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BioRN Network e.V.

Science & Technology Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg Reg Mannheim VR 332323 · Vereinsregister Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
59/100 · methodology

About BioRN Network e.V.

Tax-favoured organisation. Non-profit-making purposes: science and research.

Steuerbegünstigte Organisation. Gemeinnützige Zwecke: Wissenschaft und Forschung.

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Founded
Headquarters
Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg
Foundation type
Registered association (Eingetragener Verein (e.V.))

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in Germany
Integrity Assessment This charity: 59
Peer average: 57

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

BioRN Network e.V. is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). It was founded in 1996 and has been operating for 30 years. Its registration number is Mannheim VR 332323. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing.

BioRN Network e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100. 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 59 ('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 science & technology charities in Germany is 57/100.

BioRN Network e.V. is located in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The organization was established in 1996 and has been active for 30 years.

BioRN Network e.V. is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in Germany. It operates as a Eingetragener Verein (e.V.).

BioRN Network e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the local Amtsgericht (district court). Visit the BioRN Network e.V. profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Tax-favoured organisation. Non-profit-making purposes: science and research. BioRN Network e.V. is classified as a science & technology organization registered in Germany. The organization was founded in 1996.

Among science & technology charities registered in Germany: BioRN Network e.V.'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100 is in line with the peer average of 57/100.

BioRN Network 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.

BioRN Network e.V. is an eingetragener Verein (e.V.) - a registered association, the most common legal form for nonprofits in Germany. An e.V. is a membership-based legal entity registered with the local Vereinsregister (association register) at the Amtsgericht (district court). Members govern the association through a general assembly (Mitgliederversammlung). Germany has over 600,000 registered associations. To qualify as 'gemeinnuetzig' (charitable), an e.V. must be recognised by the local Finanzamt (tax office) under the Abgabenordnung (AO). It is registered in the Zuwendungsempfaengerregister (ZER) maintained by the Bundeszentralamt fuer Steuern (BZSt).

You can verify BioRN Network 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 BioRN Network 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.

BioRN Network e.V. is based in Heidelberg, in the state of Baden-Württemberg in southwestern Germany, home to Stuttgart, Freiburg, and Heidelberg. 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 BioRN Network e.V. holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.

Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.

Leadership

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Gitte Neubauer
Board Chair

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Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Bundesanzeiger (German Federal Gazette)

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Financial filings
No Bundesanzeiger publications on file
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

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about BioRN Network e.V.

What is BioRN Network e.V.?
BioRN Network e.V. is a science & technology registered association based in Heidelberg, Germany. Tax-favoured organisation. Non-profit-making purposes: science and research.
When was BioRN Network e.V. founded?
BioRN Network e.V. was founded in 1996.
Who leads BioRN Network e.V.?
Gitte Neubauer serves as Board Chair.
Where is BioRN Network e.V. located?
Headquartered in Heidelberg, Germany.
Is BioRN Network e.V. trustworthy?
BioRN Network e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59 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 BioRN Network e.V.'s registration number?
Registration: Mannheim VR 332323 (Germany).
What is BioRN Network e.V.'s website?
https://www.biorn.org/
Are donations to BioRN Network 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.