Blinden- und Sehbehindertenverband Österreich (BSVOe)
Blinden- und Sehbehindertenverband Österreich - Dachorganisation, Selbsthilfeorganisation blinder und sehbehinderter Menschen, kurz BSVÖ
National body for blind and visually impaired Austrians
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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.
To help blind and visually impaired people in Austria lead self-determined lives.
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Austria
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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
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Blinden- und Sehbehindertenverband Österreich - Dachorganisation, Selbsthilfeorganisation blinder und sehbehinderter Menschen, kurz BSVÖ is in Austria, 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.
Blinden- und Sehbehindertenverband Österreich - Dachorganisation, Selbsthilfeorganisation blinder und sehbehinderter Menschen, kurz BSVÖ is listed in Austria. 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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Leadership & board
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How it stacks up against peers
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Cause areas in Austria
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- Austrian Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI) · 4 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about Blinden- und Sehbehindertenverband Österreich (BSVOe)
Blinden- und Sehbehindertenverband Österreich (BSVOe) is a 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.
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 a social services organization based in Austria. The organization was founded in 1946.
Blinden- und Sehbehindertenverband Österreich (BSVOe) is classified as a Social Services organization, based in Austria. It operates as a Verein. The organization has 4 disclosed officers and directors.
Blinden- und Sehbehindertenverband Österreich (BSVOe) is located in Wien, Austria. The organization was established in 1946 and has been active for 80 years.
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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.