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Deutsche Herzstiftung

Health Frankfurt, Hesse Reg Frankfurt am Main VR 7412 · Vereinsregister Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
56/100 · methodology

About Deutsche Herzstiftung

Tax-favoured organisation. Non-profit-making purposes: science and research; public health.

Steuerbegünstigte Organisation. Gemeinnützige Zwecke: Wissenschaft und Forschung; Öffentliches Gesundheitswesen.

Translated from German by GiveRadar.

Headquarters
Frankfurt, Hesse
Foundation type
Foundation (Stiftung)
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
❤️ Health
Cause tags
Operating countries (1)
Germany

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in Germany
Integrity Assessment This charity: 56
Peer average: 59

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

Deutsche Herzstiftung is a registered health nonprofit based in Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). Its registration number is Frankfurt am Main VR 7412. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports €14M in annual revenue.

Deutsche Herzstiftung has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100. 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 56 ('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 health charities in Germany is 59/100.

Deutsche Herzstiftung is located in Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany.

Based on official tax filings, Deutsche Herzstiftung has €14M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Deutsche Herzstiftung is classified as a Health organization, registered in Germany. It operates as a Stiftung. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has €14M in annual revenue.

Deutsche Herzstiftung has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the local Amtsgericht (district court). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Tax-favoured organisation. Non-profit-making purposes: science and research; public health. Deutsche Herzstiftung is classified as a health organization registered in Germany.

Among health charities registered in Germany: Deutsche Herzstiftung's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100 is in line with the peer average of 59/100. Its annual revenue of €14M is comparable to the peer average of €11M.

Deutsche Herzstiftung 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.

Deutsche Herzstiftung is a Stiftung (foundation) - a German legal entity with dedicated assets serving a specific charitable purpose. Unlike an e.V., a Stiftung has no members; it is governed by a board (Vorstand) and supervised by the state foundation authority (Stiftungsaufsicht) of the relevant Bundesland. Germany has roughly 25,000 foundations. Each Bundesland has its own Stiftungsaufsicht that oversees compliance with the foundation's charter. It is registered in the Zuwendungsempfaengerregister (ZER) maintained by the Bundeszentralamt fuer Steuern (BZSt).

You can verify Deutsche Herzstiftung'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.

You can donate to Deutsche Herzstiftung directly through its donation page (https://www.betterplace.org/de/organisations/21388-deutsche-herzstiftung-e-v). 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 Herzstiftung 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/.

Deutsche Herzstiftung 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.

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Annual revenue
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

German donations are deductible if Deutsche Herzstiftung holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.

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Leadership

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Gunter Anders
Mitglied des Vorstandes (Schatzmeister)

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Peer charities

Other health in Germany, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Deutsche Herzstiftung This page 56 €14.1 million -
help alliance gGmbH 60 - -
ADRA Deutschland e.V. 59 €37.7 million -
Gesundheitsstadt Berlin e.V. 59 €5,000 -
Stiftung Mercator GmbH 59 €195,000 -
ADAC Luftrettung gGmbH 59 €95,000 -
Vivantes Hospiz gGmbH 59 - -
Eine Welt Forum Freiburg e.V. 59 €5,000 -
"Was hab' ich?" gemeinnützige GmbH 59 €5,000 -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
50%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not 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 Herzstiftung

What is Deutsche Herzstiftung?
Deutsche Herzstiftung is a health foundation based in Frankfurt, Germany. Tax-favoured organisation. Non-profit-making purposes: science and research; public health.
Who leads Deutsche Herzstiftung?
Gunter Anders serves as Mitglied des Vorstandes (Schatzmeister).
Where is Deutsche Herzstiftung located?
Headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany.
What is Deutsche Herzstiftung's annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately €10M-€100M.
Is Deutsche Herzstiftung trustworthy?
Deutsche Herzstiftung has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56 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 Herzstiftung's registration number?
Registration: Frankfurt am Main VR 7412 (Germany).
What is Deutsche Herzstiftung's website?
https://www.herzstiftung.de
Are donations to Deutsche Herzstiftung 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.