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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
43/100 · methodology

About BICC - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies gGmbH

The BICC (Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies) deals with global issues of peace and conflict research. Its research focuses on problems of organized violence. Its topics range from the mobilization or demobilization of actors in violence, arms exports and small arms control to the importance of organized violence in global migration flows and the use of natural resources. The centre conducts research in an application-oriented and transdisciplinary manner; on this basis it provides technical and policy advice as well as contributions to public debates. At the same time, these practical experiences and exchanges with various experts open up opportunities for further academic research. This creates a unique knowledge cycle. BICC is an extra-university think tank with an international staff. …

Das BICC (Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies) befasst sich mit globalen Themen der Friedens- und Konfliktforschung. Im Zentrum seiner Forschung stehen Probleme der organisierten Gewalt. Seine Themen reichen von der Mobilisierung bzw. Demobilisierung von Gewaltakteuren über Rüstungsexporte und Kleinwaffenkontrolle bis hin zur Bedeutung von organisierter Gewalt in globalen Migrationsströmen und der Nutzung natürlicher Ressourcen. Das Zentrum forscht anwendungsorientiert und transdiziplinär; auf dieser Grundlage leistet es technische und Politikberatung sowie Beiträge zu öffentlichen Debatten. Gleichzeitig eröffnen diese praktischen Erfahrungen und der Austausch mit verschiedenen Fachleuten Möglichkeiten für weitere akademische Forschung. So entsteht ein unikaler Wissenskreislauf. BICC ist ein außeruniversitärer Think Tank mit einem internationalen Mitarbeiterstab. Es wurde 1994 gegründet und ist Mitglied der Johannes-Rau-F­orschungsgemei­nschaft. Sein Direktor hat einen Lehrstuhl für …

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Headquarters
Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia
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: 43
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

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, BICC - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies gGmbH 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
  • 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 holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 98% of the 333,723 community development charities in Germany it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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  • government registration
  • financial records
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
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  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

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BICC - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies gGmbH is a registered community development nonprofit based in Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). Its registration number is R003273. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 43/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports €0 in annual revenue.

BICC - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies gGmbH's official registration number is R003273, as recorded in the national registry of Germany.

BICC - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies gGmbH has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43/100. 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 43 ('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.

BICC - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies gGmbH is located in Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

Based on official tax filings, BICC - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies gGmbH has €0 in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

BICC - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies gGmbH is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Germany. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has €0 in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, BICC - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies gGmbH 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 BICC (Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies) deals with global issues of peace and conflict research. Its research focuses on problems of organized violence. Its topics range from the mobilization or demobilization of actors in violence, arms exports and small arms control to the importance of organized violence in global migration flows and the use of natural resources. The centre conducts research in an application-oriented and transdisciplinary manner; on this basis it provides technical and policy advice as well as contributions to public debates. At the same time, these practical experiences and exchanges with various experts open up opportunities for further academic research. This creates a unique knowledge cycle... BICC - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies gGmbH is classified as a community development organization registered in Germany.

BICC - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies gGmbH 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 BICC - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies gGmbH'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 BICC - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies gGmbH 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.

BICC - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies gGmbH is based in Bonn, in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia (Nordrhein-Westfalen), Germany's most populous state, home to Cologne, Düsseldorf, and Dortmund. 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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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

German donations are deductible if BICC - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies gGmbH holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.

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Leadership

CO
Conrad S•••••••
Managing Director

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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)

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 7, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 7, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 5
  • 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
Not available · 6
  • Financial data
    No Bundesanzeiger publications on file
  • 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
  • Founding date
    Year founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about BICC - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies gGmbH

What is BICC - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies gGmbH?
BICC - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies gGmbH is a community development nonprofit organization based in Bonn, Germany. The BICC (Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies) deals with global issues of peace and conflict research. Its research focuses on problems of organized violence. Its topics range from the mobilization or demobilization of actors in violence, arms exports and small arms control to the importance of organized violence in global migration flows and the use of natural resources. The centre conducts research in an application-oriented and transdisciplinary manner; on this basis it provides technical and policy advice as well as contributions to public debates. At the same time, these practical experiences and exchanges with various experts open up opportunities for further academic research. This creates a unique knowledge cycle. BICC is an extra-university think tank with an international staff. It was founded in 1994 and is a member of the Johannes Rau research community. Its director holds a chair for peace and conflict research at the University of Bonn. The institute receives annual basic funding from the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. Its clients include German and international science institutions, German federal ministries and international organisations.
Who leads BICC - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies gGmbH?
Conrad Schetter serves as Managing Director.
Where is BICC - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies gGmbH located?
Headquartered in Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
Is BICC - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies gGmbH trustworthy?
BICC - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies gGmbH has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43 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 BICC - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies gGmbH's registration number?
Registration: R003273 (Germany).
What is BICC - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies gGmbH's website?
https://www.bicc.de
Are donations to BICC - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies gGmbH 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.