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BRH Bundesverband Rettungshunde e.V.

Disaster Relief Hünxe, North Rhine-Westphalia Reg Freiburg VR 300165 · Vereinsregister
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Integrity Assessment
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39/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About BRH Bundesverband Rettungshunde e.V.

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

Steuerbegünstigte Organisation. Gemeinnützige Zwecke: Rettung aus Lebensgefahr.

Translated from German by GiveRadar.

Headquarters
Hünxe, North Rhine-Westphalia
Foundation type
Registered association (Eingetragener Verein (e.V.))
Size
medium
Operating in
2 countries

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

DZI Spenden-Siegel

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Disaster Relief
Cause tags
Operating countries (2)
Germany weltweit

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar disaster relief in Germany
Integrity Assessment This charity: 39
Peer average: 51

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

BRH Bundesverband Rettungshunde e.V. is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Hünxe, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). Its registration number is Freiburg VR 300165. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 39/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is below the average of 51/100 for disaster relief charities in Germany. The organization reports €10M in annual revenue.

BRH Bundesverband Rettungshunde e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 39/100. 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 39 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for disaster relief charities in Germany is 51/100.

BRH Bundesverband Rettungshunde e.V. is located in Hünxe, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

Based on official tax filings, BRH Bundesverband Rettungshunde e.V. has €10M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

BRH Bundesverband Rettungshunde e.V. is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, registered in Germany. It operates as a Eingetragener Verein (e.V.). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has €10M in annual revenue.

BRH Bundesverband Rettungshunde e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 39/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the local Amtsgericht (district court). Visit the BRH Bundesverband Rettungshunde 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-free organization. Non-profit-making purposes: rescue from life-threatening conditions. BRH Bundesverband Rettungshunde e.V. is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in Germany.

Among disaster relief charities registered in Germany: BRH Bundesverband Rettungshunde e.V.'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 39/100 is below the peer average of 51/100. Its annual revenue of €10M is comparable to the peer average of €8M.

BRH Bundesverband Rettungshunde 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.

BRH Bundesverband Rettungshunde 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 BRH Bundesverband Rettungshunde 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 BRH Bundesverband Rettungshunde 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.

Yes, BRH Bundesverband Rettungshunde e.V. 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/.

BRH Bundesverband Rettungshunde e.V. is based in Hünxe, in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia (Nordrhein-Westfalen), Germany's most populous state, home to Cologne, Düsseldorf, and Dortmund. 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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Annual revenue
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Tax-deductibility for donors

German donations are deductible if BRH Bundesverband Rettungshunde e.V. holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.

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Peer charities

Other disaster relief in Germany, by integrity assessment

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Bundesanzeiger (German Federal Gazette)
Financial filings
Bundesanzeiger annual disclosures

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 5, 2026
Profile completeness
50%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Named leadership
Board and officer list not yet indexed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Official website
No verified website on record
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Headquarters address
No street address on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about BRH Bundesverband Rettungshunde e.V.

What is BRH Bundesverband Rettungshunde e.V.?
BRH Bundesverband Rettungshunde e.V. is a disaster relief registered association based in Hünxe, Germany. Tax-free organization. Non-profit-making purposes: rescue from life-threatening conditions.
Where is BRH Bundesverband Rettungshunde e.V. located?
Headquartered in Hünxe, Germany. The charity operates in 2 countries.
What is BRH Bundesverband Rettungshunde e.V.'s annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately €1M-€10M.
Is BRH Bundesverband Rettungshunde e.V. trustworthy?
BRH Bundesverband Rettungshunde e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 39 out of 100 (Limited data available). 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 BRH Bundesverband Rettungshunde e.V.'s registration number?
Registration: Freiburg VR 300165 (Germany).
Are donations to BRH Bundesverband Rettungshunde 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.