Charities Germany Health Foodwatch e.V.
Foodwatch e.V. logo

Foodwatch e.V.

Health Berlin Reg Berlin (Charlottenburg) VR 21908 · Vereinsregister Sign up to see website
Claim this charity
Ready to give?
100% goes to Foodwatch e.V.

GiveRadar doesn't take a cut. Donate directly on their site.

Make your donation
56
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
56/100 · methodology

About Foodwatch e.V.

Tax-beneficiary organisation. Non-profit-making purposes: consumer protection; public health; animal welfare; environmental protection and climate protection.

Steuerbegünstigte Organisation. Gemeinnützige Zwecke: Verbraucherschutz; Öffentliches Gesundheitswesen; Tierschutz; Umweltschutz und Klimaschutz.

Translated from German by GiveRadar.

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

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 3 similar health in Germany
Integrity Assessment This charity: 56
Peer average: 58

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

Foodwatch e.V. is a registered health nonprofit based in Berlin, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). Its registration number is Berlin (Charlottenburg) VR 21908. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports €695K in annual revenue. The charity has 14 community reviews with an average rating of 3.6/5. On Trustpilot, it has a rating of 3.4/5 based on 14 reviews.

Foodwatch e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100. 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 56 ('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 health charities in Germany is 58/100.

Foodwatch e.V. is located in Berlin, Germany.

Based on official tax filings, Foodwatch e.V. has €695K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of €11M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Foodwatch e.V. is classified as a Health organization, registered in Germany. It operates as a Eingetragener Verein (e.V.). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has €695K in annual revenue.

Foodwatch e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the local Amtsgericht (district court). The organization has a moderate Trustpilot rating of 3.4/5. 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: consumer protection; public health; animal welfare; environmental protection and climate protection. Foodwatch e.V. is classified as a health organization registered in Germany.

Among health charities registered in Germany: Foodwatch e.V.'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100 is in line with the peer average of 58/100. Its annual revenue of €695K is below the peer average of €11M.

Foodwatch 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.

Foodwatch 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 Foodwatch 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 Foodwatch e.V. directly through its donation page (https://www.foodwatch.de/de/unterstuetzen/spenden). 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
€100K-€1M
Source: Bundestag Lobbyregister why this matters
Unlock exact figures
Financial details are free - with a GiveRadar account

See 5 years of revenue, expense breakdowns, and balance sheet.

Sign up to view
Already have an account? Log in
No credit card · Takes 20 seconds

Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

German donations are deductible if Foodwatch 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

CH
Chris Methmann
Managing Director

Latest news

From global news sources

No recent news coverage found

News coverage will appear here when articles mention this organization.

Donor reviews (14)

3.6 / 5 average · includes imported Trustpilot

3.6
14 reviews
5
9
4
0
3
0
2
0
1
5
★★★★★ DIE Stimmer der Verbraucher

Ich mag Foodwatch, weil der Verein mir durch ausführliche Informationen hilft, meine Interessen hinsichtlich von gesunden Lebensmitteln als Verbraucher wahrnehmen, mich auf Betrügereien der Lebensmittelkonzerne hinweist und mir hilft mich gegen die Lebensmittelindustrie zu wehren, der die Gesundheit der Menschen völlig egal ist.

Carola Grünert Donor · Apr 10, 2026 Trustpilot Trustpilot
★★★★★ Übersichtlich, hilfreich & informativ

Foodwatch deckt auf, was nicht gesehen werden soll, das ist toll. Finde dort viele Infos die ich sonst nicht hätte.

Vicky Donor · Apr 10, 2026 Trustpilot Trustpilot
★★★★★ Vielen Dank für EUre Arbeit

Foodwatch deckt die ganzen Lügen der Industrie auf...oh Verzeihung es sind ja Unwahrheiten die die Politiker sagen denn Lügen wäre ja eine Straftat.... Ganz tolle Arbeit und weiter so!!!!

Martin Donor · Apr 10, 2026 Trustpilot Trustpilot
★★★★★ Eine verdammt gute Adresse ...

... wenn es um Hinweise bzw. Aufklärung unserer Lebensmittel geht. Auch setzen sich diverse Menschen für gesündere Lebensmittel ein und jeder kann über den Schummelmelder seinen Beitrag dazu leisten.Die Webseite ist übrigens sehr übersichtlich und man wird gut informiert.

