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Deutsches Steuerzahlerinstitut des Bundes der Steuerzahler e.V.

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
44/100 · methodology

About Deutsches Steuerzahlerinstitut des Bundes der Steuerzahler e.V.

The purpose of the association is scientific research in the fields of public budget, financial and tax systems. It promotes efforts, in particular, to improve and save the financial and tax economy of the federal government, Länder and municipalities. The tasks of the association lie in the analytical penetration and elaboration of targeted solutions in the following areas: 1. Financial and tax constitution of the Federal Republic of Germany 2. Classification of tax and tax systems into the chosen and intended economic system 3. Comparison of tax systems and tax policies within the supranational framework, especially within the European Union 4. Rule of law of the budgetary, tax and tax systems 5. Simplification of tax and tax laws 6. Efficiency …

Zweck des Vereins ist die wissenschaftliche Forschung auf den Gebieten des öffentlichen Haushalts-, Finanz- und Abgabenwesens. Er fördert durch Gutachten, Stellungnahmen und Veröffentlichungen insbesondere Bestrebungen, die auf die Verbesserung und Einsparung in der Finanz- und Abgabenwirtschaft von Bund, Ländern und Gemeinden gerichtet sind. Die Aufgaben des Vereins liegen insbesondere in der analytischen Durchdringung und Ausarbeitung zielgerichteter Lösungsvorschläge auf folgenden Gebieten: 1. Finanz- und Steuerverfassung der Bundesrepublik Deutschland 2. Einordnung des Steuer- und Abgabenwesens in das gewählte und gewollte Wirtschaftssystem 3. Vergleich der Steuersysteme und der Steuerpolitik im übernationalen Rahmen, insbesondere innerhalb der Europäischen Union 4. Rechtsstaatlichkeit des Haushalts-, Steuer- und Abgabenwesens 5. Vereinfachung des Steuer- und Abgabenrechts 6. Effizienz von öffentlichen Ausgaben und der wirtschaftlichen Betätigung der Gebietskörperschaften 7. Gesamtwirtschaftliche …

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Founded
Headquarters
Berlin
Size
micro

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development

How it stacks up against peers

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

Deutsches Steuerzahlerinstitut des Bundes der Steuerzahler e.V. is a registered community development nonprofit based in Berlin, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). It was founded in 2016 and has been operating for 10 years. Its registration number is R003223. 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 56/100 for community development charities in Germany. The organization reports €65K in annual revenue.

Deutsches Steuerzahlerinstitut des Bundes der Steuerzahler 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 community development charities in Germany is 56/100.

Deutsches Steuerzahlerinstitut des Bundes der Steuerzahler e.V. is located in Berlin, Germany. The organization was established in 2016 and has been active for 10 years.

Based on official tax filings, Deutsches Steuerzahlerinstitut des Bundes der Steuerzahler e.V. has €65K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of €4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Deutsches Steuerzahlerinstitut des Bundes der Steuerzahler e.V. is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Germany. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has €65K in annual revenue.

Deutsches Steuerzahlerinstitut des Bundes der Steuerzahler 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 purpose of the association is scientific research in the fields of public budget, financial and tax systems. It promotes efforts, in particular, to improve and save the financial and tax economy of the federal government, Länder and municipalities. The tasks of the association lie in the analytical penetration and elaboration of targeted solutions in the following areas: 1. Financial and tax constitution of the Federal Republic of Germany 2. Classification of tax and tax systems into the chosen and intended economic system 3. Comparison of tax systems and tax policies within the supranational framework, especially within the European Union 4. Rule of law of the budgetary, tax and tax... Deutsches Steuerzahlerinstitut des Bundes der Steuerzahler e.V. is classified as a community development organization registered in Germany. The organization was founded in 2016.

Among community development charities registered in Germany: Deutsches Steuerzahlerinstitut des Bundes der Steuerzahler e.V.'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44/100 is below the peer average of 56/100. Its annual revenue of €65K is below the peer average of €4M.

Deutsches Steuerzahlerinstitut des Bundes der Steuerzahler 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 Deutsches Steuerzahlerinstitut des Bundes der Steuerzahler 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 Deutsches Steuerzahlerinstitut des Bundes der Steuerzahler e.V. directly through its donation page (https://www.steuerzahler.de/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.

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Tax-deductibility for donors

German donations are deductible if Deutsches Steuerzahlerinstitut des Bundes der Steuerzahler e.V. holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.

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Leadership

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Reiner Holznagel
Board Chair

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Peer charities

Other community development in Germany, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Deutsches Steuerzahlerinstitut des Bundes der Steuerzahler e.V. This page 44 €65,000 -
de'ge'pol - Deutsche Gesellschaft für Politikberatung e.V. 56 €15,000 -
Deutscher Chorverband e.V. 56 €5,000 -
"Weinbauverband Saale-Unstrut e.V." 56 €5,000 -
Bundesverband freier Berufsbetreuer e.V. 56 €15,000 -
Bundesverband Kraftfahrzeug-Kennzeichen e.V. 56 €95,000 -
Landvolk Göttingen Kreisbauernverband e.V. 56 €5,000 -
Bipro e.V. 56 €15,000 -
DEUTSCH POLNISCHE GESELLSCHAFT Bundesverband e.V. 56 €15,000 -

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

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 Deutsches Steuerzahlerinstitut des Bundes der Steuerzahler e.V.

What is Deutsches Steuerzahlerinstitut des Bundes der Steuerzahler e.V.?
Deutsches Steuerzahlerinstitut des Bundes der Steuerzahler e.V. is a community development nonprofit organization based in Berlin, Germany. The purpose of the association is scientific research in the fields of public budget, financial and tax systems. It promotes efforts, in particular, to improve and save the financial and tax economy of the federal government, Länder and municipalities. The tasks of the association lie in the analytical penetration and elaboration of targeted solutions in the following areas: 1. Financial and tax constitution of the Federal Republic of Germany 2. Classification of tax and tax systems into the chosen and intended economic system 3. Comparison of tax systems and tax policies within the supranational framework, especially within the European Union 4. Rule of law of the budgetary, tax and tax systems 5. Simplification of tax and tax laws 6. Efficiency of public expenditure and the economic activity of local authorities 7. Overall economic impact of increasing public debt.
When was Deutsches Steuerzahlerinstitut des Bundes der Steuerzahler e.V. founded?
Deutsches Steuerzahlerinstitut des Bundes der Steuerzahler e.V. was founded in 2016.
Who leads Deutsches Steuerzahlerinstitut des Bundes der Steuerzahler e.V.?
Reiner Holznagel serves as Board Chair.
Where is Deutsches Steuerzahlerinstitut des Bundes der Steuerzahler e.V. located?
Headquartered in Berlin, Germany.
What is Deutsches Steuerzahlerinstitut des Bundes der Steuerzahler e.V.'s annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately €10K-€100K.
Is Deutsches Steuerzahlerinstitut des Bundes der Steuerzahler e.V. trustworthy?
Deutsches Steuerzahlerinstitut des Bundes der Steuerzahler 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 Deutsches Steuerzahlerinstitut des Bundes der Steuerzahler e.V.'s registration number?
Registration: R003223 (Germany).
What is Deutsches Steuerzahlerinstitut des Bundes der Steuerzahler e.V.'s website?
https://www.steuerzahler.de/dsi
Are donations to Deutsches Steuerzahlerinstitut des Bundes der Steuerzahler 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.