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Deutsche Gesellschaft zur Rettung Schiffbrüchiger

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Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
31/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Deutsche Gesellschaft zur Rettung Schiffbrüchiger

DZI-zertifizierte Organisation. Arbeitsschwerpunkte: Forschung, Gesundheitshilfe, Katastrophenhilfe, Rettungswesen.

Headquarters
Bremen
Size
large
Operating in
1 countries

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

DZI Spenden-Siegel

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology
Cause tags
Operating countries (1)
Germany

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in Germany
Integrity Assessment This charity: 31
Peer average: 59

Red flags

· All clear
Tax-authority revocation
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Common questions

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Deutsche Gesellschaft zur Rettung Schiffbrüchiger is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Bremen, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 31/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is below the average of 59/100 for science & technology charities in Germany. The organization reports €45M in annual revenue.

Deutsche Gesellschaft zur Rettung Schiffbrüchiger has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 31/100. 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 31 ('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 science & technology charities in Germany is 59/100.

Deutsche Gesellschaft zur Rettung Schiffbrüchiger is located in Bremen, Germany.

Based on official tax filings, Deutsche Gesellschaft zur Rettung Schiffbrüchiger has €45M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Deutsche Gesellschaft zur Rettung Schiffbrüchiger is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in Germany. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has €45M in annual revenue.

Deutsche Gesellschaft zur Rettung Schiffbrüchiger has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 31/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the local Amtsgericht (district court). Visit the Deutsche Gesellschaft zur Rettung Schiffbrüchiger 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.

DZI-zertifizierte Organisation. Arbeitsschwerpunkte: Forschung, Gesundheitshilfe, Katastrophenhilfe, Rettungswesen. Deutsche Gesellschaft zur Rettung Schiffbrüchiger is classified as a science & technology organization registered in Germany.

Among science & technology charities registered in Germany: Deutsche Gesellschaft zur Rettung Schiffbrüchiger's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 31/100 is below the peer average of 59/100. Its annual revenue of €45M is comparable to the peer average of €24M.

Deutsche Gesellschaft zur Rettung Schiffbrüchiger 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 zur Rettung Schiffbrüchiger'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 zur Rettung Schiffbrüchiger 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, Deutsche Gesellschaft zur Rettung Schiffbrüchiger 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 Deutsche Gesellschaft zur Rettung Schiffbrüchiger holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.

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Peer charities

Other science & technology in Germany, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Deutsche Gesellschaft zur Rettung Schiffbrüchiger This page 31 €44.7 million -
Deutscher Juristinnenbund e.V. 59 €145,000 -
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Unfallchirurgie e.V. 59 €5,000 -
FGW e.V. - Fördergesellschaft Windenergie und andere Dezentrale … 59 - -
FEhS - Institut für Baustoff-Forschung e.V. 59 €145,000 -
Union der deutschen Akademien der Wissenschaften e.V. 59 €25.1 million -
EPRD Deutsche Endoprothesenregister gGmbH 59 €145,000 -
BioRN Network e.V. 59 - -
Aspen Institute Deutschland e.V. 59 €5,000 -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 27, 2026
Profile completeness
50%

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 Deutsche Gesellschaft zur Rettung Schiffbrüchiger

What is Deutsche Gesellschaft zur Rettung Schiffbrüchiger?
Deutsche Gesellschaft zur Rettung Schiffbrüchiger is a science & technology nonprofit organization based in Bremen, Germany. DZI-zertifizierte Organisation. Arbeitsschwerpunkte: Forschung, Gesundheitshilfe, Katastrophenhilfe, Rettungswesen.
Where is Deutsche Gesellschaft zur Rettung Schiffbrüchiger located?
Headquartered in Bremen, Germany.
What is Deutsche Gesellschaft zur Rettung Schiffbrüchiger's annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately €10M-€100M.
Is Deutsche Gesellschaft zur Rettung Schiffbrüchiger trustworthy?
Deutsche Gesellschaft zur Rettung Schiffbrüchiger has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 31 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.
Are donations to Deutsche Gesellschaft zur Rettung Schiffbrüchiger 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.