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Deutscher Zigarettenverband e.V.

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
56/100 · methodology

About Deutscher Zigarettenverband e.V.

No organisational description on file yet. The metadata below comes directly from the official registry.

Founded
Headquarters
Berlin
Foundation type
Registered association (Eingetragener Verein (e.V.))
Size
micro

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in Germany
Integrity Assessment This charity: 56
Peer average: 56

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 Zigarettenverband e.V. is a registered environment nonprofit based in Berlin, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). It was founded in 2013 and has been operating for 13 years. Its registration number is Berlin (Charlottenburg) VR 27728. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports €45K in annual revenue.

Deutscher Zigarettenverband e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100. 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 56 ('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 environment charities in Germany is 56/100.

Deutscher Zigarettenverband e.V. is located in Berlin, Germany. The organization was established in 2013 and has been active for 13 years.

Based on official tax filings, Deutscher Zigarettenverband e.V. has €45K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of €489K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Deutscher Zigarettenverband e.V. is classified as a Environment organization, registered in Germany. It operates as a Eingetragener Verein (e.V.). By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has €45K in annual revenue.

Deutscher Zigarettenverband e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the local Amtsgericht (district court). Visit the Deutscher Zigarettenverband 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.

Among environment charities registered in Germany: Deutscher Zigarettenverband e.V.'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100 is in line with the peer average of 56/100. Its annual revenue of €45K is below the peer average of €489K.

Deutscher Zigarettenverband 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.

Deutscher Zigarettenverband 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 Deutscher Zigarettenverband 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 Zigarettenverband 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.

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Annual revenue
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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

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Leadership

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Christian Cordes
Board Member

Latest news

From global news sources

9 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Anteil nicht versteuerter Zigaretten auf neuem Höchststand / BVTE warnt vor ... - Presseportal
Mar 2026
www.presseportal.de
"Giftmüll" - Zigarettenstummel auf dem Boden: Hilft Filterpfand? - BR
Dec 2024
www.br.de
Bilder aus der Ausschussarbeit - Deutscher Bundestag
Aug 2022
www.bundestag.de
Trotz Mehrwertsteuersenkung: Zigaretten bleiben teuer - BILD
Jun 2020
www.bild.de
Bundesverband der Tabakwirtschaft und neuartiger Erzeugnisse gegründet / Michael Kaib ... - Presseportal.ch
Sep 2019
www.presseportal.ch
BERLIN OPENING NIGHT - GALA und UFA luden zur glamourösen Eröffnungsparty der 69. Berlinale ein - Presseportal.ch
Feb 2019
www.presseportal.ch
Immer weniger Minderjährige rauchen - Zigarettenverband intensiviert Jugendschutz-Aktivitäten - Presseportal.ch
Sep 2018
www.presseportal.ch
Tabakkonzern: Reemtsma will Marktführerschaft bei E-Zigaretten - Lebensmittel Zeitung
Jun 2018
www.lebensmittelzeitung.net
Ein Jahr Schockbilder - Abschreckende Fotos jetzt auf allen Tabakschachteln - esanum
May 2017
www.esanum.de

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Peer charities

Other environment in Germany, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Deutscher Zigarettenverband e.V. This page 56 €45,000 -
Bundesvereinigung gegen Schienenlärm e.V. 59 €5,000 -
AgrarBündnis e.V. 56 €55,000 -
Bund Naturschutz in Bayern e.V. 56 €55,000 -
ECOVIN Bundesverband ökologischer Weinbau e.V. 56 €5,000 -
Fair and Green e.V. 56 €55,000 -
Deutscher Fischerei-Verband e.V. Union der Berufs- und Angelfischer 56 €55,000 -
Deutsche Plattform für Mobilitätsmanagement (DEPOMM) e.V. 56 €25,000 -
Schifferbörse zu Duisburg-Ruhrort e.V. 56 €5,000 -

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
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

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 Zigarettenverband e.V.

What is Deutscher Zigarettenverband e.V.?
Deutscher Zigarettenverband e.V. is a environment registered association based in Berlin, Germany.
When was Deutscher Zigarettenverband e.V. founded?
Deutscher Zigarettenverband e.V. was founded in 2013.
Who leads Deutscher Zigarettenverband e.V.?
Christian Cordes serves as Board Member.
Where is Deutscher Zigarettenverband e.V. located?
Headquartered in Berlin, Germany.
What is Deutscher Zigarettenverband e.V.'s annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately €10K-€100K.
Is Deutscher Zigarettenverband e.V. trustworthy?
Deutscher Zigarettenverband e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56 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 Zigarettenverband e.V.'s registration number?
Registration: Berlin (Charlottenburg) VR 27728 (Germany).
What is Deutscher Zigarettenverband e.V.'s website?
https://www.zigarettenverband.de
Are donations to Deutscher Zigarettenverband 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.