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AMCHA Deutschland

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
44/100 · methodology

About AMCHA Deutschland

The aim of Amcha Deutschland e.V. is to provide psychosocial assistance to victims of the Holocaust and their families. The Holocaust is one of the most extreme examples of collective violence. Years of persecution and violence often lead to severe psychological injuries among survivors and their descendants, which have a long lasting effect. Survivors often suffer from a combination of post-traumatic symptoms and age-related depression and isolation. They are overwhelmed by guilt feelings, worries, nightmares and fears of imaginary dangers and real disasters. The survivors and their descendants therefore need professional psychosocial assistance to process the severe traumatizations. In addition, Amcha Germany provides training and events to spread the history of the Holocaust and supports the debate on anti-Semitism and …

Ziel von Amcha Deutschland e.V. ist es, psychosoziale Hilfe für Opfer des Holocaust und ihre Familien zu leisten. Der Holocaust zählt zu den extremsten Beispielen kollektiver Gewalt. Die jahrelange Verfolgung und Gewalt führen bei den Überlebenden und ihren Nachkommen oftmals zu starken seelischen Verletzungen, die ein Leben lang nachwirken. Überlebende leiden oftmals an einer Kombination von posttraumatischen Symptomen und altersbedingter Depression und Isolation. Sie sind überwältigt von Schuldgefühlen, Sorgen, Albträumen und Ängsten vor imaginären Gefahren und wirklichen Katastrophen. Die Überlebenden und deren Nachfahren benötigen daher professionelle, psychosoziale Hilfsangebote, um die schweren Traumatisierungen zu verarbeiten. Zudem vermittelt Amcha Deutschland in Schulungen und Veranstaltungen die Geschichte des Holocaust und untersützt die Auseinandersetzung mit Antisemitismus und Rechtsextremismus. Amcha veröffentlicht Publikationen und fördert den …

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Founded
Headquarters
Berlin
Size
micro

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in Germany
Integrity Assessment This charity: 44
Peer average: 56

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Tax-authority revocation
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AMCHA Deutschland is a registered community development nonprofit based in Berlin, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). It was founded in 1988 and has been operating for 38 years. Its registration number is R004706. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 56/100 for community development charities in Germany. The organization reports €5K in annual revenue.

AMCHA Deutschland has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44/100. 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 44 ('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 community development charities in Germany is 56/100.

AMCHA Deutschland is located in Berlin, Germany. The organization was established in 1988 and has been active for 38 years.

Based on official tax filings, AMCHA Deutschland has €5K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of €4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

AMCHA Deutschland is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Germany. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has €5K in annual revenue.

AMCHA Deutschland has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44/100. 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.

The aim of Amcha Deutschland e.V. is to provide psychosocial assistance to victims of the Holocaust and their families. The Holocaust is one of the most extreme examples of collective violence. Years of persecution and violence often lead to severe psychological injuries among survivors and their descendants, which have a long lasting effect. Survivors often suffer from a combination of post-traumatic symptoms and age-related depression and isolation. They are overwhelmed by guilt feelings, worries, nightmares and fears of imaginary dangers and real disasters. The survivors and their descendants therefore need professional psychosocial assistance to process the severe traumatizations. In addition, Amcha Germany provides training and events to spread the history... AMCHA Deutschland is classified as a community development organization registered in Germany. The organization was founded in 1988.

Among community development charities registered in Germany: AMCHA Deutschland's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44/100 is below the peer average of 56/100. Its annual revenue of €5K is below the peer average of €4M.

AMCHA Deutschland 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 AMCHA Deutschland'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 AMCHA Deutschland directly through its donation page (https://amcha.de/spenden/). 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.

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Tax-deductibility for donors

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

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Leadership

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Lukas Welz
Board Chair

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Peer charities

Other community development in Germany, by integrity assessment

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Bundesanzeiger (German Federal Gazette)
Financial filings
Bundesanzeiger annual disclosures

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
50%

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
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

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 AMCHA Deutschland

What is AMCHA Deutschland?
AMCHA Deutschland is a community development nonprofit organization based in Berlin, Germany. The aim of Amcha Deutschland e.V. is to provide psychosocial assistance to victims of the Holocaust and their families. The Holocaust is one of the most extreme examples of collective violence. Years of persecution and violence often lead to severe psychological injuries among survivors and their descendants, which have a long lasting effect. Survivors often suffer from a combination of post-traumatic symptoms and age-related depression and isolation. They are overwhelmed by guilt feelings, worries, nightmares and fears of imaginary dangers and real disasters. The survivors and their descendants therefore need professional psychosocial assistance to process the severe traumatizations. In addition, Amcha Germany provides training and events to spread the history of the Holocaust and supports the debate on anti-Semitism and right-wing extremism. Amcha publishes publications and promotes the exchange of expertise and the networking of profession-related actors in order to spread the findings gained in the aid with Holocaust survivors. Promoting the public and professional perception of the consequences of collective violence and the psychosocial consequences of the Holocaust.
When was AMCHA Deutschland founded?
AMCHA Deutschland was founded in 1988.
Who leads AMCHA Deutschland?
Lukas Welz serves as Board Chair.
Where is AMCHA Deutschland located?
Headquartered in Berlin, Germany.
What is AMCHA Deutschland's annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately Under €10K.
Is AMCHA Deutschland trustworthy?
AMCHA Deutschland has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44 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 AMCHA Deutschland's registration number?
Registration: R004706 (Germany).
What is AMCHA Deutschland's website?
https://www.amcha.de
Are donations to AMCHA Deutschland 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.