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Bundesverband Steckersolar e.V.

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
43/100 · methodology

About Bundesverband Steckersolar e.V.

The Bundesverband Steckersolar e.V. carries out a large number of activities in order to decentralise the energy transition with the use of technologies. The focus is on the technologies of plug-in small-scale production equipment and storage systems as well as their use by as large a number of households as possible. The activities of the association include: - the conduct of discussions with parliamentarians, officials of ministries and federal offices and their downstream organizations as well as political decision-makers at other levels, - the invitation of the latter to association events - the address of the latter via different communication channels - the organisation of discussion rounds, panels, workshops and other events with their inclusion - the active participation in …

Der Bundesverband Steckersolar e.V. führt eine Vielzahl an Tätigkeiten durch, um die Energiewende durch den Einsatz von Technologien maximal zu dezentralisieren. Dabei stehen die Technologien der steckerfertigen Kleinerzeugungsgeräte und -Speicher sowie deren Einsatz durch eine möglichst große Zahl an Haushalten im Zentrum. Zu den Tätigkeiten des Verbands gehören u.a.: - das Führen von Gesprächen mit Parlamentarierinnen und Parlamentariern, Amtsträgern und Bediensteten von Ministerien und Bundesämtern und selbigen nachgelagerten Organisationen sowie politischen Entscheidungsträgern auf anderen Ebenen, - die Einladung derselben auf Verbandsverans­taltungen - die Ansprache derselben über verischiedene Kommunikationswege - die Organisation von Gesprächsrunden, Panels, Workshops und anderen Veranstaltungen unter deren Einbeziehung - die aktive Teilnahme an Veranstaltungen von Parlament, Regierung, Bundesämtern und nachgelagerten oder anderen Organisationen

Translated from German by GiveRadar.

Headquarters
Berlin, Berlin
Size
micro

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in Germany
Integrity Assessment This charity: 43
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

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Bundesverband Steckersolar e.V. 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 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 more about this organization than about 98% 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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

Bundesverband Steckersolar e.V. is a registered community development nonprofit based in Berlin, Berlin, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). Its registration number is R007242. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 43/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports €0 in annual revenue.

Bundesverband Steckersolar e.V.'s official registration number is R007242, as recorded in the national registry of Germany.

Bundesverband Steckersolar e.V. 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 community development charities in Germany is 62/100.

Bundesverband Steckersolar e.V. is located in Berlin, Berlin, Germany.

Based on official tax filings, Bundesverband Steckersolar e.V. has €0 in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Bundesverband Steckersolar e.V. is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Germany. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has €0 in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, Bundesverband Steckersolar e.V. is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register) and 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 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 Steckersolar e.V. carries out a large number of activities in order to decentralise the energy transition with the use of technologies. The focus is on the technologies of plug-in small-scale production equipment and storage systems as well as their use by as large a number of households as possible. The activities of the association include: - the conduct of discussions with parliamentarians, officials of ministries and federal offices and their downstream organizations as well as political decision-makers at other levels, - the invitation of the latter to association events - the address of the latter via different communication channels - the organisation of discussion rounds, panels, workshops and... Bundesverband Steckersolar e.V. is classified as a community development organization registered in Germany.

Bundesverband Steckersolar 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 Steckersolar 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 Bundesverband Steckersolar e.V. directly through its donation page (https://bundesverband-steckersolar.de/spenden/). 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 Steckersolar e.V. 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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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

German donations are deductible if Bundesverband Steckersolar e.V. holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.

Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.

Leadership

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Christian O•••••••••
Chair

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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)

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 7, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 7, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 5
  • 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 · 6
  • Financial data
    No Bundesanzeiger publications on file
  • 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 Bundesverband Steckersolar e.V.

What is Bundesverband Steckersolar e.V.?
Bundesverband Steckersolar e.V. is a community development nonprofit organization based in Berlin, Germany. The Bundesverband Steckersolar e.V. carries out a large number of activities in order to decentralise the energy transition with the use of technologies. The focus is on the technologies of plug-in small-scale production equipment and storage systems as well as their use by as large a number of households as possible. The activities of the association include: - the conduct of discussions with parliamentarians, officials of ministries and federal offices and their downstream organizations as well as political decision-makers at other levels, - the invitation of the latter to association events - the address of the latter via different communication channels - the organisation of discussion rounds, panels, workshops and other events with their inclusion - the active participation in events of parliament, government, federal offices and downstream or other organizations
Who leads Bundesverband Steckersolar e.V.?
Christian Ofenheusle serves as Chair.
Where is Bundesverband Steckersolar e.V. located?
Headquartered in Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
Is Bundesverband Steckersolar e.V. trustworthy?
Bundesverband Steckersolar e.V. 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 Bundesverband Steckersolar e.V.'s registration number?
Registration: R007242 (Germany).
What is Bundesverband Steckersolar e.V.'s website?
https://bundesverband-steckersolar.de
Are donations to Bundesverband Steckersolar 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.