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Der BerufsVerband Oecotrophologie e. V. (VDOE) setzt sich seit 1973 als berufspolitische Vertretung für alle ein, die Oecotrophologie, Ernährungs-, Haushalts-, Lebensmittelwissenschaften oder ein vergleichbares Studium abgeschlossen haben oder eines dieser Fächer studieren. Derzeit repräsentiert der VDOE rund 4.100 Mitglieder, davon ca. 400 Studierende und 77 Korporative Mitglieder, wie Unternehmen, Verbände, Hochschulen und Institutionen den BerufsVerband, die den Verband unterstützen. Der VDOE arbeitet unabhängig und ohne Verfolgung wirtschaftlicher Ziele. Vorrangiges Ziel ist die Erschließung von Arbeitsgebieten für die Berufsgruppe sowie die Sicherung und Förderung ihres qualifikationsgerechten Einsatzes. Der Verband hilft seinen Mitgliedern in allen beruflichen Fragen weiter, vom Studium, über den Berufseinstieg, die weitere Qualifizierung und das berufliche Weiterkommen - unabhängig davon, ob sie selbstständig oder im Angestelltenverhältnis tätig sind. Der …
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, BerufsVerband Oecotrophologie (VDOE) has a substantially complete profile.
- GiveRadar has verified financial records for only 1% of community development charities in Germany, and this is one of them. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 99% of the 333,723 community development charities in Germany it 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
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBerufsVerband Oecotrophologie (VDOE) is a registered community development nonprofit based in Berlin, Berlin, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). It was founded in 1973 and has been operating for 53 years. Its registration number is R003511. 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.
BerufsVerband Oecotrophologie (VDOE)'s official registration number is R003511, as recorded in the national registry of Germany.
BerufsVerband Oecotrophologie (VDOE) 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.
BerufsVerband Oecotrophologie (VDOE) is located in Berlin, Berlin, Germany. The organization was established in 1973 and has been active for 53 years.
Based on official tax filings, BerufsVerband Oecotrophologie (VDOE) 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.
BerufsVerband Oecotrophologie (VDOE) 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, BerufsVerband Oecotrophologie (VDOE) is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register) and overseen by the local Amtsgericht (district court). 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 VDOE is a professional association that supports its members in all professional matters, from the study, from the vocational training and professional training activities to the professional training activities of the professional association. The VDOE is a representative of the professional association. The VDOE is a representative of the professional association, from the vocational training organizations to the professional association, from the vocational training organizations to the professional associations and from the professional associations to the professional associations. The VDOE is a representative of the professional association, from the vocational training organizations to the professional associations and from the professional associations to the professional associations. The VDOE is a... BerufsVerband Oecotrophologie (VDOE) is classified as a community development organization registered in Germany. The organization was founded in 1973.
Among community development charities registered in Germany: Its annual revenue of €35K is below the peer average of €4M.
BerufsVerband Oecotrophologie (VDOE) 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 BerufsVerband Oecotrophologie (VDOE)'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 BerufsVerband Oecotrophologie (VDOE) 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.
BerufsVerband Oecotrophologie (VDOE) is based in Berlin, in Berlin, Germany's capital and largest city. 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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Tax-deductibility for donors
German donations are deductible if BerufsVerband Oecotrophologie (VDOE) holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.
BerufsVerband Oecotrophologie (VDOE) is in Germany, 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.
BerufsVerband Oecotrophologie (VDOE) is registered in Germany. 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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Quick facts about BerufsVerband Oecotrophologie (VDOE)
- What is BerufsVerband Oecotrophologie (VDOE)?
- BerufsVerband Oecotrophologie (VDOE) is a community development nonprofit organization based in Berlin, Germany. The VDOE is a professional association that supports its members in all professional matters, from the study, from the vocational training and professional training activities to the professional training activities of the professional association. The VDOE is a representative of the professional association. The VDOE is a representative of the professional association, from the vocational training organizations to the professional association, from the vocational training organizations to the professional associations and from the professional associations to the professional associations. The VDOE is a representative of the professional association, from the vocational training organizations to the professional associations and from the professional associations to the professional associations. The VDOE is a representative of the professional associations and from the professional associations to the professional associations and from the professional associations to the professional associations. The VDOE is a representative of the professional associations and from the professional associations to the professional associations and from the professional associations to the professional associations and from the professional associations to the professional associations and from the professional associations to the professional associations and from the professional associations to the professional associations and from the regional organizations.
- When was BerufsVerband Oecotrophologie (VDOE) founded?
- BerufsVerband Oecotrophologie (VDOE) was founded in 1973.
- Who leads BerufsVerband Oecotrophologie (VDOE)?
- Silke Lichtenstein serves as Board Chair.
- Where is BerufsVerband Oecotrophologie (VDOE) located?
- Headquartered in Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
- What is BerufsVerband Oecotrophologie (VDOE)'s annual budget?
- Annual revenue is approximately €10K-€100K.
- Is BerufsVerband Oecotrophologie (VDOE) trustworthy?
- BerufsVerband Oecotrophologie (VDOE) 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 BerufsVerband Oecotrophologie (VDOE)'s registration number?
- Registration: R003511 (Germany).
- What is BerufsVerband Oecotrophologie (VDOE)'s website?
- https://www.vdoe.de
- Are donations to BerufsVerband Oecotrophologie (VDOE) 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.