RE.F.U.G.I.U.S. - Rechnitzer Flüchtlings- und Gedenkinitiative
Rechnitz Holocaust remembrance and research initiative
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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.
To preserve memory of Jewish life and the Rechnitz victims through commemoration and research.
Focus & reach
Austria
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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
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RE.F.U.G.I.U.S. - Rechnitzer Flüchtlings- und Gedenkinitiative 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.
RE.F.U.G.I.U.S. - Rechnitzer Flüchtlings- und Gedenkinitiative is listed 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 & board
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Joint first of 33 advocacy & civil rights charities in Austria on integrity score
The highest integrity score in this cohort (62/100). Positions are competition ranks: ties share a position. Cohorts are the tightest local peer set with at least 30 comparable organizations; a metric is left out where the cohort is too small or nearly uniform.
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How it stacks up against peers
Compared with 8 similar advocacy & civil rights charities in Austria.
Cause areas in Austria
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Sources and verification
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- Austrian Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI) · 8 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about RE.F.U.G.I.U.S. - Rechnitzer Flüchtlings- und Gedenkinitiative
RE.F.U.G.I.U.S. - Rechnitzer Flüchtlings- und Gedenkinitiative is an 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. 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 an advocacy & civil rights organization based in Austria. The organization was founded in 1997.
RE.F.U.G.I.U.S. - Rechnitzer Flüchtlings- und Gedenkinitiative is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, based in Austria. It operates as a Verein. The organization has 8 disclosed officers and directors.
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.
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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.