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Blinden- und Sehbehindertenverband Österreich (BSVOe)

National body for blind and visually impaired Austrians

Blinden- und Sehbehindertenverband Österreich - Dachorganisation, Selbsthilfeorganisation blinder und sehbehinderter Menschen, kurz BSVÖ

Wien Reg: ZVR-903235877 (BMI Vereinsregister) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
62/100 · methodology

About Blinden- und Sehbehindertenverband Österreich (BSVOe)

The Blinden- und Sehbehindertenverband Oesterreich (BSVOe) is the national umbrella and self-help organisation of and for blind and visually impaired people in Austria. Based in Vienna with regional chapters in every state, it supports members toward self-determined lives through rehabilitation, education and employment support, accessibility advocacy, leisure and travel programmes, and an audiobook library. It campaigns for inclusive, accessible media and public services.

Founded
Headquarters
Wien
Foundation type
Association (Verein)
Operating in
Austria

Mission

To help blind and visually impaired people in Austria lead self-determined lives.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
Operating countries (1)
Austria

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in Austria
Integrity Assessment This charity: 62
Peer average: 62

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Austrian register status change, 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, Blinden- und Sehbehindertenverband Österreich (BSVOe) has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources.

  • Established in 1946, it predates 85% of the charities in Austria GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 62 places it in the top 1% of the 62 social services charities in Austria GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its registration and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Blinden- und Sehbehindertenverband Österreich (BSVOe) is a registered social services nonprofit based in Wien, Austria. It is registered with the Vereinsregister of the Austrian Federal Ministry. It was founded in 1946 and has been operating for 80 years. Its registration number is ZVR-903235877. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 62/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. No red flags have been detected.

Blinden- und Sehbehindertenverband Österreich (BSVOe)'s official registration number is ZVR-903235877, as recorded in the national registry of Austria.

Blinden- und Sehbehindertenverband Österreich (BSVOe) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100. 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 62 ('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 Austria is 62/100.

Blinden- und Sehbehindertenverband Österreich (BSVOe) is located in Wien, Austria. The organization was established in 1946 and has been active for 80 years.

Blinden- und Sehbehindertenverband Österreich (BSVOe) is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in Austria. It operates as a Verein. The organization has 4 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Blinden- und Sehbehindertenverband Österreich (BSVOe). GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Blinden- und Sehbehindertenverband Österreich (BSVOe) is registered with the Vereinsregister of the Austrian Federal Ministry and overseen by the BMI. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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 Blinden- und Sehbehindertenverband Oesterreich (BSVOe) is the national umbrella and self-help organisation of and for blind and visually impaired people in Austria. Based in Vienna with regional chapters in every state, it supports members toward self-determined lives through rehabilitation, education and employment support, accessibility advocacy, leisure and travel programmes, and an audiobook library. It campaigns for inclusive, accessible media and public services. Blinden- und Sehbehindertenverband Österreich (BSVOe) is classified as a social services organization registered in Austria. The organization was founded in 1946.

Blinden- und Sehbehindertenverband Österreich (BSVOe) is registered in Austria. Donations to qualifying Austrian nonprofits are tax-deductible up to 10% of your income from the previous year. The organization must be listed in the official BMF list of eligible organizations.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Austria under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

DR
Dr. M••••• W•••
President

Officers & trustees (4)

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Cause areas in Austria

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Arts & Culture 131
Education 104
Community Development 94
Social Services this charity 62
Health 46
Science & Technology 39
Advocacy & Civil Rights 33
Environment 21
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Most common causes in Austria

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Cultural Heritage 40
Refugees 22
Disability 22
Housing 17
HIV/AIDS 16
Poverty 15
Mission Work 14
Literacy 11

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Austrian Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI)
Officers and trustees
Austrian Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI) - 4 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data

Part of this profile's description was written with AI, summarizing public sources such as official registry data and the organization's own website. Financial figures, registration details, and the sources listed above are not AI-generated. Read how we use AI.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 22, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 22, 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 · 7
  • Named leadership · 4 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 1946
Not available · 4
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Blinden- und Sehbehindertenverband Österreich (BSVOe)

What is Blinden- und Sehbehindertenverband Österreich (BSVOe)?
Blinden- und Sehbehindertenverband Österreich (BSVOe) is a social services association based in Wien, Austria. The Blinden- und Sehbehindertenverband Oesterreich (BSVOe) is the national umbrella and self-help organisation of and for blind and visually impaired people in Austria. Based in Vienna with regional chapters in every state, it supports members toward self-determined lives through rehabilitation, education and employment support, accessibility advocacy, leisure and travel programmes, and an audiobook library. It campaigns for inclusive, accessible media and public services.
When was Blinden- und Sehbehindertenverband Österreich (BSVOe) founded?
Blinden- und Sehbehindertenverband Österreich (BSVOe) was founded in 1946.
Who leads Blinden- und Sehbehindertenverband Österreich (BSVOe)?
Dr. Markus Wolf serves as President.
Where is Blinden- und Sehbehindertenverband Österreich (BSVOe) located?
Headquartered in Wien, Austria.
Is Blinden- und Sehbehindertenverband Österreich (BSVOe) trustworthy?
Blinden- und Sehbehindertenverband Österreich (BSVOe) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62 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 Blinden- und Sehbehindertenverband Österreich (BSVOe)'s registration number?
Registration: ZVR-903235877 (Austria).
What is Blinden- und Sehbehindertenverband Österreich (BSVOe)'s website?
https://www.blindenverband.at/
Are donations to Blinden- und Sehbehindertenverband Österreich (BSVOe) tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Austria 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.