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FSC Deutschland, Verein für verantwortungsvolle Waldwirtschaft e.V.

Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg Reg: R003263 (Vereinsregister) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
46/100 · methodology

About FSC Deutschland, Verein für verantwortungsvolle Waldwirtschaft e.V.

The association for responsible forest management has the purpose of protecting the environment and landscape by preserving forests within the framework of environmentally sound, socially compatible and economically sustainable use. Therefore, FSC Deutschland is committed to changing laws, regulations and behaviour of public actors, which are conducive to socially responsible and ecologically sound and economically sustainable forestry in Germany but also in other areas of the world. The aim is to enforce FSC certified forest area in Germany to several and binding FSC certified forest products or recycling in public procurement as a minimum requirement.

Der Verein für verantwortungsvolle Waldwirtschaft e.V. hat den Zweck, die Umwelt und Landschaft zu schützen durch den Erhalt der Wälder im Rahmen einer umweltgerechten, sozialverträglichen und wirtschaftlich tragfähigen Nutzung. Daher setzt sich FSC Deutschland für Veränderungen bei Gesetzen, bestimmungen und Verhalten von öffentlichen Akteuren ein, die einer sozial verantwortungsvollen und ökologisch sinnvollen und ökonomisch tragfähigen Forstwirtschaft in Deutschland aber auch in anderen Bereichen der Welt zuträglich sind. Ziel ist es FSC-zertifizierte Waldfläche in Deutschland zu mehren und verbindlich FSC-zertifizierte Waldprodukte oder Recycling in der öffentlichen Beschaffung als Mindestanforderung durchzusetzen.

Translated from German by GiveRadar.

Headquarters
Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg
Size
micro

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in Germany
Integrity Assessment This charity: 46
Peer average: 62

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Tax-authority revocation, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show FSC Deutschland, Verein für verantwortungsvolle Waldwirtschaft e.V. with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources.

  • GiveRadar has verified financial records for only 1% of community development charities in Germany, and this is one of them. See national comparisons
  • It is one of the better-documented community development charities in Germany GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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 + methodology

FSC Deutschland, Verein für verantwortungsvolle Waldwirtschaft e.V. is a registered community development nonprofit based in Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). Its registration number is R003263. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 46/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports €5K in annual revenue. The charity has 2 community reviews with an average rating of 1.0/5. On Trustpilot, it has a rating of 2.9/5 based on 2 reviews.

FSC Deutschland, Verein für verantwortungsvolle Waldwirtschaft e.V.'s official registration number is R003263, as recorded in the national registry of Germany.

FSC Deutschland, Verein für verantwortungsvolle Waldwirtschaft e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46/100. 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 46 ('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 community development charities in Germany is 62/100.

FSC Deutschland, Verein für verantwortungsvolle Waldwirtschaft e.V. is located in Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

Based on official tax filings, FSC Deutschland, Verein für verantwortungsvolle Waldwirtschaft e.V. has €5K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of €4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

FSC Deutschland, Verein für verantwortungsvolle Waldwirtschaft e.V. is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Germany. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has €5K in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, FSC Deutschland, Verein für verantwortungsvolle Waldwirtschaft e.V. is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register) and overseen by the local Amtsgericht (district court). 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.

The association for responsible forest management has the purpose of protecting the environment and landscape by preserving forests within the framework of environmentally sound, socially compatible and economically sustainable use. Therefore, FSC Deutschland is committed to changing laws, regulations and behaviour of public actors, which are conducive to socially responsible and ecologically sound and economically sustainable forestry in Germany but also in other areas of the world. The aim is to enforce FSC certified forest area in Germany to several and binding FSC certified forest products or recycling in public procurement as a minimum requirement. FSC Deutschland, Verein für verantwortungsvolle Waldwirtschaft e.V. is classified as a community development organization registered in Germany.

Among community development charities registered in Germany: Its annual revenue of €5K is below the peer average of €4M.

FSC Deutschland, Verein für verantwortungsvolle Waldwirtschaft 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.

You can verify FSC Deutschland, Verein für verantwortungsvolle Waldwirtschaft 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 FSC Deutschland, Verein für verantwortungsvolle Waldwirtschaft 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.

FSC Deutschland, Verein für verantwortungsvolle Waldwirtschaft e.V. is based in Freiburg, in the state of Baden-Württemberg in southwestern Germany, home to Stuttgart, Freiburg, and Heidelberg. Germany is a federation of 16 states (Bundeslaender). Charitable status ('Gemeinnuetzigkeit') is granted by the local Finanzamt and recognised nationwide - the organisation can solicit tax-deductible donations from donors anywhere in Germany.

