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Björn Steiger Stiftung

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
51/100 · methodology

About Björn Steiger Stiftung

Tax-free organization. Non-profit-making purposes: rescue from life-threatening conditions.

Steuerbegünstigte Organisation. Gemeinnützige Zwecke: Rettung aus Lebensgefahr.

Translated from German by GiveRadar.

Founded
Headquarters
Winnenden, Baden-Württemberg
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

DZI Spenden-Siegel

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Social Services

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in Germany
Integrity Assessment This charity: 51
Peer average: 58

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

Björn Steiger Stiftung is a registered social services nonprofit based in Winnenden, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). It was founded in 1969 and has been operating for 57 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports €5K in annual revenue.

Björn Steiger Stiftung has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51/100. 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 51 ('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 social services charities in Germany is 58/100.

Björn Steiger Stiftung is located in Winnenden, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The organization was established in 1969 and has been active for 57 years.

Based on official tax filings, Björn Steiger Stiftung has €5K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of €27M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Björn Steiger Stiftung is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in Germany. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has €5K in annual revenue.

Björn Steiger Stiftung has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51/100. 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.

Tax-free organization. Non-profit-making purposes: rescue from life-threatening conditions. Björn Steiger Stiftung is classified as a social services organization registered in Germany. The organization was founded in 1969.

Among social services charities registered in Germany: Björn Steiger Stiftung's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51/100 is in line with the peer average of 58/100. Its annual revenue of €5K is below the peer average of €27M.

Björn Steiger Stiftung 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 Björn Steiger Stiftung'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 Björn Steiger Stiftung directly through its donation page (https://www.betterplace.org/de/organisations/27319-bjoern-steiger-stiftung). 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.

Yes, Björn Steiger Stiftung carries the DZI Spenden-Siegel - Germany's most widely recognised quality seal for charitable organisations, awarded by the Deutsches Zentralinstitut fuer soziale Fragen (DZI). To qualify, a charity must pass an annual independent audit covering: truthful and transparent advertising, ethical fundraising practices, sound financial management (administrative and fundraising costs must be reasonable relative to total expenditure), clear governance structures, and effective internal controls. The DZI currently awards the Spenden-Siegel to roughly 230 German charities. You can look up the full assessment at https://www.dzi.de/.

Björn Steiger Stiftung is based in Winnenden, 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 Björn Steiger Stiftung holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.

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Leadership

PI
Pierre-Enric Steiger
Board Member

Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Warum in Deutschland so viele Fußgänger und Radfahrer verunglücken - SWR

www.swr.de · · Neutral

Notfallmanagement: Björn Steiger Stiftung fordert bundesweite Standardabfragen - AD HOC NEWS

www.ad-hoc-news.de · · Neutral

Wenn jede Sekunde zählt: Warum Standards beim Anruf Leben retten / Björn Steiger Stiftung fordert Einführung qualifizierter Abfragestandards in Rettungsleitstellen - Braunschweiger Zeitung

www.braunschweiger-zeitung.de · · Neutral

Transportinkubator für die Lausitz: Björn Steiger Stiftung baut Notfallversorgung von Babys und Kindern aus - Monitor Versorgungsforschung

www.monitor-versorgungsforschung.de · · Neutral

Björn Steiger Stiftung zeichnet Innovation und Engagement im Rettungswesen aus - Monitor Versorgungsforschung

www.monitor-versorgungsforschung.de · · Positive

Interview - Tag des Notrufs: Noch viel Verbesserungsbedarf in Deutschland - rbb24 Inforadio

www.inforadio.de · · Neutral

„In Deutschland sterben täglich Menschen, weil wir ein strukturelles Problem haben“ - AerzteZeitung.de

www.aerztezeitung.de · · Neutral

Björn-Steiger-Stiftung - Studie zu Tempo 30: Weniger Unfälle, kaum längere Fahrzeit - Deutschlandfunk

www.deutschlandfunk.de · · Neutral

Verkehr: Studie zu Tempo 30: Weniger Unfälle, kaum längere Fahrzeit - DIE ZEIT

www.zeit.de · · Neutral

Björn Steiger Stiftung untersucht Fahrunfälle mit Senioren: Braucht es Fahrtüchtigkeitsprüfungen? - tagesschau.de

www.tagesschau.de · · Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Warum in Deutschland so viele Fußgänger und Radfahrer verunglücken - SWR
May 2026
www.swr.de
Notfallmanagement: Björn Steiger Stiftung fordert bundesweite Standardabfragen - AD HOC NEWS
May 2026
www.ad-hoc-news.de
Wenn jede Sekunde zählt: Warum Standards beim Anruf Leben retten / Björn Steiger Stiftung fordert Einführung qualifizier
May 2026
www.braunschweiger-zeitung.de
Transportinkubator für die Lausitz: Björn Steiger Stiftung baut Notfallversorgung von Babys und Kindern aus - Monitor Ve
May 2026
www.monitor-versorgungsforschung.de
Björn Steiger Stiftung zeichnet Innovation und Engagement im Rettungswesen aus - Monitor Versorgungsforschung
Mar 2026
www.monitor-versorgungsforschung.de
Interview - Tag des Notrufs: Noch viel Verbesserungsbedarf in Deutschland - rbb24 Inforadio
Feb 2026
www.inforadio.de
„In Deutschland sterben täglich Menschen, weil wir ein strukturelles Problem haben“ - AerzteZeitung.de
Feb 2026
www.aerztezeitung.de
Björn-Steiger-Stiftung - Studie zu Tempo 30: Weniger Unfälle, kaum längere Fahrzeit - Deutschlandfunk
Jan 2026
www.deutschlandfunk.de
Verkehr: Studie zu Tempo 30: Weniger Unfälle, kaum längere Fahrzeit - DIE ZEIT
Jan 2026
www.zeit.de
Björn Steiger Stiftung untersucht Fahrunfälle mit Senioren: Braucht es Fahrtüchtigkeitsprüfungen? - tagesschau.de
Oct 2025
www.tagesschau.de

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Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Bundesanzeiger (German Federal Gazette)
Financial filings
Bundesanzeiger annual disclosures
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
60%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

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 Björn Steiger Stiftung

What is Björn Steiger Stiftung?
Björn Steiger Stiftung is a social services nonprofit organization based in Winnenden, Germany. Tax-free organization. Non-profit-making purposes: rescue from life-threatening conditions.
When was Björn Steiger Stiftung founded?
Björn Steiger Stiftung was founded in 1969.
Who leads Björn Steiger Stiftung?
Pierre-Enric Steiger serves as Board Member.
Where is Björn Steiger Stiftung located?
Headquartered in Winnenden, Germany.
What is Björn Steiger Stiftung's annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately Under €10K.
Is Björn Steiger Stiftung trustworthy?
Björn Steiger Stiftung has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51 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 Björn Steiger Stiftung's website?
https://www.steiger-stiftung.de
Are donations to Björn Steiger Stiftung 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.