Österreichischer Alpenverein, Zweig Villach
Villach branch of the Austrian Alpine Club
Österreichischer Alpenverein, Zweig Villach, kz. Alpenverein Villach
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Alpenverein Villach is the Carinthian Villach branch 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 programs. As part of the national federation it promotes alpine sport, training and protection of the Alps.
Mission
To organize alpine activities and maintain mountain infrastructure for members in Villach.
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar sports & recreation in AustriaConcerns
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Österreichischer Alpenverein, Zweig Villach has a partial profile.
- Established in 1947, it predates 82% 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 Österreichischer Alpenverein, Zweig Villach draws on its registration and its governance, in line with the typical charities in Austria it tracks. View this cohort
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- disclosed leadership
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyÖsterreichischer Alpenverein, Zweig Villach is a registered sports & recreation nonprofit based in Villach, Carinthia, Austria. It is registered with the Vereinsregister of the Austrian Federal Ministry. It was founded in 1947 and has been operating for 79 years. Its registration number is ZVR-650900871. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 57/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.
Österreichischer Alpenverein, Zweig Villach's official registration number is ZVR-650900871, as recorded in the national registry of Austria.
Österreichischer Alpenverein, Zweig Villach 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.
Österreichischer Alpenverein, Zweig Villach is located in Villach, Carinthia, Austria. The organization was established in 1947 and has been active for 79 years.
Österreichischer Alpenverein, Zweig Villach is classified as a Sports & Recreation organization, registered in Austria. It operates as a Verein. The organization has 5 disclosed officers and directors.
According to GiveRadar's records, Österreichischer Alpenverein, Zweig Villach 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.
Alpenverein Villach is the Carinthian Villach branch 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 programs. As part of the national federation it promotes alpine sport, training and protection of the Alps. Österreichischer Alpenverein, Zweig Villach is classified as a sports & recreation organization registered in Austria. The organization was founded in 1947.
Österreichischer Alpenverein, Zweig Villach 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.
Österreichischer Alpenverein, Zweig Villach, kz. Alpenverein Villach 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.
Österreichischer Alpenverein, Zweig Villach, kz. Alpenverein Villach 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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Leadership
Officers & trustees (5)
Source: Public filings
5 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Austrian Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI)
- Officers and trustees
- Austrian Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI) - 5 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Named leadership · 5 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Founding date · 1947
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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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Direct contactNo email or phone published
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about Österreichischer Alpenverein, Zweig Villach
- What is Österreichischer Alpenverein, Zweig Villach?
- Österreichischer Alpenverein, Zweig Villach is a sports & recreation association based in Villach, Austria. Alpenverein Villach is the Carinthian Villach branch 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 programs. As part of the national federation it promotes alpine sport, training and protection of the Alps.
- When was Österreichischer Alpenverein, Zweig Villach founded?
- Österreichischer Alpenverein, Zweig Villach was founded in 1947.
- Who leads Österreichischer Alpenverein, Zweig Villach?
- Werner Pfeifer serves as Chair.
- Where is Österreichischer Alpenverein, Zweig Villach located?
- Headquartered in Villach, Carinthia, Austria.
- Is Österreichischer Alpenverein, Zweig Villach trustworthy?
- Österreichischer Alpenverein, Zweig Villach 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 Österreichischer Alpenverein, Zweig Villach's registration number?
- Registration: ZVR-650900871 (Austria).
- What is Österreichischer Alpenverein, Zweig Villach's website?
- https://www.alpenverein.at/villach/
- Are donations to Österreichischer Alpenverein, Zweig Villach 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.