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Tax-free organization. Non-profit-making purposes: rescue from life-threatening conditions.
Steuerbegünstigte Organisation. Gemeinnützige Zwecke: Rettung aus Lebensgefahr.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBjörn 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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German donations are deductible if Björn Steiger Stiftung holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.
Björn Steiger Stiftung 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.
Björn Steiger Stiftung 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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NeutralWarum in Deutschland so viele Fußgänger und Radfahrer verunglücken - SWR
Notfallmanagement: Björn Steiger Stiftung fordert bundesweite Standardabfragen - AD HOC NEWS
Wenn jede Sekunde zählt: Warum Standards beim Anruf Leben retten / Björn Steiger Stiftung fordert Einführung qualifizierter Abfragestandards in Rettungsleitstellen - Braunschweiger Zeitung
Transportinkubator für die Lausitz: Björn Steiger Stiftung baut Notfallversorgung von Babys und Kindern aus - Monitor Versorgungsforschung
Björn Steiger Stiftung zeichnet Innovation und Engagement im Rettungswesen aus - Monitor Versorgungsforschung
Interview - Tag des Notrufs: Noch viel Verbesserungsbedarf in Deutschland - rbb24 Inforadio
„In Deutschland sterben täglich Menschen, weil wir ein strukturelles Problem haben“ - AerzteZeitung.de
Björn-Steiger-Stiftung - Studie zu Tempo 30: Weniger Unfälle, kaum längere Fahrzeit - Deutschlandfunk
Verkehr: Studie zu Tempo 30: Weniger Unfälle, kaum längere Fahrzeit - DIE ZEIT
Björn Steiger Stiftung untersucht Fahrunfälle mit Senioren: Braucht es Fahrtüchtigkeitsprüfungen? - tagesschau.de
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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.