GiveRadar doesn't take a cut. Donate directly on their site.
Make your donationAbout Bund Naturschutz in Bayern e.V.
Tax-favourable organisation. Non-profit-making purposes: nature conservation and landscape conservation.
Steuerbegünstigte Organisation. Gemeinnützige Zwecke: Naturschutz und Landschaftspflege.
Translated from German by GiveRadar.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar environment in GermanyRed flags
· All clearCommon questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBund Naturschutz in Bayern e.V. is a registered environment nonprofit based in Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). Its registration number is 244/147/80055. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports €55K in annual revenue.
Bund Naturschutz in Bayern e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100. 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 56 ('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 56/100.
Bund Naturschutz in Bayern e.V. is located in Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany.
Based on official tax filings, Bund Naturschutz in Bayern e.V. has €55K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of €489K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Bund Naturschutz in Bayern e.V. is classified as a Environment organization, registered in Germany. It operates as a Eingetragener Verein (e.V.). By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has €55K in annual revenue.
Bund Naturschutz in Bayern e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100. 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.
Tax-favourable organisation. Non-profit-making purposes: nature conservation and landscape conservation. Bund Naturschutz in Bayern e.V. is classified as a environment organization registered in Germany.
Among environment charities registered in Germany: Bund Naturschutz in Bayern e.V.'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100 is in line with the peer average of 56/100. Its annual revenue of €55K is below the peer average of €489K.
Bund Naturschutz in Bayern 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.
Bund Naturschutz in Bayern 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 Bund Naturschutz in Bayern 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.
You can donate to Bund Naturschutz in Bayern e.V. directly through its donation page (https://www.bund-naturschutz.de/spenden-helfen). 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 Naturschutz in Bayern e.V. is based in Augsburg, in the Free State of Bavaria (Bayern) in southeastern Germany, the largest German state by area. 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.
Verified against 3 official sources, last refreshed .
See 5 years of revenue, expense breakdowns, and balance sheet.
Sign up to viewTaxes
Tax-deductibility for donors
German donations are deductible if Bund Naturschutz in Bayern e.V. holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.
Bund Naturschutz in Bayern e.V. 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 Naturschutz in Bayern e.V. 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).
Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.
Leadership
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From global news sources
Sentiment
NeutralNeuigkeiten: Bündnis zur Bewahrung der Besten Böden Bayerns - openPetition
Die Deutschen planen den Nordzulauf für den Brennerbasistunnel im Bummelzugtempo - Bayern - SZ.de - SZ.de
Zwischen Naturschutz und Bau-Turbo: Was die Mitglieder des BN beschäftigt - Augsburger Allgemeine
„Aufmerksam machen, auch wenn es unbequem wird“: Was nach dem Wechsel an der Spitze beim Bund Naturschutz ansteht - Main-Post
Der Bund Naturschutz in Bayern e.V. (BN) zieht Bilanz über die Entwicklung im Wintersport 2008 - Seilbahn.net
„Ein Brennpunkt“: Bund Naturschutz macht auf Wasserproblem in Treuchtlingen aufmerksam - NN.de
„Wir helfen der Natur – helfen Sie mit!“ Sammelwoche des BUND Naturschutz von 27. April bis 3. Mai 2026 - wochenblatt-news.de
Ab in den Wald: BUND Naturschutz gründet neue Kindergruppe in Oberfürberg - Fürth Aktuell
BUND Naturschutz ehrt Hans Schuierer in Schwandorf und warnt vor Rodung - Oberpfalzecho
Kooperationsvereinbarung zwischen Centrum Bavaria Bohemia und Bund Naturschutz - Oberpfalz TV
Activity timeline
Filings and press mentions, merged
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.
Have you donated or volunteered here?
Share your experience - it takes 30 seconds. Verified reviews help other donors decide.
Sign up to write a reviewPeer charities
Other environment in Germany, by integrity assessment
Sources and verification
Refreshed
- Registration and legal identity
- Bundesanzeiger (German Federal Gazette)
- Financial filings
- Bundesanzeiger annual disclosures
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
Data freshness
What we don't know
Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact
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.
Read full methodologyReport an issue
Tell us what's wrong with this charity's page. We review every report and typically reply within 2 business days.
Report sent
Thanks for flagging this. Our team will review it.
Press Esc to close
Save Bund Naturschutz in Bayern e.V.?
Create a free GiveRadar account to save charities and track them in your dashboard.
Quick facts about Bund Naturschutz in Bayern e.V.
- What is Bund Naturschutz in Bayern e.V.?
- Bund Naturschutz in Bayern e.V. is a environment registered association based in Augsburg, Germany. Tax-favourable organisation. Non-profit-making purposes: nature conservation and landscape conservation.
- Who leads Bund Naturschutz in Bayern e.V.?
- Martin Geilhufe serves as Landesvorsitzender.
- Where is Bund Naturschutz in Bayern e.V. located?
- Headquartered in Augsburg, Germany.
- What is Bund Naturschutz in Bayern e.V.'s annual budget?
- Annual revenue is approximately €10K-€100K.
- Is Bund Naturschutz in Bayern e.V. trustworthy?
- Bund Naturschutz in Bayern e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56 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 Naturschutz in Bayern e.V.'s registration number?
- Registration: 244/147/80055 (Germany).
- What is Bund Naturschutz in Bayern e.V.'s website?
- https://www.bund-naturschutz.de
- Are donations to Bund Naturschutz in Bayern 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.