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Deutscher Caritasverband e.V.

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Integrity Assessment
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27/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Deutscher Caritasverband e.V.

DZI-certified organisation. Main areas of work: Old Age Assistance, Disability Assistance, Education and Campaign Work, Development Cooperation, Family Care, Refugee Care, Women Promotion, Health Assistance, Disaster Assistance, Child and Youth Assistance.

DZI-zertifizierte Organisation. Arbeitsschwerpunkte: Altenhilfe, Behindertenhilfe, Bildungs- und Kampagnenarbeit, Entwicklungszu­sammenarbeit, Familienfürsorge, Flüchtlingsfürsorge, Frauenförderung, Gesundheitshilfe, Katastrophenhilfe, Kinder- und Jugendhilfe.

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Size
very-large
Operating in
50 countries

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

DZI Spenden-Siegel

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Social Services
Operating countries (50)
Afghanistan Egypt Albania Armenia Ethiopia Bangladesch Belgium Benin Bolivia Brazil Burkina Faso Burundi Chile China Costa Rica Demokratische Republik Kongo Demokratische Volksrepublik Korea Germany Ecuador El Salvador Eritrea Georgia Greece Guatemala Guinea-Bissau Haiti Honduras India Indonesia Iraq Israel Yemen Jordan Cambodia Cameroon Kenya Colombia Cuba Lebanon Liberia Madagascar Mali Morocco Mexico Mozambique Myanmar Nepal Nigeria Pakistan Palästinensische Gebiete

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in Germany
Integrity Assessment This charity: 27
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

Deutscher Caritasverband e.V. is a registered social services nonprofit, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 27/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is below the average of 59/100 for social services charities in Germany. The organization reports €237M in annual revenue.

Deutscher Caritasverband e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 27/100. 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 27 ('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 social services charities in Germany is 59/100.

Deutscher Caritasverband e.V. is registered in Germany.

Based on official tax filings, Deutscher Caritasverband e.V. has €237M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of €27M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Deutscher Caritasverband e.V. is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in Germany. By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has €237M in annual revenue.

Deutscher Caritasverband e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 27/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the local Amtsgericht (district court). Visit the Deutscher Caritasverband e.V. 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-certified organisation. Main areas of work: Old Age Assistance, Disability Assistance, Education and Campaign Work, Development Cooperation, Family Care, Refugee Care, Women Promotion, Health Assistance, Disaster Assistance, Child and Youth Assistance. Deutscher Caritasverband e.V. is classified as a social services organization registered in Germany.

Among social services charities registered in Germany: Deutscher Caritasverband e.V.'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 27/100 is below the peer average of 59/100. Its annual revenue of €237M is well above the peer average of €27M.

Deutscher Caritasverband 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 Deutscher Caritasverband 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 Deutscher Caritasverband 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.

Yes, Deutscher Caritasverband 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/.

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Annual revenue
€100M-€1B
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

German donations are deductible if Deutscher Caritasverband e.V. holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Caritas-Präsidentin: „Wir müssen uns gegen alle Sicherheitsrisiken wappnen“ - CNA Deutsch
May 2026
de.catholicnewsagency.com
Caritas-Präsidentin fordert Renten oberhalb der Grundsicherung - Domradio.de
Apr 2026
www.domradio.de
#Zusammen geht was – Caritas lädt Pilger zu Einrichtungen ein - ebfr.de
Mar 2026
www.ebfr.de
Caritas fördert Balkonkraftwerke für einkommensschwache Haushalte - Domradio.de
Mar 2026
www.domradio.de
Caritas begrüßt Stärkung der Freiwilligendienste bei Wehrdienstreform - Domradio.de
Dec 2025
www.domradio.de
Sozialraum Bahnhof - caritas.de
Oct 2025
www.caritas.de
Caritas befürchtet Verelendung von Menschen wegen Sparmaßnahmen - Domradio.de
Oct 2025
www.domradio.de
„Die Aktivrente ist ein Steuergeschenk für gut situierte Boomer“ - WELT
Oct 2025
www.welt.de
Referate: Arbeits- und Tarifrecht - caritas.de
Jan 2025
www.caritas.de
Referat Newsroom - caritas.de
Jan 2025
www.caritas.de

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Peer charities

Other social services in Germany, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Deutscher Caritasverband e.V. This page 27 €237.4 million -
Mission Leben gGmbH 60 - -
Haus Conradshöhe gGmbH 59 - -
SOS-Kinderdorf e.V. 59 €447.6 million -
Diakonisches Werk an der Saar gGmbH 59 - -
Gemeinsam gegen Menschenhandel e.V. 59 €5,000 -
Lebenshilfe Heilpädagogische Sozialdienste gGmbH 59 - -
Karo e.V. 59 €5,000 -
netzwerk-m e.V. 59 €55,000 -

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
Mar 27, 2026
Profile completeness
60%

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 Deutscher Caritasverband e.V.

What is Deutscher Caritasverband e.V.?
Deutscher Caritasverband e.V. is a social services nonprofit organization, Germany. DZI-certified organisation. Main areas of work: Old Age Assistance, Disability Assistance, Education and Campaign Work, Development Cooperation, Family Care, Refugee Care, Women Promotion, Health Assistance, Disaster Assistance, Child and Youth Assistance.
Where is Deutscher Caritasverband e.V. located?
Headquartered in Germany. The charity operates in 50 countries.
What is Deutscher Caritasverband e.V.'s annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately €100M-€1B.
Is Deutscher Caritasverband e.V. trustworthy?
Deutscher Caritasverband e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 27 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 Deutscher Caritasverband 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.