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Bund Deutscher Baumeister, Architekten und Ingenieure (BDB)

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
46/100 · methodology

About Bund Deutscher Baumeister, Architekten und Ingenieure (BDB)

The Association of German Architects, Architects and Engineers is the largest joint association of architects and architects, engineers, city planners, construction engineers and surveying engineers. We bring together those involved in the planning and execution of construction measures. We are convinced that it can be planned and built more successfully in an interdisciplinary and cooperative manner. Our members assume responsibility for the high quality and sustainability of the built environment. The BDB forms a network of self-employed, employees, civil servants and students. It lives from the cooperation and offers its members economic and ideal benefits in the acquisition of orders, the processing of planning and construction contracts, the further and further training and in the study. Our main objectives are: …

Der Bund Deutscher Baumeister, Architekten und Ingenieure e.V. ist der größte gemeinsame Berufsverband von und für Architektinnen und Architekten, Ingenieurinnen und Ingenieure, Stadtplanenden, Bausausführenden sowie Vermessungsing­enieurinnen und Vermessungsingeniere. Wir bringen die an der Planung und Ausführung von Baumaßnahmen Beteiligten zusammen. Uns verbindet die Überzeugung, dass es sich interdisziplinär und kooperativ erfolgreicher planen und bauen lässt. Unsere Mitglieder übernehmen Verantwortung für die hohe Qualität und Nachhaltigkeit der gebauten Umwelt. Der BDB bildet ein Netzwerk aus Selbstständigen, Angestellten, Beamten und Studierenden. Es lebt von der Kooperation und bietet seinen Mitgliedern wirtschaftlichen und ideellen Nutzen bei der Auftragsakquise, der Abarbeitung von Planungs- und Bauaufträgen, der Fort- und Weiterbildung und im Studium. Unsere wichtigsten Ziele sind: -Förderung des Gedankens des Bauteams. -Erhaltung und Steigerung …

Translated from German by GiveRadar.

Headquarters
Berlin, Berlin
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar community development in Germany
Integrity Assessment This charity: 46
Peer average: 62

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Tax-authority revocation, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Bund Deutscher Baumeister, Architekten und Ingenieure (BDB) has a substantially complete profile.

  • GiveRadar has verified financial records for only 1% of community development charities in Germany, and this is one of them. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 333,723 community development charities in Germany it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • 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

Bund Deutscher Baumeister, Architekten und Ingenieure (BDB) is a registered community development nonprofit based in Berlin, Berlin, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). Its registration number is R001921. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 46/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports €175K in annual revenue.

Bund Deutscher Baumeister, Architekten und Ingenieure (BDB)'s official registration number is R001921, as recorded in the national registry of Germany.

Bund Deutscher Baumeister, Architekten und Ingenieure (BDB) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46/100. 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 46 ('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 community development charities in Germany is 62/100.

Bund Deutscher Baumeister, Architekten und Ingenieure (BDB) is located in Berlin, Berlin, Germany.

Based on official tax filings, Bund Deutscher Baumeister, Architekten und Ingenieure (BDB) has €175K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of €4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Bund Deutscher Baumeister, Architekten und Ingenieure (BDB) is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Germany. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has €175K in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, Bund Deutscher Baumeister, Architekten und Ingenieure (BDB) is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register) and overseen by the local Amtsgericht (district court). 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 Association of German Architects, Architects and Engineers is the largest joint association of architects and architects, engineers, city planners, construction engineers and surveying engineers. We bring together those involved in the planning and execution of construction measures. We are convinced that it can be planned and built more successfully in an interdisciplinary and cooperative manner. Our members assume responsibility for the high quality and sustainability of the built environment. The BDB forms a network of self-employed, employees, civil servants and students. It lives from the cooperation and offers its members economic and ideal benefits in the acquisition of orders, the processing of planning and construction contracts, the further and... Bund Deutscher Baumeister, Architekten und Ingenieure (BDB) is classified as a community development organization registered in Germany.

Among community development charities registered in Germany: Its annual revenue of €175K is below the peer average of €4M.

Bund Deutscher Baumeister, Architekten und Ingenieure (BDB) 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 Bund Deutscher Baumeister, Architekten und Ingenieure (BDB)'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 Bund Deutscher Baumeister, Architekten und Ingenieure (BDB) 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.

Bund Deutscher Baumeister, Architekten und Ingenieure (BDB) is based in Berlin, in Berlin, Germany's capital and largest city. 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.

Annual revenue
€100K-€1M
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

German donations are deductible if Bund Deutscher Baumeister, Architekten und Ingenieure (BDB) holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.

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Leadership

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Christoph S•••••
President

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Cause areas in Germany

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

Community Development this charity 333,723
Education 91,396
Social Services 57,991
Arts & Culture 55,916
Health 33,744
International 29,261
Youth Development 20,117
Environment 16,305
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Most common causes in Germany

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

Community Development 66,182
Education 55,923
Foster Care 51,710
Arts & Culture 43,294
Eldercare & Aging 26,255
International Development 15,257
Health 14,436
Disability 13,265

Sources and verification

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

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 7, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 7, 2026
Profile completeness
50%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 6
  • Financial data · Annual revenue figure on record
  • Named leadership · Lead officer named
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
Not available · 5
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified
  • Founding date
    Year founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about Bund Deutscher Baumeister, Architekten und Ingenieure (BDB)

What is Bund Deutscher Baumeister, Architekten und Ingenieure (BDB)?
Bund Deutscher Baumeister, Architekten und Ingenieure (BDB) is a community development nonprofit organization based in Berlin, Germany. The Association of German Architects, Architects and Engineers is the largest joint association of architects and architects, engineers, city planners, construction engineers and surveying engineers. We bring together those involved in the planning and execution of construction measures. We are convinced that it can be planned and built more successfully in an interdisciplinary and cooperative manner. Our members assume responsibility for the high quality and sustainability of the built environment. The BDB forms a network of self-employed, employees, civil servants and students. It lives from the cooperation and offers its members economic and ideal benefits in the acquisition of orders, the processing of planning and construction contracts, the further and further training and in the study. Our main objectives are: -promotion of the thought of the construction team. - maintenance and increase of the quality of the construction and construction culture. - acceptance of the responsibility for the achievement of the climate targets in the construction sector. -promotion of the digital planning and construction. -representation of the interests of the BDB members in all relevant construction activities.
Who leads Bund Deutscher Baumeister, Architekten und Ingenieure (BDB)?
Christoph Schild serves as President.
Where is Bund Deutscher Baumeister, Architekten und Ingenieure (BDB) located?
Headquartered in Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
What is Bund Deutscher Baumeister, Architekten und Ingenieure (BDB)'s annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately €100K-€1M.
Is Bund Deutscher Baumeister, Architekten und Ingenieure (BDB) trustworthy?
Bund Deutscher Baumeister, Architekten und Ingenieure (BDB) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46 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 Bund Deutscher Baumeister, Architekten und Ingenieure (BDB)'s registration number?
Registration: R001921 (Germany).
What is Bund Deutscher Baumeister, Architekten und Ingenieure (BDB)'s website?
https://www.baumeister-online.de
Are donations to Bund Deutscher Baumeister, Architekten und Ingenieure (BDB) 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.