Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe
Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe provides humanitarian aid worldwide. It supports people who have fallen victim of natural disasters, war and displacement and who are not able to cope on their …
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The Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe is the humanitarian assistance agency of the Protestant Churches in Germany. We secure survival, we build futures, we prevent suffering.
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Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe provides humanitarian aid worldwide. It supports people who have fallen victim of natural disasters, war and displacement and who are not able to cope on their own in the emergency situation they find themselves in. It is an effort to help people in great need - worldwide, regardless of their colour, religion and nationality.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyDiakonie Katastrophenhilfe is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Berlin, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). It was founded in 1954 and has been operating for 72 years. Its registration number is 27/027/37515. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 42/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports €69M in annual revenue.
Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 42/100. 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 42 ('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 disaster relief charities in Germany is 51/100.
Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe is located in Berlin, Germany. The organization was established in 1954 and has been active for 72 years.
Based on official tax filings, Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe has €69M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of €8M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, registered in Germany. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has €69M in annual revenue.
Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 42/100. 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 Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe is the humanitarian assistance agency of the Protestant Churches in Germany. We secure survival, we build futures, we prevent suffering. Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in Germany. The organization was founded in 1954.
Among disaster relief charities registered in Germany: Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 42/100 is in line with the peer average of 51/100. Its annual revenue of €69M is well above the peer average of €8M.
Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe 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 Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe'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 Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe directly through its donation page (https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/foodcare-and-household-items-for-600-syrian-families/). 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, Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe 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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Tax-deductibility for donors
German donations are deductible if Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.
Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe is in Germany, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe is registered in Germany. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Neutral3. Jahrestag Sudan-Krieg: Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe und EKD rufen zu mehr Unterstützung auf - Evangelische Kirche in Mitteldeutschland (EKM)
Sudan-Krise: Nothilfe für Geflüchtete - Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe
Spenden für humanitäre Hilfe im Nahost-Konflikt - Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe
Humanitäre Situation im Nahen Osten eskaliert - Diakonie
Ukraine - Wie kann ich helfen? - Diakonie
+++Statusbericht Nothilfe Ukraine+++ - Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe
Minusgrade in der Ukraine: Hilfswerke warnen vor humanitärer Katastrophe - Jesus.de
Erdbeben in Myanmar: So helfen wir - Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe
Nothilfe für Kinder in Äthiopien - Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe
Ukraine: Die schlimmsten Nächte seit Beginn des Angriffskrieges Zehntausende Menschen ohne Strom und Wärme - Presseportal
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Quick facts about Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe
- What is Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe?
- Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe is a disaster relief nonprofit organization based in Berlin, Germany. The Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe is the humanitarian assistance agency of the Protestant Churches in Germany. We secure survival, we build futures, we prevent suffering.
- When was Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe founded?
- Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe was founded in 1954.
- Where is Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe located?
- Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. The charity operates in 31 countries.
- What is Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe's annual budget?
- Annual revenue is approximately €10M-€100M.
- Is Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe trustworthy?
- Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 42 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 Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe's registration number?
- Registration: 27/027/37515 (Germany).
- What is Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe's website?
- http://www.diakonie-katastrophenhilfe.de/english.html
- Are donations to Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe 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.