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DESWOS Deutsche Entwicklungshilfe für soziales Wohnungs- und Siedlungswesen e.V.

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Integrity Assessment
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36/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About DESWOS Deutsche Entwicklungshilfe für soziales Wohnungs- und Siedlungswesen e.V.

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Foundation type
Registered association (Eingetragener Verein (e.V.))
Size
medium
Operating in
10 countries

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

DZI Spenden-Siegel

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment
Operating countries (10)
Ecuador El Salvador India Malawi Nepal Nicaragua Pakistan South Africa South Sudan Tanzania

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in Germany
Integrity Assessment This charity: 36
Peer average: 57

Red flags

· All clear
Tax-authority revocation
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

DESWOS Deutsche Entwicklungshilfe für soziales Wohnungs- und Siedlungswesen e.V. is a registered environment nonprofit, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). Its registration number is Köln VR 6346. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 36/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is below the average of 57/100 for environment charities in Germany. The organization reports €2M in annual revenue.

DESWOS Deutsche Entwicklungshilfe für soziales Wohnungs- und Siedlungswesen e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 36/100. 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 36 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in Germany is 57/100.

DESWOS Deutsche Entwicklungshilfe für soziales Wohnungs- und Siedlungswesen e.V. is registered in Germany.

Based on official tax filings, DESWOS Deutsche Entwicklungshilfe für soziales Wohnungs- und Siedlungswesen e.V. has €2M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of €489K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

DESWOS Deutsche Entwicklungshilfe für soziales Wohnungs- und Siedlungswesen e.V. is classified as a Environment organization, registered in Germany. It operates as a Eingetragener Verein (e.V.). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has €2M in annual revenue.

DESWOS Deutsche Entwicklungshilfe für soziales Wohnungs- und Siedlungswesen e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 36/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the local Amtsgericht (district court). Visit the DESWOS Deutsche Entwicklungshilfe für soziales Wohnungs- und Siedlungswesen e.V. profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Among environment charities registered in Germany: DESWOS Deutsche Entwicklungshilfe für soziales Wohnungs- und Siedlungswesen e.V.'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 36/100 is below the peer average of 57/100. Its annual revenue of €2M is well above the peer average of €489K.

DESWOS Deutsche Entwicklungshilfe für soziales Wohnungs- und Siedlungswesen 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.

DESWOS Deutsche Entwicklungshilfe für soziales Wohnungs- und Siedlungswesen e.V. is an eingetragener Verein (e.V.) - a registered association, the most common legal form for nonprofits in Germany. An e.V. is a membership-based legal entity registered with the local Vereinsregister (association register) at the Amtsgericht (district court). Members govern the association through a general assembly (Mitgliederversammlung). Germany has over 600,000 registered associations. To qualify as 'gemeinnuetzig' (charitable), an e.V. must be recognised by the local Finanzamt (tax office) under the Abgabenordnung (AO). It is registered in the Zuwendungsempfaengerregister (ZER) maintained by the Bundeszentralamt fuer Steuern (BZSt).

You can verify DESWOS Deutsche Entwicklungshilfe für soziales Wohnungs- und Siedlungswesen 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 DESWOS Deutsche Entwicklungshilfe für soziales Wohnungs- und Siedlungswesen 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.

Yes, DESWOS Deutsche Entwicklungshilfe für soziales Wohnungs- und Siedlungswesen e.V. carries the DZI Spenden-Siegel - Germany's most widely recognised quality seal for charitable organisations, awarded by the Deutsches Zentralinstitut fuer soziale Fragen (DZI). To qualify, a charity must pass an annual independent audit covering: truthful and transparent advertising, ethical fundraising practices, sound financial management (administrative and fundraising costs must be reasonable relative to total expenditure), clear governance structures, and effective internal controls. The DZI currently awards the Spenden-Siegel to roughly 230 German charities. You can look up the full assessment at https://www.dzi.de/.

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Tax-deductibility for donors

German donations are deductible if DESWOS Deutsche Entwicklungshilfe für soziales Wohnungs- und Siedlungswesen e.V. holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.

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Peer charities

Other environment in Germany, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
DESWOS Deutsche Entwicklungshilfe für soziales Wohnungs- und Siedlungswesen … This page 36 €2.0 million -
Bundesvereinigung gegen Schienenlärm e.V. 59 €5,000 -
Pro Wildlife e.V. 59 €813,113 -
Deutsche NaturfilmStiftung gGmbH 57 - -
AgrarBündnis e.V. 56 €55,000 -
Gesamtverband der Deutschen Versicherungswirtschaft e.V. 56 €15.3 million -
Bund Naturschutz in Bayern e.V. 56 €55,000 -
ECOVIN Bundesverband ökologischer Weinbau e.V. 56 €5,000 -
Fair and Green e.V. 56 €55,000 -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Bundesanzeiger (German Federal Gazette)
Financial filings
Bundesanzeiger annual disclosures

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 5, 2026
Profile completeness
40%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Named leadership
Board and officer list not yet indexed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Official website
No verified website on record
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Headquarters address
No street address on file

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about DESWOS Deutsche Entwicklungshilfe für soziales Wohnungs- und Siedlungswesen e.V.

What is DESWOS Deutsche Entwicklungshilfe für soziales Wohnungs- und Siedlungswesen e.V.?
DESWOS Deutsche Entwicklungshilfe für soziales Wohnungs- und Siedlungswesen e.V. is a environment registered association, Germany.
Where is DESWOS Deutsche Entwicklungshilfe für soziales Wohnungs- und Siedlungswesen e.V. located?
Headquartered in Germany. The charity operates in 10 countries.
What is DESWOS Deutsche Entwicklungshilfe für soziales Wohnungs- und Siedlungswesen e.V.'s annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately €1M-€10M.
Is DESWOS Deutsche Entwicklungshilfe für soziales Wohnungs- und Siedlungswesen e.V. trustworthy?
DESWOS Deutsche Entwicklungshilfe für soziales Wohnungs- und Siedlungswesen e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 36 out of 100 (Limited data available). 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 DESWOS Deutsche Entwicklungshilfe für soziales Wohnungs- und Siedlungswesen e.V.'s registration number?
Registration: Köln VR 6346 (Germany).
Are donations to DESWOS Deutsche Entwicklungshilfe für soziales Wohnungs- und Siedlungswesen 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.