Annual revenue
Under €10K
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

German donations are deductible if FSC Deutschland, Verein für verantwortungsvolle Waldwirtschaft e.V. holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.

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Leadership

DI
Dietmar H•••••••
Board Member

Latest news

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Donor reviews (2)

1.0 / 5 average · includes imported Trustpilot

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2 reviews
Hier geht es nicht um die Umwelt

Leider steht bei diesem Unternehmen nicht die Umwelt, sondern der Umsatz im Fokus. Als verantwortungsbewusstes Unternehmen wollten wir umweltfreundliche, FSC-zertifizierte Verpackungen nutzen. Doch es ist nicht einmal erlaubt, auf der eigenen Website darauf hinzuweisen – selbst eine bloße Erwähnung wird als Werbung gewertet und mit Lizenzgebühren belegt. Besonders enttäuschend war der Kundenservice: Widersprüchliche Aussagen führten dazu, dass ich das Support-Team selbst auf deren Fehler hinweisen musste. Infolgedessen wurden bestimmte Flyer mit falschen Angaben kurzerhand von der Website entfernt. Das Unternehmen wirbt mit Nachhaltigkeit, doch in Wirklichkeit scheint der Profit an erster Stelle zu stehen. Ein derartiges Geschäftsgebaren ist in meinen Augen fragwürdig.

Patrick Donor · Apr 10, 2026 Trustpilot Trustpilot
Hinterfragt FSC...

Bitte recherchiert mehr über die Projekte des FSC, dann werdet ihr möglicherweise bald eine Überraschung erleben! Realität und Fiktion liegen nah beieinander, nützen der Umwelt aber nichts. Brasilien, Indonesien usw. ... alles Monokulturen, die das Grundwasser und die Biodiversität belasten.

Urs Preisig Donor · Apr 10, 2026 Trustpilot Trustpilot

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Cause areas in Germany

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Community Development this charity 333,723
Education 91,396
Social Services 57,991
Arts & Culture 55,916
Health 33,744
International 29,261
Youth Development 20,117
Environment 16,305
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Most common causes in Germany

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 66,182
Education 55,923
Foster Care 51,710
Arts & Culture 43,294
Eldercare & Aging 26,255
International Development 15,257
Health 14,436
Disability 13,265

Sources and verification

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 - 2 verified review(s) on file.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 7, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 7, 2026
Profile completeness
50%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 6
  • Financial data · Annual revenue figure on record
  • Named leadership · Lead officer named
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
Not available · 5
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified
  • Founding date
    Year founded not on file

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 FSC Deutschland, Verein für verantwortungsvolle Waldwirtschaft e.V.

What is FSC Deutschland, Verein für verantwortungsvolle Waldwirtschaft e.V.?
FSC Deutschland, Verein für verantwortungsvolle Waldwirtschaft e.V. is a community development nonprofit organization based in Freiburg, Germany. The association for responsible forest management has the purpose of protecting the environment and landscape by preserving forests within the framework of environmentally sound, socially compatible and economically sustainable use. Therefore, FSC Deutschland is committed to changing laws, regulations and behaviour of public actors, which are conducive to socially responsible and ecologically sound and economically sustainable forestry in Germany but also in other areas of the world. The aim is to enforce FSC certified forest area in Germany to several and binding FSC certified forest products or recycling in public procurement as a minimum requirement.
Who leads FSC Deutschland, Verein für verantwortungsvolle Waldwirtschaft e.V.?
Dietmar Hellmann serves as Board Member.
Where is FSC Deutschland, Verein für verantwortungsvolle Waldwirtschaft e.V. located?
Headquartered in Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
What is FSC Deutschland, Verein für verantwortungsvolle Waldwirtschaft e.V.'s annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately Under €10K.
Is FSC Deutschland, Verein für verantwortungsvolle Waldwirtschaft e.V. trustworthy?
FSC Deutschland, Verein für verantwortungsvolle Waldwirtschaft e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46 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 FSC Deutschland, Verein für verantwortungsvolle Waldwirtschaft e.V.'s registration number?
Registration: R003263 (Germany).
What is FSC Deutschland, Verein für verantwortungsvolle Waldwirtschaft e.V.'s website?
https://www.fsc-deutschland.de/
Are donations to FSC Deutschland, Verein für verantwortungsvolle Waldwirtschaft 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.