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arche noVa - Initiative für Menschen in Not e. V.

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
44/100 · methodology

About arche noVa - Initiative für Menschen in Not e. V.

arche noVa e. V. is committed to a world without need, in which people can live in dignity and self-determined. Access to clean drinking water and sanitary facilities as well as good education are important foundations for us. arche nova regularly participates and upon invitation at events of the Bundestag factions, searches for contact with deputies who are concerned with development cooperation or adjacent fields. We write inclusion-related selected MdB directly, pre-ranking MPs of all factions from the Free State of Saxony. arche nova also regularly speaks out invitations to in-house events, such as "Blue Hour", New Year reception, etc. Some MdBs are also registered in our mailing key for print editions of our newsletter and the annual report.

arche noVa e. V. setzt sich ein für eine Welt ohne Not, in der Menschen selbstbestimmt und in Würde leben können. Der Zugang zu sauberem Trinkwasser und Sanitäranlagen sowie eine gute Bildung sind für uns wichtige Grundlagen. arche nova nimmt regelmäßig und auf Einladung an Veranstaltungen der Bundestagsfraktionen teil, sucht dort den Kontakt zu Abgeordneten, die mit der Entwicklungszu­sammenarbeit oder angrenzenden Feldern befasst sind. Wir schreiben anlassbezogen ausgewählte MdB direkt an, vorrangtig Abgeordnete aller Fraktionen aus dem Freistaat Sachsen. arche nova spricht auch regelmäßig selbst Einladungen zu hausinternen Veranstaltungen, wie "Blaue Stunde", Neujahrsempfang u.a. aus. Einige MdB sind ebenfalls in unserem Verteilerschlüssel für Printausgaben unseres Newsletters und des Jahresberichts registriert.

Translated from German by GiveRadar.

Founded
Headquarters
Dresden, Saxony
Size
micro

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

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

Red flags

· All clear
Tax-authority revocation
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

arche noVa - Initiative für Menschen in Not e. V. is a registered environment nonprofit based in Dresden, Saxony, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). It was founded in 1993 and has been operating for 33 years. Its registration number is R001469. 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 environment charities in Germany. The organization reports €5K in annual revenue.

arche noVa - Initiative für Menschen in Not e. V. 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 environment charities in Germany is 56/100.

arche noVa - Initiative für Menschen in Not e. V. is located in Dresden, Saxony, Germany. The organization was established in 1993 and has been active for 33 years.

Based on official tax filings, arche noVa - Initiative für Menschen in Not e. V. has €5K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of €489K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

arche noVa - Initiative für Menschen in Not e. V. is classified as a Environment organization, registered in Germany. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has €5K in annual revenue.

arche noVa - Initiative für Menschen in Not e. V. 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.

arche noVa e. V. is committed to a world without need, in which people can live in dignity and self-determined. Access to clean drinking water and sanitary facilities as well as good education are important foundations for us. arche nova regularly participates and upon invitation at events of the Bundestag factions, searches for contact with deputies who are concerned with development cooperation or adjacent fields. We write inclusion-related selected MdB directly, pre-ranking MPs of all factions from the Free State of Saxony. arche nova also regularly speaks out invitations to in-house events, such as "Blue Hour", New Year reception, etc. Some MdBs are also registered in our mailing key for... arche noVa - Initiative für Menschen in Not e. V. is classified as a environment organization registered in Germany. The organization was founded in 1993.

Among environment charities registered in Germany: arche noVa - Initiative für Menschen in Not e. V.'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 €489K.

arche noVa - Initiative für Menschen in Not 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 arche noVa - Initiative für Menschen in Not 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 arche noVa - Initiative für Menschen in Not e. V. directly through its donation page (https://arche-nova.org/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.

arche noVa - Initiative für Menschen in Not e. V. is based in Dresden, in the Free State of Saxony (Sachsen) in eastern Germany, home to Dresden and Leipzig. Germany is a federation of 16 states (Bundeslaender). Charitable status ('Gemeinnuetzigkeit') is granted by the local Finanzamt and recognised nationwide - the organisation can solicit tax-deductible donations from donors anywhere in Germany.

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German donations are deductible if arche noVa - Initiative für Menschen in Not e. V. holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.

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Leadership

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Stefan Mertenskötter
Board Member

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Peer charities

Other environment in Germany, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
arche noVa - Initiative für Menschen in Not … This page 44 €5,000 -
Bundesvereinigung gegen Schienenlärm e.V. 59 €5,000 -
AgrarBündnis e.V. 56 €55,000 -
Bund Naturschutz in Bayern e.V. 56 €55,000 -
ECOVIN Bundesverband ökologischer Weinbau e.V. 56 €5,000 -
Fair and Green e.V. 56 €55,000 -
Deutscher Fischerei-Verband e.V. Union der Berufs- und Angelfischer 56 €55,000 -
Deutsche Plattform für Mobilitätsmanagement (DEPOMM) e.V. 56 €25,000 -
Schifferbörse zu Duisburg-Ruhrort e.V. 56 €5,000 -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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

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Quick facts about arche noVa - Initiative für Menschen in Not e. V.

What is arche noVa - Initiative für Menschen in Not e. V.?
arche noVa - Initiative für Menschen in Not e. V. is a environment nonprofit organization based in Dresden, Germany. arche noVa e. V. is committed to a world without need, in which people can live in dignity and self-determined. Access to clean drinking water and sanitary facilities as well as good education are important foundations for us. arche nova regularly participates and upon invitation at events of the Bundestag factions, searches for contact with deputies who are concerned with development cooperation or adjacent fields. We write inclusion-related selected MdB directly, pre-ranking MPs of all factions from the Free State of Saxony. arche nova also regularly speaks out invitations to in-house events, such as "Blue Hour", New Year reception, etc. Some MdBs are also registered in our mailing key for print editions of our newsletter and the annual report.
When was arche noVa - Initiative für Menschen in Not e. V. founded?
arche noVa - Initiative für Menschen in Not e. V. was founded in 1993.
Who leads arche noVa - Initiative für Menschen in Not e. V.?
Stefan Mertenskötter serves as Board Member.
Where is arche noVa - Initiative für Menschen in Not e. V. located?
Headquartered in Dresden, Germany.
What is arche noVa - Initiative für Menschen in Not e. V.'s annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately Under €10K.
Is arche noVa - Initiative für Menschen in Not e. V. trustworthy?
arche noVa - Initiative für Menschen in Not e. V. 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 arche noVa - Initiative für Menschen in Not e. V.'s registration number?
Registration: R001469 (Germany).
What is arche noVa - Initiative für Menschen in Not e. V.'s website?
https://arche-nova.org
Are donations to arche noVa - Initiative für Menschen in Not 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.