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The Bundesverband Wasserpfeifentabak e. V. represents the political-regulatory interests of over 30 manufacturers, importers, brand owners and dealers of water pipe tobacco in Germany as well as those of the so-called Shisha bars. As a professional association we are committed to a legally compliant and transparent production, marketing and distribution of water pipe tobacco to private consumers and in Shisha bars, as well as for a uniform regulation of Shisha bars in the form of a licensing. The aim of the association is to strengthen public and political awareness of the Shisha cultural property and its contribution to social coexistence and to establish binding standards for the legal and responsible sale of water pipe tobacco in dialogue with political decision-makers.
Der Bundesverband Wasserpfeifentabak e. V. vertritt die politisch-regulatorischen Interessen von über 30 Herstellern, Importeuren, Markeninhabern und Händlern von Wasserpfeifentabak in Deutschland sowie die, der sogenannten Shisha-Bars. Als Berufsverband setzen wir uns für eine gesetzeskonforme und transparente Produktion, Vermarktung und Abgabe von Wasserpfeifentabak an Privatkonsumenten und in Shisha-Bars ein, sowie für eine einheitliche Regulierung von Shisha-Bars in Form einer Lizenzierung ein. Ziel des Verbands ist es, in Öffentlichkeit und Politik das Bewusstsein für das Kulturgut Shisha und seinen Beitrag für das soziale Zusammenleben zu stärken und im Dialog mit den politischen Entscheidungsträgern verbindliche Standards für den legalen und verantwortungsvollen Verkauf von Wasserpfeifentabak zu etablieren.
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GiveRadar's verified records show Bundesverband Wasserpfeifentabak (Der Shisha-Verband) with 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
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% 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
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBundesverband Wasserpfeifentabak (Der Shisha-Verband) is a registered community development nonprofit based in Berlin, Berlin, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). Its registration number is R000682. 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 €105K in annual revenue.
Bundesverband Wasserpfeifentabak (Der Shisha-Verband)'s official registration number is R000682, as recorded in the national registry of Germany.
Bundesverband Wasserpfeifentabak (Der Shisha-Verband) 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.
Bundesverband Wasserpfeifentabak (Der Shisha-Verband) is located in Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
Based on official tax filings, Bundesverband Wasserpfeifentabak (Der Shisha-Verband) has €105K 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.
Bundesverband Wasserpfeifentabak (Der Shisha-Verband) is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Germany. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has €105K in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, Bundesverband Wasserpfeifentabak (Der Shisha-Verband) 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 Wasserpfeifentabak e. V. represents the political-regulatory interests of over 30 manufacturers, importers, brand owners and dealers of water pipe tobacco in Germany as well as those of the so-called Shisha bars. As a professional association we are committed to a legally compliant and transparent production, marketing and distribution of water pipe tobacco to private consumers and in Shisha bars, as well as for a uniform regulation of Shisha bars in the form of a licensing. The aim of the association is to strengthen public and political awareness of the Shisha cultural property and its contribution to social coexistence and to establish binding standards for the legal and responsible... Bundesverband Wasserpfeifentabak (Der Shisha-Verband) is classified as a community development organization registered in Germany.
Among community development charities registered in Germany: Its annual revenue of €105K is below the peer average of €4M.
Bundesverband Wasserpfeifentabak (Der Shisha-Verband) 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 Wasserpfeifentabak (Der Shisha-Verband)'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 Wasserpfeifentabak (Der Shisha-Verband) 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 Wasserpfeifentabak (Der Shisha-Verband) 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 Bundesverband Wasserpfeifentabak (Der Shisha-Verband) holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.
Bundesverband Wasserpfeifentabak (Der Shisha-Verband) 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 Wasserpfeifentabak (Der Shisha-Verband) 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 Wasserpfeifentabak (Der Shisha-Verband)
- What is Bundesverband Wasserpfeifentabak (Der Shisha-Verband)?
- Bundesverband Wasserpfeifentabak (Der Shisha-Verband) is a community development nonprofit organization based in Berlin, Germany. The Bundesverband Wasserpfeifentabak e. V. represents the political-regulatory interests of over 30 manufacturers, importers, brand owners and dealers of water pipe tobacco in Germany as well as those of the so-called Shisha bars. As a professional association we are committed to a legally compliant and transparent production, marketing and distribution of water pipe tobacco to private consumers and in Shisha bars, as well as for a uniform regulation of Shisha bars in the form of a licensing. The aim of the association is to strengthen public and political awareness of the Shisha cultural property and its contribution to social coexistence and to establish binding standards for the legal and responsible sale of water pipe tobacco in dialogue with political decision-makers.
- Who leads Bundesverband Wasserpfeifentabak (Der Shisha-Verband)?
- Mischall El-Madany serves as Vice Chair.
- Where is Bundesverband Wasserpfeifentabak (Der Shisha-Verband) located?
- Headquartered in Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
- What is Bundesverband Wasserpfeifentabak (Der Shisha-Verband)'s annual budget?
- Annual revenue is approximately €100K-€1M.
- Is Bundesverband Wasserpfeifentabak (Der Shisha-Verband) trustworthy?
- Bundesverband Wasserpfeifentabak (Der Shisha-Verband) 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 Wasserpfeifentabak (Der Shisha-Verband)'s registration number?
- Registration: R000682 (Germany).
- What is Bundesverband Wasserpfeifentabak (Der Shisha-Verband)'s website?
- https://www.wpt-verband.de
- Are donations to Bundesverband Wasserpfeifentabak (Der Shisha-Verband) 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.