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DRK Ortsverein Gersweiler

Saarbrücken, Saarland Reg: 040/140/20719 (Vereinsregister) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
39/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About DRK Ortsverein Gersweiler

In the sign of humanity, we are committed to life, health, well-being, protection, peaceful coexistence and the dignity of all people. Our idea is supported by more than 100 million volunteers and members worldwide. In Germany alone, about three million members are involved. In Saarbrücken, we are engaged in the social field, as well as in the help and rescue of injuries. Since 1933, people in and around Gersweiler have been involved in the German Red Cross. Currently, our local association has over 400 members. 41 of them are active helpers and the others are among the sponsors.

Im Zeichen der Menschlichkeit setzen wir uns für das Leben, die Gesundheit, das Wohlergehen, den Schutz, das friedliche Zusammenleben und die Würde aller Menschen ein. Unsere Idee wird weltweit von über 100 Millionen freiwilligen Helfern und Mitgliedern getragen. Allein in Deutschland engagieren sich circa drei Millionen Mitglieder. In Saarbrücken setzen wir uns im sozialen Bereich, sowie in der Hilfe und Rettung von Verletzen ein. Schon seit 1933 engagieren sich Menschen in und um Gersweiler für das Deutsche Rote Kreuz. Derzeit zählt unser Ortsverein über 400 Mitglieder. Davon gehören 41 zu den aktiven Helfern und die anderen zu den Förderern.

Translated from German by GiveRadar.

Founded
Headquarters
Saarbrücken, Saarland

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: 39
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

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, DRK Ortsverein Gersweiler has a substantially complete profile.

  • It has more complete contact information than 97% of comparable charities, with a verified website, email and address on record. See national comparisons
  • Established in 1933, it predates 91% of the community development charities in Germany GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 90% 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • leadership details
  • 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

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DRK Ortsverein Gersweiler is a registered community development nonprofit based in Saarbrücken, Saarland, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). It was founded in 1933 and has been operating for 93 years. Its registration number is 040/140/20719. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 39/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

DRK Ortsverein Gersweiler's official registration number is 040/140/20719, as recorded in the national registry of Germany.

DRK Ortsverein Gersweiler has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 39/100. 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 39 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in Germany is 62/100.

DRK Ortsverein Gersweiler is located in Saarbrücken, Saarland, Germany. The organization was established in 1933 and has been active for 93 years.

DRK Ortsverein Gersweiler is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Germany.

According to GiveRadar's records, DRK Ortsverein Gersweiler is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register) and 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 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.

In the sign of humanity, we are committed to life, health, well-being, protection, peaceful coexistence and the dignity of all people. Our idea is supported by more than 100 million volunteers and members worldwide. In Germany alone, about three million members are involved. In Saarbrücken, we are engaged in the social field, as well as in the help and rescue of injuries. Since 1933, people in and around Gersweiler have been involved in the German Red Cross. Currently, our local association has over 400 members. 41 of them are active helpers and the others are among the sponsors. DRK Ortsverein Gersweiler is classified as a community development organization registered in Germany. The organization was founded in 1933.

DRK Ortsverein Gersweiler 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 DRK Ortsverein Gersweiler'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 DRK Ortsverein Gersweiler directly through its donation page (https://www.betterplace.org/de/organisations/46388-drk-ortsverein-gersweiler). 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.

DRK Ortsverein Gersweiler is based in Saarbrücken, in the Saarland, a small state on the French border in southwestern Germany. 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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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

German donations are deductible if DRK Ortsverein Gersweiler holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.

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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)

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 7, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 7, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 5
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 1933
Not available · 6
  • Financial data
    No Bundesanzeiger publications on file
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • 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

Methodology

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Quick facts about DRK Ortsverein Gersweiler

What is DRK Ortsverein Gersweiler?
DRK Ortsverein Gersweiler is a community development nonprofit organization based in Saarbrücken, Germany. In the sign of humanity, we are committed to life, health, well-being, protection, peaceful coexistence and the dignity of all people. Our idea is supported by more than 100 million volunteers and members worldwide. In Germany alone, about three million members are involved. In Saarbrücken, we are engaged in the social field, as well as in the help and rescue of injuries. Since 1933, people in and around Gersweiler have been involved in the German Red Cross. Currently, our local association has over 400 members. 41 of them are active helpers and the others are among the sponsors.
When was DRK Ortsverein Gersweiler founded?
DRK Ortsverein Gersweiler was founded in 1933.
Where is DRK Ortsverein Gersweiler located?
Headquartered in Saarbrücken, Saarland, Germany.
Is DRK Ortsverein Gersweiler trustworthy?
DRK Ortsverein Gersweiler has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 39 out of 100 (Limited data available). 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 DRK Ortsverein Gersweiler's registration number?
Registration: 040/140/20719 (Germany).
What is DRK Ortsverein Gersweiler's website?
http://www.drk-gersweiler.de
Are donations to DRK Ortsverein Gersweiler 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.