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Forum für Bilder-Buch-Kultur e.V.

Hamburg Reg Hamburg VR 18249 · Vereinsregister
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Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
36/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Forum für Bilder-Buch-Kultur e.V.

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Headquarters
Hamburg
Foundation type
Registered association (Eingetragener Verein (e.V.))
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in Germany
Integrity Assessment This charity: 36
Peer average: 57

Red flags

· All clear
Tax-authority revocation
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Forum für Bilder-Buch-Kultur e.V. is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Hamburg, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). Its registration number is Hamburg VR 18249. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 36/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is below the average of 57/100 for arts & culture charities in Germany. The organization reports €3M in annual revenue.

Forum für Bilder-Buch-Kultur e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 36/100. 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 36 ('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 arts & culture charities in Germany is 57/100.

Forum für Bilder-Buch-Kultur e.V. is located in Hamburg, Germany.

Based on official tax filings, Forum für Bilder-Buch-Kultur e.V. has €3M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Forum für Bilder-Buch-Kultur e.V. is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in Germany. It operates as a Eingetragener Verein (e.V.). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has €3M in annual revenue.

Forum für Bilder-Buch-Kultur e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 36/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the local Amtsgericht (district court). Visit the Forum für Bilder-Buch-Kultur e.V. 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.

Among arts & culture charities registered in Germany: Forum für Bilder-Buch-Kultur e.V.'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 36/100 is below the peer average of 57/100. Its annual revenue of €3M is comparable to the peer average of €3M.

Forum für Bilder-Buch-Kultur 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.

Forum für Bilder-Buch-Kultur 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 Forum für Bilder-Buch-Kultur 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.

Contact Forum für Bilder-Buch-Kultur e.V. 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.

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Annual revenue
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Tax-deductibility for donors

German donations are deductible if Forum für Bilder-Buch-Kultur e.V. holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.

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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in Germany, by integrity assessment

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Bundesanzeiger (German Federal Gazette)
Financial filings
Bundesanzeiger annual disclosures

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 5, 2026
Profile completeness
40%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Named leadership
Board and officer list not yet indexed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Official website
No verified website on record
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Headquarters address
No street address on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about Forum für Bilder-Buch-Kultur e.V.

What is Forum für Bilder-Buch-Kultur e.V.?
Forum für Bilder-Buch-Kultur e.V. is a arts & culture registered association based in Hamburg, Germany.
Where is Forum für Bilder-Buch-Kultur e.V. located?
Headquartered in Hamburg, Germany.
What is Forum für Bilder-Buch-Kultur e.V.'s annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately €1M-€10M.
Is Forum für Bilder-Buch-Kultur e.V. trustworthy?
Forum für Bilder-Buch-Kultur e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 36 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 Forum für Bilder-Buch-Kultur e.V.'s registration number?
Registration: Hamburg VR 18249 (Germany).
Are donations to Forum für Bilder-Buch-Kultur 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.