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Deutsche Gesellschaft für die Vereinten Nationen e.V. (DGVN)

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
46/100 · methodology

About Deutsche Gesellschaft für die Vereinten Nationen e.V. (DGVN)

The German Society for the United Nations e.V. is a registered association that promotes the strengthening of the United Nations and its objectives. The DGVN promotes the resolution of global challenges through international cooperation and understanding of peoples. It promotes the protection of human rights and the strengthening of international law. The DGVN carries out public relations work for the goals of the United Nations, engages in youth and education work and networks science. The DGVN complements its principle demand for a coherent German UN policy with statements on current topics. For the Bundestag elections and coalition negotiations, the DGVN regularly approaches the parties with a catalogue of demands directly. In order to represent its concerns to the members of …

Die Deutsche Gesellschaft für die Vereinten Nationen e.V. ist ein eingetragener Verein, der sich für die Stärkung der Vereinten Nationen und ihrer Ziele einsetzt. Die DGVN wirbt dafür, globale Herausforderungen durch internationale Zusammenarbeit und Verständigung der Völker zu lösen. Sie tritt für den Schutz der Menschenrechte und die Stärkung des Völkerrechts ein. Die DGVN betreibt Öffentlichkeitsarbeit für die Ziele der Vereinten Nationen, engagiert sich in der Jugend- und Bildungsarbeit und vernetzt Wissenschaft. Die DGVN ergänzt ihre Grundsatzforderung nach einer kohärenten deutschen UN-Politik mit Statements zu aktuellen Themen. Für die Bundestagswahlen und Koalititionsve­rhandlungen tritt die DGVN regelmäßig mit einem Forderungskatalog unmittelbar an die Parteien heran. Um ihre Anliegen gegenüber den Abgeordneten des Deutschen Bundestages zu vertreten und über ihre Arbeit zu …

Translated from German by GiveRadar.

Headquarters
Berlin, Berlin
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

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Deutsche Gesellschaft für die Vereinten Nationen e.V. (DGVN) has 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
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 333,723 community development charities in Germany it 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 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
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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 + methodology

Deutsche Gesellschaft für die Vereinten Nationen e.V. (DGVN) is a registered community development nonprofit based in Berlin, Berlin, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). Its registration number is R001926. 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 €15K in annual revenue.

Deutsche Gesellschaft für die Vereinten Nationen e.V. (DGVN)'s official registration number is R001926, as recorded in the national registry of Germany.

Deutsche Gesellschaft für die Vereinten Nationen e.V. (DGVN) 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.

Deutsche Gesellschaft für die Vereinten Nationen e.V. (DGVN) is located in Berlin, Berlin, Germany.

Based on official tax filings, Deutsche Gesellschaft für die Vereinten Nationen e.V. (DGVN) has €15K 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.

Deutsche Gesellschaft für die Vereinten Nationen e.V. (DGVN) is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Germany. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has €15K in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, Deutsche Gesellschaft für die Vereinten Nationen e.V. (DGVN) 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 German Society for the United Nations e.V. is a registered association that promotes the strengthening of the United Nations and its objectives. The DGVN promotes the resolution of global challenges through international cooperation and understanding of peoples. It promotes the protection of human rights and the strengthening of international law. The DGVN carries out public relations work for the goals of the United Nations, engages in youth and education work and networks science. The DGVN complements its principle demand for a coherent German UN policy with statements on current topics. For the Bundestag elections and coalition negotiations, the DGVN regularly approaches the parties with a catalogue of demands directly... Deutsche Gesellschaft für die Vereinten Nationen e.V. (DGVN) is classified as a community development organization registered in Germany.

Among community development charities registered in Germany: Its annual revenue of €15K is below the peer average of €4M.

Deutsche Gesellschaft für die Vereinten Nationen e.V. (DGVN) 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 Deutsche Gesellschaft für die Vereinten Nationen e.V. (DGVN)'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 Deutsche Gesellschaft für die Vereinten Nationen e.V. (DGVN) 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.

Deutsche Gesellschaft für die Vereinten Nationen e.V. (DGVN) 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.

Annual revenue
€10K-€100K
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

German donations are deductible if Deutsche Gesellschaft für die Vereinten Nationen e.V. (DGVN) holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.

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Leadership

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Ekkehard G••••
Chair

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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 Deutsche Gesellschaft für die Vereinten Nationen e.V. (DGVN)

What is Deutsche Gesellschaft für die Vereinten Nationen e.V. (DGVN)?
Deutsche Gesellschaft für die Vereinten Nationen e.V. (DGVN) is a community development nonprofit organization based in Berlin, Germany. The German Society for the United Nations e.V. is a registered association that promotes the strengthening of the United Nations and its objectives. The DGVN promotes the resolution of global challenges through international cooperation and understanding of peoples. It promotes the protection of human rights and the strengthening of international law. The DGVN carries out public relations work for the goals of the United Nations, engages in youth and education work and networks science. The DGVN complements its principle demand for a coherent German UN policy with statements on current topics. For the Bundestag elections and coalition negotiations, the DGVN regularly approaches the parties with a catalogue of demands directly. In order to represent its concerns to the members of the German Bundestag and to inform them about their work, the DGVN always invites them to a parliamentary afternoon. For parliamentary work, the DGVN attaches value to the establishment and active work in the UN Subcommittee United Nations. At the same time, it wishes that UN issues will be discussed as prominently as possible in Parliament Faplenum, in order to reach the public everywhere.
Who leads Deutsche Gesellschaft für die Vereinten Nationen e.V. (DGVN)?
Ekkehard Griep serves as Chair.
Where is Deutsche Gesellschaft für die Vereinten Nationen e.V. (DGVN) located?
Headquartered in Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
What is Deutsche Gesellschaft für die Vereinten Nationen e.V. (DGVN)'s annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately €10K-€100K.
Is Deutsche Gesellschaft für die Vereinten Nationen e.V. (DGVN) trustworthy?
Deutsche Gesellschaft für die Vereinten Nationen e.V. (DGVN) 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 Deutsche Gesellschaft für die Vereinten Nationen e.V. (DGVN)'s registration number?
Registration: R001926 (Germany).
What is Deutsche Gesellschaft für die Vereinten Nationen e.V. (DGVN)'s website?
https://www.dgvn.de
Are donations to Deutsche Gesellschaft für die Vereinten Nationen e.V. (DGVN) 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.