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Forum Nachhaltiger Kakao e.V.

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
59/100 · methodology

About Forum Nachhaltiger Kakao e.V.

Tax-favoured organisation. Non-profit-making purposes: nature conservation and landscape management; development cooperation.

Steuerbegünstigte Organisation. Gemeinnützige Zwecke: Naturschutz und Landschaftspflege; Entwicklungszu­sammenarbeit.

Translated from German by GiveRadar.

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

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌍 International

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in Germany
Integrity Assessment This charity: 59
Peer average: 59

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

Forum Nachhaltiger Kakao e.V. is a registered international nonprofit based in Berlin, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). It was founded in 2021 and has been operating for 5 years. Its registration number is Berlin (Charlottenburg) VR 33341. 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 €5K in annual revenue.

Forum Nachhaltiger Kakao 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 59/100.

Forum Nachhaltiger Kakao e.V. is located in Berlin, Germany. The organization was established in 2021 and has been active for 5 years.

Based on official tax filings, Forum Nachhaltiger Kakao e.V. has €5K 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.

Forum Nachhaltiger Kakao 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 micro organization. It has €5K in annual revenue.

Forum Nachhaltiger Kakao 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). Visit the Forum Nachhaltiger Kakao 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.

Tax-favoured organisation. Non-profit-making purposes: nature conservation and landscape management; development cooperation. Forum Nachhaltiger Kakao e.V. is classified as a international organization registered in Germany. The organization was founded in 2021.

Among international charities registered in Germany: Forum Nachhaltiger Kakao e.V.'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100 is in line with the peer average of 59/100. Its annual revenue of €5K is below the peer average of €6M.

Forum Nachhaltiger Kakao 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 Nachhaltiger Kakao 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 Nachhaltiger Kakao 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 Nachhaltiger Kakao 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
Under €10K
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

German donations are deductible if Forum Nachhaltiger Kakao 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

AL
Aldo Cristiano
Board Chair

Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

EU-Entwaldungsverordnung: Kakao-Lieferketten sind komplex - Österreich isst informiert
Mar 2026
www.oesterreich-isst-informiert.at
Neuer Rekordwert - Zertifizierter Kakao dominiert deutsche Süßwarenproduktion - Lebensmittelpraxis.de
Apr 2025
lebensmittelpraxis.de
„Das Fairtrade-Siegel ist eine Beruhigungspille“ - Forum - Das Wochenmagazin
Jan 2024
www.magazin-forum.de
Lieferketten-Experte: "Das Fairtrade-Siegel ist eine Beruhigungspille für die Öffentlichkeit" - STERN.de
Dec 2023
www.stern.de
Förderbereiche für nachhaltige Landwirtschaft - Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung
Aug 2022
www.bmz.de
Klöckner und Müller: Verbesserung der Lebensbedingungen für Kakaobauern ist unser gemeinsames Ziel - Bundesministerium f
Jan 2022
www.bmz.de
Kinderarbeit im westafrikanischen Kakaosektor - CSR Magazin
Apr 2021
csr-news.net
Kakaoanbau: Schokoladenkonzerne wollen Regenwald schützen - Spiegel
Mar 2019
www.spiegel.de
Kakaobauern leben weiter in extremer Armut. - Eco-World.de
Aug 2015
www.eco-world.de
Nachhaltiger Kakaoanbau hilft Farmern und Umwelt - openPR.de
Jul 2015
www.openpr.de

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Peer charities

Other international in Germany, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Forum Nachhaltiger Kakao e.V. This page 59 €5,000 -
Frauennetzwerk für Frieden e.V. 59 €5,000 -
Women for Women International (DE) gGmbH 59 €5,000 -
Förderverein Frieden e.V. 59 €5,000 -
Europa-Union Deutschland e.V. 59 €15,000 -
Koordinierungskreis Mosambik e.V. 59 €5,000 -
transfer e.V. 59 €5,000 -
Forum Nachhaltiges Palmöl e.V. 59 €5,000 -
Carpus e.V. 59 €5,000 -

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 Forum Nachhaltiger Kakao e.V.

What is Forum Nachhaltiger Kakao e.V.?
Forum Nachhaltiger Kakao e.V. is a international registered association based in Berlin, Germany. Tax-favoured organisation. Non-profit-making purposes: nature conservation and landscape management; development cooperation.
When was Forum Nachhaltiger Kakao e.V. founded?
Forum Nachhaltiger Kakao e.V. was founded in 2021.
Who leads Forum Nachhaltiger Kakao e.V.?
Aldo Cristiano serves as Board Chair.
Where is Forum Nachhaltiger Kakao e.V. located?
Headquartered in Berlin, Germany.
What is Forum Nachhaltiger Kakao e.V.'s annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately Under €10K.
Is Forum Nachhaltiger Kakao e.V. trustworthy?
Forum Nachhaltiger Kakao 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 Forum Nachhaltiger Kakao e.V.'s registration number?
Registration: Berlin (Charlottenburg) VR 33341 (Germany).
What is Forum Nachhaltiger Kakao e.V.'s website?
https://www.kakaoforum.de
Are donations to Forum Nachhaltiger Kakao 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.