Forum Wissenschaft & Umwelt (FWU)
Independent scientists for environment and sustainability
FORUM WISSENSCHAFT & UMWELT (Kurzbezeichnung: FWU)
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Forum Wissenschaft & Umwelt (FWU) is an independent, non-profit association of scientists committed to sustainable development and the preservation of biodiversity. Founded in 1985 as a forum of Austrian scientists for environmental protection, it works on an interdisciplinary basis on climate protection, nature-compatible energy transition, biodiversity, and nuclear energy. Based in Vienna, it produces publications and issues statements to inform public debate.
Mission
To make interdisciplinary scientific contributions to sustainable environmental, social, and economic development.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar environment in AustriaConcerns
· None foundGiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Forum Wissenschaft & Umwelt (FWU) has a partial profile.
- It has more complete contact information than 75% of comparable organizations, with a verified website, email and address on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any charities in Austria - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Austria data
- Its integrity score of 60 places it in the top 25% of the 614 charities in Austria GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its registration and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- financial records
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyForum Wissenschaft & Umwelt (FWU) is a registered environment nonprofit based in Wien, Austria. It is registered with the Vereinsregister of the Austrian Federal Ministry. It was founded in 1985 and has been operating for 41 years. Its registration number is ZVR-507324887. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 60/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. No red flags have been detected.
Forum Wissenschaft & Umwelt (FWU)'s official registration number is ZVR-507324887, as recorded in the national registry of Austria.
Forum Wissenschaft & Umwelt (FWU) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60/100. 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 60 ('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 environment charities in Austria is 60/100.
Forum Wissenschaft & Umwelt (FWU) is located in Wien, Austria. The organization was established in 1985 and has been active for 41 years.
Forum Wissenschaft & Umwelt (FWU) is classified as an Environment organization, registered in Austria. It operates as a Verein. The organization has 3 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Forum Wissenschaft & Umwelt (FWU). GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Forum Wissenschaft & Umwelt (FWU) is registered with the Vereinsregister of the Austrian Federal Ministry and overseen by the BMI. 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.
Forum Wissenschaft & Umwelt (FWU) is an independent, non-profit association of scientists committed to sustainable development and the preservation of biodiversity. Founded in 1985 as a forum of Austrian scientists for environmental protection, it works on an interdisciplinary basis on climate protection, nature-compatible energy transition, biodiversity, and nuclear energy. Based in Vienna, it produces publications and issues statements to inform public debate. Forum Wissenschaft & Umwelt (FWU) is classified as an environment organization registered in Austria. The organization was founded in 1985.
Forum Wissenschaft & Umwelt (FWU) is registered in Austria. Donations to qualifying Austrian nonprofits are tax-deductible up to 10% of your income from the previous year. The organization must be listed in the official BMF list of eligible organizations.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Austria under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
FORUM WISSENSCHAFT & UMWELT (Kurzbezeichnung: FWU) is in Austria, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
FORUM WISSENSCHAFT & UMWELT (Kurzbezeichnung: FWU) is registered in Austria. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Leadership
Officers & trustees (3)
Source: Public filings
3 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Austrian Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI)
- Officers and trustees
- Austrian Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI) - 3 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Named leadership · 3 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 1985
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
GiveRadar builds each profile primarily from official government charity registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.
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Quick facts about Forum Wissenschaft & Umwelt (FWU)
- What is Forum Wissenschaft & Umwelt (FWU)?
- Forum Wissenschaft & Umwelt (FWU) is a environment association based in Wien, Austria. Forum Wissenschaft & Umwelt (FWU) is an independent, non-profit association of scientists committed to sustainable development and the preservation of biodiversity. Founded in 1985 as a forum of Austrian scientists for environmental protection, it works on an interdisciplinary basis on climate protection, nature-compatible energy transition, biodiversity, and nuclear energy. Based in Vienna, it produces publications and issues statements to inform public debate.
- When was Forum Wissenschaft & Umwelt (FWU) founded?
- Forum Wissenschaft & Umwelt (FWU) was founded in 1985.
- Who leads Forum Wissenschaft & Umwelt (FWU)?
- Prof. Dr. Reinhold Christian serves as President.
- Where is Forum Wissenschaft & Umwelt (FWU) located?
- Headquartered in Wien, Austria.
- Is Forum Wissenschaft & Umwelt (FWU) trustworthy?
- Forum Wissenschaft & Umwelt (FWU) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60 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 Wissenschaft & Umwelt (FWU)'s registration number?
- Registration: ZVR-507324887 (Austria).
- What is Forum Wissenschaft & Umwelt (FWU)'s website?
- https://fwu.at
- Are donations to Forum Wissenschaft & Umwelt (FWU) tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Austria 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.