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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
46/100 · methodology

About DIRK - Deutscher Investor Relations Verband e.V.

The DIRK - Deutscher Investor Relations Verband e.V. is the German Professional Association for Investor Relations (IR) and representatives of capital market-oriented companies. As the mouthpiece of the IR-Professionals, the DIRK actively represents the interests of its members in dialogue with the interest groups and institutions of the capital market, politics and the public. The association offers its members active professional support and promotes regular exchange among themselves and with IR specialists from all over the world. The primary task of the DIRK is to promote the development of the profession, set standards for the profession, qualify the members of the profession and improve the conditions of employment for IR-Professionals. Furthermore, it sets quality standards for financial communication, promotes the …

Der DIRK - Deutscher Investor Relations Verband e.V. ist der deutsche Berufsverband für Investor Relations (IR) und Vertreter kapitalmarktor­ientierter Unternehmen. Als Sprachrohr der IR-Professionals vertritt der DIRK die Belange seiner Mitglieder aktiv im Dialog mit den Interessengruppen und Institutionen des Kapitalmarkts, der Politik und der Öffentlichkeit. Seinen Mitgliedern bietet der Verband aktive fachliche Unterstützung und fördert den regelmäßigen Austausch untereinander sowie mit IR-Fachleuten aus aller Welt. Die primäre Aufgabe des DIRK besteht darin, die Entwicklung des Berufsstandes zu fördern, Maßstäbe für den Berufsstand zu setzen, die Mitglieder des Berufsstandes zu qualifizieren und die Berufsbedingungen für IR-Professionals zu verbessern. Darüber hinaus setzt er Qualitätsstandards für Finanzkommunikation, tritt für die Förderung der Eigen- und Fremdkapitalkultur in Deutschland ein und führt breitere Anlegerkreise …

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Headquarters
Frankfurt am Main, Hesse
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: 46
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

GiveRadar's verified records show DIRK - Deutscher Investor Relations Verband e.V. with 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
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% 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
  • 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 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

DIRK - Deutscher Investor Relations Verband e.V. is a registered community development nonprofit based in Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). Its registration number is R000567. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 46/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports €25K in annual revenue.

DIRK - Deutscher Investor Relations Verband e.V.'s official registration number is R000567, as recorded in the national registry of Germany.

DIRK - Deutscher Investor Relations Verband e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46/100. 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 46 ('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.

DIRK - Deutscher Investor Relations Verband e.V. is located in Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany.

Based on official tax filings, DIRK - Deutscher Investor Relations Verband e.V. has €25K 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.

DIRK - Deutscher Investor Relations Verband e.V. is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Germany. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has €25K in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, DIRK - Deutscher Investor Relations Verband e.V. 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 DIRK - Deutscher Investor Relations Verband e.V. is the German Professional Association for Investor Relations (IR) and representatives of capital market-oriented companies. As the mouthpiece of the IR-Professionals, the DIRK actively represents the interests of its members in dialogue with the interest groups and institutions of the capital market, politics and the public. The association offers its members active professional support and promotes regular exchange among themselves and with IR specialists from all over the world. The primary task of the DIRK is to promote the development of the profession, set standards for the profession, qualify the members of the profession and improve the conditions of employment for IR-Professionals... DIRK - Deutscher Investor Relations Verband e.V. is classified as a community development organization registered in Germany.

Among community development charities registered in Germany: Its annual revenue of €25K is below the peer average of €4M.

DIRK - Deutscher Investor Relations Verband 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 DIRK - Deutscher Investor Relations Verband 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 DIRK - Deutscher Investor Relations Verband 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.

DIRK - Deutscher Investor Relations Verband e.V. is based in Frankfurt am Main, in the state of Hesse (Hessen) in central Germany, home to Frankfurt am Main. 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.

Annual revenue
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

German donations are deductible if DIRK - Deutscher Investor Relations Verband e.V. holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.

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Leadership

PE
Petra M•••••
Vice President

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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)
Financial filings
Bundesanzeiger annual disclosures

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 7, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 7, 2026
Profile completeness
50%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 6
  • Financial data · Annual revenue figure on record
  • 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 · 5
  • 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 DIRK - Deutscher Investor Relations Verband e.V.

What is DIRK - Deutscher Investor Relations Verband e.V.?
DIRK - Deutscher Investor Relations Verband e.V. is a community development nonprofit organization based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. The DIRK - Deutscher Investor Relations Verband e.V. is the German Professional Association for Investor Relations (IR) and representatives of capital market-oriented companies. As the mouthpiece of the IR-Professionals, the DIRK actively represents the interests of its members in dialogue with the interest groups and institutions of the capital market, politics and the public. The association offers its members active professional support and promotes regular exchange among themselves and with IR specialists from all over the world. The primary task of the DIRK is to promote the development of the profession, set standards for the profession, qualify the members of the profession and improve the conditions of employment for IR-Professionals. Furthermore, it sets quality standards for financial communication, promotes the promotion of the private and foreign capital culture in Germany and introduces wider investor circles to the investment instrument share.
Who leads DIRK - Deutscher Investor Relations Verband e.V.?
Petra Müller serves as Vice President.
Where is DIRK - Deutscher Investor Relations Verband e.V. located?
Headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany.
What is DIRK - Deutscher Investor Relations Verband e.V.'s annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately €10K-€100K.
Is DIRK - Deutscher Investor Relations Verband e.V. trustworthy?
DIRK - Deutscher Investor Relations Verband e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46 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 DIRK - Deutscher Investor Relations Verband e.V.'s registration number?
Registration: R000567 (Germany).
What is DIRK - Deutscher Investor Relations Verband e.V.'s website?
https://www.dirk.org
Are donations to DIRK - Deutscher Investor Relations Verband 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.