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Deutsche Reiterliche Vereinigung e.V. (FN)

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
43/100 · methodology

About Deutsche Reiterliche Vereinigung e.V. (FN)

The German Horse Association is the German umbrella association for equestrian sports and horse breeding. The aim of the representation of interests is to bring the topic of horse in conjunction with the environment, nature and culture closer to society and the political decision-makers. For this purpose, discussions are conducted with representatives of the Federal Ministries and with members of the German Bundestag. In these discussions, the need for changes in a variety of topics are explained, which are of great importance as framework conditions for the association's activities, including the situation of the persons represented by the association, including horse athletes and horse breeders. Among other things, the aim is to convey the view of the practice and to …

Die Deutsche Reiterliche Vereinigung ist der deutsche Dachverband für Pferdesport und Pferdezucht. Ziel der Interessensvertretung ist es, das Thema Pferd in Verbindung mit Umwelt, Natur und Kultur wieder näher an die Gesellschaft und die politischen Entscheidungsträger heranzutragen. Zum diesem Zwecke werden Gespräche mit Vertreterinnen und Vertretern der Bundesministerien sowie mit Mitgliedern des Deutschen Bundestages geführt. In diesen werden Änderungsnotwe­ndigkeiten hinsichtlich einer Vielzahl von Themenfeldern erläutert, die als Rahmenbedingungen für die verbandliche Tätigkeit, auch im Hinblick auf die Situation der vom Verband vertretenen Personen, insb. Pferdesportler und Pferdezüchter, von großer Bedeutung sind. Dabei geht es unter anderem um den Tierschutz in der Haltung, Zucht und dem Sport mit Pferden, die Bezahlbarkeit veterinärmedizinischer Behandlungen, Seuchenrecht, Transporte, Betretens- und Nutzungsrechte von Wäldern und …

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Headquarters
Warendorf, North Rhine-Westphalia
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar animal welfare in Germany
Integrity Assessment This charity: 43
Peer average: 54

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 Reiterliche Vereinigung e.V. (FN) is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Warendorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). Its registration number is R002188. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 54/100 for animal welfare charities in Germany. The organization reports €145K in annual revenue.

Deutsche Reiterliche Vereinigung e.V. (FN) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43/100. 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 43 ('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 animal welfare charities in Germany is 54/100.

Deutsche Reiterliche Vereinigung e.V. (FN) is located in Warendorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

Based on official tax filings, Deutsche Reiterliche Vereinigung e.V. (FN) has €145K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of €1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Deutsche Reiterliche Vereinigung e.V. (FN) is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in Germany. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has €145K in annual revenue.

Deutsche Reiterliche Vereinigung e.V. (FN) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the local Amtsgericht (district court). Visit the Deutsche Reiterliche Vereinigung e.V. (FN) 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.

The German Horse Association is the German umbrella association for equestrian sports and horse breeding. The aim of the representation of interests is to bring the topic of horse in conjunction with the environment, nature and culture closer to society and the political decision-makers. For this purpose, discussions are conducted with representatives of the Federal Ministries and with members of the German Bundestag. In these discussions, the need for changes in a variety of topics are explained, which are of great importance as framework conditions for the association's activities, including the situation of the persons represented by the association, including horse athletes and horse breeders. Among other things, the aim... Deutsche Reiterliche Vereinigung e.V. (FN) is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in Germany.

Among animal welfare charities registered in Germany: Deutsche Reiterliche Vereinigung e.V. (FN)'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43/100 is below the peer average of 54/100. Its annual revenue of €145K is below the peer average of €1M.

Deutsche Reiterliche Vereinigung e.V. (FN) 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 Reiterliche Vereinigung e.V. (FN)'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 Reiterliche Vereinigung e.V. (FN) 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 Reiterliche Vereinigung e.V. (FN) is based in Warendorf, 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.

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Tax-deductibility for donors

German donations are deductible if Deutsche Reiterliche Vereinigung e.V. (FN) holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.

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Leadership

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Dennis Peiler
Managing Director

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Peer charities

Other animal welfare in Germany, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Deutsche Reiterliche Vereinigung e.V. (FN) This page 43 €145,000 -
Bioland e.V. 56 €125,000 -
Deutscher Naturschutzring, Dachverband der deutschen Natur-, Tier- und … 53 €235,000 -
Bundestierärztekammer e.V. - Arbeitsgemeinschaft der Deutschen Tierärztekammern 53 €115,000 -
Verband der Bau- und Rohstoffindustrie e.V. (vero) 53 €115,000 -

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
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about Deutsche Reiterliche Vereinigung e.V. (FN)

What is Deutsche Reiterliche Vereinigung e.V. (FN)?
Deutsche Reiterliche Vereinigung e.V. (FN) is a animal welfare nonprofit organization based in Warendorf, Germany. The German Horse Association is the German umbrella association for equestrian sports and horse breeding. The aim of the representation of interests is to bring the topic of horse in conjunction with the environment, nature and culture closer to society and the political decision-makers. For this purpose, discussions are conducted with representatives of the Federal Ministries and with members of the German Bundestag. In these discussions, the need for changes in a variety of topics are explained, which are of great importance as framework conditions for the association's activities, including the situation of the persons represented by the association, including horse athletes and horse breeders. Among other things, the aim is to convey the view of the practice and to give impulses for improving the situation. In the course of this, parliamentary evenings and discussions are also conducted, to which members of the government, representatives of the ministries are invited. Furthermore, the purpose of the representation of interests is to communicate the view of the practice and to give impulses for improving the situation.
Who leads Deutsche Reiterliche Vereinigung e.V. (FN)?
Dennis Peiler serves as Managing Director.
Where is Deutsche Reiterliche Vereinigung e.V. (FN) located?
Headquartered in Warendorf, Germany.
What is Deutsche Reiterliche Vereinigung e.V. (FN)'s annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately €100K-€1M.
Is Deutsche Reiterliche Vereinigung e.V. (FN) trustworthy?
Deutsche Reiterliche Vereinigung e.V. (FN) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43 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 Reiterliche Vereinigung e.V. (FN)'s registration number?
Registration: R002188 (Germany).
What is Deutsche Reiterliche Vereinigung e.V. (FN)'s website?
https://www.pferd-aktuell.de
Are donations to Deutsche Reiterliche Vereinigung e.V. (FN) 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.