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Alpenverein Salzburg

Salzburg section of the Austrian Alpine Club

Salzburg Reg: ZVR-490435492 (BMI Vereinsregister) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
57/100 · methodology

About Alpenverein Salzburg

Alpenverein Salzburg is the Salzburg section of the Austrian Alpine Club (Österreichischer Alpenverein). It organizes mountaineering, hiking, climbing and ski touring tours and courses, maintains alpine huts and marked trails, and runs youth and family programs. As part of the national federation it promotes alpine sport, safety training and protection of the mountains.

Founded
Headquarters
Salzburg
Foundation type
Association (Verein)
Operating in
Austria

Mission

To organize alpine activities and maintain mountain infrastructure for members in Salzburg.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Operating countries (1)
Austria

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar sports & recreation in Austria
Integrity Assessment This charity: 57
Peer average: 61

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Austrian register status change, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Alpenverein Salzburg has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources.

  • Established in 1948, it predates 79% of the charities in Austria GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any charities in Austria - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Austria data
  • GiveRadar's profile for Alpenverein Salzburg draws on its registration and its governance, in line with the typical charities in Austria it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Alpenverein Salzburg is a registered sports & recreation nonprofit based in Salzburg, Austria. It is registered with the Vereinsregister of the Austrian Federal Ministry. It was founded in 1948 and has been operating for 78 years. Its registration number is ZVR-490435492. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 57/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

Alpenverein Salzburg's official registration number is ZVR-490435492, as recorded in the national registry of Austria.

Alpenverein Salzburg has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100. 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 57 ('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 sports & recreation charities in Austria is 61/100.

Alpenverein Salzburg is located in Salzburg, Austria. The organization was established in 1948 and has been active for 78 years.

Alpenverein Salzburg is classified as a Sports & Recreation organization, registered in Austria. It operates as a Verein. The organization has 4 disclosed officers and directors.

According to GiveRadar's records, Alpenverein Salzburg is registered with the Vereinsregister of the Austrian Federal Ministry and overseen by the BMI. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.

Alpenverein Salzburg is the Salzburg section of the Austrian Alpine Club (Österreichischer Alpenverein). It organizes mountaineering, hiking, climbing and ski touring tours and courses, maintains alpine huts and marked trails, and runs youth and family programs. As part of the national federation it promotes alpine sport, safety training and protection of the mountains. Alpenverein Salzburg is classified as a sports & recreation organization registered in Austria. The organization was founded in 1948.

Alpenverein Salzburg 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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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Austria under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

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Gerd F••••••••
Chair

Officers & trustees (4)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

8 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Kauf von Vereinsheim - Land steigt bei Alpenverein schon auf die Bremse - Kronen Zeitung
May 2026
www.krone.at
Alpenverein Salzburg hat nach langer Suche eine Heimat – Investitionen im ehemaligen Skigebiet Gaißau-Hintersee geplant
May 2026
www.sn.at
Trotz Zeppezauer-Streit jubelt der Alpenverein Salzburg über einen Mitgliederrekord - Salzburger Nachrichten
Mar 2026
www.sn.at
Bergrettung und Alpenverein: Lawinenunglück in Großarl betrifft Alpenvereinsgruppe - MeinBezirk.at
Jan 2026
www.meinbezirk.at
Sanierung oder Verkauf? Alpenverein lässt jetzt über beliebte Berghütte abstimmen - Rosenheim24
Aug 2025
www.rosenheim24.de
Nach profil-Recherchen: Austritte beim Alpenverein - profil.at
Jul 2025
www.profil.at
Alpenverein kündigt Pachtvertrag mit Wirtsleuten – und macht beliebte Berghütte dicht - Rosenheim24
Jul 2025
www.rosenheim24.de
Zeppezauerhaus stellt Hüttenbetrieb ein - salzburg.ORF.at
Jul 2025
salzburg.orf.at

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Cause areas in Austria

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Arts & Culture 131
Education 104
Community Development 94
Social Services 62
Health 46
Science & Technology 39
Advocacy & Civil Rights 33
Environment 21
Sports & Recreation this charity 17
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Most common causes in Austria

Causes charities work on most.

Cultural Heritage 40
Refugees 22
Disability 22
Housing 17
HIV/AIDS 16
Poverty 15
Mission Work 14
Literacy 11

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Austrian Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI)
Officers and trustees
Austrian Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI) - 4 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data

Part of this profile's description was written with AI, summarizing public sources such as official registry data and the organization's own website. Financial figures, registration details, and the sources listed above are not AI-generated. Read how we use AI.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 22, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 22, 2026
Profile completeness
45%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 6
  • Named leadership · 4 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Founding date · 1948
Not available · 5
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Direct contact
    No email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Alpenverein Salzburg

What is Alpenverein Salzburg?
Alpenverein Salzburg is a sports & recreation association based in Salzburg, Austria. Alpenverein Salzburg is the Salzburg section of the Austrian Alpine Club (Österreichischer Alpenverein). It organizes mountaineering, hiking, climbing and ski touring tours and courses, maintains alpine huts and marked trails, and runs youth and family programs. As part of the national federation it promotes alpine sport, safety training and protection of the mountains.
When was Alpenverein Salzburg founded?
Alpenverein Salzburg was founded in 1948.
Who leads Alpenverein Salzburg?
Gerd Frühwirth serves as Chair.
Where is Alpenverein Salzburg located?
Headquartered in Salzburg, Austria.
Is Alpenverein Salzburg trustworthy?
Alpenverein Salzburg has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57 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 Alpenverein Salzburg's registration number?
Registration: ZVR-490435492 (Austria).
What is Alpenverein Salzburg's website?
https://www.alpenverein.at/salzburg/
Are donations to Alpenverein Salzburg 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.