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"German Institute for Global and Area Studies" (GIGA), Leibniz-Institut für Globale und Regionale Studien

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27/100 · methodology
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About "German Institute for Global and Area Studies" (GIGA), Leibniz-Institut für Globale und Regionale Studien

Recipients of public funding in Hamburg. Purposes: the GIGA German Institute of Global and Area Studies Foundation / Leibniz Institute for Global and Regional Studies Foundation for the period from 01.01.2019 to 31.12.2019 based on the programme budget; the GIGA German Institute of Global and Area Studies Foundation / Leibniz Institute for Global and Regional Studies Foundation for the period from 01/01/2020 to 31.12.2020 based on the programme budget; the GIGA German Institute for Global and Area Studies Foundation for the period from 01/01/2025 to 31.12.2025 based on the programme budget.

Empfänger öffentlicher Zuwendungen in Hamburg. Zwecke: die Stiftung GIGA German Institute of Global and Area Studies / Leibniz-Institut für Globale und Regionale Studien für den Zeitraum vom 01.01.2019 bis 31.12.2019 auf der Grundlage des Programmbudgets ; die Stiftung GIGA German Institute of Global and Area Studies / Leibniz-Institut für Globale und Regionale Studien für den Zeitraum vom 01.01.2020 bis 31.12.2020 auf der Grundlage des Programmbudgets ; die Stiftung GIGA German Institute for Global and Area Studies / Leibniz-Institut für Globale und Regionale Studien für den Zeitraum vom 01.01.2025 bis 31.12.2025 auf der Grundlage des Programmbudgets.

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Headquarters
Hamburg
Size
very-large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in Germany
Integrity Assessment This charity: 27
Peer average: 57

Red flags

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Tax-authority revocation
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
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"German Institute for Global and Area Studies" (GIGA), Leibniz-Institut für Globale und Regionale Studien is a registered community development nonprofit based in Hamburg, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 27/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is below the average of 56/100 for community development charities in Germany. The organization reports €104M in annual revenue.

"German Institute for Global and Area Studies" (GIGA), Leibniz-Institut für Globale und Regionale Studien has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 27/100. 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 27 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in Germany is 56/100.

"German Institute for Global and Area Studies" (GIGA), Leibniz-Institut für Globale und Regionale Studien is located in Hamburg, Germany.

Based on official tax filings, "German Institute for Global and Area Studies" (GIGA), Leibniz-Institut für Globale und Regionale Studien has €104M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of €4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

"German Institute for Global and Area Studies" (GIGA), Leibniz-Institut für Globale und Regionale Studien is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Germany. By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has €104M in annual revenue.

"German Institute for Global and Area Studies" (GIGA), Leibniz-Institut für Globale und Regionale Studien has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 27/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the local Amtsgericht (district court). Visit the "German Institute for Global and Area Studies" (GIGA), Leibniz-Institut für Globale und Regionale Studien profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Recipients of public funding in Hamburg. Purposes: the GIGA German Institute of Global and Area Studies Foundation / Leibniz Institute for Global and Regional Studies Foundation for the period from 01.01.2019 to 31.12.2019 based on the programme budget; the GIGA German Institute of Global and Area Studies Foundation / Leibniz Institute for Global and Regional Studies Foundation for the period from 01/01/2020 to 31.12.2020 based on the programme budget; the GIGA German Institute for Global and Area Studies Foundation for the period from 01/01/2025 to 31.12.2025 based on the programme budget. "German Institute for Global and Area Studies" (GIGA), Leibniz-Institut für Globale und Regionale Studien is classified as a community development organization registered in Germany.

Among community development charities registered in Germany: "German Institute for Global and Area Studies" (GIGA), Leibniz-Institut für Globale und Regionale Studien's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 27/100 is below the peer average of 56/100. Its annual revenue of €104M is well above the peer average of €4M.

"German Institute for Global and Area Studies" (GIGA), Leibniz-Institut für Globale und Regionale Studien 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 "German Institute for Global and Area Studies" (GIGA), Leibniz-Institut für Globale und Regionale Studien'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 "German Institute for Global and Area Studies" (GIGA), Leibniz-Institut für Globale und Regionale Studien 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.

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Peer charities

Other community development in Germany, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
"German Institute for Global and Area Studies" (GIGA), … This page 27 €103.9 million -
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Registration and legal identity
Bundesanzeiger (German Federal Gazette)
Financial filings
Bundesanzeiger annual disclosures

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 27, 2026
Profile completeness
50%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Named leadership
Board and officer list not yet indexed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Official website
No verified website on record
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Headquarters address
No street address on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about "German Institute for Global and Area Studies" (GIGA), Leibniz-Institut für Globale und Regionale Studien

What is "German Institute for Global and Area Studies" (GIGA), Leibniz-Institut für Globale und Regionale Studien?
"German Institute for Global and Area Studies" (GIGA), Leibniz-Institut für Globale und Regionale Studien is a community development nonprofit organization based in Hamburg, Germany. Recipients of public funding in Hamburg. Purposes: the GIGA German Institute of Global and Area Studies Foundation / Leibniz Institute for Global and Regional Studies Foundation for the period from 01.01.2019 to 31.12.2019 based on the programme budget; the GIGA German Institute of Global and Area Studies Foundation / Leibniz Institute for Global and Regional Studies Foundation for the period from 01/01/2020 to 31.12.2020 based on the programme budget; the GIGA German Institute for Global and Area Studies Foundation for the period from 01/01/2025 to 31.12.2025 based on the programme budget.
Where is "German Institute for Global and Area Studies" (GIGA), Leibniz-Institut für Globale und Regionale Studien located?
Headquartered in Hamburg, Germany.
What is "German Institute for Global and Area Studies" (GIGA), Leibniz-Institut für Globale und Regionale Studien's annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately €100M-€1B.
Is "German Institute for Global and Area Studies" (GIGA), Leibniz-Institut für Globale und Regionale Studien trustworthy?
"German Institute for Global and Area Studies" (GIGA), Leibniz-Institut für Globale und Regionale Studien has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 27 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
Are donations to "German Institute for Global and Area Studies" (GIGA), Leibniz-Institut für Globale und Regionale Studien 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.