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GeLa Ochsenherz

Community-supported organic farm near Vienna

GEMEINSAM LANDWIRTSCHAFTEN - OCHSENHERZ [abgekürzt GeLa OCHSENHERZ]. Verein zur Förderung solidarischer Landwirtschaft

Gänserndorf, Lower Austria Reg: ZVR-302173226 (BMI Vereinsregister) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
54/100 · methodology

About GeLa Ochsenherz

GeLa Ochsenherz is a community-supported agriculture initiative (Solawi) in Gänserndorf, north of Vienna, that supplies around 300 members with fresh organic vegetables each week. Members share the costs through annual contributions set by their own means and join in sowing, tending, harvesting, and distribution. The farm grows about 70 vegetable and herb varieties under biodynamic Demeter guidelines and presents itself as Austria's first solidarity-based farm.

Founded
Headquarters
Gänserndorf, Lower Austria
Foundation type
Association (Verein)
Operating in
Austria

Mission

To make good organic food accessible to all through solidarity-based community agriculture.

Focus areas & reach

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

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in Austria
Integrity Assessment This charity: 54
Peer average: 62

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

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, GeLa Ochsenherz has a substantially complete profile.

  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete contact information than 84% of comparable charities, with a verified website and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 85% of the 94 community development charities in Austria it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its registration and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • a contact email
  • 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

GeLa Ochsenherz is a registered community development nonprofit based in Gänserndorf, Lower Austria, Austria. It is registered with the Vereinsregister of the Austrian Federal Ministry. It was founded in 2013 and has been operating for 13 years. Its registration number is ZVR-302173226. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 54/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

GeLa Ochsenherz's official registration number is ZVR-302173226, as recorded in the national registry of Austria.

GeLa Ochsenherz has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 54/100. 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 54 ('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 Austria is 62/100.

GeLa Ochsenherz is located in Gänserndorf, Lower Austria, Austria. The organization was established in 2013 and has been active for 13 years.

GeLa Ochsenherz is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Austria. It operates as a Verein.

According to GiveRadar's records, GeLa Ochsenherz is registered with the Vereinsregister of the Austrian Federal Ministry and overseen by the BMI. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.

GeLa Ochsenherz is a community-supported agriculture initiative (Solawi) in Gänserndorf, north of Vienna, that supplies around 300 members with fresh organic vegetables each week. Members share the costs through annual contributions set by their own means and join in sowing, tending, harvesting, and distribution. The farm grows about 70 vegetable and herb varieties under biodynamic Demeter guidelines and presents itself as Austria's first solidarity-based farm. GeLa Ochsenherz is classified as a community development organization registered in Austria. The organization was founded in 2013.

GeLa Ochsenherz 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.

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Leadership

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Christoph S•••••••••••••
Chair

Officers & trustees (2)

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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 this charity 94
Social Services 62
Health 46
Science & Technology 39
Advocacy & Civil Rights 33
Environment 21
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Most common causes in Austria

Causes charities work on most.

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) - 2 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 · 6
  • Named leadership · 2 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Founding date · 2013
Not available · 5
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Direct contact
    No email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about GeLa Ochsenherz

What is GeLa Ochsenherz?
GeLa Ochsenherz is a community development association based in Gänserndorf, Austria. GeLa Ochsenherz is a community-supported agriculture initiative (Solawi) in Gänserndorf, north of Vienna, that supplies around 300 members with fresh organic vegetables each week. Members share the costs through annual contributions set by their own means and join in sowing, tending, harvesting, and distribution. The farm grows about 70 vegetable and herb varieties under biodynamic Demeter guidelines and presents itself as Austria's first solidarity-based farm.
When was GeLa Ochsenherz founded?
GeLa Ochsenherz was founded in 2013.
Who leads GeLa Ochsenherz?
Christoph Schabetsberger serves as Chair.
Where is GeLa Ochsenherz located?
Headquartered in Gänserndorf, Lower Austria, Austria.
Is GeLa Ochsenherz trustworthy?
GeLa Ochsenherz has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 54 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 GeLa Ochsenherz's registration number?
Registration: ZVR-302173226 (Austria).
What is GeLa Ochsenherz's website?
https://www.ochsenherz.at
Are donations to GeLa Ochsenherz 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.