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Visit www.bgvz.deAbout Bund Getränkeverpackungen der Zukunft GbR
The Federal Government of Beverage Packaging of the Future GbR (BGVZ) is an association of packaging companies, beverage manufacturers, commercial and recycling companies. The BGVZ is committed to a consumer-friendly and non-discriminatory use of disposables with a deposit. For the purpose of representing interests, the BGVZ is conducting discussions with professional representatives: the Federal Ministries and the Federal Chancellery as well as with members of the German Bundestag and the Federal Government. The exchange is intended to explain the need to maintain or change existing regulatory requirements in various areas that are indispensable for long-term ecological and economic success in the beverage market. The focus is on the further development of the value cycle, high-quality recycling, reduction of CO2 emissions, …
Der Bund Getränkeverpackungen der Zukunft GbR (BGVZ) ist ein Zusammenschluss von Verpackungsunternehmen, Getränkeherstellern, Handels- und Recyclingunternehmen. Der BGVZ setzt sich für eine verbraucher- und umweltfreundliche sowie diskriminierungsfreie Verwendung von Einweg mit Pfand ein. Zum Zwecke der Interessenvertretung führt der BGVZ Gespräche mit fachlichen Vertreter:innen der Bundesministerien und des Bundeskanzleramtes sowie mit Mitgliedern des Deutschen Bundestages und der Bundesregierung. Der Austausch soll dazu dienen, die Notwendigkeit der Beibehaltung oder der Änderung bestehender regulatorischer Vorgaben in verschiedenen Themenfeldern zu erläutern, die für einen langfristigen ökologischen und ökonomischen Erfolg im Getränkemarkt unabdingbar sind. Im Fokus stehen dabei die Weiterentwicklung des Wertstoffkreislaufs, hochwertiges Recycling, Senkung der CO2-Emissionen, aber auch der Erhalt der Gebindevielfalt in der deutschen Getränkebranche. Zum Zweck der Interessenvertretung werden auch wissenschaftliche …
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Bund Getränkeverpackungen der Zukunft GbR 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
- It is one of the better-documented community development charities in Germany GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBund Getränkeverpackungen der Zukunft GbR is a registered community development nonprofit based in Berlin, Berlin, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). Its registration number is R000357. 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 €95K in annual revenue.
Bund Getränkeverpackungen der Zukunft GbR's official registration number is R000357, as recorded in the national registry of Germany.
Bund Getränkeverpackungen der Zukunft GbR 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 Getränkeverpackungen der Zukunft GbR is located in Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
Based on official tax filings, Bund Getränkeverpackungen der Zukunft GbR has €95K 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 Getränkeverpackungen der Zukunft GbR is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Germany. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has €95K in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, Bund Getränkeverpackungen der Zukunft GbR 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 Federal Government of Beverage Packaging of the Future GbR (BGVZ) is an association of packaging companies, beverage manufacturers, commercial and recycling companies. The BGVZ is committed to a consumer-friendly and non-discriminatory use of disposables with a deposit. For the purpose of representing interests, the BGVZ is conducting discussions with professional representatives: the Federal Ministries and the Federal Chancellery as well as with members of the German Bundestag and the Federal Government. The exchange is intended to explain the need to maintain or change existing regulatory requirements in various areas that are indispensable for long-term ecological and economic success in the beverage market. The focus is on the further development... Bund Getränkeverpackungen der Zukunft GbR is classified as a community development organization registered in Germany.
Among community development charities registered in Germany: Its annual revenue of €95K is below the peer average of €4M.
Bund Getränkeverpackungen der Zukunft GbR 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 Getränkeverpackungen der Zukunft GbR'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 Getränkeverpackungen der Zukunft GbR 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 Getränkeverpackungen der Zukunft GbR 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.
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German donations are deductible if Bund Getränkeverpackungen der Zukunft GbR holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.
Bund Getränkeverpackungen der Zukunft GbR is in Germany, 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.
Bund Getränkeverpackungen der Zukunft GbR is registered in Germany. 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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Quick facts about Bund Getränkeverpackungen der Zukunft GbR
- What is Bund Getränkeverpackungen der Zukunft GbR?
- Bund Getränkeverpackungen der Zukunft GbR is a community development nonprofit organization based in Berlin, Germany. The Federal Government of Beverage Packaging of the Future GbR (BGVZ) is an association of packaging companies, beverage manufacturers, commercial and recycling companies. The BGVZ is committed to a consumer-friendly and non-discriminatory use of disposables with a deposit. For the purpose of representing interests, the BGVZ is conducting discussions with professional representatives: the Federal Ministries and the Federal Chancellery as well as with members of the German Bundestag and the Federal Government. The exchange is intended to explain the need to maintain or change existing regulatory requirements in various areas that are indispensable for long-term ecological and economic success in the beverage market. The focus is on the further development of the value cycle, high-quality recycling, reduction of CO2 emissions, and also the preservation of the variety of packaging in the German beverage industry. For the purpose of the interest representation, scientific studies are also being commissioned to pawned disposable beverage packaging and informed of the above-mentioned decision makers: In this regard, parliamentary breakfasts are also carried out.
- Who leads Bund Getränkeverpackungen der Zukunft GbR?
- Patrick Steppe serves as Gesellschafter (Lekkerland SE).
- Where is Bund Getränkeverpackungen der Zukunft GbR located?
- Headquartered in Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
- What is Bund Getränkeverpackungen der Zukunft GbR's annual budget?
- Annual revenue is approximately €10K-€100K.
- Is Bund Getränkeverpackungen der Zukunft GbR trustworthy?
- Bund Getränkeverpackungen der Zukunft GbR 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 Getränkeverpackungen der Zukunft GbR's registration number?
- Registration: R000357 (Germany).
- What is Bund Getränkeverpackungen der Zukunft GbR's website?
- https://www.bgvz.de/
- Are donations to Bund Getränkeverpackungen der Zukunft GbR 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.