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Energiegenossensschaft Fünfseenland eG

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
44/100 · methodology

About Energiegenossensschaft Fünfseenland eG

The energy cooperative Fünfseenland eG (EGF) is committed to actively and jointly promoting the energy transition in the StarnbergAmmersee region. By planning, financing and operating renewable energy systems such as solar and wind power and marketing energy, it enables citizens, municipalities and companies to participate directly in sustainable energy supply. The focus is on regional value creation, climate protection and independence from fossil fuels. Each member has the same voting rights and can help shape the cooperative's projects.

Die Energie-Genossenschaft Fünfseenland eG (EGF) verfolgt das Ziel, die Energiewende in der Region StarnbergAmmersee aktiv und gemeinschaftlich voranzutreiben. Durch die Planung, Finanzierung und den Betrieb von Anlagen zur Nutzung erneuerbarer Energien wie Solar- und Windkraft und Vermarktung der Energie ermöglicht sie Bürgerinnen und Bürgern, Kommunen und Unternehmen, sich direkt an der nachhaltigen Energieversorgung zu beteiligen. Dabei stehen regionale Wertschöpfung, Klimaschutz und Unabhängigkeit von fossilen Energieträgern im Fokus. Jedes Mitglied hat gleiches Stimmrecht und kann die Projekte der Genossenschaft mitgestalten.

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Founded
Headquarters
Starnberg, Bavaria
Size
micro

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in Germany
Integrity Assessment This charity: 44
Peer average: 56

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Energiegenossensschaft Fünfseenland eG is a registered environment nonprofit based in Starnberg, Bavaria, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). It was founded in 2011 and has been operating for 15 years. Its registration number is R007421. 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 environment charities in Germany. The organization reports €25K in annual revenue. The charity has 100 community reviews with an average rating of 1.9/5. On Trustpilot, it has a rating of 2.4/5 based on 691 reviews.

Energiegenossensschaft Fünfseenland eG 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 environment charities in Germany is 56/100.

Energiegenossensschaft Fünfseenland eG is located in Starnberg, Bavaria, Germany. The organization was established in 2011 and has been active for 15 years.

Based on official tax filings, Energiegenossensschaft Fünfseenland eG has €25K 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.

Energiegenossensschaft Fünfseenland eG is classified as a Environment organization, registered in Germany. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has €25K in annual revenue.

Energiegenossensschaft Fünfseenland eG 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). Note: the organization has a low Trustpilot rating of 2.4/5, which may reflect donor dissatisfaction. Visit the Energiegenossensschaft Fünfseenland eG 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.

The energy cooperative Fünfseenland eG (EGF) is committed to actively and jointly promoting the energy transition in the StarnbergAmmersee region. By planning, financing and operating renewable energy systems such as solar and wind power and marketing energy, it enables citizens, municipalities and companies to participate directly in sustainable energy supply. The focus is on regional value creation, climate protection and independence from fossil fuels. Each member has the same voting rights and can help shape the cooperative's projects. Energiegenossensschaft Fünfseenland eG is classified as a environment organization registered in Germany. The organization was founded in 2011.

Among environment charities registered in Germany: Energiegenossensschaft Fünfseenland eG's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44/100 is below the peer average of 56/100. Its annual revenue of €25K is below the peer average of €489K.

Energiegenossensschaft Fünfseenland eG 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 Energiegenossensschaft Fünfseenland eG'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 Energiegenossensschaft Fünfseenland eG 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.

Energiegenossensschaft Fünfseenland eG is based in Starnberg, in the Free State of Bavaria (Bayern) in southeastern Germany, the largest German state by area. 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 Energiegenossensschaft Fünfseenland eG holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.

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Leadership

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Barbara von der Ropp
Board Member

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Donor reviews (100)

1.9 / 5 average · includes imported Trustpilot

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Richi de G Donor · Apr 10, 2026 Trustpilot Trustpilot
constantly used by hackers

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charlie galliher Donor · Apr 10, 2026 Trustpilot Trustpilot
Infested with short links to adult sites.

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Peo Haggstrom Donor · Apr 10, 2026 Trustpilot Trustpilot
★★★★★ Outstanding service

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★★★★★ Staff

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Bait and switch company with awful Support - Avoid

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Ben Stanley Donor · Apr 10, 2026 Trustpilot Trustpilot
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Peer charities

Other environment in Germany, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Energiegenossensschaft Fünfseenland eG This page 44 €25,000 -
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

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Registration and legal identity
Bundesanzeiger (German Federal Gazette)
Financial filings
Bundesanzeiger annual disclosures
Donor reviews (external)
Trustpilot consumer reviews
Community reviews (verified email)
GiveRadar Community Reviews - 100 verified review(s) on file.

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 Energiegenossensschaft Fünfseenland eG

What is Energiegenossensschaft Fünfseenland eG?
Energiegenossensschaft Fünfseenland eG is a environment nonprofit organization based in Starnberg, Germany. The energy cooperative Fünfseenland eG (EGF) is committed to actively and jointly promoting the energy transition in the StarnbergAmmersee region. By planning, financing and operating renewable energy systems such as solar and wind power and marketing energy, it enables citizens, municipalities and companies to participate directly in sustainable energy supply. The focus is on regional value creation, climate protection and independence from fossil fuels. Each member has the same voting rights and can help shape the cooperative's projects.
When was Energiegenossensschaft Fünfseenland eG founded?
Energiegenossensschaft Fünfseenland eG was founded in 2011.
Who leads Energiegenossensschaft Fünfseenland eG?
Barbara von der Ropp serves as Board Member.
Where is Energiegenossensschaft Fünfseenland eG located?
Headquartered in Starnberg, Germany.
What is Energiegenossensschaft Fünfseenland eG's annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately €10K-€100K.
Is Energiegenossensschaft Fünfseenland eG trustworthy?
Energiegenossensschaft Fünfseenland eG 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 Energiegenossensschaft Fünfseenland eG's registration number?
Registration: R007421 (Germany).
What is Energiegenossensschaft Fünfseenland eG's website?
https://bit.ly/4mjtzuG
Are donations to Energiegenossensschaft Fünfseenland eG 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.