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Deutsche Umwelthilfe e.V.

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
59/100 · methodology

About Deutsche Umwelthilfe e.V.

Tax-favorable organisation. Non-profit purposes: nature conservation and landscape conservation; environmental protection and climate protection; education; consumer protection; international understanding; heritage protection; science and research; animal welfare.

Steuerbegünstigte Organisation. Gemeinnützige Zwecke: Naturschutz und Landschaftspflege; Umweltschutz und Klimaschutz; Erziehung; Verbraucherschutz; Internationale Verständigung; Denkmalschutz; Wissenschaft und Forschung; Tierschutz.

Translated from German by GiveRadar.

Founded
Headquarters
Radolfzell, Baden-Württemberg
Foundation type
Registered association (Eingetragener Verein (e.V.))
Size
large
Operating in
2 countries

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

DZI Spenden-Siegel

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌍 International
Operating countries (2)
Germany weltweit

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 7 similar international in Germany
Integrity Assessment This charity: 59
Peer average: 58

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 Umwelthilfe e.V. is a registered international nonprofit based in Radolfzell, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). It was founded in 2004 and has been operating for 22 years. Its registration number is Hannover VR 202112. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports €20M in annual revenue.

Deutsche Umwelthilfe e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100. 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 59 ('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 international charities in Germany is 58/100.

Deutsche Umwelthilfe e.V. is located in Radolfzell, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The organization was established in 2004 and has been active for 22 years.

Based on official tax filings, Deutsche Umwelthilfe e.V. has €20M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of €6M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Deutsche Umwelthilfe e.V. is classified as a International organization, registered in Germany. It operates as a Eingetragener Verein (e.V.). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has €20M in annual revenue.

Deutsche Umwelthilfe e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100. 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-favorable organisation. Non-profit purposes: nature conservation and landscape conservation; environmental protection and climate protection; education; consumer protection; international understanding; heritage protection; science and research; animal welfare. Deutsche Umwelthilfe e.V. is classified as a international organization registered in Germany. The organization was founded in 2004.

Among international charities registered in Germany: Deutsche Umwelthilfe e.V.'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100 is in line with the peer average of 58/100. Its annual revenue of €20M is well above the peer average of €6M.

Deutsche Umwelthilfe 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.

Deutsche Umwelthilfe e.V. is an eingetragener Verein (e.V.) - a registered association, the most common legal form for nonprofits in Germany. An e.V. is a membership-based legal entity registered with the local Vereinsregister (association register) at the Amtsgericht (district court). Members govern the association through a general assembly (Mitgliederversammlung). Germany has over 600,000 registered associations. To qualify as 'gemeinnuetzig' (charitable), an e.V. must be recognised by the local Finanzamt (tax office) under the Abgabenordnung (AO). It is registered in the Zuwendungsempfaengerregister (ZER) maintained by the Bundeszentralamt fuer Steuern (BZSt).

You can verify Deutsche Umwelthilfe 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.

You can donate to Deutsche Umwelthilfe e.V. directly through its donation page (https://www.betterplace.org/de/organisations/32199-deutsche-umwelthilfe-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 Umwelthilfe e.V. 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 Umwelthilfe e.V. is based in Radolfzell, in the state of Baden-Württemberg in southwestern Germany, home to Stuttgart, Freiburg, and Heidelberg. 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 Umwelthilfe e.V. holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.

Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.

Leadership

MA
Margit Mönnecke
Board Chair

Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Pfandpflicht überall - außer an der Grenze? Gericht hat Urteil zu "Bordershops" gefällt - NDR.de
May 2026
www.ndr.de
Bohrinsel läuft weiter: Gericht lehnt Antrag der Deutschen Umwelthilfe ab - NDR.de
May 2026
www.ndr.de
Forderung von Bundesagrarminister Rainer: Umweltschützer gegen Steuerbefreiung von Biosprit - taz.de
May 2026
taz.de
Thüringen: Was der Umweltminister zur Klage gegen das Land sagt - Ntv
May 2026
www.n-tv.de
LNG-Terminal Mukran: DUH legt Widerspruch ein - NDR.de
Apr 2026
www.ndr.de
Grünes Mäntelchen umgehängt?: Umwelthilfe verklagt McDonalds - Vorwurf Greenwashing - schwarzwaelder-bote.de
Apr 2026
www.schwarzwaelder-bote.de
BGH entscheidet über Verbrenner-Aus für zwei Autobauer – „Ist alles erlaubt, was nicht verboten ist?“ - Merkur
Mar 2026
www.merkur.de
Deutsche Umwelthilfe verklagt Hamburg wegen Holzbegasung - NDR.de
Feb 2026
www.ndr.de
Urteil - Bundesregierung muss beim Klimaschutz nachschärfen - Erfolg für Deutsche Umwelthilfe - Deutschlandfunk
Feb 2026
www.deutschlandfunk.de
Gasförderung vor Borkum: Umwelthilfe unterliegt vor Gericht - Seekabel wird trotzdem nicht verlegt - NDR.de
Aug 2025
www.ndr.de

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Peer charities

Other international in Germany, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Deutsche Umwelthilfe e.V. This page 59 €20.3 million -
Kindernothilfe e.V. 59 €73.2 million -
Greenpeace e.V. 59 €68.2 million -
Aktion gegen den Hunger gGmbH 59 €23.8 million -
Help - Hilfe zur Selbsthilfe e.V. 59 €68.6 million -
humedica e.V. 56 €28.4 million -
Tierärzte ohne Grenzen e.V. 56 €18.7 million -
Oxfam Deutschland e.V. 56 €57.1 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Bundesanzeiger (German Federal Gazette)
Financial filings
Bundesanzeiger annual disclosures
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
60%

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

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 Umwelthilfe e.V.

What is Deutsche Umwelthilfe e.V.?
Deutsche Umwelthilfe e.V. is a international registered association based in Radolfzell, Germany. Tax-favorable organisation. Non-profit purposes: nature conservation and landscape conservation; environmental protection and climate protection; education; consumer protection; international understanding; heritage protection; science and research; animal welfare.
When was Deutsche Umwelthilfe e.V. founded?
Deutsche Umwelthilfe e.V. was founded in 2004.
Who leads Deutsche Umwelthilfe e.V.?
Margit Mönnecke serves as Board Chair.
Where is Deutsche Umwelthilfe e.V. located?
Headquartered in Radolfzell, Germany. The charity operates in 2 countries.
What is Deutsche Umwelthilfe e.V.'s annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately €10M-€100M.
Is Deutsche Umwelthilfe e.V. trustworthy?
Deutsche Umwelthilfe e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59 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 Umwelthilfe e.V.'s registration number?
Registration: Hannover VR 202112 (Germany).
What is Deutsche Umwelthilfe e.V.'s website?
https://www.duh.de
Are donations to Deutsche Umwelthilfe 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.