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Deutscher Kinderhospizverein e. V.

Olpe, North Rhine-Westphalia Reg R002155 · Vereinsregister Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
44/100 · methodology

About Deutscher Kinderhospizverein e. V.

The focus will be on the issues of child and youth hospice work. The German Children's Hospice Association (Deutsche Kinderhospizverein e.V.) will make political demands by means of a handout sent to all members of the German Bundestag (except the AfD faction). The DKHV e.V. will exercise the right to comment on various legislative proposals. There is also a contact with the Federal Government Commissioner for the concerns of people with disabilities.

Es wird Kontakt zu diversen Bundesministerien aufgenommen, insbesondere zum BMFSFJ sowie dem BMG. Die Themen der Kinder- und Jugendhospizarbeit sollen in den Fokus gerückt werden. Der Deutsche Kinderhospizverein e.V. stellt politische Forderungen mittels einer Handreichung, welche an alle Abgeordneten des Deutschen Bundestags versendet wurden (außer der Fraktion der AfD). Der DKHV e. V. nimmt das Recht auf Stellungnahme zu diversen Gesetzesvorhaben wahr. Es besteht ebenso ein Kontakt zum Beauftragten der Bundesregierung für die Belange von Menschen mit Behinderung.

Translated from German by GiveRadar.

Founded
Headquarters
Olpe, North Rhine-Westphalia
Size
micro

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in Germany
Integrity Assessment This charity: 44
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

Deutscher Kinderhospizverein e. V. is a registered health nonprofit based in Olpe, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). It was founded in 1911 and has been operating for 115 years. Its registration number is R002155. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 58/100 for health charities in Germany. The organization reports €5K in annual revenue.

Deutscher Kinderhospizverein e. V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44/100. 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 44 ('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 58/100.

Deutscher Kinderhospizverein e. V. is located in Olpe, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The organization was established in 1911 and has been active for 115 years.

Based on official tax filings, Deutscher Kinderhospizverein e. V. has €5K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of €11M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Deutscher Kinderhospizverein e. V. is classified as a Health organization, registered in Germany. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has €5K in annual revenue.

Deutscher Kinderhospizverein e. V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44/100. 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.

The focus will be on the issues of child and youth hospice work. The German Children's Hospice Association (Deutsche Kinderhospizverein e.V.) will make political demands by means of a handout sent to all members of the German Bundestag (except the AfD faction). The DKHV e.V. will exercise the right to comment on various legislative proposals. There is also a contact with the Federal Government Commissioner for the concerns of people with disabilities. Deutscher Kinderhospizverein e. V. is classified as a health organization registered in Germany. The organization was founded in 1911.

Among health charities registered in Germany: Deutscher Kinderhospizverein e. V.'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44/100 is below the peer average of 58/100. Its annual revenue of €5K is below the peer average of €11M.

Deutscher Kinderhospizverein 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 Kinderhospizverein 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 Deutscher Kinderhospizverein e. V. directly through its donation page (https://www.deutscher-kinderhospizverein.de/wie-sie-unterstuetzen-koennen/jetzt-spenden/). 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 Kinderhospizverein e. V. is based in Olpe, 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 Deutscher Kinderhospizverein e. V. holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.

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Leadership

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Petra Kiwitt
Board Member

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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

Methodology

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Quick facts about Deutscher Kinderhospizverein e. V.

What is Deutscher Kinderhospizverein e. V.?
Deutscher Kinderhospizverein e. V. is a health nonprofit organization based in Olpe, Germany. The focus will be on the issues of child and youth hospice work. The German Children's Hospice Association (Deutsche Kinderhospizverein e.V.) will make political demands by means of a handout sent to all members of the German Bundestag (except the AfD faction). The DKHV e.V. will exercise the right to comment on various legislative proposals. There is also a contact with the Federal Government Commissioner for the concerns of people with disabilities.
When was Deutscher Kinderhospizverein e. V. founded?
Deutscher Kinderhospizverein e. V. was founded in 1911.
Who leads Deutscher Kinderhospizverein e. V.?
Petra Kiwitt serves as Board Member.
Where is Deutscher Kinderhospizverein e. V. located?
Headquartered in Olpe, Germany.
What is Deutscher Kinderhospizverein e. V.'s annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately Under €10K.
Is Deutscher Kinderhospizverein e. V. trustworthy?
Deutscher Kinderhospizverein e. V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44 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 Kinderhospizverein e. V.'s registration number?
Registration: R002155 (Germany).
What is Deutscher Kinderhospizverein e. V.'s website?
https://www.deutscher-kinderhospizverein.de
Are donations to Deutscher Kinderhospizverein 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.