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 Aktion Deutschland Hilft e.V.'s website?
- http://www.aktion-deutschland-hilft.de
- Are donations to Aktion Deutschland Hilft 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.