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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
43/100 · methodology

About Deutscher Drehbuchverband

The German Screenplay Association e.V. is committed to the maintenance, maintenance and promotion of the professional and economic, social and artistic interests of the screenwriters working in the Federal Republic of Germany. The fundamentals of the association's work are the exchange between representatives and external actors from business and politics. In order to improve the framework conditions for the screenwriters in Germany, we are in dialogue with politicians. We use position papers to inform about challenges and potentials regarding copyright law and in the field of film promotion. The association makes proposals for legal regulations for the preservation and development of copyright rights of the screenwriters. In addition, the German Screenplay Association e.V. is the representative of the screenwriters' interests …

Der Deutsche Drehbuchverband e.V. setzt sich für die Wahrung, Pflege und Förderung der beruflichen und wirtschaftlichen, sozialen und künstlerischen Interessen der in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland tätigen Drehbuchautorinnen und -autoren ein. Grundlagen der Arbeit des Verbands sind der Austausch zwischen den Vertretungsber­echtigten und externen Akteur*innen aus Wirtschaft und Politik. Um die Rahmenbedingungen für die Drehbuchautor*innen in Deutschland zu verbessern sind wir im Dialog mit Politiker*innen. Mithilfe von Positionspapieren informieren wir über Herausforderungen und Potenziale bzgl. des Urheberrechts und im Bereich der Filmförderung. Der Verband macht Vorschläge für gesetzliche Regelungen zur Wahrung und zum Ausbau der Urhebervertragsrechte der Drehbuchautorinnen und -autoren. Außerdem ist der Deutsche Drehbuchverband e.V. die Interessenvertretung der Drehbuchautorinnen und -autoren gegenüber allen in Betracht kommenden Werknutzern und Lizenznehmern von …

Translated from German by GiveRadar.

Headquarters
Berlin, Berlin
Size
micro

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in Germany
Integrity Assessment This charity: 43
Peer average: 62

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Tax-authority revocation, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Deutscher Drehbuchverband has a substantially complete profile.

  • GiveRadar has verified financial records for only 1% of community development charities in Germany, and this is one of them. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 98% of the 333,723 community development charities in Germany it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Deutscher Drehbuchverband is a registered community development nonprofit based in Berlin, Berlin, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). Its registration number is R006971. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 43/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports €0 in annual revenue.

Deutscher Drehbuchverband's official registration number is R006971, as recorded in the national registry of Germany.

Deutscher Drehbuchverband 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 community development charities in Germany is 62/100.

Deutscher Drehbuchverband is located in Berlin, Berlin, Germany.

Based on official tax filings, Deutscher Drehbuchverband has €0 in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Deutscher Drehbuchverband is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Germany. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has €0 in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, Deutscher Drehbuchverband is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register) and overseen by the local Amtsgericht (district court). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

The German Screenplay Association e.V. is committed to the maintenance, maintenance and promotion of the professional and economic, social and artistic interests of the screenwriters working in the Federal Republic of Germany. The fundamentals of the association's work are the exchange between representatives and external actors from business and politics. In order to improve the framework conditions for the screenwriters in Germany, we are in dialogue with politicians. We use position papers to inform about challenges and potentials regarding copyright law and in the field of film promotion. The association makes proposals for legal regulations for the preservation and development of copyright rights of the screenwriters. In addition, the German... Deutscher Drehbuchverband is classified as a community development organization registered in Germany.

Deutscher Drehbuchverband 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 Drehbuchverband'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 Drehbuchverband 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.

Deutscher Drehbuchverband is based in Berlin, in Berlin, Germany's capital and largest city. 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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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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

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Leadership

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Christian L••
Managing Board Member

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Cause areas in Germany

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Community Development this charity 333,723
Education 91,396
Social Services 57,991
Arts & Culture 55,916
Health 33,744
International 29,261
Youth Development 20,117
Environment 16,305
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Most common causes in Germany

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 66,182
Education 55,923
Foster Care 51,710
Arts & Culture 43,294
Eldercare & Aging 26,255
International Development 15,257
Health 14,436
Disability 13,265

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Bundesanzeiger (German Federal Gazette)

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 7, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 7, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 5
  • Named leadership · Lead officer named
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
Not available · 6
  • Financial data
    No Bundesanzeiger publications on file
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified
  • Founding date
    Year founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about Deutscher Drehbuchverband

What is Deutscher Drehbuchverband?
Deutscher Drehbuchverband is a community development nonprofit organization based in Berlin, Germany. The German Screenplay Association e.V. is committed to the maintenance, maintenance and promotion of the professional and economic, social and artistic interests of the screenwriters working in the Federal Republic of Germany. The fundamentals of the association's work are the exchange between representatives and external actors from business and politics. In order to improve the framework conditions for the screenwriters in Germany, we are in dialogue with politicians. We use position papers to inform about challenges and potentials regarding copyright law and in the field of film promotion. The association makes proposals for legal regulations for the preservation and development of copyright rights of the screenwriters. In addition, the German Screenplay Association e.V. is the representative of the screenwriters' interests vis-à-vis all relevant work users and licensees of screenwriter rights and clients such as in particular broadcasting and television companies, film producers and publishers, other market participants in the film and television industry and the online and audiovisual sector in Germany, the associations and trade unions, all institutions of the Union and the federal and film communities as well as to the federal and state governments, as well as to the federal legislature and the federal governments.
Who leads Deutscher Drehbuchverband?
Christian Lex serves as Managing Board Member.
Where is Deutscher Drehbuchverband located?
Headquartered in Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
Is Deutscher Drehbuchverband trustworthy?
Deutscher Drehbuchverband 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 Deutscher Drehbuchverband's registration number?
Registration: R006971 (Germany).
What is Deutscher Drehbuchverband's website?
https://www.drehbuchverband.de
Are donations to Deutscher Drehbuchverband 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.