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The Bundesverband Flachglas (BF) is the representative of the sector of the interest in building glass. We are committed to an ambitious energy and climate policy in the building sector, which is geared towards the internationally and in Germany binding climate protection goals. We are dialogue partners for all representatives of the parliaments and governments in the federal and state governments as well as for other organizations involved in opinion and will-building. By participating in scientific studies and transparent, competent, fact-based communication, we want to contribute to the challenges of climate protection and affordable building use. We communicate decisively through public dialogue rounds and discussions, written statements and position papers, social media and the press. We are particularly important in …
Der Bundesverband Flachglas (BF) ist die Interessenvertretung der Bauglasbranche. Wir setzen uns für eine ambitionierte Energie- und Klimapolitik im Gebäudesektor ein, die auf die international und in Deutschland verbindlich vereinbarten Klimaschutzziele ausgerichtet ist. Wir sind Dialogpartner für alle Repräsentanten/innen der Parlamente und Regierungen in Bund und Ländern sowie für weitere an der Meinungs- und Willensbildung beteiligte Organisationen. Durch Beteiligung an wissenschaftlichen Studien und eine transparente, fachlich kompetente, faktenbasierte Kommunikation wollen wir einen Lösungsbeitrag zu den Herausforderungen des Klimaschutzes und einer bezahlbaren Gebäudenutzung leisten. Maßgeblich kommunizieren wir über öffentliche Dialogrunden und Gespräche, schriftliche Stellungnahmen und Positionspapiere, soziale Medien und die Presse. Besonders wichtig ist uns dabei, die Potenziale der dynamischen Gebäudehülle für Klimaschutz, Klimafolgenanpassung und gesundes Wohnen realisierbar zu machen.
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Bundesverband Flachglas e. V. has a substantially complete profile.
- GiveRadar has verified financial records for only 2% of environment charities in Germany, and this is one of them. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 98% of the 16,305 environment 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
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBundesverband Flachglas e. V. is a registered environment nonprofit based in Troisdorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). Its registration number is R000714. 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 €85K in annual revenue.
Bundesverband Flachglas e. V.'s official registration number is R000714, as recorded in the national registry of Germany.
Bundesverband Flachglas e. V. 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 environment charities in Germany is 62/100.
Bundesverband Flachglas e. V. is located in Troisdorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
Based on official tax filings, Bundesverband Flachglas e. V. has €85K 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.
Bundesverband Flachglas e. V. is classified as an Environment organization, registered in Germany. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has €85K in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, Bundesverband Flachglas e. V. 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 Bundesverband Flachglas (BF) is the representative of the sector of the interest in building glass. We are committed to an ambitious energy and climate policy in the building sector, which is geared towards the internationally and in Germany binding climate protection goals. We are dialogue partners for all representatives of the parliaments and governments in the federal and state governments as well as for other organizations involved in opinion and will-building. By participating in scientific studies and transparent, competent, fact-based communication, we want to contribute to the challenges of climate protection and affordable building use. We communicate decisively through public dialogue rounds and discussions, written statements and position papers... Bundesverband Flachglas e. V. is classified as an environment organization registered in Germany.
Among environment charities registered in Germany: Its annual revenue of €85K is below the peer average of €489K.
Bundesverband Flachglas 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.
You can verify Bundesverband Flachglas 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 Bundesverband Flachglas 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.
Bundesverband Flachglas e. V. is based in Troisdorf, 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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German donations are deductible if Bundesverband Flachglas e. V. holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.
Bundesverband Flachglas 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.
Bundesverband Flachglas 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).
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Quick facts about Bundesverband Flachglas e. V.
- What is Bundesverband Flachglas e. V.?
- Bundesverband Flachglas e. V. is a environment nonprofit organization based in Troisdorf, Germany. The Bundesverband Flachglas (BF) is the representative of the sector of the interest in building glass. We are committed to an ambitious energy and climate policy in the building sector, which is geared towards the internationally and in Germany binding climate protection goals. We are dialogue partners for all representatives of the parliaments and governments in the federal and state governments as well as for other organizations involved in opinion and will-building. By participating in scientific studies and transparent, competent, fact-based communication, we want to contribute to the challenges of climate protection and affordable building use. We communicate decisively through public dialogue rounds and discussions, written statements and position papers, social media and the press. We are particularly important in making the potential of the dynamic building envelope for climate protection, climate adaptation and healthy living possible.
- Who leads Bundesverband Flachglas e. V.?
- Hans-Joachim Arnold serves as Board Member & Board Chair.
- Where is Bundesverband Flachglas e. V. located?
- Headquartered in Troisdorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
- What is Bundesverband Flachglas e. V.'s annual budget?
- Annual revenue is approximately €10K-€100K.
- Is Bundesverband Flachglas e. V. trustworthy?
- Bundesverband Flachglas e. V. 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 Bundesverband Flachglas e. V.'s registration number?
- Registration: R000714 (Germany).
- What is Bundesverband Flachglas e. V.'s website?
- https://www.bundesverband-flachglas.de
- Are donations to Bundesverband Flachglas 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.