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Flüchtlingsrat Berlin e.V.

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
59/100 · methodology

About Flüchtlingsrat Berlin e.V.

Tax-beneficiary organisation. Non-profit-making purposes: refugee and displaced persons aid; international understanding.

Steuerbegünstigte Organisation. Gemeinnützige Zwecke: Flüchtlings- und Vertriebenenhilfe; Internationale Verständigung.

Translated from German by GiveRadar.

Founded
Headquarters
Berlin
Foundation type
Registered association (Eingetragener Verein (e.V.))
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌍 International
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 3 similar international in Germany
Integrity Assessment This charity: 59
Peer average: 57

Red flags

· All clear
Tax-authority revocation
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Flüchtlingsrat Berlin e.V. is a registered international nonprofit based in Berlin, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). It was founded in 1981 and has been operating for 45 years. Its registration number is Berlin (Charlottenburg) VR 19356. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports €385K in annual revenue.

Flüchtlingsrat Berlin e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100. 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 59 ('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 international charities in Germany is 57/100.

Flüchtlingsrat Berlin e.V. is located in Berlin, Germany. The organization was established in 1981 and has been active for 45 years.

Based on official tax filings, Flüchtlingsrat Berlin e.V. has €385K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of €6M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Flüchtlingsrat Berlin e.V. is classified as a International organization, registered in Germany. It operates as a Eingetragener Verein (e.V.). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has €385K in annual revenue.

Flüchtlingsrat Berlin e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100. 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.

Tax-beneficiary organisation. Non-profit-making purposes: refugee and displaced persons aid; international understanding. Flüchtlingsrat Berlin e.V. is classified as a international organization registered in Germany. The organization was founded in 1981.

Among international charities registered in Germany: Flüchtlingsrat Berlin e.V.'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100 is in line with the peer average of 57/100. Its annual revenue of €385K is below the peer average of €6M.

Flüchtlingsrat Berlin 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.

Flüchtlingsrat Berlin e.V. is an eingetragener Verein (e.V.) - a registered association, the most common legal form for nonprofits in Germany. An e.V. is a membership-based legal entity registered with the local Vereinsregister (association register) at the Amtsgericht (district court). Members govern the association through a general assembly (Mitgliederversammlung). Germany has over 600,000 registered associations. To qualify as 'gemeinnuetzig' (charitable), an e.V. must be recognised by the local Finanzamt (tax office) under the Abgabenordnung (AO). It is registered in the Zuwendungsempfaengerregister (ZER) maintained by the Bundeszentralamt fuer Steuern (BZSt).

You can verify Flüchtlingsrat Berlin 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.

You can donate to Flüchtlingsrat Berlin e.V. directly through its donation page (https://www.betterplace.org/de/organisations/14822-fluechtlingsrat-berlin-e-v). 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.

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Annual revenue
€100K-€1M
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

German donations are deductible if Flüchtlingsrat Berlin e.V. holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.

Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.

Leadership

SA
Sabine Speiser
Board Member

Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Integration – Berlin: Ein Hotel ist kein Zuhause - nd-aktuell.de
Feb 2026
www.nd-aktuell.de
Wo Hilfe dringend gebraucht wird: Hier können Sie sich für Geflüchtete in Berlin engagieren - Tagesspiegel
Aug 2025
www.tagesspiegel.de
Ein Herz für Familien - terre des hommes Deutschland
Jun 2025
www.tdh.de
Minderjährige Flüchtlinge in Berlin: Viele Wochen ohne Beistand - taz.de
Mar 2025
taz.de
Migrationsdebatte in Berlin: Abschiebefantasien der CDU in der Kritik - taz.de
Feb 2025
taz.de
Arbeiten für 80 Cent pro Stunde - rbb24.de
Jan 2025
www.rbb24.de
„Mit Abschiebungen werden wir solche Taten nicht verhindern“ - Berliner Morgenpost
Aug 2024
www.morgenpost.de
Ex-Flughafen Berlin-Tegel - Feuer in Massenunterkunft für Geflüchtete - MiGAZIN
Mar 2024
www.migazin.de
"Wie Gefängnisaufseher": Ukrainerinnen in Unterkunft Tegel erheben schwere Vorwürfe gegen Personal - t-online – Berlin
Sep 2023
berlin.t-online.de
Bundesverfassungsgericht verurteilt Leistungskürzungen für Geflüchtete – PRO ASYL und Flüchtlingsrat Berlin: Das Asylbew
Nov 2022
www.fluechtlingsrat-thr.de

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Peer charities

Other international in Germany, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Flüchtlingsrat Berlin e.V. This page 59 €385,000 -
Europäische Bewegung Deutschland e.V. 59 €355,000 -
ReDI School of Digital Integration gGmbH 57 €500,000 -
Verband der Gründer und Selbstständigen Deutschland (VGSD) e.V. 56 €155,000 -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Bundesanzeiger (German Federal Gazette)
Financial filings
Bundesanzeiger annual disclosures
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
60%

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 Flüchtlingsrat Berlin e.V.

What is Flüchtlingsrat Berlin e.V.?
Flüchtlingsrat Berlin e.V. is a international registered association based in Berlin, Germany. Tax-beneficiary organisation. Non-profit-making purposes: refugee and displaced persons aid; international understanding.
When was Flüchtlingsrat Berlin e.V. founded?
Flüchtlingsrat Berlin e.V. was founded in 1981.
Who leads Flüchtlingsrat Berlin e.V.?
Sabine Speiser serves as Board Member.
Where is Flüchtlingsrat Berlin e.V. located?
Headquartered in Berlin, Germany.
What is Flüchtlingsrat Berlin e.V.'s annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately €100K-€1M.
Is Flüchtlingsrat Berlin e.V. trustworthy?
Flüchtlingsrat Berlin e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59 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 Flüchtlingsrat Berlin e.V.'s registration number?
Registration: Berlin (Charlottenburg) VR 19356 (Germany).
What is Flüchtlingsrat Berlin e.V.'s website?
https://www.fluechtlingsrat-berlin.de
Are donations to Flüchtlingsrat Berlin 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.