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Bund für Umwelt und Naturschutz Deutschland e.V. (BUND)

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
43/100 · methodology

About Bund für Umwelt und Naturschutz Deutschland e.V. (BUND)

The German Federal Association for Environment and Nature Conservation (BUND) is a representative of the German Federal Government, a representative of the German Federal Ministry for the Environment and the Environment, a representative of the German Federal Government for the purpose of the German Federal Government for the purpose of the German Federal Government for the purpose of the German Federal Government for the purpose of promoting the promotion of environmental protection and environmental protection. With over 650,000 members and donors, 16 associations of the German state and 2,300 local and district groups, the Federal Association for the Protection of Threatened Species, Forest and Water, the Federal Government is committed to sustainable development at local, regional, national and international level. …

Der Bund für Umwelt und Naturschutz Deutschland e.V. (BUND) ist ein unabhängiger, föderativer und gemeinnütziger Verband, der sich seit 50 Jahren durch öffentlichkeit­swirksame Maßnahmen und Lobbyarbeit für den Natur- und Umweltschutz einsetzt. Mit über 650.000 Mitgliedern und Spender*innen, 16 Landesverbänden und 2.300 Orts- und Kreisgruppen ist der BUND der größte Umweltverband Deutschlands. Er engagiert sich für eine nachhaltige Entwicklung auf lokaler, regionaler, nationaler und internationaler Ebene. Der BUND setzt sich u.a. ein für eine ökologische Landwirtschaft und gesunde Lebensmittel, für den Klimaschutz und den Ausbau regenerativer Energien, für den Schutz bedrohter Arten, des Waldes und des Wassers. Außerdem informiert er die Öffentlichkeit über Fragen zu Umwelt- und Naturschutz und klärt Verbraucher über umwelt- und gesundheitsrelevante Auswirkungen von angebotenen Produkten und …

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Headquarters
Berlin
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in Germany
Integrity Assessment This charity: 43
Peer average: 55

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

Bund für Umwelt und Naturschutz Deutschland e.V. (BUND) is a registered environment nonprofit based in Berlin, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). Its registration number is R002287. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 55/100 for environment charities in Germany. The organization reports €575K in annual revenue.

Bund für Umwelt und Naturschutz Deutschland e.V. (BUND) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43/100. 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 43 ('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 environment charities in Germany is 55/100.

Bund für Umwelt und Naturschutz Deutschland e.V. (BUND) is located in Berlin, Germany.

Based on official tax filings, Bund für Umwelt und Naturschutz Deutschland e.V. (BUND) has €575K in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Bund für Umwelt und Naturschutz Deutschland e.V. (BUND) is classified as a Environment organization, registered in Germany. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has €575K in annual revenue.

Bund für Umwelt und Naturschutz Deutschland e.V. (BUND) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43/100. 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.

The German Federal Association for Environment and Nature Conservation (BUND) is a representative of the German Federal Government, a representative of the German Federal Ministry for the Environment and the Environment, a representative of the German Federal Government for the purpose of the German Federal Government for the purpose of the German Federal Government for the purpose of the German Federal Government for the purpose of promoting the promotion of environmental protection and environmental protection. With over 650,000 members and donors, 16 associations of the German state and 2,300 local and district groups, the Federal Association for the Protection of Threatened Species, Forest and Water, the Federal Government is committed... Bund für Umwelt und Naturschutz Deutschland e.V. (BUND) is classified as a environment organization registered in Germany.

Among environment charities registered in Germany: Bund für Umwelt und Naturschutz Deutschland e.V. (BUND)'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43/100 is below the peer average of 55/100. Its annual revenue of €575K is comparable to the peer average of €489K.

Bund für Umwelt und Naturschutz Deutschland e.V. (BUND) 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 für Umwelt und Naturschutz Deutschland e.V. (BUND)'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 Bund für Umwelt und Naturschutz Deutschland e.V. (BUND) directly through its donation page (https://spenden.bund.net/?wc=21764). 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.

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Annual revenue
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

German donations are deductible if Bund für Umwelt und Naturschutz Deutschland e.V. (BUND) holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.

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Leadership

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Olaf Bandt
Chair

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Peer charities

Other environment in Germany, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Bund für Umwelt und Naturschutz Deutschland e.V. (BUND) This page 43 €575,000 -
Pro Wildlife e.V. 59 €813,113 -
Allianz pro Schiene e.V. 56 €145,000 -
Bundesverband Kraft-Wärme-Kopplung e.V. (B.KWK) 56 €105,000 -
Zentralverband der deutschen Werbewirtschaft ZAW e.V. 56 €715,000 -
mofair e. V. 56 €375,000 -
Hauptverband der Deutschen Holzindustrie und Kunststoffe verarbeitenden Industrie … 53 €125,000 -
Bundesverband der Systemgastronomie e.V. 53 €365,000 -
Verband der Getreide-, Mühlen- und Stärkewirtschaft VGMS e.V. 53 €345,000 -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
50%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Bund für Umwelt und Naturschutz Deutschland e.V. (BUND)

What is Bund für Umwelt und Naturschutz Deutschland e.V. (BUND)?
Bund für Umwelt und Naturschutz Deutschland e.V. (BUND) is a environment nonprofit organization based in Berlin, Germany. The German Federal Association for Environment and Nature Conservation (BUND) is a representative of the German Federal Government, a representative of the German Federal Ministry for the Environment and the Environment, a representative of the German Federal Government for the purpose of the German Federal Government for the purpose of the German Federal Government for the purpose of the German Federal Government for the purpose of promoting the promotion of environmental protection and environmental protection. With over 650,000 members and donors, 16 associations of the German state and 2,300 local and district groups, the Federal Association for the Protection of Threatened Species, Forest and Water, the Federal Government is committed to sustainable development at local, regional, national and international level. The Federal Government is also committed to providing information on issues relating to environmental protection and nature conservation and to the environmental and health impact of products and services offered and on behaviours. The youth organisation in the Federal Republic of Germany (BUNDjugend) is committed to protecting nature and the environment in addition to promoting youth work within the Association of the German Federal Association of Environmental Protection. The Federal Government is a member of Friends of the Earth.
Who leads Bund für Umwelt und Naturschutz Deutschland e.V. (BUND)?
Olaf Bandt serves as Chair.
Where is Bund für Umwelt und Naturschutz Deutschland e.V. (BUND) located?
Headquartered in Berlin, Germany.
What is Bund für Umwelt und Naturschutz Deutschland e.V. (BUND)'s annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately €100K-€1M.
Is Bund für Umwelt und Naturschutz Deutschland e.V. (BUND) trustworthy?
Bund für Umwelt und Naturschutz Deutschland e.V. (BUND) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43 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 für Umwelt und Naturschutz Deutschland e.V. (BUND)'s registration number?
Registration: R002287 (Germany).
What is Bund für Umwelt und Naturschutz Deutschland e.V. (BUND)'s website?
https://www.bund.net
Are donations to Bund für Umwelt und Naturschutz Deutschland e.V. (BUND) 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.