Caritas Schweiz
Das Hilfswerk, das sich für die Bekämpfung der Armut weltweit und in der Schweiz engagiert.
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Visit www.caritas.chAbout Caritas Schweiz
Fachlich kompetente, wirkungsvolle und effiziente Hilfe für Menschen in Not; gesellschaftspolitisches Engagement im Interesse sozial benachteiligter Menschen auf der Basis einer sorgfältigen Problemanalyse; Mitwirkung bei der Schaffung gerechter gesellschaftlicher Strukturen und einer solidarischen Entwicklung der Gesellschaft; Förderung des sozialen Engagements der römisch-katholischen Kirche.
Mission
Das Hilfswerk, das sich für die Bekämpfung der Armut weltweit und in der Schweiz engagiert.
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· vs. 8 similar community development in SwitzerlandConcerns
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GiveRadar's verified records show Caritas Schweiz with a partial profile.
- Established in 1901, it predates 85% of the community development charities in Switzerland GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any community development charities in Switzerland - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Switzerland data
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 12,499 community development charities in Switzerland it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its registration and its contact details. View this cohort
- government registration
- a website
- a contact email
- financial records
- leadership details
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
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 + methodologyCaritas Schweiz is a registered community development nonprofit based in Luzern, LU, Switzerland. It is registered with the Swiss Commercial Register (Zefix). It was founded in 1901 and has been operating for 125 years. Its registration number is CHE105802786. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 52/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Caritas Schweiz's official registration number is CHE105802786, as recorded in the national registry of Switzerland.
Caritas Schweiz has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100. 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 52 ('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 Switzerland is 52/100.
Caritas Schweiz is located in Luzern, LU, Switzerland. The organization was established in 1901 and has been active for 125 years.
Caritas Schweiz is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Switzerland. It operates as a Verein.
According to GiveRadar's records, Caritas Schweiz is registered with the Swiss Commercial Register (Zefix) and overseen by the cantonal commercial registry. 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.
Fachlich kompetente, wirkungsvolle und effiziente Hilfe für Menschen in Not; gesellschaftspolitisches Engagement im Interesse sozial benachteiligter Menschen auf der Basis einer sorgfältigen Problemanalyse; Mitwirkung bei der Schaffung gerechter gesellschaftlicher Strukturen und einer solidarischen Entwicklung der Gesellschaft; Förderung des sozialen Engagements der römisch-katholischen Kirche. Caritas Schweiz is classified as a community development organization registered in Switzerland. The organization was founded in 1901.
Caritas Schweiz is registered in Switzerland. Donations to recognized tax-exempt Swiss nonprofits are deductible from federal and cantonal taxes. The deduction limit varies by canton but is typically up to 20% of net income for federal taxes.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Switzerland under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Caritas Schweiz is in Switzerland, 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.
Caritas Schweiz is registered in Switzerland. 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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Latest news
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So hilft die Schweiz nach dem Mega-Beben in Venezuela - St. Galler Tagblatt
Warum das Erdbeben Venezuela besonders hart trifft – und wie die Schweiz hilft - 20 Minuten
Caritas Schweiz spricht 100'000 Franken Erdbeben-Nothilfe für Venezuela - kath.ch
Erdbeben in Venezuela - Caritas-Mitarbeiter: «Jetzt braucht es sauberes Wasser und Zelte» - SRF
Erdbeben Venezuela: Caritas Schweiz spricht 100'000 Franken für Nothilfe Humanitäre Krise verschärft sich - Presseportal.ch
Caritas zeigt Armut in Solothurn mit szenischem Stadtrundgang - Solothurner Zeitung
Schon wieder fliegt ein CaritasDirektor - PressReader
600 Sommerhelfer von Schweizer Caritas gesucht für Bergbauernfamilien - kath.ch
Caritas nutzt Brunnen auf dem Zürcher Münzplatz für Spendenaktion - kath.ch
Schweiz: Bischofskonferenz besucht Asylunterkunft - Vatican News
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Zefix (Swiss Commercial Register)
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 1901
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about Caritas Schweiz
- What is Caritas Schweiz?
- Caritas Schweiz is a community development verein based in Luzern, Switzerland. Fachlich kompetente, wirkungsvolle und effiziente Hilfe für Menschen in Not; gesellschaftspolitisches Engagement im Interesse sozial benachteiligter Menschen auf der Basis einer sorgfältigen Problemanalyse; Mitwirkung bei der Schaffung gerechter gesellschaftlicher Strukturen und einer solidarischen Entwicklung der Gesellschaft; Förderung des sozialen Engagements der römisch-katholischen Kirche.
- When was Caritas Schweiz founded?
- Caritas Schweiz was founded in 1901.
- Where is Caritas Schweiz located?
- Headquartered in Luzern, LU, Switzerland. The charity operates in 20 countries.
- Is Caritas Schweiz trustworthy?
- Caritas Schweiz has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52 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 Caritas Schweiz's registration number?
- Registration: CHE105802786 (Switzerland).
- What is Caritas Schweiz's website?
- http://www.caritas.ch
- Are donations to Caritas Schweiz tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Switzerland 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.