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Bundesverband Tierschutz e.V.

Animal Welfare Moers, North Rhine-Westphalia Reg: Kleve VR 41004 (Vereinsregister) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
65/100 · methodology

About Bundesverband Tierschutz e.V.

Tax-free organisation.

Steuerbegünstigte Organisation. Gemeinnützige Zwecke: Tierschutz.

Translated from German by GiveRadar.

Founded
Headquarters
Moers, North Rhine-Westphalia
Foundation type
Registered association (Eingetragener Verein (e.V.))
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in Germany
Integrity Assessment This charity: 65
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

GiveRadar's verified records show Bundesverband Tierschutz e.V. with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources.

  • GiveRadar has verified financial records for only 1% of animal welfare charities in Germany, and this is one of them. See national comparisons
  • It is one of the better-documented animal welfare charities in Germany GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its registration and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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 Tierschutz e.V. is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Moers, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). It was founded in 2013 and has been operating for 13 years. Its registration number is Kleve VR 41004. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 65/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports €5K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Bundesverband Tierschutz e.V.'s official registration number is Kleve VR 41004, as recorded in the national registry of Germany.

Bundesverband Tierschutz e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100. 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 65 ('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 animal welfare charities in Germany is 62/100.

Bundesverband Tierschutz e.V. is located in Moers, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The organization was established in 2013 and has been active for 13 years.

Based on official tax filings, Bundesverband Tierschutz e.V. has €5K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of €1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Bundesverband Tierschutz e.V. is classified as an Animal Welfare organization, registered in Germany. It operates as an Eingetragener Verein (e.V.). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has €5K in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for Bundesverband Tierschutz e.V.. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Bundesverband Tierschutz 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.

Among animal welfare charities registered in Germany: Its annual revenue of €5K is below the peer average of €1M.

Bundesverband Tierschutz 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.

Bundesverband Tierschutz 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 Bundesverband Tierschutz 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 Tierschutz e.V. directly through its donation page (https://www.betterplace.org/de/organisations/39092-bundesverband-tierschutz-e-v). 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 Tierschutz e.V. is based in Moers, 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.

Annual revenue
Under €10K
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

German donations are deductible if Bundesverband Tierschutz 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

CL
Claudia L•••
Chair

Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Stiftung Warentest: So schneiden Tierschutzorganisationen im Umgang mit Spendengeldern ab - Loro Parque
Apr 2026
www.loroparque.com
2. Vorsitzender des Bundesverbandes Tierschutz e.V. (BVT) - Anwalt.de
Oct 2025
www.anwalt.de
Offener Brief: Änderung des Tierschutzgesetzes jetzt beschließen! - Deutscher Naturschutzring
Nov 2024
www.dnr.de
Für Grundschulen und Kitas: Tierschutzunterricht begeistert junge Naturforscher - kreiszeitung-wochenblatt.de
Aug 2024
www.kreiszeitung-wochenblatt.de
Hühnerverrat durch Große Koalition? / Bündnis Tierschutz sieht die Zukunft der Agrarwende gefährdet - verbaende.com
Nov 2022
www.verbaende.com
Tierschützer: Havelberg: Hundewelpen auf den Pferdemarkt sollen verboten werden - Volksstimme
Sep 2022
www.volksstimme.de
Tierschutzverbände warnen Grüne in NRW - Albert Schweitzer Stiftung
Jun 2022
albert-schweitzer-stiftung.de
Die sechs führenden Tierschutzorganisationen Deutschlands fordern vor dem Bundestag: Tierschutz in den Koalitionsvertrag
Nov 2021
www.vier-pfoten.de
Tierschutzorganisationen machen Druck bei offenen Schweinethemen - top agrar
Jul 2018
www.topagrar.com
Milchkuhhaltung quo vadis? Fünf Tierschutzorganisationen stellen Forderungen. - Vier Pfoten
Nov 2017
www.vier-pfoten.de

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Cause areas in Germany

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Community Development 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
Animal Welfare this charity 8,776
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Most common causes in Germany

Causes charities work on most.

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)
Financial filings
Bundesanzeiger annual disclosures
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 7, 2026
Profile completeness
60%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 7
  • Financial data · Annual revenue figure on record
  • 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
  • Founding date · 2013
Not available · 4
  • 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

Methodology

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Quick facts about Bundesverband Tierschutz e.V.

What is Bundesverband Tierschutz e.V.?
Bundesverband Tierschutz e.V. is a animal welfare registered association based in Moers, Germany. Tax-free organisation.
When was Bundesverband Tierschutz e.V. founded?
Bundesverband Tierschutz e.V. was founded in 2013.
Who leads Bundesverband Tierschutz e.V.?
Claudia Lotz serves as Chair.
Where is Bundesverband Tierschutz e.V. located?
Headquartered in Moers, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
What is Bundesverband Tierschutz e.V.'s annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately Under €10K.
Is Bundesverband Tierschutz e.V. trustworthy?
Bundesverband Tierschutz e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65 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 Tierschutz e.V.'s registration number?
Registration: Kleve VR 41004 (Germany).
What is Bundesverband Tierschutz e.V.'s website?
https://bv-tierschutz.de
Are donations to Bundesverband Tierschutz 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.