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EWS Elektrizitätswerke Schönau eG

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47
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
47/100 · methodology

About EWS Elektrizitätswerke Schönau eG

The employees of the Department of Politics and Associations (PUV) at the Berlin site of the EWS focus on all relevant political developments and processes relating to the energy transition. As ecoenergy providers, the EWS focuses primarily on topics relating to the decentralized and citizen-oriented expansion of renewable energies. The concrete field of activity of the persons responsible for representing interests at the EWS includes in particular the drafting of position papers, statements, press releases as well as contributions for industry-related publications. In addition, the EWS also conducts direct exchange with political decision-makers such as members of the German Bundestag and its staff as well as representatives of federal ministries (e.g. BMWK), with industry and cooperation partners, energy transition networks …

Die Mitarbeiter:innen der Abteilung Politik und Verbände (PUV) am Berliner Standort der EWS beschäftigen sich mit allen relevanten politischen Entwicklungen und Prozessen rund um die Energiewende. Als Ökoenergieversorger stehen für die EWS in erster Linie Themen rund um den dezentralen und bürgernahen Ausbau der Erneuerbaren Energien im Fokus. Das konkrete Tätigkeitsfeld der mit der Interessenvertretung betrauten Personen bei der EWS umfasst insbesondere das Verfassen von Positionspapieren, Stellungnahmen, Pressemitteilungen sowie Beiträgen für branchenbezogene Publikationen. Darüber hinaus wird auch der direkte Austausch mit politischen Entscheidungst­räger:innen wie Mitgliedern des Deutschen Bundestags und deren Mitarbeiterstab sowie Vertreter:innen von Bundesministerien (v.a. BMWK), mit Branchen- und Kooperationspa­rtner:innen, Energiewende-N­etzwerken sowie Marktbegleitern geführt. Zu Themen großer energiepolitischer Relevanz geben die EWS Studien bei renommierten Beratungsinstituten oder Energiewende-Think Tanks …

Translated from German by GiveRadar.

Founded
Headquarters
Schönau im Schwarzwald, Baden-Württemberg
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar community development in Germany
Integrity Assessment This charity: 47
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 EWS Elektrizitätswerke Schönau eG with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources.

  • GiveRadar has verified financial records for only 1% of community development charities in Germany, and this is one of them. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 99% of the 333,723 community development charities in Germany it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its governance and 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
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  • government registration
  • financial records
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
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  • third-party accreditation
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Common questions

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EWS Elektrizitätswerke Schönau eG is a registered community development nonprofit based in Schönau im Schwarzwald, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). It was founded in 2010 and has been operating for 16 years. Its registration number is R001511. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 47/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports €275K in annual revenue. The charity has 2 community reviews with an average rating of 5.0/5. On Trustpilot, it has a rating of 4.2/5 based on 63 reviews.

EWS Elektrizitätswerke Schönau eG's official registration number is R001511, as recorded in the national registry of Germany.

EWS Elektrizitätswerke Schönau eG has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 47/100. 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 47 ('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.

EWS Elektrizitätswerke Schönau eG is located in Schönau im Schwarzwald, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years.

Based on official tax filings, EWS Elektrizitätswerke Schönau eG has €275K 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.

EWS Elektrizitätswerke Schönau eG is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Germany. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has €275K in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, EWS Elektrizitätswerke Schönau eG is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register) and overseen by the local Amtsgericht (district court). The organization has a strong Trustpilot rating of 4.2/5. 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 employees of the Department of Politics and Associations (PUV) at the Berlin site of the EWS focus on all relevant political developments and processes relating to the energy transition. As ecoenergy providers, the EWS focuses primarily on topics relating to the decentralized and citizen-oriented expansion of renewable energies. The concrete field of activity of the persons responsible for representing interests at the EWS includes in particular the drafting of position papers, statements, press releases as well as contributions for industry-related publications. In addition, the EWS also conducts direct exchange with political decision-makers such as members of the German Bundestag and its staff as well as representatives of federal ministries... EWS Elektrizitätswerke Schönau eG is classified as a community development organization registered in Germany. The organization was founded in 2010.

Among community development charities registered in Germany: Its annual revenue of €275K is below the peer average of €4M.

EWS Elektrizitätswerke Schönau 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 EWS Elektrizitätswerke Schönau 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 EWS Elektrizitätswerke Schönau 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.

EWS Elektrizitätswerke Schönau eG is based in Schönau im Schwarzwald, in the state of Baden-Württemberg in southwestern Germany, home to Stuttgart, Freiburg, and Heidelberg. 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 EWS Elektrizitätswerke Schönau eG holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.

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Leadership

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Armin K••••••
Board Member

Latest news

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Donor reviews (2)

5.0 / 5 average · includes imported Trustpilot

5.0
2 reviews
★★★★★ Very engaged customer service

Very engaged customer service, whatever problem I had when switching the electricity provider.Also very sensible approach when our consumption suddenly changed.Feeling as a part of a big community!

Sonja Wolters Donor · Apr 10, 2026 Trustpilot Trustpilot
★★★★★ Very good customer service

Very good customer service, friendly and easy to reach. The idea of "Genossenschaft" is the way to the future!

Ingo Martens Donor · Apr 10, 2026 Trustpilot Trustpilot

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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
Donor reviews (external)
Trustpilot consumer reviews
Community reviews (verified email)
GiveRadar Community Reviews - 2 verified review(s) on file.

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 · 7
  • 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
  • Founding date · 2010
Not available · 4
  • 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 EWS Elektrizitätswerke Schönau eG

What is EWS Elektrizitätswerke Schönau eG?
EWS Elektrizitätswerke Schönau eG is a community development nonprofit organization based in Schönau im Schwarzwald, Germany. The employees of the Department of Politics and Associations (PUV) at the Berlin site of the EWS focus on all relevant political developments and processes relating to the energy transition. As ecoenergy providers, the EWS focuses primarily on topics relating to the decentralized and citizen-oriented expansion of renewable energies. The concrete field of activity of the persons responsible for representing interests at the EWS includes in particular the drafting of position papers, statements, press releases as well as contributions for industry-related publications. In addition, the EWS also conducts direct exchange with political decision-makers such as members of the German Bundestag and its staff as well as representatives of federal ministries (e.g. BMWK), with industry and cooperation partners, energy transition networks and market partners. The EWS studies at renowned consulting institutes or energy transition think tanks on topics of great energy policy relevance are commissioned by the EWS. The results are discussed in public dialogue formats with representatives from politics, science, business and society.
When was EWS Elektrizitätswerke Schönau eG founded?
EWS Elektrizitätswerke Schönau eG was founded in 2010.
Who leads EWS Elektrizitätswerke Schönau eG?
Armin Komenda serves as Board Member.
Where is EWS Elektrizitätswerke Schönau eG located?
Headquartered in Schönau im Schwarzwald, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
What is EWS Elektrizitätswerke Schönau eG's annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately €100K-€1M.
Is EWS Elektrizitätswerke Schönau eG trustworthy?
EWS Elektrizitätswerke Schönau eG has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 47 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 EWS Elektrizitätswerke Schönau eG's registration number?
Registration: R001511 (Germany).
What is EWS Elektrizitätswerke Schönau eG's website?
https://www.ews-schoenau.de
Are donations to EWS Elektrizitätswerke Schönau 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.