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RE.F.U.G.I.U.S. - Rechnitzer Flüchtlings- und Gedenkinitiative

Rechnitz Holocaust remembrance and research initiative

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
62/100 · methodology

About RE.F.U.G.I.U.S. - Rechnitzer Flüchtlings- und Gedenkinitiative

RE.F.U.G.I.U.S. is a remembrance and commemoration initiative in Rechnitz, Burgenland, dedicated to preserving the memory of Jewish life and the victims of the 1945 Rechnitz massacre. It maintains the Kreuzstadl memorial site, runs memory paths and guided tours, and carries out historical research and educational programmes. It is based in Oberwart in Burgenland.

Founded
Headquarters
Oberwart, Burgenland
Foundation type
Association (Verein)
Operating in
Austria

Mission

To preserve memory of Jewish life and the Rechnitz victims through commemoration and research.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
Operating countries (1)
Austria

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in Austria
Integrity Assessment This charity: 62
Peer average: 60

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Austrian register status change, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, RE.F.U.G.I.U.S. - Rechnitzer Flüchtlings- und Gedenkinitiative has a partial profile.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any advocacy & civil rights 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 62 places it in the top 1% of the 33 advocacy & civil rights charities in Austria GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its registration and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • a donation page (present for 45% of comparable organizations)
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

RE.F.U.G.I.U.S. - Rechnitzer Flüchtlings- und Gedenkinitiative is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Oberwart, Burgenland, Austria. It is registered with the Vereinsregister of the Austrian Federal Ministry. It was founded in 1997 and has been operating for 29 years. Its registration number is ZVR-937379334. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 62/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

RE.F.U.G.I.U.S. - Rechnitzer Flüchtlings- und Gedenkinitiative's official registration number is ZVR-937379334, as recorded in the national registry of Austria.

RE.F.U.G.I.U.S. - Rechnitzer Flüchtlings- und Gedenkinitiative has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100. 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 62 ('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 advocacy & civil rights charities in Austria is 60/100.

RE.F.U.G.I.U.S. - Rechnitzer Flüchtlings- und Gedenkinitiative is located in Oberwart, Burgenland, Austria. The organization was established in 1997 and has been active for 29 years.

RE.F.U.G.I.U.S. - Rechnitzer Flüchtlings- und Gedenkinitiative is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in Austria. It operates as a Verein. The organization has 8 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for RE.F.U.G.I.U.S. - Rechnitzer Flüchtlings- und Gedenkinitiative. 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, RE.F.U.G.I.U.S. - Rechnitzer Flüchtlings- und Gedenkinitiative 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.

RE.F.U.G.I.U.S. is a remembrance and commemoration initiative in Rechnitz, Burgenland, dedicated to preserving the memory of Jewish life and the victims of the 1945 Rechnitz massacre. It maintains the Kreuzstadl memorial site, runs memory paths and guided tours, and carries out historical research and educational programmes. It is based in Oberwart in Burgenland. RE.F.U.G.I.U.S. - Rechnitzer Flüchtlings- und Gedenkinitiative is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in Austria. The organization was founded in 1997.

RE.F.U.G.I.U.S. - Rechnitzer Flüchtlings- und Gedenkinitiative 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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Taxes

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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Austria under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

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Officers & trustees (8)

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Cause areas in Austria

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

Arts & Culture 131
Education 104
Community Development 94
Social Services 62
Health 46
Science & Technology 39
Advocacy & Civil Rights this charity 33
Environment 21
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Most common causes in Austria

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

Cultural Heritage 40
Refugees 22
Disability 22
Housing 17
HIV/AIDS 16
Poverty 15
Mission Work 14
Literacy 11

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Austrian Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI)
Officers and trustees
Austrian Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI) - 8 disclosed in the public registry.

Part of this profile's description was written with AI, summarizing public sources such as official registry data and the organization's own website. Financial figures, registration details, and the sources listed above are not AI-generated. Read how we use AI.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 22, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 22, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 7
  • Named leadership · 8 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 1997
Not available · 4
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about RE.F.U.G.I.U.S. - Rechnitzer Flüchtlings- und Gedenkinitiative

What is RE.F.U.G.I.U.S. - Rechnitzer Flüchtlings- und Gedenkinitiative?
RE.F.U.G.I.U.S. - Rechnitzer Flüchtlings- und Gedenkinitiative is a advocacy & civil rights association based in Oberwart, Austria. RE.F.U.G.I.U.S. is a remembrance and commemoration initiative in Rechnitz, Burgenland, dedicated to preserving the memory of Jewish life and the victims of the 1945 Rechnitz massacre. It maintains the Kreuzstadl memorial site, runs memory paths and guided tours, and carries out historical research and educational programmes. It is based in Oberwart in Burgenland.
When was RE.F.U.G.I.U.S. - Rechnitzer Flüchtlings- und Gedenkinitiative founded?
RE.F.U.G.I.U.S. - Rechnitzer Flüchtlings- und Gedenkinitiative was founded in 1997.
Who leads RE.F.U.G.I.U.S. - Rechnitzer Flüchtlings- und Gedenkinitiative?
- Paul Gulda serves as Chair.
Where is RE.F.U.G.I.U.S. - Rechnitzer Flüchtlings- und Gedenkinitiative located?
Headquartered in Oberwart, Burgenland, Austria.
Is RE.F.U.G.I.U.S. - Rechnitzer Flüchtlings- und Gedenkinitiative trustworthy?
RE.F.U.G.I.U.S. - Rechnitzer Flüchtlings- und Gedenkinitiative has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62 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 RE.F.U.G.I.U.S. - Rechnitzer Flüchtlings- und Gedenkinitiative's registration number?
Registration: ZVR-937379334 (Austria).
What is RE.F.U.G.I.U.S. - Rechnitzer Flüchtlings- und Gedenkinitiative's website?
https://www.refugius.at
Are donations to RE.F.U.G.I.U.S. - Rechnitzer Flüchtlings- und Gedenkinitiative 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.