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Deutsche Gesellschaft für Kardiologie - Herz- und Kreislaufforschung e.V.

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
46/100 · methodology

About Deutsche Gesellschaft für Kardiologie - Herz- und Kreislaufforschung e.V.

Among other things, within the framework of the National Heart Alliance (formerly NHKS), the DGK is committed to the political prioritization of cardiovascular diseases – the leading cause of death in Germany. The aim is to promote prevention and early detection as well as the transfer of successful pilot projects, for example on family hypercholesterolemia and heart failure, into the regular care. Through a continuous dialogue with decision-makers, informed opinions and expert advice in legislative procedures, the DGK brings its scientific expertise to the table. In addition, the focus is on awareness, supply research, digital infrastructure and improving the framework conditions for fundamental, translational and clinical research.

Unter anderem, im Rahmen der Nationalen Herz-Allianz (ehemals NHKS) setzt sich die DGK für die politische Priorisierung kardiovaskulärer Erkrankungen – der führenden Todesursache in Deutschland – ein. Ziel ist die Förderung von Prävention und Früherkennung sowie die Überführung erfolgreicher Pilotprojekte, beispielsweise zur familiären Hypercholesterinämie und Herzinsuffizienz, in die Regelversorgung. Durch einen kontinuierlichen Dialog mit Entscheidungsträgern und -trägerinnen, fundierten Stellungnahmen und fachlicher Beratung bei Gesetzgebungsverfahren bringt die DGK ihre wissenschaftliche Expertise ein. Schwerpunkte bilden zudem u. a. Awareness, Versorgungsforschung, digitale Infrastruktur und Verbesserung der Rahmenbedingungen für Grundlagen-, translationale und klinische Forschung.

Translated from German by GiveRadar.

Headquarters
Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia
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 Kardiologie - Herz- und Kreislaufforschung e.V. has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources.

  • 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 similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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  • government registration
  • financial records
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
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Common questions

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Deutsche Gesellschaft für Kardiologie - Herz- und Kreislaufforschung e.V. is a registered community development nonprofit based in Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). Its registration number is R002431. 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 €25K in annual revenue. The charity has 2 community reviews with an average rating of 1.0/5. On Trustpilot, it has a rating of 2.9/5 based on 2 reviews.

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Kardiologie - Herz- und Kreislaufforschung e.V.'s official registration number is R002431, as recorded in the national registry of Germany.

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Kardiologie - Herz- und Kreislaufforschung 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.

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Kardiologie - Herz- und Kreislaufforschung e.V. is located in Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

Based on official tax filings, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Kardiologie - Herz- und Kreislaufforschung e.V. has €25K 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 Kardiologie - Herz- und Kreislaufforschung e.V. is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Germany. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has €25K in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Kardiologie - Herz- und Kreislaufforschung 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.

Among other things, within the framework of the National Heart Alliance (formerly NHKS), the DGK is committed to the political prioritization of cardiovascular diseases – the leading cause of death in Germany. The aim is to promote prevention and early detection as well as the transfer of successful pilot projects, for example on family hypercholesterolemia and heart failure, into the regular care. Through a continuous dialogue with decision-makers, informed opinions and expert advice in legislative procedures, the DGK brings its scientific expertise to the table. In addition, the focus is on awareness, supply research, digital infrastructure and improving the framework conditions for fundamental, translational and clinical research. Deutsche Gesellschaft für Kardiologie - Herz- und Kreislaufforschung e.V. is classified as a community development organization registered in Germany.

Among community development charities registered in Germany: Its annual revenue of €25K is below the peer average of €4M.

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Kardiologie - Herz- und Kreislaufforschung 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 Deutsche Gesellschaft für Kardiologie - Herz- und Kreislaufforschung 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 Deutsche Gesellschaft für Kardiologie - Herz- und Kreislaufforschung 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.

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Kardiologie - Herz- und Kreislaufforschung e.V. is based in Düsseldorf, 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.

Annual revenue
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

German donations are deductible if Deutsche Gesellschaft für Kardiologie - Herz- und Kreislaufforschung e.V. holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.

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Leadership

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Norbert F•••
President

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Donor reviews (2)

1.0 / 5 average · includes imported Trustpilot

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2 reviews
1. Miserabler Praxisalltag bei einem Leipziger Kardiologen. und 2.👎Terminvergabe im Herzzentrum Leipzig erfolgt irgendwann am Sankt-Nimmerleins-Tag

