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Contracts for Difference Verband e.V.

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
46/100 · methodology

About Contracts for Difference Verband e.V.

The association has the task of promoting the understanding of the work of ordinary members as providers of Contracts for Difference (CfDs), as service providers for providers or, for example, as software developers. In particular, the association will promote the public's understanding of the need for the functioning, the possibilities of use and the opportunities and risks of the use of Contracts for Difference. The association supports its members in their positive presentation to companies, the public, advisory professions, science and the media. It represents the common interests of members vis-à-vis legislation, government and public bodies. The association also has the purpose of promoting the exchange of information and cooperation between its members as well as supporting education and training …

Der Verband hat die Aufgabe, das Verständnis für die Arbeit der ordentlichen Mitglieder als Anbieter von Contracts for Difference (CfDs), als Dienstleister für Anbieter oder beispielsweise als Softwareentwickler zu fördern. Insbesondere wird der Verband das Verständnis der Öffentlichkeit für die Notwendigkeit, die Funktionsweise, die Einsatzmöglichkeiten sowie die Chancen und Risiken des Einsatzes von Contracts for Difference fördern. Der Verband unterstützt seine Mitglieder bei der positiven Darstellung gegenüber Unternehmen, der Öffentlichkeit, beratenden Berufen, Wissenschaft und Medien. Er vertritt die gemeinsamen Interessen der Mitglieder gegenüber Gesetzgebung, Regierung und öffentlichen Stellen. Der Verband hat auch den Zweck, den Informationsaustausch und die Zusammenarbeit zwischen seinen Mitgliedern zu fördern sowie die Aus- und Weiterbildung innerhalb der Mitglieder zu unterstützen. Dem Verbandszweck dienen insbesondere - Öffentlichkeitsarbeit …

Translated from German by GiveRadar.

Headquarters
Frankfurt, Hesse
Size
micro

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in Germany
Integrity Assessment This charity: 46
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 Contracts for Difference Verband 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 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 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
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  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

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Contracts for Difference Verband e.V. is a registered community development nonprofit based in Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). Its registration number is R003399. 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 €75K in annual revenue.

Contracts for Difference Verband e.V.'s official registration number is R003399, as recorded in the national registry of Germany.

Contracts for Difference Verband e.V. 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.

Contracts for Difference Verband e.V. is located in Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany.

Based on official tax filings, Contracts for Difference Verband e.V. has €75K 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.

Contracts for Difference Verband e.V. is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Germany. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has €75K in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, Contracts for Difference Verband 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 association has the task of promoting the understanding of the work of ordinary members as providers of Contracts for Difference (CfDs), as service providers for providers or, for example, as software developers. In particular, the association will promote the public's understanding of the need for the functioning, the possibilities of use and the opportunities and risks of the use of Contracts for Difference. The association supports its members in their positive presentation to companies, the public, advisory professions, science and the media. It represents the common interests of members vis-à-vis legislation, government and public bodies. The association also has the purpose of promoting the exchange of information and cooperation... Contracts for Difference Verband e.V. is classified as a community development organization registered in Germany.

Among community development charities registered in Germany: Its annual revenue of €75K is below the peer average of €4M.

Contracts for Difference Verband 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 Contracts for Difference Verband 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 Contracts for Difference Verband 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.

Contracts for Difference Verband e.V. is based in Frankfurt, in the state of Hesse (Hessen) in central Germany, home to Frankfurt am Main. 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
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

German donations are deductible if Contracts for Difference Verband e.V. holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.

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Leadership

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Tobias S••••
Vertreter des Vorstands (Jur. Person: IG Europe)

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Cause areas in Germany

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

Community Development this charity 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
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Most common causes in Germany

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

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

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 7, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 7, 2026
Profile completeness
50%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 6
  • 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
Not available · 5
  • 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
  • Founding date
    Year founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about Contracts for Difference Verband e.V.

What is Contracts for Difference Verband e.V.?
Contracts for Difference Verband e.V. is a community development nonprofit organization based in Frankfurt, Germany. The association has the task of promoting the understanding of the work of ordinary members as providers of Contracts for Difference (CfDs), as service providers for providers or, for example, as software developers. In particular, the association will promote the public's understanding of the need for the functioning, the possibilities of use and the opportunities and risks of the use of Contracts for Difference. The association supports its members in their positive presentation to companies, the public, advisory professions, science and the media. It represents the common interests of members vis-à-vis legislation, government and public bodies. The association also has the purpose of promoting the exchange of information and cooperation between its members as well as supporting education and training within its members. The association's purpose is, in particular, to promote public relations in order to continuously support the opinion-forming process, in particular with regard to the general benefit of CFDs for consumers; - industry-specific marketing with regard to the products offered by the association members; - development, publication and dissemination of industry-specific work results, expert opinions, investigations and statistics on the topic Contracts for Difference and other relevant issues; - development of programmes of opinions and opinions in the field of content.
Who leads Contracts for Difference Verband e.V.?
Tobias Stöhr serves as Vertreter des Vorstands (Jur. Person: IG Europe).
Where is Contracts for Difference Verband e.V. located?
Headquartered in Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany.
What is Contracts for Difference Verband e.V.'s annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately €10K-€100K.
Is Contracts for Difference Verband e.V. trustworthy?
Contracts for Difference Verband e.V. 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 Contracts for Difference Verband e.V.'s registration number?
Registration: R003399 (Germany).
What is Contracts for Difference Verband e.V.'s website?
https://www.cfdverband.de/
Are donations to Contracts for Difference Verband 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.