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The aim of this is to ensure that the digital transformation of the community's general interest is sovereign, open and public-interest. Within the framework of our representation of interests towards the Bundestag, the Federal Government and the Federal Ministries, we pursue the purpose of bringing the specific needs of the local level into the political and legislative discussion. Our activities are not directed towards economic self-interests, but towards strengthening digital sovereignty and ensuring a sustainable digital infrastructure in the public sector. Specifically, our representation of interests includes the following activities: 1. Dialogue with politics and administration: We conduct discussions with representatives, federal ministries (in particular the Federal Ministry for Digital and State Modernisation) and other decision-makers to bring the municipal …
Civitas Connect e. V. ist ein bundesweiter Zusammenschluss von Städten, Gemeinden und kommunalen Unternehmen (z. B. Stadtwerken und Netzbetreibern). Ziel des Vereins ist es, die digitale Transformation der kommunalen Daseinsvorsorge souverän, offen und gemeinwohlorientiert zu gestalten. Im Rahmen unserer Interessenvertretung gegenüber Bundestag, Bundesregierung und Bundesministerien verfolgen wir den Zweck, die spezifischen Bedarfe der kommunalen Ebene in die politische und gesetzgeberische Diskussion einzubringen. Unsere Tätigkeit richtet sich nicht auf wirtschaftliche Eigeninteressen, sondern auf die Stärkung digitaler Souveränität und die Sicherstellung einer nachhaltigen digitalen Infrastruktur im öffentlichen Sektor. Konkret umfasst unsere Interessenvertretung folgende Tätigkeiten: 1. Dialog mit Politik und Verwaltung: Wir führen Gespräche mit Abgeordneten, Bundesministerien (insbesondere dem Bundesministerium für Digitales und Staatsmodernisierung) sowie weiteren Entscheidungsträgern, um die kommunale Perspektive auf Fragen …
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GiveRadar's verified records show Civitas Connect e.V. 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 has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. 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
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCivitas Connect e.V. is a registered community development nonprofit based in Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). Its registration number is R007598. 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.
Civitas Connect e.V.'s official registration number is R007598, as recorded in the national registry of Germany.
Civitas Connect 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.
Civitas Connect e.V. is located in Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
Based on official tax filings, Civitas Connect e.V. has €0 in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Civitas Connect 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, Civitas Connect e.V. 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 aim of this is to ensure that the digital transformation of the community's general interest is sovereign, open and public-interest. Within the framework of our representation of interests towards the Bundestag, the Federal Government and the Federal Ministries, we pursue the purpose of bringing the specific needs of the local level into the political and legislative discussion. Our activities are not directed towards economic self-interests, but towards strengthening digital sovereignty and ensuring a sustainable digital infrastructure in the public sector. Specifically, our representation of interests includes the following activities: 1. Dialogue with politics and administration: We conduct discussions with representatives, federal ministries (in particular the Federal Ministry for Digital... Civitas Connect e.V. is classified as a community development organization registered in Germany.
Civitas Connect 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 Civitas Connect 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.
Contact Civitas Connect e.V. 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.
Civitas Connect e.V. is based in Münster, 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.
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German donations are deductible if Civitas Connect e.V. holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.
Civitas Connect e.V. 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.
Civitas Connect e.V. 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 Civitas Connect e.V.
- What is Civitas Connect e.V.?
- Civitas Connect e.V. is a community development nonprofit organization based in Münster, Germany. The aim of this is to ensure that the digital transformation of the community's general interest is sovereign, open and public-interest. Within the framework of our representation of interests towards the Bundestag, the Federal Government and the Federal Ministries, we pursue the purpose of bringing the specific needs of the local level into the political and legislative discussion. Our activities are not directed towards economic self-interests, but towards strengthening digital sovereignty and ensuring a sustainable digital infrastructure in the public sector. Specifically, our representation of interests includes the following activities: 1. Dialogue with politics and administration: We conduct discussions with representatives, federal ministries (in particular the Federal Ministry for Digital and State Modernisation) and other decision-makers to bring the municipal perspective to questions of the digital infrastructure. 2. Positioning and technical contributions: We prepare position papers, opinions and technical impulses on key topics such as open source, standardisation, interoperable interfaces, sustainable financing models or governance structures. These documents serve as a basis for political decision-making processes and are addressed to policy decision-makers. 3.
- Who leads Civitas Connect e.V.?
- Markus Hilkenbach serves as Board Chair.
- Where is Civitas Connect e.V. located?
- Headquartered in Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
- Is Civitas Connect e.V. trustworthy?
- Civitas Connect 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 Civitas Connect e.V.'s registration number?
- Registration: R007598 (Germany).
- What is Civitas Connect e.V.'s website?
- https://www.civitasconnect.digital/
- Are donations to Civitas Connect 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.