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Automobilclub von Deutschland e. V.

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
47/100 · methodology

About Automobilclub von Deutschland e. V.

The statutory mandate of the AvD is the association of persons interested in promoting mobility, motorsport and tourism, traffic safety and international friendly relations. This results in the promotion of the interests of its members in terms of their mobility as an individual and as part of society. The AvD is neutral in party politics and pursues its purpose in constant exchange with its members and society, politics and the economy. The club participates at all levels in the discussions and discussions and brings its expertise. This is done through opinions on draft laws and regulations of the Federal Ministries. In the context of hearings and other forms of participation of the Federal Government, the German Bundestag and the Federal …

Der satzungsgemäße Auftrag des AvD ist der Zusammenschluss der an der Förderung der Mobilität, des Motorsports und der Touristik, der Verkehrssicherheit und der internationalen freundschaftlichen Beziehungen interessierten Personen. Daraus ergibt sich das Eintreten für die Interessen seiner Mitglieder in Hinblick auf deren Mobilität als Individuum und als Teil der Gesellschaft. Der AvD ist dabei parteipolitisch neutral und verfolgt seinen Zweck im steten Austausch mit seinen Mitgliedern und der Gesellschaft, der Politik und der Wirtschaft. Der Club beteiligt sich auf allen Ebenen an den Diskussionen und Beratungen und bringt seine Expertise ein. Das geschieht durch Stellungnahmen zu Gesetzes- und Verordnungsentwürfen der Bundesministerien. Im Rahmen von Anhörungen und anderen Beteiligungsformaten von Bundesregierung, Deutschem Bundestag und den Bundesministerien bringen wir die Anliegen unserer …

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Founded
Headquarters
Frankfurt am Main, Hesse
Size
micro

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in Germany
Integrity Assessment This charity: 47
Peer average: 62

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Tax-authority revocation, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Automobilclub von Deutschland e. V. with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources.

  • GiveRadar has verified financial records for only 1% of community development charities in Germany, and this is one of them. See national comparisons
  • It is one of the better-documented community development charities in Germany GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its governance and its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • 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

Automobilclub von Deutschland e. V. is a registered community development nonprofit based in Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). It was founded in 2026. Its registration number is R003618. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 47/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports €35K in annual revenue. The charity has 4 community reviews with an average rating of 4.8/5. On Trustpilot, it has a rating of 4.7/5 based on 2426 reviews.

Automobilclub von Deutschland e. V.'s official registration number is R003618, as recorded in the national registry of Germany.

Automobilclub von Deutschland 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 community development charities in Germany is 62/100.

Automobilclub von Deutschland e. V. is located in Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany.

Based on official tax filings, Automobilclub von Deutschland e. V. has €35K 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.

Automobilclub von Deutschland e. V. is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Germany. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has €35K in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, Automobilclub von Deutschland e. V. is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register) and overseen by the local Amtsgericht (district court). The organization has a strong Trustpilot rating of 4.7/5. 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.

The statutory mandate of the AvD is the association of persons interested in promoting mobility, motorsport and tourism, traffic safety and international friendly relations. This results in the promotion of the interests of its members in terms of their mobility as an individual and as part of society. The AvD is neutral in party politics and pursues its purpose in constant exchange with its members and society, politics and the economy. The club participates at all levels in the discussions and discussions and brings its expertise. This is done through opinions on draft laws and regulations of the Federal Ministries. In the context of hearings and other forms of participation... Automobilclub von Deutschland e. V. is classified as a community development organization registered in Germany. The organization was founded in 2026.

Among community development charities registered in Germany: Its annual revenue of €35K is below the peer average of €4M.

Automobilclub von Deutschland 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 Automobilclub von Deutschland 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.

Contact Automobilclub von Deutschland e. V. directly for current donation methods. 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.

Automobilclub von Deutschland e. V. is based in Frankfurt am Main, in the state of Hesse (Hessen) in central Germany, home to Frankfurt am Main. 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.

Annual revenue
€10K-€100K
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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

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Leadership

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Lutz L••• L•••••
President

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Donor reviews (4)

4.8 / 5 average · includes imported Trustpilot

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★★★★★ Problem with Car, fixed in couple of minutes

I had a problem with my car, and i made a call. They responded quickly and were able to communicate clearly in English. The understood my problem and helped me straight away. Help reached in a couple of minutes, diagnosed the problem, and fixed it on the spot. I can highly recommend it.

Dr. Imran Donor · Apr 10, 2026 Trustpilot Trustpilot
★★★★ Quick and intuitive access

Quick and intuitive access. Fair fees for individual services. After 40 years of ADAC membership, best decision ever....

Marco Scafaro Donor · Apr 10, 2026 Trustpilot Trustpilot
★★★★★ Very good and prompt service by AvD all…

Very good and prompt service by AvD all the time.

Pradeep Nayak Donor · Apr 10, 2026 Trustpilot Trustpilot
★★★★★ Good service

They given good service

Jeyaram Savari raj Donor · Apr 10, 2026 Trustpilot Trustpilot

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Cause areas in Germany

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

Community Development this charity 333,723
Education 91,396
Social Services 57,991
Arts & Culture 55,916
Health 33,744
International 29,261
Youth Development 20,117
Environment 16,305
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Most common causes in Germany

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 66,182
Education 55,923
Foster Care 51,710
Arts & Culture 43,294
Eldercare & Aging 26,255
International Development 15,257
Health 14,436
Disability 13,265

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Bundesanzeiger (German Federal Gazette)
Financial filings
Bundesanzeiger annual disclosures
Donor reviews (external)
Trustpilot consumer reviews
Community reviews (verified email)
GiveRadar Community Reviews - 4 verified review(s) on file.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 7, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 7, 2026
Profile completeness
50%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 7
  • Financial data · Annual revenue figure on record
  • Named leadership · Lead officer named
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 2026
Not available · 4
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Automobilclub von Deutschland e. V.

What is Automobilclub von Deutschland e. V.?
Automobilclub von Deutschland e. V. is a community development nonprofit organization based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. The statutory mandate of the AvD is the association of persons interested in promoting mobility, motorsport and tourism, traffic safety and international friendly relations. This results in the promotion of the interests of its members in terms of their mobility as an individual and as part of society. The AvD is neutral in party politics and pursues its purpose in constant exchange with its members and society, politics and the economy. The club participates at all levels in the discussions and discussions and brings its expertise. This is done through opinions on draft laws and regulations of the Federal Ministries. In the context of hearings and other forms of participation of the Federal Government, the German Bundestag and the Federal Ministries, we listen to the concerns of our members in all areas of mobility. Likewise, contact is maintained with members of the above-named institutions in order to promote dialogue and exchange. In particular to promote traffic safety, the AvD participates together with other associations and associations in specialist events and podiums and strives to network actors from civil society, business, science and politics.
When was Automobilclub von Deutschland e. V. founded?
Automobilclub von Deutschland e. V. was founded in 2026.
Who leads Automobilclub von Deutschland e. V.?
Lutz Leif Linden serves as President.
Where is Automobilclub von Deutschland e. V. located?
Headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany.
What is Automobilclub von Deutschland e. V.'s annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately €10K-€100K.
Is Automobilclub von Deutschland e. V. trustworthy?
Automobilclub von Deutschland 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 Automobilclub von Deutschland e. V.'s registration number?
Registration: R003618 (Germany).
What is Automobilclub von Deutschland e. V.'s website?
https://www.avd.de
Are donations to Automobilclub von Deutschland 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.