Amilak Kalima Donor · Apr 10, 2026 Trustpilot Trustpilot
Das ist ein Fall für den…

Das ist ein Fall für den Verbraucherschutz. Sie riefen mich an und baten mich darum für 3 Monate ein Beitrag zu zahlen in H. v. 5 Euro damit sie ihre aktive Mitgliederzahl nachweisen können um sich durchsetzen zu können . Nach 3 Monaten erlischt automatisch die Abbuchung und ich sollte mir keine Sorgen machen... Ich habe ausdrücklich gesagt das ich aufgrund meine Tierschutzarbeit mich nicht darum kümmern kann extra zu kündigen..ich hätte nie eine Abbuchung zugesagt. Außerdem wollten sie mir Informationen per Post zukommen lassen, nichts kam .. ich habe nun über 6 Monate an Abbuchungen gehabt.. diese mehr abgebuchten Gelder sollten für unsere Tierkosten sein. Foodwatch bucht skrupellos bei mir ab und bereichert sich gegen meine Abstimmung, wer weiß mit wie vielen Menschen die das noch tun.Schämt euch den notleidenden Tieren ihr Geld weg zu nehmen . Ich konnte nur 2 Monate Stornieren da ich es zu spät bemerkt habe

K.K.Kretschmann Donor · Apr 10, 2026 Trustpilot Trustpilot
★★★★★ Dankbar dafür

Dankbar dafür, daß wir Euch haben. Man wird mit soviel Dreck und Lügen überrollt dank unserer ekelhaften, unterirdischen und korrupten Polit Bande, daß man sich wirklich nur noch an solche Institutionen wie Euch halten kann. Wehe Euch aber, wenn ich lese, daß Ihr auch eine korrupte Bande seid !!! Danke für die bisher gute und engagierte Arbeit.

Roman Donor · Apr 10, 2026 Trustpilot Trustpilot
Posten teilweise Fake News

Posten teilweise Fake News

CMA Donor · Apr 10, 2026 Trustpilot Trustpilot
Foodwatch verbreitet Fakenews

Foodwatch verbreitet Fakenews - besonders im Klimaschutz (belegbar) und spannt mit fragwürdigen Skandalisierungen die Verbraucher vor den Karren.

Clappi Mi Donor · Apr 10, 2026 Trustpilot Trustpilot
Bekomme dauernd Bettelmails mit…

Bekomme dauernd Bettelmails mit Aufforderung zur Spende statt Informativen Inhalten.Newsletter abbestellt

Hexe Lilly Donor · Apr 10, 2026 Trustpilot Trustpilot
★★★★★ Sicherlich ist Foodwatch eine wichtige…

Sicherlich ist Foodwatch eine wichtige Institution wenn diese auch mal über das Ziel hinaus schließt. Ich persönlich empfinde More Nutrition als eine Firma mit tollen Produkten die mir beim Abnehmen helfen, somit meine wohlbefinden, Leistungsfähigkeit im Alltag erhält und steigert zudem zur Gesunderhaltung beiträgt. Dieses sind meine ganz persönliche Erfahrungen

Frank Donor · Apr 10, 2026 Trustpilot Trustpilot

Have you donated or volunteered here?

Share your experience - it takes 30 seconds. Verified reviews help other donors decide.

Sign up to write a review

Peer charities

Other health in Germany, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Foodwatch e.V. This page 56 €695,000 -
Stiftung Mercator GmbH 59 €195,000 -
Dachverband Gemeindepsychiatrie e.V. 59 €215,000 -
Bundesdeutscher Arbeitskreis für Umweltbewusstes Management (B.A.U.M.) e.V. 56 €300,000 -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 14 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
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

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.

Read full methodology

Quick facts about Foodwatch e.V.

What is Foodwatch e.V.?
Foodwatch e.V. is a health registered association based in Berlin, Germany. Tax-beneficiary organisation. Non-profit-making purposes: consumer protection; public health; animal welfare; environmental protection and climate protection.
Who leads Foodwatch e.V.?
Chris Methmann serves as Managing Director.
Where is Foodwatch e.V. located?
Headquartered in Berlin, Germany.
What is Foodwatch e.V.'s annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately €100K-€1M.
Is Foodwatch e.V. trustworthy?
Foodwatch e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56 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 Foodwatch e.V.'s registration number?
Registration: Berlin (Charlottenburg) VR 21908 (Germany).
What is Foodwatch e.V.'s website?
https://www.foodwatch.de
Are donations to Foodwatch 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.