Berzin Archives e.V.
Berzin Archives e.V., as a free information provider, is dedicated to the preservation and dissemination of academic teaching and reference material, in written, audio and video formats, to …
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Study Buddhism presents authentic Buddhist teachings in a down-to-earth and practical way. Our aim is to bring the wisdom of Buddhism to the world.
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Berzin Archives e.V., as a free information provider, is dedicated to the preservation and dissemination of academic teaching and reference material, in written, audio and video formats, to preserve the cultural and religious traditions of Tibetan Buddhism.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBerzin Archives e.V. is a registered religion nonprofit based in Berlin, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 39/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is below the average of 52/100 for religion charities in Germany.
Berzin Archives e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 39/100. 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 39 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in Germany is 52/100.
Berzin Archives e.V. is located in Berlin, Germany.
Berzin Archives e.V. is classified as a Religion organization, registered in Germany.
Berzin Archives e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 39/100. 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.
Study Buddhism presents authentic Buddhist teachings in a down-to-earth and practical way. Our aim is to bring the wisdom of Buddhism to the world. Berzin Archives e.V. is classified as a religion organization registered in Germany.
Among religion charities registered in Germany: Berzin Archives e.V.'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 39/100 is below the peer average of 52/100.
Berzin Archives 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 Berzin Archives 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 Berzin Archives e.V. directly through its donation page (https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/make-the-ageless-wisdom-of-tibet-available-to-all/). 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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German donations are deductible if Berzin Archives e.V. holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.
Berzin Archives e.V. 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.
Berzin Archives e.V. 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 Berzin Archives e.V.
- What is Berzin Archives e.V.?
- Berzin Archives e.V. is a religion nonprofit organization based in Berlin, Germany. Study Buddhism presents authentic Buddhist teachings in a down-to-earth and practical way. Our aim is to bring the wisdom of Buddhism to the world.
- Where is Berzin Archives e.V. located?
- Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. The charity operates in 29 countries.
- Is Berzin Archives e.V. trustworthy?
- Berzin Archives e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 39 out of 100 (Limited data available). 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 Berzin Archives e.V.'s website?
- http://studybuddhism.com
- Are donations to Berzin Archives 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.