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The citizens' alliance of citizens' energy (BBEn) is committed to a decentralised energy supply of 100 percent renewable energy. This is accompanied by the vision that the 100 percent renewable energy supply will be successfully implemented by 2030. The decentralised energy transition is a viable and affordable solution for a climate-friendly energy supply that can be implemented by a broad population. Decentrally, it means that the places of production are distributed widely and that the energy produced can be used in a way that is close to consumption. For this purpose, the local technical and economic potential of photovoltaics and wind energy is used to maximum extent and design spaces are used locally by citizens and municipalities. Proximity to consumption …
Das Bündnis Bürgerenergie (BBEn) setzt sich für eine von Bürger*innen getragene Energieversorgung aus 100 Prozent Erneuerbaren Energien ein. Damit einher geht die Vision, dass die 100 Prozent erneuerbare Energieversorgung bis 2030 erfolgreich umgesetzt wird. Die dezentrale Energiewende ist ein realisierbarer und finanzierbarer Lösungsansatz für eine klimaverträgliche Energieversorgung, der von einer breiten Bevölkerung umgesetzt werden kann. Dezentral heißt, die Orte der Erzeugung breit zu verteilen und in der Folge die produzierte Energie verbrauchsnah zu nutzen. Hierfür werden die lokalen technisch-wirtschaftlichen Potenziale der Photovoltaik und Windenergie maximal ausgeschöpft und Gestaltungsräume lokal von Bürger*innen und Kommunen genutzt. Verbrauchsnähe spielt eine wichtige Rolle. Der Zusammenschluss von Bürger*innen in Bürgerenergiegemeinschaften auf kommunaler oder regionaler Ebene ermöglicht die Bündelung von Kompetenzen und schafft durch entsprechende ideelle …
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GiveRadar's verified records show Bündnis Bürgerenergie 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
- It is one of the better-documented community development charities in Germany GiveRadar currently 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 + methodologyBündnis Bürgerenergie is a registered community development nonprofit based in Berlin, Berlin, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). Its registration number is R001555. 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 €165K in annual revenue.
Bündnis Bürgerenergie's official registration number is R001555, as recorded in the national registry of Germany.
Bündnis Bürgerenergie 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.
Bündnis Bürgerenergie is located in Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
Based on official tax filings, Bündnis Bürgerenergie has €165K 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.
Bündnis Bürgerenergie is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Germany. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has €165K in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, Bündnis Bürgerenergie 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 citizens' alliance of citizens' energy (BBEn) is committed to a decentralised energy supply of 100 percent renewable energy. This is accompanied by the vision that the 100 percent renewable energy supply will be successfully implemented by 2030. The decentralised energy transition is a viable and affordable solution for a climate-friendly energy supply that can be implemented by a broad population. Decentrally, it means that the places of production are distributed widely and that the energy produced can be used in a way that is close to consumption. For this purpose, the local technical and economic potential of photovoltaics and wind energy is used to maximum extent and design spaces... Bündnis Bürgerenergie is classified as a community development organization registered in Germany.
Among community development charities registered in Germany: Its annual revenue of €165K is below the peer average of €4M.
Bündnis Bürgerenergie 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 Bündnis Bürgerenergie'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 Bündnis Bürgerenergie directly through its donation page (https://www.buendnis-buergerenergie.de/ueber-uns/#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.
Bündnis Bürgerenergie 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 Bündnis Bürgerenergie holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.
Bündnis Bürgerenergie 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.
Bündnis Bürgerenergie 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 Bündnis Bürgerenergie
- What is Bündnis Bürgerenergie?
- Bündnis Bürgerenergie is a community development nonprofit organization based in Berlin, Germany. The citizens' alliance of citizens' energy (BBEn) is committed to a decentralised energy supply of 100 percent renewable energy. This is accompanied by the vision that the 100 percent renewable energy supply will be successfully implemented by 2030. The decentralised energy transition is a viable and affordable solution for a climate-friendly energy supply that can be implemented by a broad population. Decentrally, it means that the places of production are distributed widely and that the energy produced can be used in a way that is close to consumption. For this purpose, the local technical and economic potential of photovoltaics and wind energy is used to maximum extent and design spaces are used locally by citizens and municipalities. Proximity to consumption plays an important role. The merger of citizens in civic energy communities at the municipal or regional level enables the pooling of competences and creates a high acceptance among citizens by means of appropriate conceptual and financial co-design options. By the active participation of citizens at the energy turnaround, the citizens can also be stimulated more quickly by the establishment and project of renewable energy plants. To achieve this, the role of the platform and tasks of the BBE is shared by the citizens' turnover.
- Who leads Bündnis Bürgerenergie?
- Malte Zieher serves as Board Member.
- Where is Bündnis Bürgerenergie located?
- Headquartered in Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
- What is Bündnis Bürgerenergie's annual budget?
- Annual revenue is approximately €100K-€1M.
- Is Bündnis Bürgerenergie trustworthy?
- Bündnis Bürgerenergie 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 Bündnis Bürgerenergie's registration number?
- Registration: R001555 (Germany).
- What is Bündnis Bürgerenergie's website?
- https://www.buendnis-buergerenergie.de
- Are donations to Bündnis Bürgerenergie 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.