ERSTER FALL:Im Juli 2021 besuchte ich die Praxis des Kardiologen Dr. Michael Schmidt, welche sich in der Leipziger Südvorstadt befindet. Wegen des Verdachts von Herzrhythmusstörungen wurde ich von meiner Hausärztin an eine/n Facharzt/Fachärztin für Kardiologie überwiesen. Durch Onlinesuche entschied ich mich für diese Praxis. Es wurde festgelegt, dass lediglich ein Langzeit-EKG durchgeführt wird. Am darauffolgenden Morgen brachte ich das Gerät ordnungsgemäß zurück. Dort teilte man mir mit, dass die auszuwertenden Daten an meine Hausärztin zugesandt werden, was unverständlicherweise NIEMALS geschehen ist! Merkwürdig war ebenfalls, dass ich mich bei Herrn Dr. Schmidt nicht einmal für eine kurze Besprechung vorstellen sollte.Außerdem war ich wie vor den Kopf gestoßen, als ich die Praxis betreten hatte. Denn unmittelbar darauf wurde ich auf die Maskenpflicht verwiesen. Als ich mitteilte, dass ich davon befreit bin, und die Sprechstundenschwester mich deshalb aufgefordert hatte, den entsprechenden Nachweis hierfür vorzuzeigen, wurde dieser mit einer fadenscheinigen Begründung nicht akzeptiert, obwohl laut Coronaschutzverordnung JEDER mit einem Schwerbehindertenausweis GENERELL NICHT GEZWUNGEN werden kann, sein Gesicht zwangszuvermummen! Gerade Ärzt*innen müssen wissen, dass es der Gesetzgeber gesundheitlich stark eingeschränkten Menschen nicht einfach so aus purer Kulanz erlässt, davon keinen Gebrauch machen zu müssen, sondern es gerade deswegen berechtigterweise genehmigt wird, weil diese meines Erachtens kontraindizierte Maßnahme nämlich zusätzlich eine erhebliche Belastung darstellt, gerade wenn man bereits unter diversen Grunderkrankungen zu leiden hat. Unglaublich, dass es noch immer solch halsstarrig staatskonforme Mediziner gibt, die zum Leidwesen ihrer Patient*innen eindeutig in der Liga Drosten-Lauterbach spielen. Never ever! Unbegreiflich ist demnach, dass dieser patientendesorientierte Mediziner ausschließlich auf nahezu allen Online-Plattformen viel zu positi

Gnadenlos ehrlich Donor · Apr 10, 2026 Trustpilot Trustpilot
Monopol Organisation

Ich bin seit mehreren Jahren Mitglied. Leider habe ich den Eindruck, dass es sich um eine sehr zentralisierte Organisation handelt, was sich leider auch in einer gewissen Distanz und mangelnder Kundenorientierung bemerkbar macht. Der Service wirkt oft unpersönlich, und Anfragen werden nicht immer freundlich oder hilfsbereit behandelt. Auch die Preisgestaltung, insbesondere bei Kursen, erscheint mir im Verhältnis zur Leistung recht hoch. Rechnungen und Zertifikate werden nur gegen zusätzliche Kosten erneut ausgestellt, was für Mitglieder wenig entgegenkommend ist. Insgesamt wäre etwas mehr Serviceorientierung und Bescheidenheit wünschenswert.

Tanja Donor · Apr 10, 2026 Trustpilot Trustpilot

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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
Donor reviews (external)
Trustpilot consumer reviews
Community reviews (verified email)
GiveRadar Community Reviews - 2 verified review(s) on file.

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 Kardiologie - Herz- und Kreislaufforschung e.V.

What is Deutsche Gesellschaft für Kardiologie - Herz- und Kreislaufforschung e.V.?
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Kardiologie - Herz- und Kreislaufforschung e.V. is a community development nonprofit organization based in Düsseldorf, Germany. Among other things, within the framework of the National Heart Alliance (formerly NHKS), the DGK is committed to the political prioritization of cardiovascular diseases – the leading cause of death in Germany. The aim is to promote prevention and early detection as well as the transfer of successful pilot projects, for example on family hypercholesterolemia and heart failure, into the regular care. Through a continuous dialogue with decision-makers, informed opinions and expert advice in legislative procedures, the DGK brings its scientific expertise to the table. In addition, the focus is on awareness, supply research, digital infrastructure and improving the framework conditions for fundamental, translational and clinical research.
Who leads Deutsche Gesellschaft für Kardiologie - Herz- und Kreislaufforschung e.V.?
Norbert Frey serves as President.
Where is Deutsche Gesellschaft für Kardiologie - Herz- und Kreislaufforschung e.V. located?
Headquartered in Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
What is Deutsche Gesellschaft für Kardiologie - Herz- und Kreislaufforschung e.V.'s annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately €10K-€100K.
Is Deutsche Gesellschaft für Kardiologie - Herz- und Kreislaufforschung e.V. trustworthy?
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Kardiologie - Herz- und Kreislaufforschung 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 Deutsche Gesellschaft für Kardiologie - Herz- und Kreislaufforschung e.V.'s registration number?
Registration: R002431 (Germany).
What is Deutsche Gesellschaft für Kardiologie - Herz- und Kreislaufforschung e.V.'s website?
https://dgk.org
Are donations to Deutsche Gesellschaft für Kardiologie - Herz- und Kreislaufforschung 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.